The rustic interior of this home gives it a natural feel.
124 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2021
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
RUSTIC ELEGANCE
Log Cabin Seclusion
Photography by Michael Martineau/Micmar Photography
Near the sleepy coastal town of Crystal Beach in
Palm Harbor is an exquisite rustic home in the
woods nestled on nearly an acre. Once you enter
under the tangled jasmine covered trellis on the
slate driveway, you are transported into another world that
feels far away from Florida. Driving under the canopy of
oaks, you find a stunning 2,770-square-foot majestic log
cabin that is close to the beach in Palm Harbor. This home
features a main log cabin with three bedrooms and three
bathrooms, and a guesthouse cabin with one bedroom and
one bathroom.
The main cabin has high ceilings with exposed beams
and pinewood floors throughout. The bathrooms have been
renovated with quality rustic finishes that complement the
cabin. The huge and bright bedrooms feature pinewood
exposed walls and high ceilings. The front patio is long,
secluded, quiet and a wonderful place to enjoy your coffee
in the morning sun. The back patio is ideal for indoor/
outdoor entertaining with a huge screened-in space that
curves around to the guesthouse.
The property’s expansive gardens are landscaped with
love, low maintenance and privacy in mind. Nestled deep
in the property are a manly firepit and fun stations such as
a bar area and shed, horseshoe game, and functional spaces
such as an oversize two-car garage and a carport. In the
past, weddings and corporate events have been held here.
The owner has meticulously maintained and constantly
upgraded the property for 19 years and says it is the most
incredible place he has ever lived. He is grateful that he has
had the chance to enjoy this private retreat. He will miss the
holidays he has spent with his friends and family around the
firepit.