Luxurious Log Home w/ 2nd unit – Santa Cruz Mountains

Welcome to Mount Hermon, Cedar Lodge! This luxurious log cabin was completed in 2021 following a complete lot clearing of the 1917 summer vacation cabin. Refined in its comfort with the most modern of systems, its outward rustic charm oozes at every turn. Every aspect is designed and engineered to state-of-the art standards and high energy economy.

Incense Cedar logs from the Oregon Cascade Mountains combined with interior walls of traditional framing results in exterior walls over a foot thick for warm winters and cool summers. The all pine interior, stunning stone features, luxury plank flooring over clean and quiet radiant warm floor water heated all grace this home, evidencing the engineering, hand-craftmanship and style that went into its construction.

The design is so well thought out, the structural engineering, energy efficiency and craftsmanship amazing and every detail was fussed over.

Knotty alder was the species choice for the interior doors and trim with custom cherry cabinetry throughout. The posts, railings and handrails are eastern white cedar and the impressive interior open stairway is hewn from Lodgepole pine logs and hand-built on site. A stone masterpiece with gas fireplace is the center focus of the entry, great room and light-filled dining room featuring a massive door unit that fully opens to the private outdoor deck complete with natural gas Weber Summit barbecue and smoker.

Open and airy with lighted paddle fan, the great room is ideal for large dinner parties or quiet evenings. Combined with the huge deck, the home is perfect for for gatherings of all size. The massive 3 car garage, workshop and storage is on the ground level with a fully approved 864 sq. ft. apartment under lease agreement on the top level.

The property is within easy walking distance to Mount Hermon activities yet distant enough to be comfortable from the hustle and bustle. The lot has a minor slope for good drainage, fully landscaped with automatic irrigation and is set back from the street at a very comfortable distance.

Maybe you’ve dreamed of a second home in the redwoods, a summer getaway or even a retirement home. An easy 35 minute commute to Silicon Valley is even possible for those who appreciate the award winning San Lorenzo Valley schools.