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Background
Cabin
on the Cove
It was back in 1996, that my my wife Jane and I began searching for a piece of property to build our
retirement home. After looking for a year, we choose a half acre site on Kentucky Lake just North of Moors Resort. We approached
a bank, got a loan, and began to plan for eventually building our home. After making payments for about a year, we realized
that if we refinance our ten year "land" loan into a 30 year "home" loan, the payments would be about
the same. So we found a floor plan we liked, and began building our house, which we named "Cabin on the Cove.".
The home was finished in June of 1998, and after a great summer of swimming, skiing and family get-to-gethers, we
began to have friends and family ask to use "Cabin on the Cove" when we were not there. Ater much agonizing about
having other people use our cabin, Jane and I decided if we could have other families use our home and enjoy it as much as
we do, then we would let guests stay. And the truth is, with two children in college, having other families assist us in meeting
the monthy payment certainly was a plus.
Now, we have a great group of families that come back every year, take
care of our cabin, and in many cases have come to think of vacation trips to "Cabin on the Cove" as a family tradition.
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Background
Lake
'n Logs
Now we fast forward to 2002. My parents, Betty and Gail had left me and my sister, Barbara, a bit of money
in their estate. Not much, but enough for a small downpayment on a piece of property. They also left us many memories of great
family get togethers and the feeling that if possible, it would be wonderful to have a family site where my family, and Barbara's
family of four children and many grandchildren could could enjoy the lazy summers and build family traditions.
So
Jane and I, and sister Barbara, decided to purchase the lot next to "Cabin on the Cove." With Mom and Dad's small
downpayment, and great assistance from our banker, we chose a floor plan and began construction of a cabin designed and milled
by Southland Log Homes. We choose a log home because it fit perfectly on the wooded lot, and gives us very much of a "back
to nature" feeling. We named the home "Lake 'n Logs."
It is complete. It has a loft with a great
view, five bedrooms, three full baths, a half bath, a very modern kitchen area that looks over the "great room,"
a wood burning fireplace, and a walk-out basement you will have to see to appreciate. We think it is a perfect family lake
house. Until we are ready to retire, we welcome our guests to come and enjoy the lake, and enjoy Lake 'n Logs.
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A one night
stay at Cabin on the Cove is $350.00 during the summer, and $250.00 during off season.
Lake 'n Logs is
$425.00 per night during the summer, and $300.00 during the off season.
Summer is defined as the period
between Memorial Day and Labor Day. It does encompass those holidays. We
are required to collect a 3% Marshall County Tourist tax on your stay. Sorry! There may be discounts available for longer stays during off season, please call me and we can discuss it.
To book either cabin please call me toll free at: 800.989.0120 Ext 444, or cell phone at 619.840.8337, or e-mail me at
timlewis48@gmail.com We accept all credit cards and personal
checks. I will be glad to talk to you.
Thanks, Tim Lewis
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