California’s Crowley Lake is the site of this amazing wintry hideaway. A perfect blend of casual and impressive, it makes for free-and-easy living, adult-style.

Designed for privacy, Tim Gallagher’s three-story house blends in with the landscape, both in its rough shape and use of low-maintenance, naturally weathering materials.

The 2,400-sq-ft. space boasts four bedrooms, one bath, a living area, and a large garage to house wintertime toys. The furnishings are unfussy and inexpensive. After all, the location and killer view make enough of a statement.

In fact, this sofa and coffee table are from IKEA.

Even the art is minimalist, with a series of colorful snowboards lining the stairway.

Rows and rows of windows let in natural light, while the top level’s overhang offers shade.

In shadow, the cabin looks like it’s carved into the bottom of the mountain. Just beautiful!

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