Jalopy Cabins built this tiny log cabin called The Ski Hut using primarily reclaimed and salvaged materials. The cabin measures 10 feet by 16 feet plus a 6-foot porch. The hand-peeled logs came from ski slope cleanup at the local Wolf Creek Ski area.
Design Details
- Builder: Jalopy Cabins
- Model: The Ski Hut
- Dimensions: 10′ x 16′ plus 6′ porch
- Construction: Hand-peeled round logs (Lincoln Log style)
- Log Source: Wolf Creek Ski area slope cleanup
- Roofing: Salvaged from older house
- Rafters: Salvaged
- Windows: New (rejected custom order)
- Door: Salvaged and refinished
- Ceiling Insulation: High-density foam
- Floor Insulation: Radiant energy insulation
Ski Hut Exterior
Porch and Entry
Interior Details
About Jalopy Cabins
Jalopy Cabins focuses on building energy-efficient, one-of-a-kind cabins using primarily reclaimed or salvaged materials. Their approach includes using rejected custom orders and other people’s mistakes to create unique structures while minimizing waste and cost.
Lessons from This Salvaged Log Cabin Build
- Ski Area Cleanup Provides Free Logs: Slope maintenance creates a source for quality timber at no cost
- Hand-Peeled Logs Add Character: Extra labor produces a distinctive finish worth the effort
- Rejected Custom Orders Save Money: Windows and materials that didn’t meet someone else’s specs still perform well
- Salvaged Roofing Works: Older houses provide roofing and rafters suitable for new construction
- Modern Insulation Improves Efficiency: Combining traditional log construction with high-density foam and radiant insulation creates energy-efficient structures
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Love this tiny log cabin! My dream is to one day own a log house on about 8 acres of land. Someday…
I'd want some bars or other security feature to make my Jalopy cabin 100% bear proof. The Ski Hut windows and door would not stand up to a determined bear. Otherwise, they're pretty cute.
I'd want some bars or other security feature to make my Jalopy cabin 100% bear proof. The Ski Hut windows and door would not stand up to a determined bear. Otherwise, they're pretty cute.
It’s amazing how you can take a concept as old as a log cabin and make someone in 2011 say “I really want that”. I think this is a beautiful tiny house.
Hi Steven, you’re doing a great job with your site. I love this cabin too. Cool how you can still bring back something “old”.
Thanks Alex. I really appreciate that. Alot of elbow grease has gone into the site! Please let me know if I can do anything for you. I’ll be in touch.
I’d like to know of somebody building tiny cabins similar to these in the southeast. I live near Greenville, SC.
Alex, right now I’m wanting to look at those on a trailer.
Hey Carl.. sent ya an email!
I love these little log cabins how much does each one go for? im looking for a one person log cabin. i love the one u made from fallen ski hill trees.
love the small log cabins! Would like to find a two room log cabin design on some land in delaware.