Welcome to 'Hearth of the Mountain', an idyllic Hand-Hewn LOG CABIN located inside the gated community of ALPINE LAKE RESORT. It's all about the attention to detail here where you'll find exquisite touches like custom lighting in every room, slate switchplates, elegant vent grates, and so much more. Explore this unique retreat with an open floor plan that boasts three floors of living space and a sprawling backyard. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom house is perfect for those seeking a tranquil cabin with ample room to entertain guests. As you enter the home, you'll be greeted by a dramatic cathedral ceiling and an abundance of natural light, highlighting the beautiful cherry hardwood flooring in the great room and the hand-hewn finish of the stunning walls. The impressive floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with hand-forged doors anchors the room, ready to warm you with a crackling fire and the promise of relaxation. The kitchen boasts hickory cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a spacious pantry. This timeless retreat will convey with most of the tasteful, quality furniture with an acceptable offer. The primary bedroom on the ground floor features an en-suite bathroom with rustic lighting and hickory cabinetry. The upstairs bedrooms have vaulted, wood-clad ceilings, adding both coziness and ambiance to the spaces and share another full bath. The spacious bonus loft can be utilized as a fourth bedroom, office space, den, or anything else your heart desires. The gorgeous finished basement has additional rooms, including a rec room, bonus room, laundry room, and half bath and leads out onto a flagstone patio in the backyard. Be the host with the most and invite your friends to belly up to the custom bar and see who hits the jackpot on the working slot machines! The front porch and rear deck offer outdoor living spaces to enjoy the lush landscape and fresh, mountain air. This home is ideal for those seeking an active lifestyle. The nearby MD State parks of Harrington Manor, Swallow Falls, Broadford Lake, and nearby McHenry MD and Deep Creek Lake offer endless recreational opportunities along with the wonderful onsite amenities within this gated community. Resort amenities include a 150 acre STOCKED LAKE for kayaking and fishing, 24/7 SECURITY, mini golf, tennis and PICKLEBALL courts, 18 HOLE GOLF COURSE, fitness center, sandy BEACH with swimming area, dog park, HIKING TRAILS, bocce court, indoor heated pool, shuffleboard, Clubhouse with RESTAURANT & BAR, & on-site hotel. Working from your home-away-from-home is a breeze with fiber internet and up to a GIG available. All resort homes feature public water and sewer. Secure your refuge in a community that's just a quick & easy drive from the metropolitan areas of Washington DC, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh! Just 30 minutes from McHenry, MD, Deep Creek Lake, and Wisp Ski Resort. Your next adventure awaits! Schedule a viewing today and meet your Happy Place!