Homes / Private Quarters / Splurge
A 'warm and cozy' supersized log cabin
Text: Chris Reinolds/creinolds@ajc.com; photo: Allison Diaz/Special
The Praters will retire after their home sells but will miss their magnificent views, such as one of Amicalola Falls Lodge. "One of the highest views in Big Canoe," Burt Prater said. The area has snow every winter and is usually 10 to 15 degrees cooler than Atlanta in the summer. "We leave the doors open because there are no bugs or mosquitos," Joan Prater said, noting the home has 81 windows. "And we're constantly seeing wildlife ... deer, black bear, fox, coyotes and wild turkey."