rustic cabin

Simple woodland dwelling

A rustic cabin is a simple dwelling in a rural or wilderness setting, typically built of logs or rough-hewn wood and lacking modern amenities.

The phrase evokes deliberate simplicity—exposed beams, wood-burning stoves, kerosene lamps: We rented a rustic cabin in the mountains for the weekend.

Real estate listings use "rustic" to signal charm, though sometimes it means drafty and primitive.

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  • logSectioned tree trunk
  • woodstoveEnclosed firebox for heating
  • porchCovered entryway structure
  • wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
  • retreatSanctuary or withdrawal

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