We chose to build Wunder-view in Grand County because of the views and the local charm. We had vacationed in Aspen, Telluride, Santa Fe, Whistler, and Park City and wanted something more low key. Grand Lake is a little western town. Locals have commented that Wunder-view has some of the best views they have seen in Grand County. It is routine to see the Continental Divide, Winter Park, and spectacular sunsets while overlooking Lake Granby. Elk, deer, moose, coyote, and fox have visited our property on many occasions. When it came to the type of house/structure we would build, it came down to two choices: straw bale or log. We chose logs--Appalachian log--that are hand-hewn (square in shape) with 4' chinking between the logs. Working with the architect, we designed a home that maximized windows to take advantage of the southern, eastern, western, and northern views. A large wraparound porch puts guests face forward to the Rockies.

When perched on the side of a hill (or mountain--we are at 8800'), with vistas in every direction, we wanted to capture those vast views and, at the same time, create an environment of intimacy. Wunder-view is a place where you comfortably co-exist with the elements (cold, snow, wind, rain, wild animals, and sun). This is because you are enscounced in a log cabin with fine art, comfortable furnishings (beds, linens, couches, and chairs), state of the art heat (whether radiant in-floor heat or the large wood fireplace), a first-class gourmet kitchen, a ginormous wrap-around covered porch on the main and lower levels, and plenty of nooks and crannies affording intimacy and hiding places for the young at heart. We have made every effort to ensure your stay at Wunder-view is memorable: we provide our researched recommendations for where to shop, hike, ski, horse back ride (and much more) and, at the same time, have negotiated discounted rates at many places for Wunder-view guests. We provide canoes, mountain bikes, games, Wii, Netflix, coolers, all in an effort to make your stay at Wunder-view easy: we do our best to put things at your fingertips so you can enjoy your vacation, retreat, or celebration.