Husband and wife fly fishers build their dream riverside retreat

The main cabin is 2,400-square-feet and the log garage, which doubles as an office and TV room for Phil, is 800-square-feet. Phil grew up going to his grandfather’s cabin north of Toronto, which influenced his own desire to one day build his own retreat.

Inside, the cabin has gorgeous hardwood floors, log walls that match the exteriors, and vintage furniture Phil and Kate have collected over the years. (The leather sofas, however, are new since they couple wanted to make sure their guests were always comfortable). This living room is anchored by the custom-designed fireplace that was built out of 60,000 pounds of fieldstone.

The kitchen is an absolute stunner! The couple chose red as an accent colour to match the undertones of the western cedar logs. The breakfast bar counter is made of an eight-foot slab of curly redwood Phil and Kate bought on eBay, while the leather-and-wood armchairs bring a regal touch to the rustic space.

This bedroom is located on the second floor along the east side, so it gets the morning sun. The angled roof line creates a cozy nook for the bed.

In the kids room, two beds are built into a space that would have otherwise been wasted because of the harsh angle. To separate the two sleeping areas, Blair built shelves that also work as bedside tables.

After a long day of flying fishing, Phil and Kate can take a soak in this claw foot bath tub.

On buggy, summer nights, Phil and Kate can escape to this enclosed porch and watch sunsets.