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Photos: Romneys' 'Utah Rustic' manse is no Lincoln log cabin

The Park City mansion was built in 1991.<br><br><b><a href="http://yhoo.it/19vIgBK" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.</a></b>
It has "magnificent views to the Uinta Mountains and beyond," according to the listing.<br><br><b><a href="http://yhoo.it/19vIgBK" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.</a></b>
The home sits on the Success Ski Trail in Park City, Utah.<br><br><b><a href="http://yhoo.it/19vIgBK" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.</a></b>
A huge stone fireplace, left, towers over the great room.<br><br><b><a href="http://yhoo.it/19vIgBK" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.</a></b>
The two-story great room is the architectural heart of the house.<br><br><b><a href="http://yhoo.it/19vIgBK" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.</a></b>
The interior, by David Krajeski, "invites both grand entertaining ... "<br><br><b><a href="http://yhoo.it/19vIgBK" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.</a></b>
" ... and cozy relaxation," according to the listing.<br><br><b><a href="http://yhoo.it/19vIgBK" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.</a></b>
The kitchen has modern amenities ...<br><br><b><a href="http://yhoo.it/19vIgBK" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.</a></b>
... but it sticks to the "Utah Rustic" style.<br><br><b><a href="http://yhoo.it/19vIgBK" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.</a></b>
Windows invite the outdoors in.<br><br><b><a href="http://yhoo.it/19vIgBK" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.</a></b>
The home has six bedroom suites.<br><br><b><a href="http://yhoo.it/19vIgBK" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.</a></b>
The home also has eight bathrooms. <a href="http://yhoo.it/16VGV92" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Contrast this one with the stainless steel Japanese soaking tub (slides 13 and 14) in the rustic Wyoming home of the world's richest woman.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Contrast this one with the stainless steel Japanese soaking tub (slides 13 and 14) in the rustic Wyoming home of the world's richest woman.</a><br><br><b><a href="http://yhoo.it/19vIgBK" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.</a></b>
The home is nearly 9,000 square feet.<br><br><b><a href="http://yhoo.it/19vIgBK" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.</a></b>
It sits on half an acre of land ...<br><br><b><a href="http://yhoo.it/19vIgBK" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.</a></b>
... right in ski territory.<br><br><b><a href="http://yhoo.it/19vIgBK" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.</a></b>
Success Ski Trail is just outside, with "perfect ski access for all abilities," according to the listing.<br><br><b><a href="http://yhoo.it/19vIgBK" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.</a></b>
Many local materials went into the design of the house.<br><br><b><a href="http://yhoo.it/19vIgBK" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.</a></b>
The home was built to be a family retreat.<br><br><b><a href="http://yhoo.it/19vIgBK" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.</a></b>
The architect, Fred Babcock, took "the opportunity to stretch beyond what one assumed could normally be achieved in log construction," according to the listing.<br><br><b><a href="http://yhoo.it/19vIgBK" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.</a></b>
The Romneys owned a home in Park City from 1995 to 2009.<br><br><b><a href="http://yhoo.it/19vIgBK" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.</a></b>
Mitt and Ann Romney's main house is in La Jolla, California.<br><br><b><a href="http://yhoo.it/19vIgBK" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.</a></b>
They also own a family vacation home in New Hampshire.<br><br><b><a href="http://yhoo.it/19vIgBK" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.</a></b>
<b><a href="http://yhoo.it/19vIgBK" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Click here to read more about Mitt Romney's ultra-luxe log cabin -- and see video of the Romneys at home in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.</a></b>
Updated

2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney recently bought this log cabin -- log mansion, really -- in Park City, Utah. Once featured in Architectural Digest, it was listed at $8.9 million. | By Jennifer Karmon, Yahoo Homes

Click here to read more about it -- and see the Romneys interviewed in their New Hampshire vacation retreat -- on Yahoo Homes' Spaces blog.