My father OIDabble built hand scribed custom log homes for around 30 years. Pick the right wood (Cedar), have plenty of overhang, put sliding bucks in the windows and door openings, keep plants away from the base and use a high quality UV resistant stain(Sikkens) and a log home is not much more maintenance than any other home.
Done correctly they can be very energy efficient and with smart use of drywall and windows and lighting they can be bright and cheery.
Mack
