From waterfront properties with uninterrupted views to gabled homes nestled among pine trees, we've rounded up 10 black cabins that provide hideaways in unique places around the world.

Les Rorquals by Alain Carle Architecte
This house is among a number of black cabins in Canada's province of Quebec. Built by Alain Carle Architecte, the gabled construction nestles into a hillside in Cap-à-l'Aigle and overlooks the Saint Lawrence River.
It is called Les Rorquals after Rorqual whales that are common in the estuary.
Find out more about Les Rorquals ?

Cabin Stokkøya by Kappland Arkitekters
Norway's cold climate is the ideal setting for darkly painted cabins, including this island retreat by Kappland Arkitekters.
Interiors are covered in pale wood and feature a large window in the living room for expansive views of the sea. Find out more about Cabin Stokkoya ?

Minimod Curucaca by MAPA
Deep within Brazil's southern Curcaca Valley is this dwelling, which is topped with a green roof to help blend in with its remote surroundings.
Local architecture studio MAPA created the prefabricated cabin with cross-laminated timber panels ? an engineered wood in which slices of wood are layered at right angles and glued together.
Find out more about Minimod Curucaca ?

Chalet Grand-Pic by Appareil Architecture
Another dark cabin in Quebec is this holiday home by Montreal studio Appareil Architecture.
Clad in corrugated steel painted a shiny black, the residence is topped with silver met...