Home Our Best Mountain House Plans for Your Vacation Home By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South.She earned a B.A. in Journalism at the University of Georgia. She hopes to inspire your travel bucket list with her features on road trips through Texas Hill Country, bourbon tours in Kentucky, and the best beach getaways on the Gulf Coast. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on September 28, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Southern Living The South is home to some truly charming mountain towns with stunning views of picturesque mountain ranges, the vibrant changing color of leaves in the fall, and the freshest air you can find. From tree-tucked quaint cottages to grand rustic retreats, mountain homes give a sense of cozy serenity no matter your worries. If you're more into a natural, salt-of-the-earth style of living, a mountain vacation home is definitely the go-to getaway home for you. These house plans will get you started on your idyllic mountain retreat, complete with natural timber and stone accents, cozy covered porches, and (hopefully) a newfound sense of peace. 01 of 16 Whisper Creek, Plan #1653 Southern Living This mountain home is full of rustic charm with its perfect size, wraparound porch, and natural wood accents. 2 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths1,555 square feetSee Plan: Whisper Creek 02 of 16 Fairview Ridge, Plan #1423 Southern Living Stone, wood shake siding, standing-seam metals roofs, bracketed gables and exposed rafter tails add rustic charm to the exterior of this home. Multiple sets of French doors lead outside to the roomy, wraparound porch, and you can enjoy the double fireplace year-round from inside or out. 3 bedrooms and 4 baths2,097 square feetSee Plan: Fairview Ridge 03 of 16 Davidson Gap, Plan #1534 Southern Living While this house is designed to be eco-friendly, the architects did not sacrifice the traditional and timeless look and feel of this house. 3 to 4 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths3,296 square feetSee Plan: Davidson Gap 04 of 16 Blue Ridge, Plan #1554 Southern Living From the peak of its high gabled roof to the natural stone and cedar used in its construction, this rustic house has the hand-crafted quality of mountain houses in the Appalachian region. 3 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths2,433 square feetSee Plan: Blue Ridge 05 of 16 Wolf Laurel, Plan #1574 Southern Living The front steps, placed off to the side of the exterior, lead up to a second-floor porch and entry to this mountain home. A cozy screened porch, terrace, and plenty of stone accents make it perfectly rustic. 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths2,396 square feetSee Plan: Wolf Laurel 06 of 16 White Plains, Plan #1799 Southern Living This plan is a more modern approach to a mountain home, but the folk-style design and detail give it a cozy, vernacular feel. 4 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths2,942 square feetSee Plan: White Plains 07 of 16 Elkhorn, Plan #1573 Southern Living The natural stone and wood on the exterior of this mountain home evokes the cozy, family-oriented feel that the interior features. A large family space in the heart of the home (combined dining and family room), a recreation room, a spacious deck, and a loft all create a sense of community to spend time together as the family—and to entertain a crowd. 3 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths2,047 square feetSee Plan: Elkhorn 08 of 16 New Bunkhouse, Plan #1948 Southern Living This compact, re-designed bunkhouse looks great perched up high overlooking some stunning mountain views. The screened front porch is the heart of the home where you can lounge and entertain in the crisp mountain air. 2 bedrooms and 2 baths1,031 square feetSee Plan: New Bunkhouse 09 of 16 Bunkhouse II, Plan #1949 Southern Living This rustic, low mountain cabin ensures a cozy atmosphere and complete mountain mindset upon entering. A front covered porch doubles as a family sitting room, while a smaller den is located in the heart of the home with the kitchen. 3 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths1,371 square feetSee Plan: Bunkhouse II 10 of 16 2006 Cottage Living Idea House, Plan #1330 Southern Living This bungalow was designed to be flexible, built in stages over time as a family evolves. 4 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths2,750 square feetSee Plan: 2006 Cottage Living Idea House 11 of 16 Bitterroot, Plan #1698 Southern Living This is a more traditional mountain home with a log cabin feel and sprawling floor plan. Two large decks ensure plenty of outdoor space to entertain. 3 bedrooms and 3 baths3,216 square feetSee Plan: Bitterroot 12 of 16 Cedarbrook, Plan #408 Southern Living This quaint cottage will blend in nicely to the natural surroundings. Traditional country-style design is played up with a large covered porch, great room, and additional sleeping porch. 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths1,715 square feetSee Plan: Cedarbrook 13 of 16 Allegheny, Plan #1552 Southern Living This craftsman-style home plays up the rusticness of the mountain atmosphere with its choice of mixed materials, including timber and stone. A covered porch and exposed deck leave plenty of room for enjoying the crisp mountain air. 3 bedrooms and 3 baths1,510 square feetSee Plan: Allegheny 14 of 16 Appalachian Stream, Plan #1578 Southern Living Cozy up by the fireplace in the large vaulted great room in this mountain retreat. A covered porch and deck offer views of the mountain range, while a recreation room and loft offer plenty of space for family hangouts and entertaining. 3 bedrooms and 3/12 baths2,709 square feetSee Plan: Appalachian Stream 15 of 16 The Sage House, Plan #947 Southern Living This house has many options with its flexible floor plan, but the heart of the quaint home is found on the first floor with the kitchen, dining, and family rooms featured in one large space that share views through a large picture window. 3 to 5 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths1,672 square feetSee Plan: The Sage House 16 of 16 Boulder Summit, Plan #1575 Southern Living Whether built as a mountain retreat or a full-time residence, this plan's open first floor and tucked-away ground floor make comfort and relaxation habit-forming. 4 bedrooms and 4 baths1,588 square feetSee Plan: Boulder Summit Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit