Cabins & Cottages Under 1,000 Square Feet

This cozy cabin is a perfect retreat for overnight guests or weekend vacations. With a spacious porch, open floor plan, and outdoor fireplace, you may never want to leave.

437 square feet
1 bedroom and 1 bath

See Plan: Cedar Creek Guest House

Inspiration for the Shoreline Cottage came from the desire for a simple house that would capture serene views from all sides. The board-and-batten exterior, gabled roof, and generous porch set a traditional tone, while tall windows and an open interior make the home more modern.

930 square feet
3 bedrooms and 1 bath

See Plan: Shoreline Cottage

With a touch of Gothic styling this plan offers open spaces and a straightforward layout. The main level is a multipurpose space, while the cabin's steeply pitched roof allows for a comfortable bedroom and bath upstairs. The screened back porch provides additional space.

634 square feet
1 bedroom and 1 ½ baths

See Plan: Eagle's Nest

This thoughtfully designed and affordable house illustrates cabin living at its best. The open living room boasts a fireplace, windows along three walls, and a set of French doors that open to a screened back porch.

973 square feet
2 bedrooms and 2 baths

See Plan: Deer Run

Retreat with family and friends to this winsome getaway, perfect as either an adorable mountain retreat or a cozy lakeside cabin where casual conversation takes place around a wonderful stone fireplace. When sunny mornings beckon, enjoy coffee and fresh air on one of two railed porches.

539 square feet
1 bedroom and 1 bath

See Plan: Hilltop

An adorable front porch is just the place to set up a couple of chairs or maybe a hanging swing and take a load off your heels.

484 square feet
1 bedroom and 1 bath

See Plan: Beachside Bungalow

This quaint cabin is at home tucked in the woods as a weekend retreat or guesthouse. The charming exterior offers a large inviting front porch that opens to the casual living room. Upstairs, a sleeping loft adds more room for guests.

915 square feet
2 bedrooms and 1 bath

See Plan: Lake Haven

This plan has timeless appeal with fun-loving and unpretentious design in mind. This two-room cabin features a cozy fireplace and spacious living area. It makes the perfect house for first-time, retirement, or vacation home buyers.

631 square feet
1 bedroom and 1 ½ baths

See Plan: Crooked Creek

No place has more charm than this little boathouse perched over the water. With windows on every wall, wood siding, shuttered windows, and a metal roof with exposed rafters, this boathouse makes a welcoming weekend cottage or waterside home.

376 square feet
1 bedroom and 1 bath

See Plan: Boathouse & Bunkhouse

This is a compact, story-and-a-half cabin with enough style and flexibility to become either a lake house or a mountain retreat. A covered front porch provides a haven for afternoon naps. Inside, one room accommodates family living and dining.

906 square feet
1 bedroom and 1 ½ baths

See Plan: Gin Creek

This cottage is equally at home on a lake, beach, or mountain site. The plan includes an optional screened porch that expands the living space and allows for enjoyment of a beautiful view.

897 square feet
1 bedroom and 1 ½ baths

See Plan: Cypress View

This quaint log cabin is ideal for weekend getaways or retreats in the wood, with two floors and room for a swing.

360 square feet
1 bedroom and 1 bath

See Plan: Sun River

This rustic and comfortable cabin plan celebrates economy of space with overall dimensions of 31 x 28 feet.

974 square feet
1 bedroom and 1 ½ baths

See Plan: The Ozarks

Board-and-batten construction and simple post-and-rail detailing give our Little Red plan the sturdy, primitive feel of a log cabin. The use of local stone and wood siding helps the home blend easily into its surroundings.

800 square feet
1 bedroom and 1 bath

See Plan: Little Red

Roughing it can be a lot of fun. Yancey's Mill, with its screened in porch, great room, and stone fireplace, is perfect for short getaways or as a sportsman's cabin.

841 square feet
1 bedroom (2 possible) and 1 bath

See Plan: Yancey's Mill