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Cabins & Cottages Under 1,000 Square Feet

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Sometimes all you need is a simple place to unwind, and these charming cottages and cabins show you how to have everything you need in a small space. Our small cabin plans are all for homes under 1000 square feet, but they don't give an inch on being stylish. For waterside living, our house plans for The Boathouse & Bunkhouse, and The Beachside Bungalow, will feel like they are made-to-measure for relaxing. If you love rustic style, you will feel right at home with our small cabin plans for the Cedar Creek Guest House, or Yancey's Mill. You may prefer to have your holiday home a small retreat, but these house plans show you how to make every square foot of your cottage or cabin inviting, comfortable, and serene.

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Cedar Creek Guest House Plan #1450

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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

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Shoreline Cottage Plan #490

Shoreline Cottage Plan #490

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

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Eagle's Nest Plan #739

Eagle's Nest Plan #739

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

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Deer Run Plan #731

Deer Run Plan #731
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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

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Hilltop Plan #728

Hilltop Plan #728

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

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Beachside Bungalow Plan #1117

Beachside Bungalow, Plan #1117
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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

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Lake Haven Plan #609

Lake Haven Plan #609

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

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Crooked Creek Plan #740

Crooked Creek Plan #740

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

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Boathouse & Bunkhouse Plan #049

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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

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Gin Creek Plan #738

Gin Creek Plan #738

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

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Cypress View Plan #735

Cypress View Plan #735

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

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Sun River Plan #644

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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

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The Ozarks Plan #730

The Ozarks Plan #730
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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

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Little Red Plan #742

Little Red Plan #742

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

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Yancey's Mill Plan #741

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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

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    1 of 15 Cedar Creek Guest House Plan #1450
    2 of 15 Shoreline Cottage Plan #490
    3 of 15 Eagle's Nest Plan #739
    4 of 15 Deer Run Plan #731
    5 of 15 Hilltop Plan #728
    6 of 15 Beachside Bungalow Plan #1117
    7 of 15 Lake Haven Plan #609
    8 of 15 Crooked Creek Plan #740
    9 of 15 Boathouse & Bunkhouse Plan #049
    10 of 15 Gin Creek Plan #738
    11 of 15 Cypress View Plan #735
    12 of 15 Sun River Plan #644
    13 of 15 The Ozarks Plan #730
    14 of 15 Little Red Plan #742
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