A spiral staircase off the kitchen leads to a second-floor sleeping loft that has access to a small balcony.

The main level features an open living room, kitchen, and dining room.

As a bunkhouse-style cottage, the space offers cozy comfort to homeowners and visiting guests.

At 484 square feet, this sweet little cottage, with its charming gabled roof and gracious front porch, is ideal for an oceanfront retreat for two. The plan features a living room, kitchen with a peninsula and plenty counter space (plus a pantry), and a ma

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Windows on every wall let in natural light and help thesmall space feel larger.

Off the family room is a hall that leads to a full bath and two bedrooms.

The primary bedroom features an adjoining full bath and a walk-in closet.

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The heart of this cottage is the galley-style kitchen and casual dining area thoughtfully designed as one integrated space.

Windows let natural light fill the room and offer views at every turn.

The second level offers two spacious bedrooms and a full bath.

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This makes Palmetto Cottage a great choice for aguest cottageor retirement home.

A durable metal-clad roof reflects heat, while glass doors line the deck.

It opens to a large screened porch that can extend the dining area.

Clocking in at 930 square feet, our Shoreline Cottage is small but mighty lovely.

Upstairs offers plenty of space for a loft bedroom and bath thanks to the pitched roof.

The large bedroom opens to the covered porch.

The back deck extends to a dune or beach walkover complete with a shower and rinsing sink.

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