These tiny cabins and cottages embody a lot of Southern charm in a neat, 1,000-square-foot-or-less package.
Forwaterside living, our coastal house plans will feel like they are made-to-measure for relaxing.
If you love rustic style, you will feel at home with our cozy, small cabins.

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A sleeping loft, accessible by a ladder, is also available.
The main living room has multiple windows, brightening the space, which features a wood stove.
The upper-floor loft bedroom includes two sizeable closets.

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The screened back porch provides additional space.
With a spacious porch, open floor plan, and outdoor fireplace, you may never want to leave.
When sunny mornings beckon, enjoy coffee and fresh air on one of two railed porches.

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The floor plan includes a kitchen, full bath, multi-purpose room, and living space with a fireplace.
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.

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The gable roof covers this Southern-inspired cottage bungalow that will make every day feel like a vacation.
This two-room cabin features a cozy fireplace and a spacious living area.
It makes the perfect house for first-time, retirement, or vacation home buyers.

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A covered front porch provides a haven for afternoon naps.
Inside, one room accommodates family living and dining.
This plan’s welcoming porch is a highlight, and would also be nice if screened-in.

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This is charm off the charts, and is a perfectly little hideaway.
The plan includes an optional screened porch that expands the living space and allows for enjoying the beautiful views.
The doors in the living room open onto a back porch to enjoy the scenic surroundings.

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Create a private retreat upstairs with a spacious bedroom and bath.
Enjoy the pleasures of simple living with the comforts of a covered front porch and cozy fireplace.
It’s the perfect part-time or retirement cottage.

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Yancey’s Mill Plan, #741
Roughing it can be a lot of fun.
The gable roofing adds a classic element to this house’s design.
Materials, such as stone, wood siding, and shingles, add character that sets the design apart.

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Upstairs are two bedrooms with a full bathroom in the middle, so guests can always have access.
The main area includes one large cooking, eating, and relaxing space.
A stacked-stone fireplace adds warmth to the great room.

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The metal-clad roof helps to reflect the heat and provide durability.
Beach Bungalow, Plan #243
Just under 1,000-square-feet, this welcoming cottage has it all.
There’s also a back screened porch which expands the living space.

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The main living area features an open cooking, eating, and relaxing space.
The bedroom positioned to the side, creates a sense of privacy and coziness.
The screened-in porch works need a beach, lake, or mountain site.

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Interior details like a wood-burning stove and central fireplace help make this a great year-round home.
Using local stone and wood siding lends a sense of place to the design.
This layout recalls the sturdy, primitive feel of a log cabin.

The kitchen, dining room, and living area combine to create one spacious great room.

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