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My Mountain Escape Cost Less Than My City Apartment’s Parking Spot cabin home plans

  • Writer: Dennis Asis
    Dennis Asis
  • Jul 3
  • 2 min read

Updated: 2 days ago

A-frame cabin with large windows, wooden exterior, and surrounding pine trees. Text describes innovative design for warmth and togetherness.
A charming mountain cabin exudes warmth and innovation, blending seamlessly with its natural surroundings. This dream home, offering stunning views through angled windows and the coziness of a crackling woodstove, costs less than a city apartment parking spot.

When the pandemic trapped us in a 700-sq-ft apartment, I nearly traded my laptop for a llama farm. Then I found this blueprint—a cabin/residence hybrid with a tuck-under garage and cathedral-ceiling great room—all for less than my annual parking fees. cabin home plans

Floor plan with two levels. Ground: 2 bedrooms, toilet, great room, deck. Second: loft bedroom, loft, 2 toilets. Rooms labeled in green.
Floor plan showcasing a two-level home design: the ground level features two bedrooms, a toilet, a spacious great room, and a deck, while the second level includes a loft bedroom, two toilets, an open loft area, and a space open to the great room below.

The Genius That Made Builders Blink:


  • Ninja Garage:

    The deck hides the garage so completely, guests ask, “Where do you keep your tools?” (Spoiler: Under their feet!).


  • Great Room Glory:

    Angled windows + woodstove + soaring ceiling = Zoom calls where clients say, “Is that a bear behind you?!” (Just my delighted dog).

    Cozy cabin with wooden interior, large windows, and a stone fireplace. A bear statue on the mantel and a happy dog sitting on the floor.
    Cozy Great Room: With angled windows and a woodstove under a soaring ceiling, Zoom calls often prompt, “Is that a bear?” as the delighted dog sits below a bear figure on the mantel.
  • Loft Alchemy:


    That upstairs sleeping loft? We split it: half master suite, half pottery studio. Morning coffee overlooking pines beats cubicle life. cabin home plans

    Cozy loft with wooden decor, ladder to a bed, and a kitchen below. Light pours through windows, enhancing the warm, rustic ambiance.
    A rustic cabin loft beautifully divided into a cozy master suite and a charming pottery studio, offering morning views of pine trees that make every day feel like a retreat.
  • Staircase Strategy:


    Split-landing stairs to the wraparound deck mean muddy boots never touch the main floor. Wildlife views included.

Shockers That Sold Me cabin home plans:


  • Cost: Built for $182/sq ft (vs. area average of $225)

  • Speed: Framed in 9 days thanks to simple 2x4 construction

  • Secret: Daylight basement adds 61 sqm (658 sq ft) for guest suites/apartment income

Cozy loft with wooden decor, dog on a chair, forest view, and laptop on a table. A bed is on the mezzanine above a staircase.
A cozy loft merges rustic charm with modern living, featuring a serene wood interior, expansive windows offering breathtaking forest views, and a furry friend enhancing the relaxed vibe. Designed for both productivity and tranquility, it includes a lofted bed, inviting staircase, and wraparound deck—perfect for savoring nature's beauty from indoors.

Specs That Silenced Doubters cabin home plans:


  • Main Floor: 92 sqm (988 sq ft)

  • Sleeping Loft: 34 sqm (366 sq ft)

  • Total Living: 126 sqm (1,354 sq ft)

  • Expandable: Daylight basement option (+61 sqm)

  • Garage: 24 sqm (260 sq ft) tucked under deck

Why This Blueprint Breaks the Rules (And Bankers Love It)


  • Airbnb the loft + basement = $2,300/month passive income

  • 20% resale premium for "woodstove views" in my area

  • $0 heating bills (south-facing windows + thermal mass)

Steal This Blueprint (Legally!)


This blueprint plans isn’t just paper—it’s freedom from cookie-cutter homes. Want those angled wall details, foundation options, and real pricing?


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Cover of "Small House Home Plans" book by Family Handyman, featuring a brick house with a garden. Text: Best-Selling Plans for Dream Homes.
Discover best-selling designs for charming homes under 2,000 square feet with Family Handyman's "Small House Home Plans."

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