Lake · Built in Georgia
Bent River Cottage
Bent River Cottage is a lake house plan with porch, offering 1,946 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, and 3 baths. A strong fit for open deck, screened porch, and covered porch.
2-Story + GarageHow I designed this plan.
I designed Bent River Cottage as a 3-bedroom, 3-bath craftsman cottage that gives you 1,946 square feet across two stories with a golf cart garage and a screened porch fireplace for cool evenings. This is a plan built for lake and cottage living where outdoor spaces matter as much as the rooms inside. The main floor holds 1,151 square feet with a main-level master bedroom, vaulted ceilings, and nine-foot walls throughout.
The open layout connects kitchen, dining, and living into one flowing space. Upstairs, 795 square feet holds two more bedrooms and an open loft that overlooks the living room below, keeping the upper and lower levels visually connected. A screened porch with stone fireplace is the kind of feature that becomes your favorite room in the house from the first night you use it.
An open deck, screened porch, and covered porch give you outdoor options for every season. At 49 feet wide by 40 feet 2 inches deep on a narrow or corner lot, this cottage fits a range of lot types. The golf cart garage tucks neatly into the design for lake and mountain communities.
The loft overlooking the living room adds character and visual space that makes this home feel larger and more connected than the square footage alone would suggest. The Bent River Cottage plan is available for $1,495. Also explore River Bend, Autumn Place, Lake Glenville Cottage, and Wedowee Creek Retreat.
Explore the layout.
Main Floor — the heart of the home
1,151 SQ. FT.
Everything your builder needs.
Complete specifications for bidding, permitting, and construction.
Living Area
- Main Floor1151 Sq. Ft.
- Upper Floor795 Sq. Ft.
- Lower Levelnone
- Total Heated1946 Sq. Ft.
- Width49'
- Depth40'2"
House Features
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms3
- Stories2
- Garagegolf garage
- OutdoorOpen Deck, Screened Porch, Covered Porch
- Lot Suitabilitynarrow, corner lot
- Additional RoomsOpen Loft, Storage
- Other Featuresloft overlooking the living room, screened porch with stone fireplace, golf garage, main level master bedroom
Construction
- Exterior2x4 or 2x6
- Ceiling9', vaulted
- Roof11/2
- StyleLake House, Waterfront, Craftsman
What's included.
Complete and build-ready. Everything your builder needs to break ground on your waterfront property.
Elevations
Front, side, and rear at ¼″ scale with exterior material call-outs and porch details.
Floor Plans
Dimensioned plans for all levels with room labels, wall dimensions, and fixture locations.
Foundation Plan
Footing and wall dimensions. Suitable for slab, crawlspace, or full basement foundations.
Roof Plan
Pitches, ridges, valleys, and porch roof details for accurate bidding and construction.
What it costs to build this home.
Ballpark estimates based on 1,946 sq ft, live 2026 cost data, and your region. Move the pieces to see how your build changes.
Region: Southeast · Georgia · Multiplier: 1.00×
Quality finishes, custom cabinets, upgraded fixtures. The sweet spot for most builders.
Your Estimated Build Cost
$175 – $225 per sq ft · Mid-Range Build · Southeast region
- Base home · 1,946 sq ft$341k – $438k
Estimates based on 2026 national averages and regional cost multipliers. Excludes land, site prep, permits, utility connections, and financing. Call (770) 301-4214 for a personalized build cost consultation.
See the Bent River Cottage in detail.
A short preview of the best available photos, with all 32 images available in the full-screen viewer.
Some customer photos or renderings may show small changes from the original design. Please review the floor plans before purchasing to confirm the layout and elevations are the way you want them.
Building a home is one of life's biggest moments.
A house plan should come with access to the designer behind it.
When you buy the Bent River Cottage, you get direct access to the Fulbrights — the same family that drew this plan. Before, during, and after your build. No support tickets, no routing through an aggregator, no "the designer isn't available." One phone number. One family.
"We've been doing this for 35 years. Every plan we sell is one I'd build for my own family. When you call, you get me — not a call center."Max Fulbright Sr. Lead Designer + Builder · West Georgia
Before you buy.
What is included in the Bent River Cottage house plan set?+
Each plan set includes dimensioned floor plans for all levels, front, side, and rear elevations at 1/4" scale with notes and dimensions, foundation plan (basement standard; slab and crawlspace available for an additional fee), and roof plan. Available as a PDF plan set ($1,495) or editable CAD files ($1,950). Electrical plans are not included because they are customer-specific and finalized on site with your builder and electrician after framing.
Can the Bent River Cottage plan be modified?+
Yes. Modifications are one of the most common services we provide. Our in-house design team handles all modifications directly. Common changes include adjusting bedroom count, resizing rooms, changing exterior materials, or adapting for a specific lot. Typical turnaround is 2 to 4 weeks. Contact Max Fulbright Designs at (770) 301-4214 or [email protected] for a free consultation and quote.
Does the Bent River Cottage plan require a structural engineer's stamp?+
Stock plans do not include a professional engineer's stamp. Many US jurisdictions require a licensed engineer in your state to review and stamp the plans before permit submission. Check with your local building department before purchasing. This is a standard industry practice and is not unique to Max Fulbright Designs.
Who designed the Bent River Cottage house plan?+
The Bent River Cottage house plan was drawn personally by Max Fulbright Sr., the founder of Max Fulbright Designs. Max is a Georgia Institute of Technology-trained engineer who has designed and personally built more than 500 custom homes since founding the firm in 1990. Every plan in the Max Fulbright Designs catalog is drawn by Max himself.
Can I build the Bent River Cottage house plan in any US state?+
Yes. Max Fulbright Designs has delivered more than 12,000 plans to homeowners and builders in all 50 US states and Canada. The Bent River Cottage plan is drawn to general residential construction standards that work in most US jurisdictions, though local building codes vary and should be reviewed with your builder before construction.
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