I designed the Little River Cabin as a 2 to 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath small cabin that gives you 1,187 square feet across two stories in a package just 34 feet wide. With a wraparound porch, a screened porch, and a vaulted great room with stone fireplace, this little cabin delivers everything you need for lakefront or mountain living in a compact footprint.
The main floor holds 896 square feet with a vaulted great room that makes the open layout feel spacious and welcoming. A stone fireplace anchors the living space and becomes the heart of the home on cool evenings. The layout is simple and efficient, with kitchen, dining, and living in one flowing space. Upstairs, 291 square feet adds a bedroom with a vaulted ceiling that gives the upper level its own character. No wasted hallways, no unnecessary walls.
A wraparound porch and screened porch give you covered outdoor living that stretches around the cabin. At just 34 feet wide by 44 feet 4 inches deep with no garage, this plan fits small and narrow lots where most plans cannot break ground. The compact footprint keeps construction costs predictable and the build timeline fast. It is the kind of cabin that works as a weekend retreat, a rental property, or a year-round home for someone who values simplicity.
The Little River Cabin plan is available for $1,495. For more small cabins, see Fish Camp Cabin, Hatchet Creek, Black Mountain Cottage, and Cook Cottage.
Plan Highlights
Specifications
Full Plan Details
Everything you and your builder need to evaluate this plan.
Living Area
House Features
Construction
Floor Plans
Explore the Layout
Mountain living designed right — every level takes advantage of the terrain.


Builder Insight
I designed the Little River Cabin for the kind of site most house plans treat as a problem — a lot with real grade change. The walkout lower level, deep covered porches, and vertical massing are all intentional. Slope is an asset in the right design. This plan uses it.
— Max Fulbright · Lead Designer, 35+ years
Your Plan Set
What’s Included
Complete and build-ready. Everything your builder needs to break ground on your mountain or wooded property.
Elevations
Front, side, and rear elevations at ¼″ scale with exterior material call-outs and porch details.
Floor Plans
Dimensioned floor plans for all two levels with room labels and dimensions.
Foundation Plan
Foundation plan with footing and wall dimensions. Includes walkout lower level if applicable.
Roof Plan
Roof plan with pitches, ridges, valleys, and porch roof details for accurate bidding and construction.
Build Budget
Cost to Build Estimator
Ballpark construction estimates based on 1,187 sq ft and 2026 national averages. Actual costs vary by region, contractor, and finish level.
Budget Build
$178,050 – $207,725
$150 – $175 / sq ft
Basic finishes, standard fixtures, builder-grade materials. Functional and clean.
Mid-Range Build
$207,725 – $267,075
$175 – $225 / sq ft
Quality finishes, custom cabinets, upgraded fixtures. The sweet spot for most builders.
Premium Build
$267,075 – $356,100
$225 – $300 / sq ft
High-end finishes, premium materials, custom details throughout. Architect-quality construction.
Estimates do not include land, site prep, permits, or utility connections. Costs vary by region. Call (770) 301-4214 for a free build cost consultation.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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