Hobby House (living)
The Hobby House is loaded with features that create a fantastic workshop, art studio, or store. The double barn doors with ramp make it easy to load items in and out. A spacious storage loft, handy built-in workbench and overhang are all very useful components.
This design features an overhang, interior loft, and insulated door and windows. Its steep roof pitch and high ceiling create a spacious interior feel, full of character. The metal roof is ideal for listening to the rain patter away. It sheds snow easily, and with the full 8’ walls and generous loft, this cozy workshop has more to offer than any one person can imagine. The foam board insulation, shiplap pine sheathing and exposed post and beam framing preserve the rustic appeal of the cottage, while affording you four-season use. With the addition of a heat source, this cottage outbuilding is undeniably one of the best choices for use as a workshop, art studio, country store or pond house.
This design is now on display at the Vermont factory. Come take the tour and check it out!
When dreaming about the small cottage lifestyle, you may imagine tranquil surroundings that bring back memories of a simpler way of life. Cottages are adorable structures that simply emanate warmth and comfort. They make charming guesthouses or backyard retreats. When the primary purpose of your small cottage is a vacation home, the intimate space is ideal for couples looking for peaceful weekend getaways or families seeking quality time and bonding. At Jamaica Cottage Shop, we think that a having a cabin in the backyard can be just as rewarding as having one in the backcountry. Home office or bunk house for guests? Maybe both? Turn your four-seasoned retreat into a combined guest house and workspace for hobbies such as pottery or jewelry making.
Offered as frame only kits, complete pre-cut kits, 3- and 4-Season kits, or step-by-step plans nationwide, our outdoor post and beam cottage and tiny house solutions give you the extra room you need for visiting guests, a corner garden office or a country retreat.
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10×16 Living Hobby House
4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 160 sq. ft.
Loft Area: 60 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 220 sq. ft.
Overhang Area: 96 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 14’9” H x 17’8” W x 17’8” D
Estimated Weight: 12,200 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
2 (qty) 6x6x16’ Hemlock Skids
6×6 Treated Sill Plate (Overhang)
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 24” On Center
¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking
Floor Vapor Barrier
5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)
Under Deck Sheathing: ⅜” Plywood
Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.
LOFT
6×10
Ladder Access
2”x4” rough sawn Hemlock Joists 24” on center
Smooth Shiplap Pine Loft Decking
Weight Rating 10 lbs / sqft
WALLS
Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing
Wall Height: 96”
Wall Vapor Barrier
Foil Backed Rigid Foam Insulation (R13)
Shiplap Pine Interior Sheathing
Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten
1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim
ROOF
Gable Roof Style
Roof Pitch: 12/12
Overhang Pitch: 3/12
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center
1”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Exposed Collar Ties
1” rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof Sheathing
Roof Vapor Barrier
5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)
Shiplap Pine Interior Ceiling Sheathing
Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen
6×16 Overhang
2×6 rough sawn Hemlock Rafters 24” On Center
DOOR & WINDOWS:
Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware
Windows: 2 (qty) 3’x2’ Insulated Slider Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen
1 (qty) 2’x2’ Insulated Awning Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen
2 (qty) 4’x2’ Insulated Slider Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen
Additional Features
Loft Ladder
Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information
Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 69 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: 42”x54”x192”
Cube 2: 42”x40”x120”
Cube 3: 42”x48”x192”
Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”
Available Versions |
3-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See Specifications4-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See Specifications10×20 Living Hobby House
4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 200 sq. ft.
Loft Area: 60 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 260 sq. ft.
Overhang Area: 120 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 14’9” H x 17’8” W x 21’8” D
Estimated Weight: 12,800 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
2 (qty) 6x6x20’ Hemlock Skids
6×6 Treated Sill Plate (Overhang)
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 24” On Center
¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking
Floor Vapor Barrier
5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)
Under Deck Sheathing: ⅜” Plywood
Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.
LOFT
6×10
Ladder Access
2”x4” rough sawn Hemlock Joists 24” on center
Smooth Shiplap Pine Loft Decking
Weight Rating 10 lbs / sqft
WALLS
Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing
Wall Height: 96”
Wall Vapor Barrier
Foil Backed Rigid Foam Insulation (R13)
Shiplap Pine Interior Sheathing
Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten
1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim
ROOF
Gable Roof Style
Roof Pitch: 12/12
Overhang Pitch: 3/12
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center
1”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Exposed Collar Ties
1” rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof Sheathing
Roof Vapor Barrier
5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)
Shiplap Pine Interior Ceiling Sheathing
Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen
6×20 Overhang
2×6 rough sawn Hemlock Rafters 24” On Center
DOOR & WINDOWS:
Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware
Windows: 2 (qty) 3’x2’ Insulated Slider Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen
1 (qty) 2’x2’ Insulated Awning Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen
2 (qty) 4’x2’ Insulated Slider Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen
Additional Features
Loft Ladder
Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information
Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 76 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: 42”x54”x192”
Cube 2: 42”x40”x120”
Cube 3: 42”x40”x144”
Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”
Cube 5: 42”x48”x192”
Available Versions |
3-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See Specifications4-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See Specifications12×16 Living Hobby House
4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 192 sq. ft.
Loft Area: 72 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 264 sq. ft.
Overhang Area: 96 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 14’9” H x 19’8” W x 17’8” D
Estimated Weight: 13,600 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
2 (qty) 6x6x16’ Hemlock Skids
6×6 Treated Sill Plate (Overhang)
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 24” On Center
¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking
Floor Vapor Barrier
5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)
Under Deck Sheathing: ⅜” Plywood
Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.
LOFT
6×12
Ladder Access
2”x4” rough sawn Hemlock Joists 24” on center
Smooth Shiplap Pine Loft Decking
Weight Rating 10 lbs / sqft
WALLS
Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing
Wall Height: 96”
Wall Vapor Barrier
Foil Backed Rigid Foam Insulation (R13)
Shiplap Pine Interior Sheathing
Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten
1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim
ROOF
Gable Roof Style
Roof Pitch: 12/12
Overhang Pitch: 3/12
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center
1”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Exposed Collar Ties
1” rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof Sheathing
Roof Vapor Barrier
5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)
Shiplap Pine Interior Ceiling Sheathing
Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen
6×16 Overhang
2×6 rough sawn Hemlock Rafters 24” On Center
DOOR & WINDOWS:
Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware
Windows: 2 (qty) 3’x2’ Insulated Slider Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen
1 (qty) 2’x2’ Insulated Awning Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen
2 (qty) 4’x2’ Insulated Slider Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen
Additional Features
Loft Ladder
Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information
Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 75 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: 42”x38”x192”
Cube 2: 42”x38”x144”
Cube 3: 42”x46”x144”
Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”
Cube 5: 42”x48”x192”
Available Versions |
3-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See Specifications4-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See Specifications12×20 Living Hobby House
4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 240 sq. ft.
Loft Area: 72 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 312 sq. ft.
Overhang Area: 120 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 15’9” H x 19’8” W x 21’8” D
Estimated Weight: 14,900 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
2 (qty) 6x6x20’ Hemlock Skids
6×6 Treated Sill Plate (Overhang)
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 24” On Center
¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking
Floor Vapor Barrier
5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)
Under Deck Sheathing: ⅜” Plywood
Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.
LOFT
6×12
Ladder Access
2”x4” rough sawn Hemlock Joists 24” on center
Smooth Shiplap Pine Loft Decking
Weight Rating 10 lbs / sqft
WALLS
Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing
Wall Height: 96”
Wall Vapor Barrier
Foil Backed Rigid Foam Insulation (R13)
Shiplap Pine Interior Sheathing
Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten
1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim
ROOF
Gable Roof Style
Roof Pitch: 12/12
Overhang Pitch: 3/12
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center
1”x6”n Kiln Dried Spruce Exposed Collar Ties
1” rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof Sheathing
Roof Vapor Barrier
5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)
Shiplap Pine Interior Ceiling Sheathing
Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen
6×20 Overhang
2×6 rough sawn Hemlock Rafters 24” On Center
DOOR & WINDOWS:
Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware
Windows: 2 (qty) 3’x2’ Insulated Slider Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen
1 (qty) 2’x2’ Insulated Awning Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen
2 (qty) 4’x2’ Insulated Slider Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen
Additional Features
Loft Ladder
Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information
Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 83 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: 42”x38”x144”
Cube 2: 42”x38”x144”
Cube 3: 42”x46”x192”
Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”
Cube 5: 42”x48”x192”
Available Versions |
3-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See Specifications4-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See Specifications12×24 Living Hobby House
4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 288 sq. ft.
Loft Area: 72 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 360 sq. ft.
Overhang Area: 144 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 15’9” H x 19’8” W x 25’8” D
Estimated Weight: 16,000 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
2 (qty) 6x6x24’ Hemlock Skids
6×6 Treated Sill Plate (Overhang)
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 24” On Center
¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking
Floor Vapor Barrier
5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)
Under Deck Sheathing: ⅜” Plywood
Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.
LOFT
6×12
Ladder Access
2”x4” rough sawn Hemlock Joists 24” on center
Smooth Shiplap Pine Loft Decking
Weight Rating 10 lbs / sqft
WALLS
Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing
Wall Height: 96”
Wall Vapor Barrier
Foil Backed Rigid Foam Insulation (R13)
Shiplap Pine Interior Sheathing
Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten
1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim
ROOF
Gable Roof Style
Roof Pitch: 12/12
Overhang Pitch: 3/12
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center
1”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Exposed Collar Ties
1” rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof Sheathing
Roof Vapor Barrier
5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)
Shiplap Pine Interior Ceiling Sheathing
Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen
6×24 Overhang
2×6 rough sawn Hemlock Rafters 24” On Center
DOOR & WINDOWS:
Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware
Windows: 2 (qty) 3’x2’ Insulated Slider Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen
1 (qty) 2’x2’ Insulated Awning Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen
2 (qty) 4’x2’ Insulated Slider Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen
Additional Features
Loft Ladder
Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information
Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 94 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: 42”x48”x192”
Cube 2: 42”x48”x192”
Cube 3: 42”x48”x144”
Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”
Cube 5: 42”x48”x192”
Available Versions |
3-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See Specifications4-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See SpecificationsPurchase Standard Configuration
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For frame only kits, complete uninsulated kits, or fully assembled shells see Hobby House Storage
3 Season PCK | 4 Season PCK | Plans Only | |
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10X16 | $12,078.00 | $16,354.00 | $79.90 |
10X20 | $15,096.00 | $20,026.00 | -- |
12X16 | $14,494.00 | $19,294.00 | -- |
12X20 | $18,117.00 | $23,699.00 | $79.90 |
12X24 | $21,739.00 | $28,108.00 | -- |