Homesteader (living)
It’s similar to the Vermont Cottage but with a smaller footprint and a larger porch. The Homesteader is an excellent tiny house with a loft and plenty of windows. The porch is large enough for a couple of rocking chairs or a hammock.
The Homesteader is a tall classic gable design that makes the most of its square footage and then some by including a 6’ integrated porch. The design beseeches country charm from this one and opens into a generously tall, refreshing space. The loft has a window and is perfectly sized to provide additional usable space while not compromising airflow or the grand feel of the tall ceilings. The foam board insulation, shiplap pine sheathing and exposed post and beam framing preserve the rustic appeal of the cottage, while affording you a four-season sanctuary. Consider the addition of a heat source to create an oasis of warmth in the dead of winter. This design lends itself wonderfully to a backyard haven, hunting cabin, guest house, roadside stand, or workshop.
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 back-country. Home office or bunk house for guests? Maybe both? Turn your four-seasoned retreat into a combined guest house and work-space 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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16×16 Living Homesteader
4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 256 sq. ft.
Loft Area: 60 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 220 sq. ft.
Porch Area: 96 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 14’9” H x 17’8” W x 16’11” D
Estimated Weight: 14,800 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
3 (qty) 6x6x16’ Hemlock Skids
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 24” On Center
¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking
1” rough sawn Hemlock Porch 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
Porch 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
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
Additional Features
Loft Ladder
Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information
Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 87 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: 42”x50”x192”
Cube 2: 42”x48”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 Specifications16X20 Living Homesteader
4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 320 sq. ft.
Loft Area: 60 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 260 sq. ft.
Porch Area: 120 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 14’9” H x 17’8” W x 20’11” D
Estimated Weight: 15,700 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
3 (qty) 6x6x20’ Hemlock Skids
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 24” On Center
¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking
1” rough sawn Hemlock Porch 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
Porch 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
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
Additional Features
Loft Ladder
Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information
Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 96 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: 42”x44”x192”
Cube 2: 42”x46”x192”
Cube 3: 42”x20”x168”
Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”
Cube 5: 42”x48”x192”
Available Versions |
3-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See Specifications4-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See Specifications18×16 Living Homesteader
4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 288 sq. ft.
Loft Area: 72 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 264 sq. ft.
Porch Area: 96 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 14’9” H x 19’8” W x 16’11” D
Estimated Weight: 15,200 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
3 (qty) 6x6x16’ Hemlock Skids
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 24” On Center
¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking
1” rough sawn Hemlock Porch 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
Porch: 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
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
Additional Features
Loft Ladder
Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information
Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 94 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: 42”x50”x192”
Cube 2: 42”x50”x144”
Cube 3: 42”x20”x168”
Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”
Cube 5: 42”x48”x192”
Available Versions |
3-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See Specifications4-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See Specifications18×20 Living Homesteader
4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 360 sq. ft.
Loft Area: 72 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 312 sq. ft.
Porch Area: 120 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 14’9” H x 19’8” W x 20’11” D
Estimated Weight: 17,600 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
3 (qty) 6x6x20’ Hemlock Skids
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 24” On Center
¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking
1” rough sawn Hemlock Porch 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
Porch: 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
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
Additional Features
Loft Ladder
Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information
Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 106 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: 42”x50”x192”
Cube 2: 42”x50”x144”
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 Specifications18×24 Living Homesteader
4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 432 sq. ft.
Loft Area: 72 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 360 sq. ft.
Porch Area: 144 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 14’9” H x 19’8” W x 24’11” D
Estimated Weight: 22,400 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
3 (qty) 6x6x24’ Hemlock Skids
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 24” On Center
¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking
1” rough sawn Hemlock Porch 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
Porch: 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
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
Additional Features
Loft Ladder
Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information
Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 123 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: 42”x50”x192”
Cube 2: 42”x50”x192”
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 SpecificationsPurchase Standard Configuration
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For frame only kits, complete uninsulated kits, or fully assembled shells see Homesteader Storage
3 Season PCK | 4 Season PCK | Plans Only | |
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16X16 | $15,214.00 | $20,907.00 | $79.90 |
16X20 | $19,017.00 | $25,757.00 | -- |
18X16 | $17,114.00 | $23,329.00 | $79.90 |
18X20 | $21,394.00 | $28,786.00 | -- |
18X24 | $25,669.00 | $34,239.00 | $79.90 |