Vermont Cottage A (living)
This charming one-room cabin features an open floor plan and high ceilings with a loft. This cottage is brimming with possibilities. Turn it into a camp, playhouse, pool house, guest house, workshop, cabana, art studio, cabin, or even 4-Season living.
Our Option A is the most popular of the Vermont Cottages. This charming one-room cabin features an open floor plan and high ceilings with a loft and ladder. A 4x20 porch is a rejuvenating place for rest and relaxation out in nature. The open concept interior provides plenty of creative freedom for interior layouts.
Floor, wall and roof insulation, insulated double pane windows and an insulated door turn this cottage into a four-season shell. Install a woodstove, composting toilet and solar package for off-grid living or install modern electrical, plumbing and heating options. Other possible upgrades include pressure treated flooring, shingle roofing (cedar or asphalt), alternative siding choices, flower boxes and weathervanes.
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.
16×20 Living Vermont Cottage A
4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 320 sq. ft.
Loft Area: 96 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 336 sq. ft.
Porch Area: 80 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 14’6” H x 22’6” W x 18’6” D
Estimated Weight: 15,900 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
3 (qty) 6x6x20’ Hemlock Skids
2”x6” rough sawn Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 16” 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
8×12
Ladder Access
2”x6” 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: Front: 128” Rear: 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, Fascia & Shadow Trim
ROOF
Gable Roof Style
Roof Pitch: 8/12
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center
2″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
12” Overhangs on all sides
DOOR & WINDOWS:
Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware
Windows: 4 (qty) 4’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: 95 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: 42”x50”x192”
Cube 2: 42”x50”x192”
Cube 3: 42”x48”x192”
Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”
Available Versions |
3-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See Specifications4-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See Specifications16×24 Living Vermont Cottage A
4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 384 sq. ft.
Loft Area: 96 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 384 sq. ft.
Porch Area: 96 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 14’6” H x 26’6” W x 18’6” D
Estimated Weight: 17,500 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
3 (qty) 6x6x24’ Hemlock Skids
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 16” 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
8×12
Ladder Access
2”x6” 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: Front: 128” Rear: 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, Fascia & Shadow Trim
ROOF
Gable Roof Style
Roof Pitch: 8/12
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center
2×6 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
12” Overhangs on all sides
DOOR & WINDOWS:
Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware
Windows: 4 (qty) 4’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: 103 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: 42”x50”x192”
Cube 2: 42”x50”x192”
Cube 3: 42”x34”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 Specifications16×30 Living Vermont Cottage A
4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 480 sq. ft.
Loft Area: 96 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 456 sq. ft.
Porch Area: 120 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 14’6” H x 32’6” W x 18’6” D
Estimated Weight: 22,300 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
3 (qty) 6x6x30’ Hemlock Skids
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 16” 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
8×12
Ladder Access
2”x6” 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: Front: 128” Rear: 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, Fascia & Shadow Trim
ROOF
Gable Roof Style
Roof Pitch: 8/12
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center
2″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
12” Overhangs on all sides
DOOR & WINDOWS:
Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware
Windows: 4 (qty) 4’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: 112 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: 42”x50”x192”
Cube 2: 42”x50”x192”
Cube 3: 42”x38”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 SpecificationsPurchase Standard Configuration
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For frame only kits, complete uninsulated kits, or fully assembled shells see Vermont Cottage A Storage
3 Season PCK | 4 Season PCK | Plans Only | |
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16X20 | $19,458.00 | $26,544.00 | $109.90 |
16X24 | $23,349.00 | $31,479.00 | $109.90 |
16X30 | $29,189.00 | $38,889.00 | $109.90 |