Vermont Cottage B (living)
Rugged post and beam techniques passed down for centuries are the foundation of this sturdy, picturesque retreat reminiscent of old New England. Handmade from native Rough Sawn Vermont Hemlock and Pine, this kit comes with everything you need to have your own Cabin in the woods.
The Vermont Cottage Option B is our most roomy of the Vermont Cottage series. Without a porch the interior utilizes the full interior 16x20, 16x24 or 16x30 footprint with an 8x16 sleeping or storage loft with ladder. The simple 4x4 post and beam hemlock wall frame makes this design a great option for anyone who is interested in learning basic post and beam framing techniques. The abundance of windows create an inviting light-filled abode.
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 popular 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 B
4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 320 sq. ft.
Loft Area: 128 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 448 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 14’6” H x 18’6 W x 22’6” D
Estimated Weight: 15,900 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
3 (qty) 6x6x20’ 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
8×16
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: 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: 2 (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
4 (qty) 4×4’ Double Hung Window 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”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 B
4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 384 sq. ft.
Loft Area: 128 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 512 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 14’6” H x 18’6 W x 26’6” 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
8×16
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: 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: 2 (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
4 (qty) 4×4’ Double Hung Window 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”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 B
4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 480 sq. ft.
Loft Area: 128 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 608 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 14’6” H x 18’6 W x 32’6” 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
8×16
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: 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: 2 (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
4 (qty) 4×4’ Double Hung Window w/ screen
Additional Features
Loft Ladder
Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information
Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 101 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 B Storage
3 Season PCK | 4 Season PCK | Plans Only | |
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16X20 | $20,508.00 | $27,779.00 | $109.90 |
16X24 | $24,609.00 | $32,927.00 | $109.90 |
16X30 | $30,759.00 | $40,647.00 | -- |