Writer's Haven (living)
This inspirational hideaway, complete with built in daybed and desk, will prove to be your artistic sanctuary. The translucent roof panel and plethora of windows allows the natural light to flood the room making it ideal for reading, writing, painting or just relaxing.
Imagine having your own private Writer’s Haven: a place to be alone with your thoughts. Just as Henry David Thoreau had his cabin on Walden Pond, you can have a sanctuary all your own. With abundant windows the natural light fills the room making it ideal for spending long days writing, reading, painting, or relaxing. Complete with a daybed*, this little hide-away is a great place to take a summer siesta to recharge creative juices. The built-in desk* provides an ideal workspace regardless of your artistic pleasure and the cottage itself emanates inspiration.
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.
*Built in desk and daybed included with the 12x14 size only.
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. If you live within our Northeast delivery area, consider purchasing a fully assembled turn-key design delivered to your prepared site.
12×14 Living Writer’s Haven
4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 168 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 132 sq. ft.
Porch Area: 36 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: 8–10” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 13’8” W x 15’8” D
Estimated Weight: 7,700 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
2 (qty) 4x6x8’ Hemlock Skids
1 (qty) 4x6x14’ Hemlock Skid
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.
WALLS
Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing
Wall Height: 36”
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
Dormer Pitch: 18/12; Porch Pitch: 12/12
Roof Features: Flying V Covered Porch
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:s: 1 (qty) 3-0 Nine-Lite Insulated Steel Door
1 (qty) 3-0 Single Screen Door
Windows: 2 (qty) 4’x2’ Insulated Sliding Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen
2 (qty) 16”x21” Insulated Fixed Window
1 (qty) 24″ Insulated Hinged Octagon Window
Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information
Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 73 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: 42”x48”x168”
Cube 2: 42”x48”x192”
Cube 3: 42”x48”x192”
Available Versions |
3-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See Specifications4-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See Specifications12×18 Living Writer’s Haven
4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 216 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 180 sq. ft.
Porch Area: 36 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: 10–12” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 13’8” W x 19’8” D
Estimated Weight: 9,300 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
2 (qty) 4x6x12’ Hemlock Skids
1 (qty) 4x4x18’ Hemlock Skid
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.
WALLS
Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing
Wall Height: 36”
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
Cross Gable Roof Style
Roof Pitch: 12/12
Porch Pitch: 12/12
Roof Features: Flying V Covered Porch
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 15-lite Steel Single French Door
Windows: 6 (qty) 2’x2’ Insulated Awning Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen
2 (qty) 16”x21” Insulated Fixed Window
Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information
Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 91 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: 42”x48”x192”
Cube 2: 42”x48”x192”
Cube 3: 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 Writer’s Haven Storage
3 Season PCK | 4 Season PCK | Plans Only | |
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12X14 | $9,544.00 | $13,186.00 | $89.90 |
12X18 | $12,474.00 | $16,798.00 | -- |