Writers Haven
This inspirational writer’s cottage 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. This versatile small wood cabin could be the perfect backyard getaway or storage shed.
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 the translucent roofing and abundance of 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. The built-in desk provides an ideal workspace regardless of your artistic pleasure and the cottage itself emanates inspiration. This whimsical writing shed could double as a storage space for any yard equipment, kids toys, or any of your other outdoor storage needs.
Offered as a frame only kit, complete pre-cut kit, 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 convenient and orderly storage or a corner garden office. If you live within our Northeast delivery area, consider purchasing a design fully assembled and delivered to your prepared site. Keep your lawn furniture, kids’ toys, and bicycles within easy reach in summer, yet safely tucked away during the winter. Maintain a stockpile of household supplies or a stash of non-perishable foods to cut down on shopping trips or create the perfectly quiet nook to read while enjoying a breeze through the windows.
Storage Shed, Playhouse, or Craft Studio? You decide. A large shed can also serve dual purposes, becoming a combined storage shed and workspace for hobbies such as woodworking, painting, pottery or jewelry making. Even a cozy cottage has plenty of room for a reading space alongside essential garden tools, buckets, and other accessories. Rugged post and beam techniques, passed down through the centuries, are used to construct this sturdy picturesque shelter, reminiscent of old New England. All of our wood sheds, storage sheds, garden sheds, cottages and utility enclosures are built of the finest Vermont lumber and handcrafted for long life and durability. New England weather can really put a wood garden shed or cottage to the test, and Jamaica Cottage Shop’s products have proven to stand the test of time and strength.
12×14 Writer’s Haven
Complete Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 168 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 132 sq. ft.
Porch Area: 36 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: 6–8” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 13’2” W x 15’2” D
Estimated Weight: 4,800 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
2 (qty) 4x6x8’ Hemlock Skids
1 (qty) 4x6x14’ Hemlock Skid
2”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Joists 24” On Center
¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking
1” rough sawn Hemlock Porch Decking
Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.
WALLS
4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing
Wall Height: 36”
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” rough sawn Hemlock Rafters 24” On Center
1”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Exposed Collar Ties
1”x4” rough sawn Hemlock Strapping 20” On Center
Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen
One Clear Poly Roof Panel
DOOR & WINDOWS:
Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 JCS-built 2″ Thick rough sawn Pine Single Door, no ramp
Windows: 4 (qty) 2’x2’ six-lite Hinged Barn Sash Window with Screens
1 (qty) 16”x21” four-lite Hinged Barn Sash Window with Screen
1 (qty) 16”x21” four-lite Fixed Barn Sash Window1
1 (qty) Hand-blown Artisan Glass Roundel
Additional Features
Built-in Daybed 16”h x 27”d x 96”l
Built-in Desk 28”h x 24”d x 96”l
30” Built-in Wooden Dowel Rack
Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information
Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 34 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: 42”x48”x168”
Available Versions |
Frame Only Pre-Cut Kit
See SpecificationsComplete Pre-Cut Kit
See SpecificationsFully Assembled
See Specifications3-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See Specifications4-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See Specifications12×18 Writer’s Haven
Complete Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 216 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 180 sq. ft.
Porch Area: 36 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: 6–8” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 13’2” W x 19’2” D
Estimated Weight: 5,800 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
2 (qty) 4x6x12’ Hemlock Skids
1 (qty) 4x4x18’ Hemlock Skid
2”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Joists 24” On Center
¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking
1” rough sawn Hemlock Porch Decking
Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.
WALLS
4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing
Wall Height: 36”
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” rough sawn Hemlock Rafters 24” On Center
1”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Exposed Collar Ties
1”x4” rough sawn Hemlock Strapping 20” On Center
Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen
Clear Poly Roof over Porch
DOOR & WINDOWS:
Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 JCS-built 2” Thick rough sawn Pine Single Door, no ramp
Windows: 6 (qty) 2’x2’ six-lite Hinged Barn Sash Window with Screens
2 (qty) 16”x21” four-lite Fixed Barn Sash Window
Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information
Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 42 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: 42”x48”x192”
Cube 2: 42″x36″x120″
Available Versions |
Frame Only Pre-Cut Kit
See SpecificationsComplete Pre-Cut Kit
See SpecificationsFully Assembled
See Specifications3-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See Specifications4-Season Pre-Cut Kit
See SpecificationsPurchase Standard Configuration
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For 3-4 Season kit, See Writer’s Haven Living
Frame Only PCK | Complete PCK | Fully Assembled | Plans Only | |
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12X14 | $4,394.00 | $7,296.00 | $11,964.00 | $89.90 |
12X18 | $5,769.00 | $9,584.00 | $15,707.00 | $89.90 |