24×36 Modern Forest Retreat Cabin Plans | 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 864 Sq Ft with Loft
$99
- 864sq ft
- 2bed
- 1bath
- 1story
- 14sheets
A 24 by 36 forest retreat under a single slope roof, built around a full height glass front and a stone chimney that carries a fireplace inside and a second hearth out on the deck. Two bedrooms, a full bath, a laundry room and a 28 ft sleeping loft above the living space. $99 instant download: 14 sheet PDF plan set plus material list.
- 14 print ready sheets
- Main floor plan and loft plan
- All four elevations and section
- Electrical, plumbing and HVAC
- Material list included
- Unlimited prints for one build
Best for building it as drawn
Need editable CAD files or a change to the design? Request it here and we will quote it.
- Instant PDF download after checkout
- Masonry chimney and hearth shown on the elevations and section
- All 14 sheets, including electrical, plumbing and HVAC
- Material list included with every download
- Questions? We reply within 1 business day
Description
The 24×36 Modern Forest Retreat is an 864 sq ft, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom single level cabin plan with a single slope roof, a full height glass front and a stone chimney serving an indoor fireplace and a deck hearth, plus a 28 ft sleeping loft open to the living room below. You get a 14 sheet print ready PDF with the main floor plan, the loft plan, all four elevations, section, foundation, roof framing, electrical, plumbing and HVAC sheets, plus a material list, delivered the moment you check out.
- The stone chimney anchors the high side of the roof and gives the cabin a face that reads as permanent, not temporary.
- A glass front the width of the living space turns the treeline into the main wall of the room.
- The 8 ft front deck runs past the chimney, so the outdoor hearth sits in usable covered space.
- A 28 ft sleeping loft adds a third sleeping place without a second storey.
- A separate laundry room rather than a hallway closet.
- Electrical, plumbing and HVAC sheets are in the set, not sold as extras.
Quick specs
- Plan number
- THP-24×36-MF
- Overall footprint
- 24′-0″ × 36′-0″
- Heated area
- 864 sq ft main floor
- Sleeping loft
- 28′-0″ wide, open to below
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1 full, walk in shower
- Laundry
- Separate room, 5′-0″ × 7′-0″
- Kitchen & living
- 26′-8″ × 11′-8″, open plan
- Foyer
- 10′-4″ × 4′-0″
- Width
- 36′-0″
- Depth
- 24′-0″
- Garage
- None
- Ceiling height
- 8′-0″ low side to 14′-0″ high side
- Peak height
- 15′-0″ at the high wall
- Roof style
- Single-slope lean roof
- Roof framing
- 4×8 purlin with sloped rafters
- Glazing
- Full height glass front with upper window band
- Exterior finish
- Cedar vertical cladding, dark metal trim, stone chimney
- Decks
- Front 8′-0″ wide; rear 2′-0″ wide
- Walls
- 2×6 stud wall, R-15 kraft faced batt
- Foundation
- Monolithic thickened edge slab
- Suited for
- Getaway, guest house, rental, small home
- Format
- PDF instant download
- Sheet count
- 14 sheets + material list
- Drawing scale
- 1:50
- Licence
- One build, unlimited prints
Room by room
All 14 sheets, nothing held back
What is and is not in the set
Included
- Main floor plan, fully dimensioned
- Separate loft plan sheet
- All four elevations and a building section
- Chimney and fireplace shown on the elevations and section
- Foundation and roof framing plans
- Electrical, plumbing and HVAC layouts
- Preliminary material list
Not included
- Engineer or architect stamp
- Site specific structural or truss calculations
- Masonry or flue design for your fireplace unit
- Site plan, septic or utility design
- Editable CAD files, available on request
These come from a professional licensed in your state. The full PDF set is what they need to review and stamp.
Can I get a building permit with these plans?
In most US jurisdictions these drawings are exactly what your building department will review. What varies is the paperwork around them. Before you buy, call your department and ask four questions:
- Do you require an engineer’s stamp?
- Do you require truss or structural calculations?
- Do you require a site plan showing setbacks?
- Do you require an energy compliance form?
Ask one more if you keep the fireplace: most departments want the manufacturer listing for the appliance and flue, or a mason’s detail for a site built hearth. Because you receive the complete PDF set, a local engineer can review and stamp it without redrawing the project.
What will it cost to build?
Contractor built, 864 sq ft at roughly $117 to $255 per square foot.
The stone chimney and hearth are the line item that moves this range most.
You hire out the slab, framing, roof, glazing and masonry and finish the inside yourself.
Loft framing is included in the shell.
Figures are planning ranges, not quotes. Costs move with your region, site access and whether you build the chimney in stone or use a lighter clad flue.
Who this plan is for
A wooded lot
The glass front and the deck hearth are drawn for a site where the view is close trees rather than open distance.
Short-term rental
A fireplace, a deck hearth and a loft give a listing three things guests search for in one 864 sq ft footprint.
Weekend getaway
One level to close up and leave, with the loft kept for the weekends everyone comes at once.
Owner-builders
A simple rectangle, conventional 2×6 framing and a single slope roof, with the masonry and glazing hired out.
Need it changed?
Mirrored, widened, the chimney moved or dropped, a crawlspace or pier foundation, the loft removed, or editable CAD files: tell us what you want and we will quote it, usually within one business day.
What you are buying
Your licence
One purchase lets you build this design once, on one lot. You can print the set as many times as you need for that build. You may not resell, share or redistribute the files.
Delivery
The download link appears on screen and is emailed the moment payment clears. It does not expire. Find a drawing error and we correct the sheet and resend it free.
Questions buyers ask
Is the fireplace part of the plan or just the render?
The chimney mass and the hearth opening are drawn on the floor plan, the elevations and the building section. The appliance itself is your choice, so you pick the unit and your supplier provides its listing and flue sizing.
Can I build it without the stone chimney?
Yes. The wall it sits against is a normal framed wall, so leaving the masonry out does not change the structure. Write to us and we will mark up the elevations for you.
How big is it and how many rooms?
24 feet by 36 feet, 864 square feet on the main floor, plus a 28 foot sleeping loft open to the living space. Two bedrooms, one full bath, a separate laundry room and an open kitchen and living area.
Can I get a building permit with these plans?
In most US jurisdictions these drawings are what the building department reviews. Some counties also want an engineer stamp, truss calculations, a site plan or an energy form. You receive the complete set, so a local engineer can review and stamp it without redrawing anything.
Does the plan come with a material list?
Yes. A preliminary material list is included, prepared from the same 14 sheet drawing set.
What foundation does it use?
A monolithic thickened edge slab on grade. If you need a crawlspace, piers or a basement, we can redraw the structural sheets.
Does it include electrical, plumbing and HVAC?
Yes. The electrical plan with legend and the plumbing and HVAC layouts are part of the 14 sheet set.
How do you get up to the loft?
A spiral stair beside the living area, shown on the main floor plan and on the loft plan sheet. If you would rather have a straight run or a ladder, we can redraw it.
Can I build it more than once?
One purchase covers one structure. Write to us for a multi build licence if you plan to repeat it.
How do I get the files?
The download link appears on screen the moment payment clears and is emailed to you as well. It does not expire.
Want the same footprint with a glazed clerestory instead of the chimney? Compare it with our Scandinavian glass cabin plan, or see every design in the cabin plans collection.
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