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3-0 2" Thick JCS Built Pine Door on the 12x16 Homesteader Cabin.
The 16x16 Homesteader looks great in a natural setting such as a mountain, lake, field or forest.
16x16 Homesteader - a rustic post and beam cabin with a 6x16 porch
16x16 Homesteader loft, ladder and windows
A view from the loft with a heat shield and hearth made of  a concrete pad
View from the Homesteaders loft
16x16 Homesteader loft with ladder, barn sash windows and a pine door
16x16 Homesteader detail of the included door (complete and three season kits only)
16x16 Homesteader post and beam cottage with a covered porch
16x16 Homesteader with 6x16 Porch
Porch kit for addition of covered porch using 4x4 Post & Beam construction.
16x16 Homesteder cabin with porch
16x16 Homesteader with covered porch in the snow
16x16 Homesteader is a tiny house that includes a spacious porch
3-0 2" Thick JCS Built Pine Door on the 12x16 Homesteader Cabin.
The 16x16 Homesteader looks great in a natural setting such as a mountain, lake, field or forest.
16x16 Homesteader - a rustic post and beam cabin with a 6x16 porch
16x16 Homesteader loft, ladder and windows
A view from the loft with a heat shield and hearth made of  a concrete pad
View from the Homesteaders loft
16x16 Homesteader loft with ladder, barn sash windows and a pine door
16x16 Homesteader detail of the included door (complete and three season kits only)
16x16 Homesteader post and beam cottage with a covered porch
16x16 Homesteader with 6x16 Porch
Porch kit for addition of covered porch using 4x4 Post & Beam construction.
16x16 Homesteder cabin with porch
16x16 Homesteader with covered porch in the snow
16x16 Homesteader is a tiny house that includes a spacious porch
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Homesteader (living)

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MSRP: $21,034.00
Our Price: $14,649.00
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It’s similar to the Vermont Cottage but with a smaller footprint and a larger porch. The Homesteader is an excellent tiny house with a loft and plenty of windows. The porch is large enough for a couple of rocking chairs or a hammock.

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Description

The Homesteader is a tall classic gable design that makes the most of its square footage and then some by including a 6’ integrated porch.  The design beseeches country charm from this one and opens into a generously tall, refreshing space.  The loft has a window and is perfectly sized to provide additional usable space while not compromising airflow or the grand feel of the tall ceilings. The foam board insulation, shiplap pine sheathing and exposed post and beam framing preserve the rustic appeal of the cottage, while affording you a four-season sanctuary. Consider the addition of a heat source to create an oasis of warmth in the dead of winter. This design lends itself wonderfully to a backyard haven, hunting cabin, guest house, roadside stand, or workshop.

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 back-country.  Home office or bunk house for guests? Maybe both? Turn your four-seasoned retreat into a combined guest house and work-space 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.

Specifications

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16×16 Living Homesteader

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)

Base Area: 256 sq. ft.

Loft Area: 60 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 220 sq. ft.

Porch Area: 96 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 14’9” H x 17’8” W x 16’11” D

Estimated Weight: 14,800 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

3 (qty) 6x6x16’ Hemlock Skids

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.

LOFT

6×10

Ladder Access

2”x4” 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 Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim

ROOF

Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 12/12

Porch Pitch: 3/12

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 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware

Windows: 2 (qty) 3’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: 87 hrs

Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes

Cube 1: 42”x50”x192”

Cube 2: 42”x48”x120”

Cube 3: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”


Available Versions

3-Season Pre-Cut Kit

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4-Season Pre-Cut Kit

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Shipping Information / Logistics

16X20 Living Homesteader

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)

Base Area: 320 sq. ft.

Loft Area: 60 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 260 sq. ft.

Porch Area: 120 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 14’9” H x 17’8” W x 20’11” D

Estimated Weight: 15,700 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

3 (qty) 6x6x20’ Hemlock Skids

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.

LOFT

6×10

Ladder Access

2”x4” 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 Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim

ROOF

Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 12/12

Porch Pitch: 3/12

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 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware

Windows: 2 (qty) 3’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: 96 hrs

Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes

Cube 1: 42”x44”x192”

Cube 2: 42”x46”x192”

Cube 3: 42”x20”x168”

Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 5: 42”x48”x192”


Available Versions

3-Season Pre-Cut Kit

See Specifications

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit

See Specifications
Shipping Information / Logistics

18×16 Living Homesteader

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)

Base Area: 288 sq. ft.

Loft Area: 72 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 264 sq. ft.

Porch Area: 96 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 14’9” H x 19’8” W x 16’11” D

Estimated Weight: 15,200 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

3 (qty) 6x6x16’ Hemlock Skids

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.

LOFT

6×12

Ladder Access

2”x4” 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: Unknown

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: Unknown

Porch: Unknown

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 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware

Windows: 2 (qty) 3’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: 94 hrs

Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes

Cube 1: 42”x50”x192”

Cube 2: 42”x50”x144”

Cube 3: 42”x20”x168”

Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 5: 42”x48”x192”


Available Versions

3-Season Pre-Cut Kit

See Specifications

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit

See Specifications
Shipping Information / Logistics

18×20 Living Homesteader

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)

Base Area: 360 sq. ft.

Loft Area: 72 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 312 sq. ft.

Porch Area: 120 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 14’9” H x 19’8” W x 20’11” D

Estimated Weight: 17,600 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

3 (qty) 6x6x20’ Hemlock Skids

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.

LOFT

6×12

Ladder Access

2”x4” 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: Unknown

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: Unknown

Porch: Unknown

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 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware

Windows: 2 (qty) 3’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: 106 hrs

Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes

Cube 1: 42”x50”x192”

Cube 2: 42”x50”x144”

Cube 3: 42”x40”x144”

Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 5: 42”x48”x192”


Available Versions

3-Season Pre-Cut Kit

See Specifications

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit

See Specifications
Shipping Information / Logistics

18×24 Living Homesteader

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)

Base Area: 432 sq. ft.

Loft Area: 72 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 360 sq. ft.

Porch Area: 144 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 14’9” H x 19’8” W x 24’11” D

Estimated Weight: 22,400 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

3 (qty) 6x6x24’ Hemlock Skids

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.

LOFT

6×12

Ladder Access

2”x4” 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: Unknown

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: Unknown

Porch: Unknown

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 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware

Windows: 2 (qty) 3’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: 123 hrs

Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes

Cube 1: 42”x50”x192”

Cube 2: 42”x50”x192”

Cube 3: 42”x40”x144”

Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 5: 42”x48”x192”


Available Versions

3-Season Pre-Cut Kit

See Specifications

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit

See Specifications
Shipping Information / Logistics

Ways to Purchase Your Homesteader (living)

Configure yours to see all the options
or Quick Buy to purchase with the standard options

Select Type 1 Select Type

Explore the Possibilities

Select a Type to begin.

See Explanations of types: 3-Season or 4-Season

 

Configure Frame Only or Complete Pre-Cut Kit here

Flooring 2 Flooring

Hemlock is a sustainable, all natural hard wood, building or placing your structure on concrete blocks is recommended.
Treated is recommended when your structure will be directly on the ground or a concrete slab

No Floor removes the floor system and adds treated sills. Select this option if you intend to use the ground or a concrete slab as your floor.

*Buildings that do not come standard with a floor system, or have the floor system removed, will not come with any floor insulation or floor vapor barrier. 

Siding 3 Siding

See gallery and information sheet here for details on each option.

Roofing 4 Roofing

Select which type or Roofing Material you’d like.

See our information sheet here for details on each type.

Millwork 5 Millwork

We refer to “Millwork” as the doors and windows.

Select “Standard Millwork” to include the Standard Millwork Package for your structure.
Select “Remove Millwork” to purchase different or upgraded millwork separately or or add in your own.

Note: Your kit is designed to have specific size rough openings. If you purchase millwork separately or use your own, consider size.
Aftermarket alterations are sometimes made by experienced carpenters to accommodate additional or slightly different size millwork. Frame-Only Kits generally don’t come with Millwork. You have the option to add it here by selecting “Standard Millwork”

Add Ons 6 Add Ons

Consider adding these options to your kit:

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    For frame only kits, complete uninsulated kits, or fully assembled shells see Homesteader Storage

     3 Season PCK4 Season PCK
    16X16$14,649.00$20,345.00
    16X20$18,314.00$25,054.00
    18X16$16,484.00$22,699.00
    18X20$20,604.00$27,997.00
    18X24$24,724.00$33,294.00

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