Inspired by nature, we named this cabin Xylia (‘Zy-Lee-Ah’), which has Greek origins meaning “of the woods” or “wood dweller.” This open concept cottage design comes standard with five windows and a single door. With size options that range from 192′ to 560′ square feet, this model is just brimming with possibilities. It makes a wonderful tiny home, guest house, or granny pod when you opt for a year-round insulation. Or if off-grid living is more your style, add a woodstove, composting toilet, and solar package for independent and sustainable living.

The Xylia’s ornamental flair would also be well suited for use as an attractive building in your garden for tool storage, as a backyard studio, or even a luxurious playhouse. A fancy she-shed or workshop are also great uses for this cottage. No matter what kind of retreat you are dreaming of, you’ll find that the Xylia offers just the right balance of style, versatility and comfort. And just like all our cottages, it is handcrafted in the USA for unmatched quality and durability. We take pride in making products you will be able to cherish with your family and friends for years to come!

Xylia’s Features

The elegant Xylia features a dormer just above the front door, lifting your eyes to the skies. Another charming attribute of this cottage is the saltbox style roof, which helps shed rain and snow off the back of the building. Upgrading this building can further enhance its beauty: choose cedar or asphalt roof tiles, attractive siding options, flower boxes or even a weathervane to make this cottage just as unique as you.

Choose Your Size & Type

Start by choosing your size and preferred format. We offer complete shells, Three Season, and Four Season structures as pre-cut kits. We ship kits anywhere within the Continental United States and parts of Eastern Canada.

• Complete Shell – With this package you get everything needed to set up an uninsulated Vermont Cottage shell. Floor system, wall and roof framing, siding, a metal roof, door, and windows come with this package. This option works well for basic storage or as a small livestock shelter.

• Three Season – For those who want to tighten up their building or get it ready to be insulated in the distant future. This package includes an insulated floor, wall and roof vapor barrier, and solid pine roof sheathing in addition to everything that comes with the shell.

• Four Season – Get comfort year-round with our fully insulated option. The floor and roof are insulated with fiberglass insulation and vapor barrier. The walls get rigid foam board insulation. The interior is finished off with shiplap pine ceiling and wall sheathing. Additionally, double pane windows and an insulated door are included.

Customize

Each type of building comes with default options that match our specifications. However, if you want to personalize your building, we have made that process a breeze. As you go through each step, you’ll be able to pick and choose which options you want.

• Strengthen – Some options are intended to boost the ruggedness of your already robust building. For example, you can increase the weight rating of your floor and roof. Treated floor systems are also ideal for geographical locations that are prone to damp ground. Western Red Cedar siding naturally repels many insects too.

• Personalize – If you want to style your building so that it blends in with your natural landscape, or match existing buildings on your property, we have a plethora of siding and roofing options. We think White Cedar Shingle Siding siding paired with a corrugated metal roof in Copper Penny would be fashionable choices to add to the Xylia.

• Add-Ons – Any of our weathervanes would look fantastic on this cottage. Install decorative wrought iron brackets to hold hanging flowerpots. Inside utilize peg-racks for hanging coats and bags. If you plan on using your Xylia year-round, why not add some roof flashing for a woodstove too? Adding one of our decorative 4’x8′ cupolas would transform this cottage into a sugar shack style tiny home.