33'x36' Tiny Cabin Floor Plan 1 Bed 1.5 Bath, 924 sq ft

This 33x28 tiny cabin house plan delivers 924 square feet of single-story living wrapped in a classic gable roof design, with a full-width 33 foot covered front porch that gives the cabin its unmistakable rustic character. Every room sits on one level with no stairs anywhere, making it one of the most livable small cabin layouts you can build, whether you are putting it on a wooded lot, a lake property, or a backyard as a secondary dwelling.

The layout opens from the front porch into a 19'6" x 11'6" living room anchored by a fireplace with a built-in TV wall, flowing directly into a 12' x 10' kitchen with island seating and a 7' x 4'6" walk-in pantry. The 12' x 14' bedroom sits on its own side of the plan with a generous 9' x 6' walk-in closet and a full 12' x 6' bathroom. A 7' x 5' half bath keeps guest traffic out of the private bathroom, while a 7' x 4'6" laundry room with its own 8' x 5' rear porch handles the practical side of daily living. The front porch alone adds 267 square feet of covered outdoor space, with 43 more on the rear porch, for a total footprint of 1,234 square feet.

Construction is straightforward for an owner builder or small crew: a 6 inch concrete slab on grade with 12 inch stem walls and 36 inch wide bearing footings, insulated 6 inch wood stud exterior walls with wood siding, 2x6 roof framing carried on heavy 9x9 timber porch beams, and an insulated asphalt shingle roof topping out at 20 feet. The set specifies everything from 5/8 inch anchor bolts and pressure-treated sill plates to sheathing thicknesses, a 200A electrical service with GFCI protection and hardwired smoke and CO detectors, and PEX or copper supply with PVC drain and vent, so a lumber yard or contractor can price the build accurately from day one.

This plan is a natural fit for anyone building a backyard ADU or guest house, a short-term rental cabin, a vacation home, or a right-sized retirement cottage. The single-level layout works well for aging in place, and the modest footprint keeps site work, materials, and build cost within reach for first-time owner builders, typically landing between $120,000 and $203,000 depending on region and finishes.

Plans are drawn to California residential codes and are not sealed or engineered for other states. Before applying for a permit, have a licensed engineer or architect in your area review the drawings, since local building codes, snow loads, wind requirements, and foundation standards vary by jurisdiction. Checking with your building department before construction protects your investment and keeps your project moving.