Modern 26x30 Prefab Cabin House Plan | 3 Bed 2 Bath Loft

Modern 26x30 Prefab Cabin Plan – 3 Bed, 2 Bath Small Home with Loft

Looking for a small house plan that lives larger than its footprint? This modern 26x30 prefab-style cabin fits 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms into just 962 sq ft, making it a favorite for owner builders, vacation properties, guest houses, backyard ADUs, and short-term rental investments.

The design is built around a dramatic single-slope shed roof with clerestory-style glazing and a full wall of glass at the entry, flooding the open living and kitchen space with natural light. Two comfortable bedrooms and both bathrooms sit on the ground floor, while a private 182 sq ft loft bedroom with two closets sits above, perfect for kids, guests, or a quiet office. A raised wrap-around deck extends your living space outdoors, and the concrete pier foundation makes this plan a great fit for sloped, uneven, or raised sites.

PLAN AT A GLANCE

• Heated living area: 962 sq ft (780 ground floor + 182 loft)
• Footprint: 26 ft wide x 30 ft deep, approx. 38'-4" overall with deck
• Stories: 2 | Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2 full
• Building height: 15 ft 4 in
• Roof: modern single-slope shed roof
• Foundation: concrete pier foundation with detailed footings

ROOM SIZES

• Living space with kitchen: 13'-4" x 24' with island and pantry
• Master bedroom: 15'-9" x 11'-4" with closet
• Master bathroom: 9'-3" x 5'
• Bedroom 2: 11'-8" x 14'-1" with closet
• Common bathroom: 8' x 5'
• Loft bedroom: 182 sq ft with two closets

WHAT'S INCLUDED
You receive the complete working drawing set as an instant digital download, drawn at A3 sheet size and print-ready: cover sheet with full project data, general notes, dimensioned ground floor and loft plans, footing layout with load-bearing walls, ceiling and roof plans, building sections, all four exterior elevations, kitchen and bathroom details, foundation and insulation details, rafter details with five insulation assemblies, wall and window installation details, complete door and window schedule, framing and header details, electrical plan with legend, plumbing plan with full notes, and an itemized material list for accurate pricing. We also provide CAD files with your purchase, so your designer or engineer can make local modifications easily. Our plan packages include PDF, CAD, material list, and a reverse (mirrored) plan option.

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
Concrete pier foundation with 16 drilled piers, 2x10 floor joists, wood stud framing, insulated walls with a vented rain-screen siding detail, 2x10 roof rafters with corrugated metal roofing, GFCI-protected electrical with interconnected smoke and CO detectors, and a full plumbing spec with copper supply, PVC Schedule 40 drains, and low-flow fixtures.

ESTIMATED BUILD COST
Roughly $130–$220 per heated square foot depending on your region, finishes, and labor, or approximately $125,000 to $212,000 for this build.

HOW IT WORKS
Files are delivered instantly after checkout. Download the print-ready PDF and send it to any local print shop for A3 or 11x17 prints at 100% scale, or scale up for large-format construction sets.

IMPORTANT NOTES
This is a digital product; no physical item ships. Plans are drawn to 2022 California residential codes and do not meet earthquake seismic/wind requirements. Most jurisdictions require review by a licensed local engineer or architect before permitting, so please confirm requirements with your building department before purchase. Because this is a digital download, all sales are final.

All drawings are the property of Home Plan DIY. For personal use only; redistribution or resale is prohibited.

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