Modern A-Frame Cabin House Plan – 2 Bed with Loft & Decks

Modern A-Frame Cabin House Plan with Loft – Complete Construction Drawing Set

Build a striking modern A-frame retreat with this 42 ft x 23 ft two-story cabin design. The full-height gable with floor-to-ceiling front glazing floods the open living and dining space with natural light, while the loft bedroom suite above enjoys open-to-below views and its own private covered balcony deck. Two 18'8" side decks extend your living space outdoors on both sides of the home, ideal as a vacation home, Airbnb or short-term rental, guest house, lake or mountain cabin, or a smart first build for owner builders.

PLAN AT A GLANCE

• Footprint: 42 ft wide x 23 ft deep
• Conditioned ground floor: 966 sq ft (calculated per ANSI Z765)
• Stories: 2 (ground floor + full loft)
• Bedrooms: 2 | Bathrooms: 1 full bath
• Building height: 23 ft
• Outdoor living: two 18'8" x 6' decks + 5'7" x 18'8" covered loft deck
• Foundation: concrete drilled piers with footings, great for sloped or raised sites

ROOM SIZES

• Living/Dining: 12'0" x 18'8"
• Kitchen: 10'3" x 7'10"
• Ground floor bedroom: 11'6" x 10'6"
• Bathroom: 4'6" x 7'0" | Laundry: 6'1" x 3'7" | Utility: 4'6" x 2'9" | Lobby: 6'9" x 3'9"
• Loft bedroom: 16'6" x 14'8"

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR DOWNLOAD
We provide the complete working drawing set as a print-ready PDF (A3 sheet size), and we also provide the CAD file. Our plan packages include PDF drawings, CAD files, a complete material list, and a reverse (mirrored) plan across different plan packages, so you can choose the level that fits your build. The complete drawing set covers:

• Cover sheet with project data and design criteria
• General construction notes
• Ground floor plan, loft plan, and sectional floor plan
• Slab plan layout showing load bearing walls (footing layout)
• Ceiling outline, roof outline, and roof framing
• Building sections A-A' and B-B'
• All four exterior elevations
• Kitchen and bathroom details
• Rafter, wall, window, foundation, insulation, and joint details
• Door and window schedule
• Framing details, electrical plan, and plumbing plan
• Itemized material takeoff list for accurate builder pricing

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
Wood stud framing with 2x10 floor joists, engineered rafter roof with ridge board and roof beams, black corrugated metal roofing, cedar rain-screen siding options, and complete insulation detail options for walls, floors, and vented or unvented roof assemblies. Electrical spec includes GFCI protection, 220V service, and interconnected smoke/CO detectors. Plumbing spec covers Type M copper supply, PVC Schedule 40 DWV, and backflow prevention.

ESTIMATED BUILD COST
Roughly $130–$220 per heated square foot depending on region, finishes, and labor, or approximately $125,000 to $215,000+ for this build.

HOW IT WORKS
Your files are delivered as an instant digital download after checkout, so no physical product is shipped. Take the PDF to any local print shop and print at 100% scale.

PLEASE NOTE
Plans are drawn to 2022 California residential codes and do not meet earthquake seismic/wind requirements; many jurisdictions require local engineering review or an engineer's seal before permitting. Please consult your local building department before purchasing. All drawings are copyright Home Plan DIY, for personal use only.