Looking for a modern A-frame house plan with a loft? This 42x23 two-story cabin design offers 966 sq ft of conditioned ground floor living, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass gable, two full-length side decks, and a private covered loft balcony. Perfect for vacation homes, Airbnb rentals, guest houses, and owner builders. Your instant digital download includes a complete working drawing set with floor plans, elevations, sections, foundation, electrical, plumbing, framing details, plus a CAD file and full material list — print-ready at any local print shop.
Full specifications
| Plan number | 25151 |
| Style | Home Plan Blueprint |
| Heated area | 966 sq ft (ANSI Z765) |
| Loft | Yes, flexible office / guest space |
| Garage detail | None |
| Design standard | 2021/2022 IRC with amendments |
| Files delivered | Print-ready PDF + editable CAD (.dwg), with five printed sets available as an add-on |
| License | Single build licence as standard. Additional and unlimited build licences available in the purchase panel; the Complete Build Package includes unlimited builds |
| Delivery | Instant download + email, lifetime re-download |
Which build licence do you need?
| One home | Included with every package. You may build a single dwelling from this plan set on one lot. Keep the files for life and re-download whenever you need them. |
| Several homes | Add one build licence for each extra home, $499.00 apiece. The drawings do not change; the licence simply covers more dwellings. Common for spec builders putting up two or three of the same model. |
| Unlimited homes | $1,499.00 removes the build limit permanently, on any number of lots. Already included at no extra cost in the Complete Build Package. |
| What no licence allows | Reselling, sharing, sub-licensing or republishing the drawings themselves, in any format. The licence covers construction, not redistribution. |
| Upgrading later | You can buy an additional or unlimited licence at any time after your original order. Email us your order number and we will apply it to the same plan. |
Prefer paper? Add five printed sets.
| What arrives | Five complete construction sets printed full size on 24 x 36 inch bond paper, folded and boxed, plus the same instant PDF download. |
| Why five | One for the permit office, one for your lender or appraiser, one for your framer, one for your subs and one to keep clean on your own desk. |
| Cost | $379.00 plus shipping, calculated at checkout from your address. |
| Turnaround | Printed to order and dispatched within 3 to 5 business days. Your digital files are delivered the moment you pay, so nothing waits on the post. |
| Revisions | Prints are produced from the plan as drawn. If you are also ordering modifications, wait for the revised set before adding prints so the paper matches the final design. |
About this house plan
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.
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