The Hideaway (#2923) is an excellent affordable small cabin plan designed for buyers seeking warmth, simplicity, and outstanding value. With its efficient 874 sq. ft. layout, timeless rustic charm, and budget-conscious design, this model is ideal for waterfront properties, vacation retreats, natural settings, or homeowners seeking an affordable compact home.
Its practical structure and thoughtful layout allow buyers to enjoy the comfort of a charming small cabin while maintaining excellent construction efficiency.
A small cabin designed for affordability and timeless charm
Hideaway stands out thanks to its simple construction approach, which helps reduce overall building costs while preserving the inviting appeal buyers seek in a rustic retreat.
Its design successfully balances:
✔ Affordable construction potential
✔ Warm country-inspired style
✔ Efficient footprint
✔ Excellent adaptability for scenic or waterfront lots
This makes Hideaway particularly appealing for those searching for an affordable small cabin plan that combines comfort with practical value.
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A welcoming interior centered around a beautiful fireplace
One of Hideaway’s most attractive features is its central fireplace, which elegantly separates the living room and kitchen while creating a warm focal point.
The open-concept layout, cathedral ceilings, and generous rear-facing windows create a bright, welcoming atmosphere. As a result, the main living area feels significantly larger while offering a strong connection to outdoor surroundings.
This thoughtful design is especially well suited for cottage living, nature escapes, or year-round compact comfort.
Two bedrooms optimized for practical living
Hideaway includes two functional bedrooms, one of which incorporates stacked washer-dryer space for improved daily convenience.
This layout is particularly well adapted for:
✔ Couples
✔ Small families
✔ Retirees
✔ Vacation property owners
Its flexibility makes the model suitable for both personal and investment purposes.
Crawl space foundation with additional options available
Hideaway is designed with a crawl space foundation, which often represents an economical and practical choice for small cabin construction.
However, depending on the lot and project requirements, additional foundation options may also be available, allowing buyers to better customize the home to their long-term goals.
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Why choose Hideaway (#2923)?
Hideaway offers an exceptional combination of affordability, charm, and practical functionality.
Its greatest strengths include:
✔ Affordable small cabin design
✔ Central fireplace
✔ Cathedral ceilings
✔ Rustic warmth
✔ Flexible lifestyle potential
A practical solution for smaller budgets and lifestyle flexibility
Whether you are planning a vacation property, waterfront retreat, rental investment, or compact primary home, Hideaway (#2923) offers strong long-term value through smart design and accessible construction potential.
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Hideaway: affordable cabin living with timeless comfort
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I have to say that I have a friend that lives in a “micro Home” were she has a small living area, little kitchen (I mean little can’t swing a cat in there) and a separate bedroom/bathroom, and it really is very cosy for her, and she loves it as a single person, even though she still entertains her friends in the little garden, she can also just lock up and go.
There are many people that are looking for places like these, as they are economical and almost maintainace free, and everyone seems to be in a win win situation.
The concept of micro-living makes a lot of sense in developing countries, where shack dwellers commonly have families of up to 12 people living in a single room! Us western folks are very blessed with space, and downsizing to save money on everything from rent to energy expenditure really does make sense.
I’m not saying 12 people to one room, but better utilisation of space really makes good green sense, and I’d really like to see more smaller designs.
Fantastic! The City of Courtenay has all ducks in a nice row ready for buildings like this in some areas. Now home owners need a “little” inspiration… this is great!
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Great article, Richard, and I’m so impressed at your interest in the concept. It’s very affirming to have a genuine human response when sending an email to a big company. Not to be picky(but doing it anyway, heheheh) the definition of “Tiny House” usually means something UNDER 600 sf , for the purists it would be a fraction of that.. For general application, a tiny house should be “barely code” as you say maybe 300-400. These days those from 600 to 1100 are “small” houses, even if they are the size our grandparents raised their families in. Living in 210 sf as I do presently, I consider 1100 sf neither tiny nor small, but a regular mini-Mansion. I sincerely hope that Drummond will not let this idea stall, but will ask a couple of your most skilled designers to “make it work” in 400 sqft, or less, just to prove how good they are. I would so love to see the results on your website, and I suspect it would put you out in front of the curve in the internet market.L>
Great Post! This kinda home would be perfect for me. I need peace and not to much space. People with no kids could easily live in this kinda home.
Thanks!!!