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<\/p>\nIf you’re dreaming of a cozy retreat that blends rustic charm with outdoor living, this 2-bed cottage house plan might be your perfect match. Designed with a unique dogtrot breezeway and an attached poolhouse, this 1,274 square foot home delivers comfort and character in a compact footprint.<\/p>\n
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This cottage-style home features a warm and welcoming design with board and batten siding, a metal roof, and wood accents that make it feel right at home in nature.<\/p>\n
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The two-bedroom layout is split across both sides of the home, joined together by an open-air dogtrot breezeway that serves as a shaded outdoor living space.<\/p>\n
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Inside, you\u2019ll find a cozy open-concept living area, where the great room flows seamlessly into the kitchen. A cathedral ceiling with exposed beams adds spaciousness and character, while large windows let in plenty of natural light.<\/p>\n
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<\/h2>\nThis home includes 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Each bedroom is located on opposite sides of the breezeway, providing privacy and a peaceful retreat feel for both guests and owners.<\/p>\n
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One of the standout features of this home is the attached poolhouse. This separate structure provides an ideal space for guests, recreation, or simply relaxing after a swim<\/p>\n
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. The breezeway (dogtrot) makes it easy to enjoy fresh air and shade between the main living space and the poolhouse.<\/p>\n
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*Note: Costs can vary based on location, materials, and builder rates.<\/p>\n This 2-bed cottage with a breezeway and poolhouse is ideal for those seeking a laid-back lifestyle with elegant simplicity.<\/p>\n Whether used as a guest cottage, vacation getaway, or full-time home, this plan offers a beautiful balance of charm, privacy, and outdoor connection.<\/p>\n Love this home design? Save it for later or share with someone who would!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you’re dreaming of a cozy retreat that blends rustic charm with outdoor living, this 2-bed cottage house plan might be your perfect match. Designed with a unique dogtrot breezeway and an attached poolhouse, this 1,274 square foot home delivers comfort and character in a compact footprint. Rustic Appeal with Functional Layout This cottage-style home […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":898,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_review":[],"enable_review":"","type":"","name":"","summary":"","brand":"","sku":"","good":[],"bad":[],"score_override":"","override_value":"","rating":[],"price":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"jnews_post_split":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-888","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-country-style"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fredvibes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/623150DJ_Render-01_1669647761.webp?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fredvibes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/888","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fredvibes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fredvibes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fredvibes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fredvibes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=888"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/fredvibes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/888\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12533,"href":"https:\/\/fredvibes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/888\/revisions\/12533"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fredvibes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/898"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fredvibes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=888"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fredvibes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=888"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fredvibes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=888"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fredvibes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/623150dj_fl-1_16818280312836328435454858237.webp?resize=800%2C780&ssl=1\")
Based on the national average cost to build of $130 to $200 per square foot<\/strong>, the estimated construction cost for this 1,274 sq ft home is:<\/p>\n\n
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