Vacation
Choose Your Favorite Vacation Destination and Build a House Around It
Most people have a preferred vacation destination, whether it is the coast, mountains or city. Few of us can have it all, so choose your favorite spot to relax and there will be a house plan waiting to fulfill your dream of a vacation home. Whether you choose a vacation house plan that is big or small, rustic or contemporary, the options are endless, so use your imagination to create your dream home.
Coastal homes will often feature abundant outdoor living space and numerous windows to maximize views and take advantage of the mild weather. You may want a charming cottage at the end of a rocky bluff, or a sprawling Mediterranean style home with beachfront access. There will surely be guests no matter what the style, so choose a floor plan that can accommodate a crowd and makes entertaining easy. The kitchen should be close to the rear patio and open to a great room for effortless access to the bar-b-q and pool.
A home in the mountains will be quite different, possibly more rustic and built with materials found in nature. Choose a log cabin plan and build with locally harvested wood for a more sustainable site. A-Frame homes are a contemporary, folk style of home reminiscent of a Swiss chalet that would be perfect in a mountain setting or by the sea. The shape is that of a triangle, hence the A-Frame, with a steeply pitched roofline sloping almost to ground level. Draw nature in further by using local exterior materials such as stone and wood.
Vacation house plans should maximize efficiency so time away will be spent relaxing. Choose a kitchen that is spacious and has all of the necessary appliances, but keep it simple so cleaning does not become a priority. Make clever use of seemingly dead space by creating nooks and crannies for private retreats. You may have unused attic space that could become a loft, or simply tuck a window seat within a bay for the perfect vacation reading spot.
Similar Styles: Coastal Cottage Tidewater Log Cabin A-Frame PoolsMatching Plans (412)
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Golfer's Dream
- Style:
- European
- Size:
- 4,693 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 1
- Width:
- 92’
- Depth:
- 107’
- Baths:
- 4
- Beds:
- 4
- 1/2 baths:
- 0
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European Estates
- Style:
- European
- Size:
- 4,357 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 1
- Width:
- 82’
- Depth:
- 95’
- Baths:
- 5
- Beds:
- 5
- 1/2 baths:
- 0
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Dual Master Suites
- Style:
- Country
- Size:
- 4,441 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 2
- Width:
- 54’
- Depth:
- 73’
- Baths:
- 5
- Beds:
- 4
- 1/2 baths:
- 0
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Mountainside Majesty
- Style:
- Ranch
- Size:
- 2,091 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 1
- Width:
- 78’
- Depth:
- 71’
- Baths:
- 2
- Beds:
- 3
- 1/2 baths:
- 1
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European Hillside Home
- Style:
- European
- Size:
- 3,195 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 1
- Width:
- 71’
- Depth:
- 78’
- Baths:
- 3
- Beds:
- 4
- 1/2 baths:
- 1
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plan
- Style:
- Craftsman
- Size:
- 5,662 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 2
- Width:
- 104’
- Depth:
- 84’
- Baths:
- 4
- Beds:
- 4
- 1/2 baths:
- 0
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Four Bedroom Craftsman
- Style:
- Craftsman
- Size:
- 7,965 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 2
- Width:
- 122’
- Depth:
- 60’
- Baths:
- 4
- Beds:
- 4
- 1/2 baths:
- 1
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Four Bedroom Craftsman
- Style:
- Craftsman
- Size:
- 4,159 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 2
- Width:
- 82’
- Depth:
- 47’
- Baths:
- 4
- Beds:
- 4
- 1/2 baths:
- 1
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Four Bedroom Craftsman
- Style:
- Craftsman
- Size:
- 5,620 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 2
- Width:
- 73’
- Depth:
- 70’
- Baths:
- 4
- Beds:
- 4
- 1/2 baths:
- 2
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Charming Craftsman
- Style:
- English Cottage
- Size:
- 4,547 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 1
- Width:
- 93’
- Depth:
- 80’
- Baths:
- 4
- Beds:
- 4
- 1/2 baths:
- 1
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European Estate Home
- Style:
- European
- Size:
- 6,155 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 1
- Width:
- 119’
- Depth:
- 100’
- Baths:
- 4
- Beds:
- 4
- 1/2 baths:
- 2
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Sprawling Manor Home
- Style:
- European
- Size:
- 3,920 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 1
- Width:
- 109’
- Depth:
- 96’
- Baths:
- 5
- Beds:
- 5
- 1/2 baths:
- 1
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Seaside Luxury
- Style:
- Mediterranean
- Size:
- 7,211 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 3
- Width:
- 60’
- Depth:
- 135’
- Baths:
- 6
- Beds:
- 5
- 1/2 baths:
- 1
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Refined Ranch
- Style:
- Ranch
- Size:
- 1,698 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 1
- Width:
- 48’
- Depth:
- 58’
- Baths:
- 2
- Beds:
- 3
- 1/2 baths:
- 1
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Wonderful Woodwork
- Style:
- Cottage
- Size:
- 1,421 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 1
- Width:
- 46’
- Depth:
- 53’
- Baths:
- 2
- Beds:
- 3
- 1/2 baths:
- 0
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Grand Outdoor Living Area
- Style:
- French Country
- Size:
- 2,847 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 1
- Width:
- 88’
- Depth:
- 84’
- Baths:
- 3
- Beds:
- 3
- 1/2 baths:
- 0
