Vacation Property House Plans

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I am looking at where people go to look at house plans for a vacation property. I purchased a property in November in Valemount found a few plans so far and have so many ideas. Also have to find a local house plan company to go to that they can take the plan and modify it and draw one up that works with the current BC Codes. I cant decide if I want the log exterior look yet or the traditional hardy plank boards.
What sites do you go to for plans.
I got this one I like but needs lots of changes to interior and exterior - https://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/greene-3086/

I could do similar to the neighbors as well, keep it simple


Here is the lot. is 65.5 ft wide by 115 ft deep.

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check out beaver home and cottage design book i believe you can get the book at home builder stores

always loved looking through the beaver home and cottage design books... They have some awesome floor plans
.... It was like the Christmas wish book(Sears Xmas catalogue)
 

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I was going to mention the Beaver Homes catalogue but I see Arnold beat me to it.
Another one along that line would be Nelson Homes. Prefabricated with the walls framed/sheated and all material including the interior finish would come on on truck if your package is a true cabin and not something in the 1600 sqft area. They can be viewed on line also. They will also make up new plans with your ideas. I have personally built 3 of their packages and have no complaints about the quality and service.
 
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Yes 10’ high door minimum , plus cover the deck
 

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Anyone know of decent local home plan consultants/draftsman in Edmonton?


I like that one with the garage below as well but when doing this with a 9 or 10’ garage door then have to go up a pile of stairs to get in every time. Not sure if this is a good resale plan, good for me while I’m still not all crippled up with sore legs, hips and back. If you want to have this as a relaxing retirement vacation retreat is a place like this right to build?
 

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We built a Precision Craft timber frame and SIP panel home and if I was doing a cabin I think I would do something similar. Get your nice big timbers, if its a basic layout the SIP panels will make the shell an easy build, and have go with your shiplap wood exterior. Only difference would be I think I would go with Canadian Timber frames, there system is a little more user friend for the trades.
 
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