Any one build a mini cabin? - Great Lakes 4x4. The largest offroad forum in the Midwest

stinkpickle · May 29th, 2012, 08:57 PM

Wife and I just paid off our property in northern MI and we are looking to build a small cabin 12x16. Inexpensive, quickly built, easy on the taxes and easy to heat should we need to use it in the winter. Not sure if we want to buy a kit or build to our own plans. What did you do, kit or build to your own plans? What was your experience like. Any useful info you want to share?

JeepInABox · May 29th, 2012, 09:01 PM

look at some of the designs of the state park cabins
they are cheap and hold up to lots of abuse look at the parks that have winter cabins

dougstephvoor · May 29th, 2012, 09:06 PM

Use D logs for exterior, stud frame with 2 x 4's fiber glass batting, and finish the inside with Knotty pine.

Their is a guy outside of Jonesville Michigan that sells them on the side of the main road just East of town, the last I was through there perty decent.

stinkpickle · May 29th, 2012, 09:53 PM

Was thinking shed kit but they are pricy and do not have the roof line I want. I was thinking of one wall about 11ft high with windows along the top and the opposing wall 8 ft high and a metal roof cant finfd that in a shed kit. Cabin kits with those features are quite high. would like to get away with $3500.00. Found some cabin similar in a statepark.

Mall Wheeler · May 30th, 2012, 06:06 AM

What ever you build make sure it complies with the zoning if there is any, that could also drive up the price as well, I know in my township you can not have a garage before a house and the house / cabin must be so big.

skier206 · May 30th, 2012, 06:21 AM

check out www.thinchomes.com my brother ownes this and we have built a couple of these. The 12x16 had a small kitchen, single bed loft, and a bathroom like what would be in a boat with a toilet/shower. It is completely built and trucked to your site and set on your foundation, with the 6" and 8" walls and floor we heated it with a small electric heater in the winter. We have a 12 x 14 in the process of being completed it does not have a bath room but we can still add it if needed. If you have any questions call me 248-866-0147 Thanks, Michael

SimpleManLance · May 30th, 2012, 07:18 AM

check out http://countryplans.com/smf/index.php?action=forum great info and ideas.

mtnbikinbryno · May 30th, 2012, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tguenthardt

What ever you build make sure it complies with the zoning if there is any, that could also drive up the price as well, I know in my township you can not have a garage before a house and the house / cabin must be so big.

Yeah, sometimes there are minimum square footages.

Check out this link: www.freecabinporn.com

(definitly safe for work, just porn in the name)

stinkpickle · May 30th, 2012, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimpleManLance

check out http://countryplans.com/smf/index.php?action=forum great info and ideas.

LOve this forum. Great food for thought.

stinkpickle · May 30th, 2012, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skier206

check out www.thinchomes.com my brother ownes this and we have built a couple of these. The 12x16 had a small kitchen, single bed loft, and a bathroom like what would be in a boat with a toilet/shower. It is completely built and trucked to your site and set on your foundation, with the 6" and 8" walls and floor we heated it with a small electric heater in the winter. We have a 12 x 14 in the process of being completed it does not have a bath room but we can still add it if needed. If you have any questions call me 248-866-0147 Thanks, Michael

Neat product Didnt see any prices. What would I spend for the 12x16 that you described?

steveo · May 30th, 2012, 12:57 PM

Just helped a lady build a cabin in MT. Using second hand furnishings and rough cut wood it cost her 7500 dollars roughly to build. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom and a big kitchen/living room.

FORD FLARESIDE · May 30th, 2012, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stinkpickle

Wife and I just paid off our property in northern MI and we are looking to build a small cabin 12x16. Inexpensive, quickly built, easy on the taxes and easy to heat should we need to use it in the winter. Not sure if we want to buy a kit or build to our own plans. What did you do, kit or build to your own plans? What was your experience like. Any useful info you want to share?

I built something similar,.........12 x 8.
I assembled all 4 stud/osb sheeted walls on my barn floor and built the trusses there as well.
Poured the slab on site, then just hauled the walls and trussed up on a trailer. It took me about three hours to assemble including sheeting the roof. Was able to vinyl side and shingle roof in less then 8 hours the following day. I had it completely inclosed in 48 hours.

SHARPMACHINE · May 30th, 2012, 02:16 PM

^ Cool idea.

deuce228 · May 30th, 2012, 04:57 PM

Check out Northstar Storage Barns in Mio, MI. They are north of town just before Kittle Road in the heart of Mio Amish Country.

They make several models that make nice cabins and the quality is top notch. Across the street from them is Panel Concepts, they also make small cabins but I know they can get expensive.

curbdog17 · May 30th, 2012, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtnbikinbryno

Yeah, sometimes there are minimum square footages.

Check out this link: www.freecabinporn.com

(definitly safe for work, just porn in the name)

Thanks fro teh pron I liked.

Elvis13 · May 31st, 2012, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FORD FLARESIDE

I built something similar,.........12 x 8.
I assembled all 4 stud/osb sheeted walls on my barn floor and built the trusses there as well.
Poured the slab on site, then just hauled the walls and trussed up on a trailer. It took me about three hours to assemble including sheeting the roof. Was able to vinyl side and shingle roof in less then 8 hours the following day. I had it completely inclosed in 48 hours.

Call it a deer blind and you're done.

jimhri · June 1st, 2012, 05:18 AM

is this something like what you had in mind??

http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/pages/houses

Bones · June 1st, 2012, 05:30 AM

If you are looking for something fast and easy but still looks good,this is what you want... Located in Mio. My uncle put one on his property before/while his house was being built. Even after the house was built, he kept it because it was awesome.

http://www.panelconcepts.com/

stinkpickle · June 1st, 2012, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimhri

is this something like what you had in mind??

http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/pages/houses

Yep, those are pretty cool.

stinkpickle · June 1st, 2012, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bones

If you are looking for something fast and easy but still looks good,this is what you want... Located in Mio. My uncle put one on his property before/while his house was being built. Even after the house was built, he kept it because it was awesome.

http://www.panelconcepts.com/

Checked them out, found two cabins very similar to those tucked back in the middle of no where just this last weekend at the property.

May 29th, 2012, 08:57 PM	#1
stinkpickle bitter clinger Join Date: 07-21-07 Location: Millbury, OH Posts: 970 iTrader: (9)	Any one build a mini cabin? Wife and I just paid off our property in northern MI and we are looking to build a small cabin 12x16. Inexpensive, quickly built, easy on the taxes and easy to heat should we need to use it in the winter. Not sure if we want to buy a kit or build to our own plans. What did you do, kit or build to your own plans? What was your experience like. Any useful info you want to share?

May 30th, 2012, 06:21 AM	#6
skier206 Member Join Date: 11-09-10 Location: Novi, Mi. Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	small cabin check out www.thinchomes.com my brother ownes this and we have built a couple of these. The 12x16 had a small kitchen, single bed loft, and a bathroom like what would be in a boat with a toilet/shower. It is completely built and trucked to your site and set on your foundation, with the 6" and 8" walls and floor we heated it with a small electric heater in the winter. We have a 12 x 14 in the process of being completed it does not have a bath room but we can still add it if needed. If you have any questions call me 248-866-0147 Thanks, Michael

May 30th, 2012, 02:16 PM	#13
SHARPMACHINE F-U-CANCER!!! Join Date: 09-29-06 Location: MONTAGUE MI (BY THE SAND BOX) Posts: 4,097 iTrader: (24)	^ Cool idea. __________________ Hay, look at me... I have a signature..... RIP FULLSIZE4LIFE

May 30th, 2012, 04:57 PM	#14
deuce228 Redneck Poser Join Date: 11-07-05 Location: West Branch, MI Posts: 7,953 iTrader: (8)	Check out Northstar Storage Barns in Mio, MI. They are north of town just before Kittle Road in the heart of Mio Amish Country. They make several models that make nice cabins and the quality is top notch. Across the street from them is Panel Concepts, they also make small cabins but I know they can get expensive. Last edited by deuce228; May 30th, 2012 at 05:18 PM.

June 1st, 2012, 05:30 AM	#18
Bones skillicous Join Date: 11-06-05 Location: Dearborn Heights, MI Posts: 10,554 iTrader: (32)	If you are looking for something fast and easy but still looks good,this is what you want... Located in Mio. My uncle put one on his property before/while his house was being built. Even after the house was built, he kept it because it was awesome. http://www.panelconcepts.com/ __________________ Inviscid Motorsports Special Thanks and Recommendations to; Motorcity Machines Ironman Offroad Branik Motorsports Maxxis Tires Raceline Wheels PAC Racing Springs Joint Clutch and Gear

May 29th, 2012, 09:01 PM	#2
JeepInABox Jeep yard art collector. Join Date: 10-25-07 Location: Fenton Posts: 2,142 iTrader: (8)	look at some of the designs of the state park cabins they are cheap and hold up to lots of abuse look at the parks that have winter cabins

May 29th, 2012, 09:06 PM	#3
dougstephvoor Supreme Chancelor! Join Date: 03-21-10 Location: Saranac/Michigan Posts: 1,925 iTrader: (3)	Use D logs for exterior, stud frame with 2 x 4's fiber glass batting, and finish the inside with Knotty pine. Their is a guy outside of Jonesville Michigan that sells them on the side of the main road just East of town, the last I was through there perty decent.

May 29th, 2012, 09:53 PM	#4
stinkpickle bitter clinger Join Date: 07-21-07 Location: Millbury, OH Posts: 970 iTrader: (9)	Was thinking shed kit but they are pricy and do not have the roof line I want. I was thinking of one wall about 11ft high with windows along the top and the opposing wall 8 ft high and a metal roof cant finfd that in a shed kit. Cabin kits with those features are quite high. would like to get away with $3500.00. Found some cabin similar in a statepark.

May 30th, 2012, 06:06 AM	#5
Mall Wheeler RIP Collin Join Date: 10-31-08 Location: Manistee,MI Posts: 549 iTrader: (2)	What ever you build make sure it complies with the zoning if there is any, that could also drive up the price as well, I know in my township you can not have a garage before a house and the house / cabin must be so big.

May 30th, 2012, 07:18 AM	#7
SimpleManLance rookie offroader Join Date: 03-21-08 Location: Hartland MI Posts: 230 iTrader: (7)	check out http://countryplans.com/smf/index.php?action=forum great info and ideas.

May 30th, 2012, 12:57 PM	#11
steveo In the band! Join Date: 03-30-07 Location: montana/wyoming Posts: 20,293 iTrader: (6)	Just helped a lady build a cabin in MT. Using second hand furnishings and rough cut wood it cost her 7500 dollars roughly to build. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom and a big kitchen/living room.

June 1st, 2012, 05:18 AM	#17
jimhri luv turning wine to urine Join Date: 09-17-07 Location: OAKLAND MI Posts: 2,439 iTrader: (2)	is this something like what you had in mind?? http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/pages/houses