Floor Plans Under 1,500 Sq Ft

Small Log Cabin Kits & Plans Under 1,500 Sq Ft

Our small log cabin kits blend charm, craftsmanship, and clever design. Eight pre-planned floor plans from 659 to 1,494 square feet — perfect as a vacation retreat, full-time residence, or guest home — and every one is 100% customizable.

100% customizable plans  •  Freight & on-site assembly included  •  Ships nationwide

Will a Small Kit Work on Your Lot?

Small footprints get expensive fast when the site fights back. Steep access, snow load, or a septic system that re-rates the moment you add a bedroom can all change the math. Tell us what you own and we’ll tell you what it can carry — before you commit to a plan.

Why Go Small

Small Log Cabins, Big Advantages

Small log homes are easier to maintain, more energy-efficient, and thoughtfully designed for comfort without excess. Our clients are couples, small families, empty nesters, and anyone simplifying life while embracing handcrafted log living. Every plan makes the most of every square foot.

Like all Frontier Log Homes log cabin kits, these small log cabin kits include hand-peeled full round logs, freight to your site, and on-site assembly by our crew. Need more room? Step up to our 1,500–2,500 sq ft plans — or go fully bespoke with our custom home building team.

Because the shell goes up fast, small log cabin kits are also the most owner-builder-friendly way to get a handcrafted Frontier Log Homes home. Our crew assembles the weather-tight shell on your foundation; you (or your local contractor) finish the interior on your schedule and budget. Construction times run as little as 1 to 13 weeks depending on the plan you choose.

Custom log home under construction by Frontier Log Homes general contractor — photo 13
Small log cabin kits by Frontier Log Homes tucked in the Colorado pines
100% Customizable

Every Plan Below Is a Starting Point — Not a Limit

The floor plans on this page are examples of what our craftsmen can build. Move walls, add a loft or garage, stretch the great room, change bedroom counts — our small log cabin kits are built to fit you, your family, and your land. If you can sketch it, we can hand-craft it.

The Plans

Eight Small Log Cabin Plans to Start From

Compare all eight small log cabin kits side by side. Then open any plan for full floor plans, elevations, a walkthrough and pricing for your land.

Small log cabin kit plans under 1,500 sq ft, compared
PlanLiving spaceBedroomsBathsLevelsHighlights
Timberline659 sq ft11Two story160 sq ft covered deck
Vacationer699 sq ft11Single level + storage loft138 sq ft covered patio
Trapper720 sq ft11Single level + storage loft210 sq ft covered porch
Alaskan864 sq ft11Single level + storage loft156 sq ft covered deck
Beaver Creek1,008 sq ft21Single levelMain-floor master, 288 sq ft covered patio
Lone Star1,394 sq ft22Two storyLoft, 208 sq ft deck, 72 sq ft balcony
Base Camp1,472 sq ft32Two story222 sq ft deck, 109 sq ft balcony
Yukon1,494 sq ft22Two story186 sq ft covered deck

659 sq ft · 1 bed · 1 bath · two story

699 sq ft · 1 bed · 1 bath · single level + loft

720 sq ft · 1 bed · 1 bath · single level + loft

864 sq ft · 1 bed · 1 bath · single level + loft

1,008 sq ft · 2 bed · 1 bath · single level

1,394 sq ft · 2 bed · 2 bath · two story

1,472 sq ft · 3 bed · 2 bath · two story

1,494 sq ft · 2 bed · 2 bath · two story

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FAQ

Small Log Cabin Kits — Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — every plan is 100% customizable. The floor plans on this page are examples: move walls, add a loft or porch, change bedroom counts, or combine ideas from two plans. Frontier Log Homes builds the kit to fit you.

Like all our small log cabin kits: hand-peeled full round logs for walls and roof structures, freight to your building site, on-site assembly by our professionals, plus log bucks for doors and windows, log stairs, and railings.

Pricing depends on the plan and your customizations. Small kits are the most affordable way to own a handcrafted Frontier Log Homes home — call 970-249-7130 for current pricing on any plan you see here.

Absolutely. These plans are designed for year-round living — energy-efficient, easy to maintain, and comfortable for couples, small families, and empty nesters alike.

Many owners start with our small log cabin kits as a primary residence and add a garage or guest cabin later — the handcrafted look stays consistent as you grow.

Found a Small Cabin Plan You Love?

Tell us which plan caught your eye — and what you’d change. We’ll price your customized kit, free.