659 sq ft living space · 1 bedroom · 1 baths · two levels · 1,009 sq ft under roof
The Timberline log cabin kit is our smallest plan: 659 sq ft of living space on two levels — a 364 sq ft main floor and a 295 sq ft bedroom level — plus 190 sq ft of low storage and a 160 sq ft covered deck. It is a full log cabin with a real bedroom, built on a footprint the size of a large garage.
Timberline Log Cabin Kit at a Glance
These figures come straight from the Timberline plan sheets. Every number below can change when you customize the plan.
| Living space | 659 sq ft |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 bedroom |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Levels | Two levels |
| Main level | 364 sq ft |
| Upper level | 295 sq ft |
| Low storage | 190 sq ft |
| Covered deck | 160 sq ft |
| Total under roof | 1,009 sq ft |
| Plan category | Small Log Cabin Kits Under 1,500 Sq Ft |
Main Level Walkthrough
The main level is one open room. A kitchen runs along the back wall with a range, sink and refrigerator, the dining table sits in the middle, and the living area faces the front windows. A wood stove sits in the corner, and a stacked washer and dryer fits under the stair. The front door opens straight onto the covered deck.
Bedroom Level
A straight stair climbs to the upper level, which holds the bedroom, a closet and a full bath with a shower and a linen shelf. Low storage runs along both side walls under the roof slope — 190 sq ft for bins, bedding and gear. The bedroom sits under the roof peak, where the headroom is highest.
Porches, Decks and Outdoor Living
The 160 sq ft covered deck runs along the side of the cabin with steps down at both ends — a sheltered place for boots, firewood and morning coffee.
Where the Timberline Fits Best
The Timberline is built for tight lots, steep sites with a small flat pad, backcountry parcels and short-term rentals where a couple wants a real cabin, not a tiny house on wheels. Its small footprint keeps foundation, septic and heating costs low.
It also works as an accessory cabin next to a main home, an office in the trees, or a starter cabin while the main house goes through design.
Ways to Customize the Timberline
Every Frontier Log Homes plan is a starting point, not a limit. Common changes to the Timberline log cabin kit:
- Add a covered porch to the front wall.
- Swap the wood stove for a direct-vent gas stove.
- Lengthen the cabin by one bay to add a mud room.
- Add a dormer to grow the upstairs bath.
Timberline Floor Plans
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Timberline Elevations
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How the Timberline Compares
Buyers who like the Timberline log cabin kit usually compare it with the Vacationer and the Trapper, the two closest plans by size and bedroom count.
| Plan | Living space | Bedrooms | Baths | Levels | Garage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberline | 659 sq ft | 1 | 1 | Two levels | None |
| Vacationer | 699 sq ft | 1 | 1 | One level plus storage loft | None |
| Trapper | 720 sq ft | 1 | 1 | One level plus storage loft | None |
The Vacationer has 40 sq ft more living space than the Timberline, with 1 bedroom and 1 bath on one level plus storage loft. It keeps the same bedroom count.
The Trapper has 61 sq ft more living space than the Timberline, with 1 bedroom and 1 bath on one level plus storage loft. It keeps the same bedroom count.
What’s Included in the Timberline Log Cabin Kit
Every Timberline log cabin kit starts as a hand-crafted log package from our yard in Montrose, Colorado: hand-peeled full round logs for the walls and roof structure, plus log bucks for doors and windows, log stairs and railings. The logs are scribed, notched and pre-fit in the yard, numbered, and shipped to your building site anywhere in the U.S. Construction times run 1 to 13 weeks depending on the size of the kit. See the full package on our log cabin kits page.
Want more than the log package? A dry-in package makes the shell weather-tight, and a turn-key build puts Frontier Log Homes in charge of the whole project. Building departments review log walls against ICC 400, the national standard for log structures, so plan for engineering on every site.
Similar Log Cabin Kits
See all 8 plans in Small Log Cabin Kits Under 1,500 Sq Ft, or compare every size on the log cabin kits page.
Timberline Log Cabin Kit FAQs
How small is the Timberline log cabin kit?
The Timberline has 659 sq ft of living space — 364 sq ft on the main floor and 295 sq ft upstairs — plus 190 sq ft of low storage and a 160 sq ft covered deck. That is 1,009 sq ft under roof.
Does the Timberline have a full bathroom?
Yes. The upper level has a full bath with a shower, next to the bedroom. The main level has space for a stacked washer and dryer.
Can the Timberline be used as a rental cabin?
Yes. A real bedroom, a full bath and an open main floor make it a strong short-stay cabin. Check your county’s rules for short-term rentals before you build.
Get Pricing for the Timberline Log Cabin Kit
Tell us where you plan to build, and we will price the Timberline for your land.
- Send the form. It takes about a minute.
- We call you within one business day with a few questions about access, grade and snow load.
- You get pricing for the Timberline on your site, including any changes you want.
Prefer to talk now? Call (970) 249-7130.