5 Modern Guest House Plans You'll Love!

Looking to take advantage of the space you have while offering a comfortable place for friends and family to stay? Associated Designs has prepared a collection of modern guest house plans that fit a variety of needs. If your building lot has the extra space, adding a small guest house is a worthwhile endeavor. Take a closer look at these 5 guest cottage designs.

2-Story Guest House - Bayberry Cottage

The 1382 square foot Bayberry Cottage is a 2 story, multi-functional plan and an ideal choice for those that only entertain guests seasonally. The first floor can be furnished as a recreation room, living area, or as a small great room. With a beverage bar along the back wall, guests can prepare snacks and drinks without heading into the main house. The second floor studio could be arranged as a spacious bedroom with space enough for a sitting area or home office.

1-Story Craftsman Cottage Getaway – Wolf Creek Cottage

If you are looking for a small Craftsman guest house plan, look no further than the Wolf Creek Cottage house plan. At 704 square feet, this one story house floor plan provides an open recreation room with corner beverage bar and a full bathroom. The recreation room can be furnished as a studio apartment offering space for a bed and sitting area. The beverage bar allows guests to feel independent from the main residence providing a space to prepare snacks and drinks. The full bathroom even has a stacking washer and dryer tucked away in a bi-fold closet. Those that love spending time outdoors will enjoy the large covered patio and balcony.

Modern Guest House Design – Birkland

Luxurious touches are throughout the small guest cottage Birkland . Its modern exterior is eye-catching while it's interior will leave guests feeling welcome and comfortable. Vaulted ceilings are throughout the floor plan. The living room can be separated from the kitchen by a sliding barn door. A ladder in the kitchen leads to the storage loft. At the back of the floor plan is a vaulted bedroom and full bathroom. This small guest house would also make an ideal cottage for college aged children or rented out as an accessory dwelling unit.

Small Lodge Retreat – Clarkridge

If you are looking to match your Northwest house plan with an equally charming lodge guest cottage take a look at the Clarkridge . This cozy, small guest house plan provides a separate great room with full kitchen and one bedroom with vaulted ceilings. A full bathroom is along the back of the floor plan and laundry appliances are stored away in an alcove. The Clarkridge amenities are ideal for those that entertain long term guests.

Tiny Guest House Plan – Guest Cottage

The original guest cottage plan , this tiny house 1.5 story retreat offers 414 square feet. With covered porches along the front and back, guests are sure to have a space to enjoy the views from any urban, hillside, or rural lot. Inside the floor plan is open. The vaulted great room offers a wood stove and small beverage bar. A small mud hall is along the back of the floor plan with a bench and hooks for organizing bags, coasts, and shoes. A full bathroom is just around the corner. Adding to the functionality of the Guest Cottage, two ladders lead to a generous sized storage loft.

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