Make it easy to unwind and relax any day of the year by having one of the best vacation homes around! Just choose your dream location and then let us help you find the perfect house plan to fit your needs. Whether you want to live in it year-round as your permanent piece of paradise, or you’d like to use it seasonally as a way to earn extra income, we’ve seen and helped with it all! Kick back, relax, and let us show you what The House Designers can do for you.
Just like having your own vacation place, The House Designers is a little slice of homebuyer’s paradise. With thousands of plans to choose from and custom modification services, we offer every style, shape, and size that you can imagine. And you can rest easy knowing that you have the support you need to navigate any challenge with our team of industry-leading experts. Don’t hesitate to let us know how we can help on your journey to find the best vacation home.
2,697 Square Feet, 4 Beds, 3.1 Baths
People choose to have vacation homes for countless reasons. No matter yours, we certainly have the house plan for you. Try out our Advanced Search to narrow the options down to the specifications you need, even to the exact room or finishing feature! Looking to build a home that isn’t necessarily for vacationing? We’ve got you covered there, too. So, what are you waiting for? Let The House Designers show you the secrets to home buying and building that others in the industry don’t want you to know!
The Secret to the Best Vacation Homes
While many sites and “experts” push you to buy your home plan first and without much research, we actually encourage the opposite. You heard that right… We want you to wait before buying a house plan from us! Why is that? Well, whether you’re looking at the best vacation homes or you want a year-round dwelling, knowing your lot conditions is the most important thing. It is so much easier to fit a home to a lot than it is the other way around!
This rule is especially true when it comes to building a vacation getaway. Many lots in desirable places are limited in size or present unique challenges. It probably goes without saying, but a beachfront build is going to call for different things than a mountainside cabin. Knowing what your lot offers is what makes this process so fun—finding that perfect plan that not only embraces but highlights the special features of your vacation destination makes every day spent there a dream. And finding suitable home plans is easier than you might think!
991 Square Feet, 2 Beds, 2.0 Baths
Don’t be afraid of a sloped or recessed lot. Embrace the challenge of a narrow space. Feel free to explore the possibilities even if you’re building in the middle of rural acreage, because the conditions of the exact place you intend to build make all the difference. No matter your lot’s features, our team and our home plan collections are ready to tackle everything! While others shy away from unique lots or struggle to fit the plans they paid for onto the lots they bought after the fact, you can rest easy knowing that you did things the right way. It will pay off in the long run!
What Do You Want Your Vacation Home For?
This is the first question you should ask yourself when shopping the best vacation homes. Do you want an oasis for your family to head to every weekend? Are you looking for something to host big gatherings like family reunions and getaways with friends? Or would you consider building a vacation plan to earn rental income if you don’t plan to spend most of your time there? Everybody has different reasons and goals. The key is identifying your wants and needs so we can help you find the plan that is ideal to tackle them.
From tiny homes perfect for stargazing and easily rentable on travel sites to a lakeside retreats perfect for the whole extended family, here are a few of our favorite vacation homes that can tackle just about any need.
House Plan 1143
1,480 Square Feet, 2 Beds, 2.0 Baths
House Plan 3134
681 Square Feet, 2 Beds, 2.0 Baths
House Plan 4540
4,420 Square Feet, 4 Beds, 3.1 BathsHouse Plan 8645
2,161 Square Feet, 4 Beds, 4.0 Baths
Another thing to consider adding to your vacation home is a guest suite or even a separate apartment. Whether it’s to add capacity for bigger families or you want to rent out a slice of your amazing property to help pay the mortgage, garage apartment plans are flexible and easy to add. Just be sure to check with your local building department to make sure your idea isn’t in violation of building ordinances.
Pamper Yourself!
No matter what you choose, there is one universal fact… You are on vacation and it’s time to relax! Whether you plan to enjoy a cool drink as you watch the sunset off your porch or a warm soak in your spa bath, vacation homes are the perfect place to add those extra luxurious features. Explore some of our exclusive America’s Choice House Plans and see what the very best in features and finishes looks like. Take every design element into consideration to see if it should be part of your dream home!
2,299 Square Feet, 3 Beds, 2.1 Baths
Choosing the best vacation homes is all about figuring out what is right for you and your needs. That all starts with finding and buying your dream lot. After that, it’s time to figure out the best layout and design features for your exact goals. Finally, spend some extra time choosing those upgraded features and finishes that will complete the home and make it a true oasis of relaxation. Build it, and then from there on out, it’s time to unwind and enjoy your new vacation destination!
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Christine Cooney
Christine has over a decade of experience as a house plan and floor plan expert. Outside of providing her expertise to customers to help them find and build their dream homes, her passion and knowledge of the home building industry allows Christine to guide families and builders through all of the important steps from finding plans to building custom homes that meet the expectations of today’s new home owner. Christine’s years of knowledge of the diverse trends and needs of the modern homeowner has made her into an authoritative and trusted voice in the online house plan community.