Portola brings cozy cabin energy in a smart 900 sq ft layout that also works as an ADU granny flat or granny pod where allowed. You get vaulted living and dining, a wood stove alcove for that fireside feel, a real kitchen, and a covered front porch for morning coffee. The laundry is planned for a stacked set, and many owners rework a nearby storage zone for side-by-side units. The panelized kit goes up fast to a lockable shell so you can start finishing sooner, whether this becomes your weekend cabin, a backyard in-law unit, or a compact full-time home.
FAQs:
Yes. Keep the alcove as shown or convert the space to cabinetry or a media niche; clearances and vent routing are verified during plan review.
Screening is common. Modest extensions or changes to posts, beams, or stair orientation can be drawn during plan review.
Portola provides an interior space sized for a stacked washer and dryer. A side-by-side layout may be possible by reallocating adjacent storage.
Popular options include an exposed ridge look, added ceiling-fan blocking, and daylighting with skylights or solar tubes. Window sizes and placements can also be tuned for views.