The Maverick by General Shelters continues to be a great template for customized tiny (read: small, efficient) homes. Here is the standard Maverick floor plan:
Here is the modified floor plan:
To be clear, every cabin by General Shelters is great to customize, but as we have already shown in this post, adding two feet to the width and ten feet to the length really adds to the space
Built with wood framing like all other General Shelters cabins, this is fully insulated, wrapped in high gauge steel, and built to last generations. Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, and microwave are all included. Forgot to mention in the video that the cabin features central heat/air.
For the current model, we kept the width and size the same, but removed the dormer. Controversial move, because we love the extra light, but really do not miss it. We also removed the fixed kitchen island to allow more space for the owner to place a table. Additionally, we opted for the white interior trim instead of the rustic unfinished cedar slats – really makes the windows pop.
When General Shelters says that the options for customization are practically limitless, they really mean it! Having manufactured finished portable pier-and-beam cabins for nearly twenty years, one would imagine that there is nothing new to offer. But the design team at General Shelters have done it again, adding The Farmstead and The Haven to their collection.
Like all other cabins, these are stick-built structures clad and roofed in steel. Portable, but not mobile homes or trailers. Designed to last generations, these are perfect cost-effective solutions delivered at a fraction of the time as built-on-site homes.
The Farmstead is an 18ft by 60ft (1080sf) two-bed/two-bath cabin with barn-style roofing. Featuring two dormers, the Farmstead is an open, bright model that feels much larger than its square footage. With doors on the front and back, it is ready to add a deck to either side. If you want a country themed cabin, the barn-style is perfect for you!
The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, and features a soaking tub, with a linen closet housing a stackable washer/dryer. The guest bedroom has a convenient Jack-and-Jill bathroom, with the commode available from the living area.
This model features the attractive Barnwash paneling, Galvalum ceiling, and brown vinyl flooring. White Dallas Granite is used throughout. Here is the spec sheet which lists all materials used in the construction of the Farmstead.
The kitchen is a chef’s dream, its huge island with its inset double stainless-steel sink perfect for meal prep, service, and clean-up. Conveniently, the island has room for seating four people.
The Farmstead includes a three-ton central HVAC, refrigerator, microwave, stove, oven, dishwasher, the aforementioned stackable washer/dryer, and in-line water heater. It is insulated floor to ceiling.
The Haven is a mono-slope one bedroom/bath cabin. Measuring 18ft x 36ft (648sf), windows at the top of the front wall allow plenty of light inside. Love that covered porch! [NOTE: the top windows are not included in the stock model.]
Part of General Shelters’ ‘Efficiency’ series, the Haven is built to limit costs. Toward that end, counters are formica, with spray sheetrock ceiling. Here is the spec sheet for the Haven.
Another cost-saving move is eliminating insulation beneath the floor, and including two window-mounted 12k BTU air conditioners in place of central HVAC.
The bathroom features plenty of space. While not ADA spec, the door is 36in wide, and features a step-in shower with seat. Featured throughout are Bianco Romano formica counters – very attractive and money-saving.
The bedroom looks dark from this angle, but there is an entire wall of windows on the front wall.; you can see them in pic below. Featured in this model are Pallet paneling for an especially rustic look.
Appliances include a stackable washer/dryer combo, 18cf refrigerator, 30in slide-in range, vented microwave, and the two wall-mounted 12k BTU air units.
As with other General Shelters buildings, they can be ordered to any level of finish and customization. Once you have submitted your changes, we submit those to the engineering team at General Shelters and they will advise whether those are possible or what can be done to meet your need.
We are excited to introduce you to these new floor plans! If you want to visit the homes we have on site at Trees of Central Texas, give a call at 979-836-7225 and swing on by. As a Platinum level dealer for General Shelters, we have helped hundreds of people design their perfect buildings!
Asks the important question “Could you live in this 800 sf cabin?” (A: YES!)
If you cruise YouTube looking for interesting, engaging content about tiny homes, you have probably watched some of Beau Brotherton’s videos. He and his wife left Dallas suburbia to develop a homestead in beautiful Milam County, Texas. They have documented their journey extensively on their YouTube channel , website, and podcasts.
Since our location at Trees of Central Texas is only a short drive south, he stopped by to visit and bring his observations to the world. He first documents our custom Bluewater, and, needless to say, was very impressed!
If you are interested in well-built pier-and-beam cabins from General Shelters – a recognized leader in the industry – plan on a visit to our location at Trees of Central Texas in Brenham, email us, or call us at 979-836-7225.
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