Dakota small cabin
Dakota small cabin
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Dakota 15' x 13' small cabin

  • 168 sq ft interior
  • 15′ × 13′ footprint
  • 6′7″ walls
  • 4′3″ × 5′10″ double door
  • All dimensions ↓
$8,895 Free shipping
Buy now, build later — or pick your delivery date and we hold the kit

Three things to know before you buy

  • 1
    You'll need a level base. Gravel, slab or deck blocks — sized to the base plan in the included blueprint. Not included.
  • 2
    Roof boards are included; the top layer isn't. The 16° pitch takes shingles, metal or PVC — match the house.
  • 3
    It arrives as sanded, kiln-dried, untreated spruce. Bare wood has no weather protection, so stain or paint it within the first few weeks — you pick the color.
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Talk to a real person — start to finish Sizing, foundation, delivery — call 1-800-590-2508. We pick up.
  • 1-year warranty on parts & workmanship
  • Sustainably harvested spruce
  • Free shipping, 48 states
  • DIY build, 2–3 days

Size & specs

Every dimension, drawn to scale.

The measurement to get right first is the foundation — see the base plan in the included blueprint. The inside floor and every other number are below.

In the box — and not

One pallet. Almost everything.

Every wood part is pre-cut to size. Three things are deliberately left to you, because climate and taste vary too much to ship one answer.

Included in the kit

  • Double tongue-&-groove wall panelsSustainably harvested Norway spruce, untreated
  • Roof boards, floor kit & joistsT&G spruce floor on pressure-treated joists
  • Double door, lock & keys4′3″ × 5′10″
  • All hardware, manual & blueprintPlus the full video library — build in 2–3 days

You'll add — and roughly what it costs

  • Foundation DIY $250–700 · pro slab $1,200–2,500Level, well-drained, see the blueprint. Built before the pallet arrives — size it in the foundation calculator.
  • Roofing material $200–600The 16° pitch takes shingles, metal or PVC — match the house.
  • Stain or paint $100–3001–2 gallons outside, about a gallon inside, and a quart for trims and floors. Try the colors on the 3D model before you buy a can.

Typical owner-built total: the kit price plus $550–$1,600 in materials. Hiring out the base and the build adds roughly $2,700–$5,500.

Price my project — free calculator Numbers feel fuzzy? Call 1-800-590-2508 and we'll walk it with you.

Make it yours

Built one proven way.

The Dakota 15' x 13' small cabin assembles in its single factory layout.

Add-ons

Compatible accessories.

Before you commit

Answer it yourself, in five minutes.

Four free tools, no signup — sized and priced for this exact model.

Foundation Foundation calculator Pick your base and floor build-up; get the shopping list, the cut list and block spacing for a 15′ × 13′. Size my base → Real size See it in your yard Scan with your phone and stand the shed on your lawn at full size. The honest way to know whether 168 sq ft is enough. Open true-size preview ↗ Budget Project cost calculator Kit plus foundation, roofing, stain, insulation and add-ons — the all-in number, with monthly financing. Price my project → Color Paint it in 3D Repaint this model — walls, trims, floors, ceilings — from 840 finishes, then spin it. Try finishes ↓

From our warehouse to your curb

Delivery, then a weekend.

Step 1

Order — on your schedule

Buy now, build later: tell us when you want delivery and we hold the kit. Free shipping in the lower 48.

Step 2

Arrives in 1–3 weeks

One flat-packed pallet, about 2,550 lbs, every board pre-cut to size.

Step 3

Curbside drop-off

The dispatcher calls to agree a window. The pallet is too big for a liftgate, so it comes off by hand — plan on two people for about an hour. Driver-assisted unloading and expedited delivery can be added for a fee; ask us for a quote when you order.

Step 4

Build it — 2–3 days

Check the pallet against the packing list in the first 30 days — anything damaged or missing ships free. Boards interlock tongue-and-groove; no framing skills needed. Manual, blueprint and video library included.

Tight street, steep drive, or an island address? Call before ordering — we'll check the route with the carrier so there are no surprises on the day.

Customer reviews

What shed owners say.

5 out of 51 verified review
KevinBew ★★★★★

Cabin in the mountains

“I built this as a hunting cabin but it turned into an airbnb guest cabin instead. It looks very nice and has enough room for a queen size bed and a little composting toilet with a partition I built for the bathroom. Great customer service too, the rep was very helpful and patient every step of the way. It's worth noting that you don't get tossed from one rep to another every time you call or email, the same person works with you from the beginning to end”

Verified buyer · 6th Sep 2018

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions.

At 168 sq ft this model is over the 120 sq ft threshold most US counties use, so plan on a permit — the included blueprint is what the building department will ask for. Rules vary by county and HOA, so one call to your local building department settles it. Every kit includes a blueprint you can hand them if plans are asked for.
A level, well-drained base sized to the base plan in the included blueprint, flat within ¼″. A compacted gravel pad, deck blocks or a timber frame all work; a concrete slab is the premium route but is not required. Most owners do it in an afternoon for $250–$700. The foundation calculator gives you the shopping list and cut list.
The 16° pitch takes shingles, metal or PVC — match the house. Budget $200–600 for the roofing. Roof boards themselves are included in the kit.
Most owners finish in 2–3 days with basic tools — hammer, drill, level, ladder. The wall boards interlock tongue-and-groove, so no framing skills are needed. Manual, blueprint and video library are included, and the support line answers mid-build questions.
Yes. Insulate the roof above the T&G boards under your roofing layer, and the floor between the joists. The walls are solid 1⅜″ (34 mm) T&G spruce with good thermal mass; pair with a mini-split for full climate control.
Yes — most office and studio builds do. Conduit surface-mounts neatly along the solid wood walls with clips, so no in-wall channels are needed and the wiring stays inspectable. Plan the trench or overhead run before the build. A shed under 120 sq ft rarely needs a building permit, but the electrical work usually does — ask your city whether it wants a permit and an inspection.
Free curbside freight in the lower 48. One flat-packed pallet of about 2,550 lbs arrives 1–3 weeks after ordering; the dispatcher calls first to agree a window. The pallet is too big for a liftgate, so it comes off by hand, board by board — plan on two people for about an hour. Driver-assisted unloading and expedited delivery can be added for a fee; ask us for a quote when you order.
The two opening side windows install toward the front or the back of the side walls — you decide during assembly, at no cost. The French door and the two tall front windows are engineered into the front wall panel and cannot move. An add-on double window ($495) can go into either side wall.
Call 1-800-590-2508 ext. 1 within 30 days of delivery and the replacement part ships free within 10 business days. The 1-year limited warranty covers manufacturing and workmanship defects.

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Second-guessing the size?

The nearest neighbors.

Same build, same wood — only the footprint changes.

One size downOptima 12′ × 12′136 sq ft · 32 sq ft smallerThe big one — 136 sq ft under a gable roof, square enough to take a full workbench down one wall and still park the mower.See it →
You're looking atDakota 15′ × 13′168 sq ftA small cabin rather than a shed — 168 sq ft, a covered porch and double doors. Built to order, so allow extra time.
One size upWashington 17′ × 13′200 sq ft · 32 sq ft moreSix opening windows, extra-thick 44 mm walls and a 4 ft covered patio — closer to a backyard apartment than a shed.See it →

Still torn? Call 1-800-590-2508 — tell us the room you want and we'll tell you which one fits it.

Environmental commitment

25 trees planted with every purchase.

Every order plants 25 trees through the Cauvery Calling movement. The shed itself is slow-grown Norway spruce from our own family mill, sustainably harvested and milled to order.

Sustainably harvestedFamily mill25 trees per shed
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