The Summer Haven log home kit from Amish Built Cabins is a two-story, 1,581-square-foot log home with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It’s listed at a sale price of $142,900, down from $162,900. The price is only part of the story, so here’s what it likely means for a real build.
What’s in the Summer Haven log home kit
The builder describes this as an Amish-built log home sold as a kit, meaning you buy the home package and then arrange the construction. Here are the facts we have:
- Size: 1,581 square feet over two floors
- First floor: 1,128 square feet, open-concept living area
- Second floor: 453 square feet, for sleeping space or a bonus loft
- Bedrooms and baths: 2 and 2
- Footprint: 36 feet wide by 42 feet deep
- Sale price: $142,900 (regular price $162,900)
- Lead time: 16 to 18 weeks from order to delivery
The builder doesn’t spell out here exactly what’s inside the kit. That’s the first question to ask, and we’ll come back to it.
How the two-story layout works day to day
Most of the space sits downstairs. At 1,128 square feet, the main floor has room for a kitchen, dining and living area in one open space, which suits entertaining and keeps a cabin feeling bigger than its numbers. The upstairs is much smaller at 453 square feet, and the builder says it can hold private sleeping space or a loft.
That split is a real trade-off. If the upstairs is a bedroom, you have a clear separation between guests or kids and the main living area, but stairs are part of daily life. If someone in your household has trouble with stairs, ask whether a bedroom can go on the first floor.
The 36 by 42 foot footprint is larger than the 1,128-square-foot first floor would need on its own. That gap may account for porch or deck space, but the builder doesn’t say. Ask for the plan drawing so you know how much of that footprint is heated living space and how much is covered outdoor area.
Is $142,900 a good price for a log home kit?
Divide the sale price by the square footage and you get roughly $90 per square foot. That looks low next to many finished homes, but it isn’t a fair comparison. This is the price of a kit, not a finished house with a foundation, utilities and interior work.
The builder says the $20,000 savings and free shipping are limited-time offers. Treat that as a reason to ask about the current price, not as a deadline to rush a decision. Confirm the price and availability directly before you plan around them, because the product listing also shows a sold-out label.
Delivery, installation and what the price may not cover
Amish Built Cabins says shipping to your state is included in the price during the promotion, and that the turnaround is 16 to 18 weeks from order to delivery. That’s a useful window for planning, since your site work can happen while the kit is being made.
The builder also offers installation by quote, and in select states a dried-in installation for an added fee. Dried-in usually means the shell is up and weather-tight, but ask exactly what that stage includes in this case.
Before you commit, get answers to these questions:
- What exactly is included in the kit: logs, roof system, windows, doors, flooring, stairs?
- What foundation does the plan call for, and who designs it?
- Does the home need engineered drawings for your local permit office?
- What are the costs for utilities, septic or sewer, a well, and site prep on your land?
- Is your state covered by the free shipping offer, and is dried-in installation available there?
Zoning and building codes vary by county, and log homes sometimes face extra review for snow load or energy rules. Check with your local building department before you pay a deposit.
Who the Summer Haven suits
The builder pitches it as a summer getaway, a full-time home or an investment property. The size supports all three. Two bedrooms and two baths work for a couple with guests, a small family, or a rental that sleeps a few people. The open main floor is the strongest feature for gatherings.
It’s less ideal if you want a single-level home, or if you need a ready-to-move-in price. It also asks for a buyer who’s willing to manage a build, or to pay for installation.
Verdict
The Summer Haven is worth a look if you own land, want a roomy log home and are comfortable handling or hiring the construction. The first thing to check is the full inclusions list, so you can compare the kit price against your real total cost. Then confirm that the sale price and free shipping apply in your state.
Source: Amish Built Cabins