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′4″ × 6′4″ double door
  • All dimensions ↓
$8,895 Free shipping
Order now, receive it later — pick your delivery date and we'll hold the kit until then

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 3:12 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. See our Paint and Stain Guide.

* Between 2:12 and 4:12 lay shingles over two layers of felt or an ice-and-water shield. See our roofing guide.

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Estimate only, not an order: we ship the kit and add-ons; the foundation, roofing and stain come from your local store.

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  • 1-year warranty on parts & workmanship
  • Sustainably harvested spruce
  • Free shipping to the lower 48
  • 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′4″ × 6′4″
  • 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 $450–1,820The 3:12 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. Pick a stain or paint before the pallet arrives. Which finish for your climate: Paint and Stain Guide.

* Between 2:12 and 4:12 lay shingles over two layers of felt or an ice-and-water shield. See our roofing guide.

Typical owner-built total: the kit price plus foundation, roofing and stain. Hiring out the base and the build adds roughly $2,700–$5,500.

Estimate the cost of your project Numbers feel fuzzy? Reach out or call 1-800-590-2508 and we'll walk you through it.

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.

Free planning tools, no signup — the project cost estimator already knows this model.

Foundation Foundation calculator The calculator does not cover the Dakota 15' x 13' small cabin yet — its base plan is in the included blueprint, or call 1-800-590-2508. Open the calculator → Real size See it in your yard Open the true-size preview — the Dakota 15' x 13' small cabin is not modelled yet, browse the other models. Open true-size preview ↗ Budget Estimate the cost of your project Our kit and add-ons, plus the foundation, roofing, stain and insulation you buy locally — an estimate for the whole project, not an order. Estimate the cost of your project →
ColorPaint it in 3DNot available for this model yet — call 1-800-590-2508.

From our warehouse to your curb

Your shed, step by step.

Step 1

Order — on your schedule

Order now, receive it later: tell us when you want delivery and we'll hold the kit until then. Free shipping to the lower 48.

Step 2

Made to order — delivery in approximately 4–6 months.

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

Step 3

Curbside delivery

The carrier will arrange a delivery window with you. The pallet is too large for a liftgate, so for standard delivery, plan to have two people available to unload it by hand. It usually takes about an hour. Driver-assisted unloading and expedited delivery are available for an additional fee.

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? Get in touch 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 lumber frame all work; a concrete slab is the premium route but is not required. A simple DIY base usually takes an afternoon and costs around $250–$700 in materials. The foundation calculator gives you the shopping list and cut list.
The 3:12 pitch takes shingles, metal or PVC — match the house. Budget $450–1,820 for 250 sq ft of roof area. Roof boards themselves are included in the kit. Between 2:12 and 4:12 lay shingles over two layers of felt or an ice-and-water shield. See our roofing guide.
Plan on about 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 our support line answers mid-build questions. A local handyman or an assembler would be one to hire.
Yes. The roof can be insulated above the tongue-and-groove boards, under the roofing layer, and the floor between the joists. The solid-wood walls are designed to expand and contract naturally, so they shouldn't be insulated like conventional framed walls. Depending on your climate, add a heater or mini-split for year-round use.
Yes. Power and lighting can be added using surface-mounted conduit, keeping the solid-wood walls intact and the wiring accessible. Plan the electrical route before the build, and use a licensed electrician for the installation. Electrical permit requirements vary by location, so check with your local building department.
Free curbside freight to the lower 48. Dakota is made to order, with delivery currently estimated at approximately 4–6 months. The carrier will arrange a delivery window with you. The pallet is too large for a liftgate, so for standard delivery, plan to have two people available to unload it by hand. It usually takes about an hour. Driver-assisted unloading and expedited delivery are available for an additional fee.
The Dakota includes one opening front double window and a double door. The French doors and front window can be swapped places during assembly.
Let us know within 30 days of delivery and we'll take care of it. Missing or damaged parts are replaced free of charge. Reach out or call 1-800-590-2508 ext. 1 and we'll help get it sorted. The 1-year limited warranty covers manufacturing and workmanship defects.

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Second-guessing the size?

Compare the closest sizes.

The same Norway spruce in the nearest sizes either side — walls, floor and windows differ by line.

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Still torn? Reach out or call 1-800-590-2508 — we'll help you pick.

Environmental commitment

25 trees planted for every shed sold.

We plant 25 trees for every shed sold 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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