We bought a beach...and a wetland

[Firm]

Looks cozy, would be nice right near the beach. Would give you a spot to stay while you work on the bigger building too.  Could you get a trailer in there? I've seen some pretty nice new trailers, if I had a property like that I'd seriously consider one as a quick way to get something setup.

[RRocket]

So, design us a cottage.

We have a bit of a change of sequence of the development.  We now want a small cottage first, as near the beach as possible, which is about 300 feet past where we want the 'bigger'cottage and garage.

We think 16'x28', maybe 30', with a loft over half of it, is a good size.  I've seen a lot of floorplans, none of which work overall, but we can take parts of them and piece something together. 
This is about closest so far; https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1537728379/16x28-modern-cabin-house-plans-tiny
...but with a bit more roof pitch and less windows, etc.   

Almost sounds like you want a large version of a Bunkie.

[blur911]

Looks cozy, would be nice right near the beach. Would give you a spot to stay while you work on the bigger building too.  Could you get a trailer in there? I've seen some pretty nice new trailers, if I had a property like that I'd seriously consider one as a quick way to get something setup.

Due to wetland setbacks we can only get within about 300 feet of the beach, but that's mostly across a field and bit of water jutting into it.  I wouldn't really want to get closer even if allowed.
We looked at a trailer, they're made so flimsy and badly that they're not very inspiring to buy. Some of the 'destination trailer' models are pretty nice, but are $75k used...that goes a long way towards building something permanent.  Just don't like them much.
I'm gonna try and convince my wife to get our GMC motorhome out there (after some local test drives)...maybe.

[blur911]

So, design us a cottage.

We have a bit of a change of sequence of the development.  We now want a small cottage first, as near the beach as possible, which is about 300 feet past where we want the 'bigger'cottage and garage.

We think 16'x28', maybe 30', with a loft over half of it, is a good size.  I've seen a lot of floorplans, none of which work overall, but we can take parts of them and piece something together. 
This is about closest so far; https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1537728379/16x28-modern-cabin-house-plans-tiny
...but with a bit more roof pitch and less windows, etc.   

Almost sounds like you want a large version of a Bunkie.

Kinda...we want it big enough to live in without getting claustraphobic, but still not spend a fortune.  Eventually we hope to use it for visiting family or rental.

[Seafoam]

Looks cozy, would be nice right near the beach. Would give you a spot to stay while you work on the bigger building too.  Could you get a trailer in there? I've seen some pretty nice new trailers, if I had a property like that I'd seriously consider one as a quick way to get something setup.

Due to wetland setbacks we can only get within about 300 feet of the beach, but that's mostly across a field and bit of water jutting into it.  I wouldn't really want to get closer even if allowed.
We looked at a trailer, they're made so flimsy and badly that they're not very inspiring to buy. Some of the 'destination trailer' models are pretty nice, but are $75k used...that goes a long way towards building something permanent.  Just don't like them much.
I'm gonna try and convince my wife to get our GMC motorhome out there (after some local test drives)...maybe.

I was wondering if you still had that motorhome. Might make a good temporary solution.

[Johnnymac]

I don't supposed you'd ever consider doing something with shipping containers?  I've seen quite a few different cottage/tiny house plans using them.  If nothing else they can be handy for secure storage on the property.

There's a number of different shed/bunkie builders around NB/NS that can build you what you are looking for if you were thinking about building something more traditional and permanent.  We got a quote from one for a 16X25 "senior suite" that had one bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living area, completely finished for $75K, you'd just need to sort out the foundation, well and septic, and you'd be in business.

[blur911]

I don't supposed you'd ever consider doing something with shipping containers?  I've seen quite a few different cottage/tiny house plans using them.  If nothing else they can be handy for secure storage on the property.

There's a number of different shed/bunkie builders around NB/NS that can build you what you are looking for if you were thinking about building something more traditional and permanent.  We got a quote from one for a 16X25 "senior suite" that had one bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living area, completely finished for $75K, you'd just need to sort out the foundation, well and septic, and you'd be in business.

Sea containers are handy, we have a 20-foot one right now in Kingston.  I don't like the look of cottages made from them though, some of the bigger ones made into cottages look ok, but I find the smaller ones look like sea containers.
Our builder is a guy who retired from building homes in Quebec and lives just down the road, he takes on smaller projects so he can support his boating.  There's a language barrier, but we're sorting it out.  His prices seem pretty reasonable.
I just wish the septic and electrical guys would call me back...

[blur911]

We might have to build a shed to connect power to, then distribute from there.  So, run a 200 amp service in about 700 feet to a shed, probably about 8'x12' then TECK cable underground out to the cottage another 300 feet further.
Electric hookup gonna be expen$ive.

[dkazzed]

I originally asked if solar, batteries, and inverters were worth looking at but based on 200A service, I'm guessing your electrical needs are quite high.

Beautiful property btw.

[Blueprint]

Pre-fab is getting really trendy, and much nicer than in the "double wide" era:

https://bonneville.ca/en/residential-catalog/micro-loft

[dkazzed]

Prefab has not been a dirty word for awhile now.