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Built with DENFrom Cabin Plans to Lakeside Retreat: Laura's Alpine 2.2 Build with DENLaura had a clear vision for her family’s cabin: something modern yet timeless, efficient yet warm, and perfectly suited for gatherings by the lake. Working with DEN’s Alpine 2.2 cabin plans, she brought that vision to life in a way that balanced design challenges with personal touches.For Laura, the appeal of DEN was in finding modern cabin plans that could deliver on both aesthetics and practicality. She wanted a design that reflected the spirit of a modern family cabin—a retreat that felt architecturally fresh, but still carried the warmth of a traditional getaway. The Alpine 2...
2025-07-0220 minBuilt with DENBuilding Creekside at the Esopus: How Modern Cabin Plans Create Modern Cabin RentalsWhen Cooper set out to create a one-of-a-kind retreat in the Catskills, he knew he needed more than just inspiration — he needed cabin plans that could balance style, efficiency, and a clear path to building. His search ultimately led him to DEN Outdoors - our modern cabin plans stood out for their mix of clean design and practical, builder-friendly details. The result is Creekside at the Esopus, a project that reflects not only Cooper’s own vision but also how the right design can transform raw land into a welcoming destination.For Cooper, the decision to use DEN Ou...
2025-07-0122 minBuilt with DENBuilding Modern Cabins in Red River Gorge: An Interview with Everly LodgingIn this episode, we explore what it takes to build a truly standout modern cabin in one of Kentucky’s most scenic regions. Sonia and Jeff, founders of Everly Lodging, joined us to talk through their journey turning raw land in Rogers, Kentucky, into a cluster of thoughtfully designed, high-performing cabin rentals. Nestled in the heart of Red River Gorge, their A-Frame cabins and modern rustic retreats blend minimalism with mountain charm, creating a one-of-a-kind experience for weekenders, hikers, and design lovers alike.Sonia and Jeff walk us through their process — from selecting the land to completing thei...
2025-06-2338 minBuilt with DENBuilding a Modern Cabin in Upstate NY: Ava & Yang’s Outpost Plus with DEN OutdoorsWhen Ava and Yang set out to build their dream getaway in Upstate New York, they weren’t just searching for inspiration — they needed modern cabin plans that could guide them from raw land to a finished retreat. Their journey ultimately led them to DEN Outdoors’ Outpost Plus, a design that combined the clean lines of a modern cabin build with the flexibility to customize details to fit their vision. What started as a set of cabin plans quickly became a blueprint for turning their long-held dream into a tangible home.For Ava and Yang, the decision to go...
2025-06-0226 minBuilt with DENBuilding a DEN A-Frame 2.2 in the Poconos for a Romantic STR RetreatBuilding a dream getaway starts with the right cabin plans, and Jonna and Shariq’s Reverie Room is a perfect example. Designed using modern A-frame house plans, their cabin in the Poconos shows how a thoughtful design can balance cost, customization, and comfort. The result is a stunning retreat that doubles as both a personal escape and a short-term rental property.From the beginning, the couple compared different approaches — from prefab cabins and traditional builds to A-frame kits and fully custom designs. What set DEN’s A-frame house plans apart was the flexibility: a structure that could be ada...
2025-05-1624 minBuilt with DENModern Cabin Plans in North Carolina: Mary & Chris's Alpine 2.2When Mary and Chris set out to build a cabin in the rolling hills of Brevard, North Carolina, they wanted more than a getaway — they wanted a design that could feel like home today and adapt for the future. Their search led them to modern cabin plans from DEN Outdoors, where they found the Alpine 2.2, a design that balanced clean, contemporary style with practical, builder-ready details. To complete their vision, they paired it with a detached garage, modeled off one of DEN’s tiny house plans, giving them flexible space for storage, vehicles, or future creative use.The...
2025-05-0814 minBuilt with DENModern Farmhouse Dreams Realized: Beth's DEN Outdoors Build in VermontWhen Beth set out to build a peaceful retirement home in Vermont, she wanted more than just a cozy place to land — she was searching for modern farmhouse plans that would reflect her personal style, maximize energy efficiency, and make everyday living feel intentional. That search led her to DEN Outdoors, whose builder-ready cabin plans stood out for their clean lines, flexible layouts, and thoughtful detailing. What began as a long-held dream quickly took shape as a warm, light-filled modern farmhouse tucked into the woods of New England.Beth’s home is a beautiful example of how mode...
2025-04-2925 minBuilt with DENHow Jennifer Built Her Small Modern Cabin in North CarolinaIf you’ve ever dreamed of building a small modern cabin from the ground up, Jennifer’s story will inspire you. She used modern cabin plans from DEN Outdoors to design and build a 918 sq ft lofted tiny home in Harrellsville, North Carolina — all while living on site and customizing every square foot for full-time living. Her home is a standout example of modern tiny home design that’s efficient, personal, and deeply livable.With a few bold tweaks to the original tiny house floor plan, Jennifer added a kitchen-forward layout, space-saving pocket doors, and even a scullery...
2025-04-2920 minBuilt with DENHow Kamaria Built a Tiny House Airbnb in Texas with DEN's cabin plansIf you’ve ever dreamed of turning a side hustle into a real estate win, Kamaria’s story is for you. She built a modern tiny home using small cabin plans from DEN Outdoors — and in just her first month, her tiny house Airbnb in Texas was already cash flow positive.The A-Frame Weekender design gave Kamaria a compact yet highly functional footprint — perfect for couples, weekend getaways, and smart investing. Located just outside San Antonio, her tiny house Airbnb blends sleek Scandinavian aesthetics with rental-ready durability, making it both peaceful and profitable.By using pre-desi...
2025-04-2116 minBuilt with DENBuilding a Riverfront Barnhouse Retreat with DEN Cabin PlansHow one Canadian homeowner built her dream riverfront Barnhouse Retreat with DEN Outdoors' cabin plansIf you’ve ever dreamed of waking up to the sound of a river just outside your door, wood stove crackling, and sunlight pouring through modern French doors—this story is for you.In this interview, we sat down with Lyndsay M, a Toronto-based creative and longtime DEN Outdoors fan who built her own riverfront cabin retreat in Ontario. Using the Barnhouse Retreat from DEN’s catalog of modern cabin plans, Lyndsay customized her home with key upgrades like a Scandi...
2025-04-1529 minBuilt with DENHow 3 Brothers Built a Profitable STR Business Using DEN Cabin PlansHow Three Brothers Turned Raw Land into a Profitable Airbnb Investment Property Using DEN Outdoors Cabin PlansWhat happens when three brothers—each with backgrounds in hospitality and consulting—team up to build not one, but three vacation rentals from scratch? You get a stunning cabin compound in Luray, Virginia, perched on a ridge in the Shenandoah Valley, complete with cedar hot tubs, saunas, and unforgettable views. And at the heart of their success? DEN Outdoors’ cabin plans.In this interview, Joe, Elliot, and Oliver Portera walk us through how they transformed 10 acres of raw land in...
2025-04-1422 minBuilt with DENModern Cabin Success: How Philip Built His Dream with the Outpost Plus from DEN OutdoorsLooking to build a modern cabin that blends Scandinavian aesthetics with flexible living potential? You’re in the right place. In this customer spotlight, we chat with Philip, who built his dream cabin using the Outpost Plus—a sleek, compact design from DEN Outdoors that’s tailor-made for comfort, function, and short-term rental success.Nestled on a quiet piece of land in the woods, Philip’s cabin is more than just a getaway. It’s a highly personalized version of a modern cabin with loft, configured to support both everyday living and vacation hosting. In our conversation, Philip sha...
2025-04-0919 minBuilt with DENBuilding a Modern Cabin on Seneca Lake: Nicole's Finger Lakes RetreatLooking to build a cozy, modern cabin near the Finger Lakes? In this story, we take you inside Nicole's custom DEN cabin build on Seneca Lake, where Scandinavian-inspired design meets laid-back lakefront living. Her home, based on DEN Outdoors' Outpost Plus cabin plan, blends minimalist architecture with warm, nature-driven interiors — and it's quickly become a standout vacation rental in the Finger Lakes. Whether you're dreaming of a modern cabin in upstate New York, planning your own build, or curious about how to turn a cabin into a successful Airbnb, this interview is packed with inspiration and firsthand insights....
2025-04-0425 minBuilt with DENClearlake Cottages: A Modern Lakeside Cabin Retreat in Wisconsin’s NorthwoodsNestled in Wisconsin’s Northwoods, Clearlake Cottages is a modern family retreat built with DEN Outdoors cabin plans. Featuring a Modern Alpine Plus and two Outpost cabins, the project blends contemporary design with the natural beauty of a crystal-clear lakefront setting. For Tim and Sue Campbell, the vision was simple: create a modern cabin retreat where their family could gather year-round, while offering guests the kind of design-forward experience that has made lakeside cabins in Wisconsin increasingly popular.Unlike traditional Northwoods builds, which often default to rustic log homes or simple square structures, Clearlake Cottages showcase modern ca...
2025-04-0423 minBuilt with DENPorter Construction Group: Building Tiny House Plans, Modern Cabins & A-Frames in AtlantaPorter Construction Group, led by Ian Porter in Ellijay, GA, has quickly become one of DEN Outdoors’ most trusted strategic build partners. Specializing in bringing DEN house plans to life, Ian and his team have built everything from tiny house plans and modern cabin plans to A-Frame house plans and barnhouse plans around the Metro Atlanta area. By combining deep knowledge of local permitting and construction practices with DEN’s design-forward portfolio, Porter Construction Group helps homeowners turn architectural plans into stunning real-world builds.What makes Porter Construction Group unique is its ability to handle both urban build...
2025-03-2815 minBuilt with DENNorth Coast House on the Sunshine Coast: Modern Cabin Plans with Covered Deck & Lakeside ViewsThe North Coast House on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast is a striking example of how DEN’s modern cabin plans can be transformed into a one-of-a-kind retreat. Built from the Barnhouse Plus design, this custom home blends the functionality of a short-term rental (STR) business with the warmth of a family getaway. With its covered deck, expansive windows, and lakeside setting, the project shows how thoughtful cabin design creates a seamless connection between indoor comfort and the coastal rainforest landscape.For Ben and Katie, first-time homebuilders and new STR operators, choosing DEN meant starting with a cl...
2025-03-2522 minBuilt with DENBackcountry A-Frame: Modern Cabin Plans for a Rustic Mountain RetreatBuilding a modern cabin doesn’t have to start from scratch. For Janice, the dream of creating a mountain retreat came to life through DEN’s A-Frame house plans. Using professionally designed cabin plans gave her the confidence to tackle the challenges of a remote build, while still customizing the details to fit her vision. The result is a striking, Scandinavian-inspired A-Frame tucked into the forest — proof that modern cabin plans can balance style, functionality, and affordability.This project is more than just a cabin — it’s a case study in how A-frame floor plans can simplify the path fr...
2025-03-2424 minBuilt with DENPedernales A-Frame in Texas Hill Country: Modern Cabin Plans Meet Short-Term Rental SuccessBuilding a modern cabin isn’t just about design—it’s about creating a space that blends comfort, profitability, and a unique guest experience. In Fredericksburg, Texas, real estate investor Dakota Haines did exactly that with the Pedernales A-Frame, transforming DEN’s modern cabin plans into one of the region’s most distinctive short-term rental properties.Based on DEN’s popular A-Frame house plans, this project shows how thoughtful architecture and smart amenities can elevate a build into a high-performing investment. The home stands out in Texas Hill Country’s competitive cabin rental market, offering design details and guest expe...
2025-03-2116 minBuilt with DENModern Cabin Plans in Washington: El Osito BnB Near Mount RainierNestled in the foothills of Mount Rainier, the El Osito BnB is a showcase of what’s possible with modern cabin plans that balance style, efficiency, and a deep connection to nature. Built by Kevin and Devin, this Scandinavian-inspired retreat combines clean architectural lines with warm wood finishes to create an unforgettable stay in the Washington forest.What makes El Osito stand out is how it started from DEN cabin plans and evolved into a custom build that feels both timeless and highly functional. With the help of small cabin floor plans designed for modern living, the co...
2025-03-1932 minBuilt with DENNordic House: Natural cold plunges, winter retreats & Kendra's DEN experienceBuilding a dream cabin starts with the right cabin plans. For Kendra, that meant choosing Den Outdoors’ Nordic House, a design rooted in Scandinavian simplicity and perfect for year-round living. Nestled in the Washington forest, her build blends modern design with cozy functionality, showing how the right cabin floor plans can transform raw land into a four-season sanctuary.When Kendra set out to create her own retreat, she wanted more than just another getaway. She was searching for a home designed for winter retreats, a space that felt both modern and timeless. The Nordic House delivered: a st...
2025-03-1330 minBuilt with DENThe House of Jobe: Erica x MikeHey all! A couple of days ago, I was lucky enough to sit down with Erica Jobe, who has been a part of the DEN family from the start. Erica and I had a wide ranging conversation, from interior design inspirations, lifestyle changes after moving out of the city and intro the countryside, and her experience/advice for working with general contractors. We've got a good show for you here today, hope you enjoy it!
2025-03-1223 minBuilt with DENAtlas A-Frame: Ben x Ted x MikeI was lucky enough to sit down and chat with Ben & Ted the other afternoon. They have built not one but two DEN designs - the A-Frame 2.2 and the L Barnhouse, and now run STRs with their DENs. Sit back and tune in, while Ben & Ted explain what they look for when working with a general contractor, how best to position their STR and interact with guests, and what specifically about DEN's plans helped them build their houses out.
2025-03-0828 minBuilt with DENThe Story Road Cabin: Alexis x Vincent x MikeThis week, Mike sat down to catch up with Alexis and Vincent, who took the general contracting of their DEN build into their own hands. Curious about the advantages and challenges of building a DEN with little to no assistance from a GC? Hear about it here. Also, Vincent explains how his corporate background informed the organizational side of their build, as well as how they saved on costs.
2025-03-0735 minBuilt with DENCattail Cabin: Lyndsay x Mike M x MikeToday's episode of Built with DEN features a conversation between Lyndsay, Mike M, and DEN's very own Mike R. Lyndsay, Mike and Mike chat about the process of building DEN's A-Frame Retreat plans, Mike & Lyndsay's favorite aspects of their place, which they've named Cattail Cabin, as well advice for folks looking to build a getaway or short term rental using DEN plans.
2025-02-2821 minBuilt with DENThe Raven: Shea x MikeIn this week's episode of Built with DEN, Mike chats with Shea, who owns a short term rental property in Red River Gorge, KY. Shea used DEN's A-Frame Retreat plans to build his place, which he named The Raven.Mike and Shea chat about various considerations one must take into account when building, be it geographical or weather related, as well as Shea's favorite aspects of The Raven.
2025-02-2819 minBuilt with DENFrom Cabin Plans to Modern Cabin Rentals: Inside Bill’s Boutique Resort BuildMeet Bill, a visionary custom home builder and real estate entrepreneur redefining mountain living in the Highlands of North Carolina. By leveraging DEN Outdoors' signature Modern Alpine house plans, Bill has developed a profitable portfolio of tiny home vacation rentals that seamlessly blend modern cabin design with rugged, off-grid functionality—offering guests a glamping-style escape without sacrificing comfort.As a DEN customer, Bill discovered how DEN's house plans streamline the DIY home-building process, helping him reduce costs per square foot while accelerating project timelines. Working closely with Michael Romanowicz—CEO & Founder of DEN—Bill optimized his DEN Modern...
2025-02-1313 min
Poplar PropcastDen Outdoors - ADU and quick builds simplifiedWhat does Jimmy Kimmel have to do with A-Frames? How do Pre-fabs, Build plans, and barndominiums help millennial investors buy homes?We talk to Mike Romanowicz, Founder of Den Outdoors, about how these things fit together and how his homes fit together.Find Mike and his plans at www.denoutdoors.com
2023-03-1458 min
Behind the StaysHow WeWork, Jimmy Kimmel, and Instagram Helped Him Build DEN OutdoorsMeet Michael Romanowicz, the founder and CEO of DEN Outdoors.
Mike is a software designer by trade, but has always had a love for the natural world.
So, when he wasn’t busy leading the product team at Conductor, which was a content marketing platform owned by WeWork, Mike was tinkering with some designs for a minimalist, beautiful cabin he could build in the woods one day.
After sharing his designs with some buddies and seeing their positive reactions he thought that there might be an opportunity to sell these plans to others.
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