Amish Casita. A porch on the corner and a room that feels like part of the house.
The covered porch tucks into a corner, the building sits closer to a small house than a shed, and the inside is ready for the finish-out you have in mind. An office. A studio. A quiet retreat. Sizes up to 16×40.
The porch is the whole idea.
Our cabins run the porch across the front. The casita tucks it into a corner, so you get a shaded spot that feels tucked away instead of tacked on, and a building that sits next to the house like it was meant to be there. Casitas 16' and shorter come with a 4'x8' porch. 18' and longer step up to a 4'x12'.
Inside, it's the same honest framing as everything we build, 2x4 on 16-inch centers, ready for insulation and drywall whenever you are. We see owners finish them into offices, studios, farm shops, produce stands, barber shops, and all kinds of other thoughtful setups, with local contractors handling utilities and code requirements. What makes it work is how much room you actually get. Once it's finished, it feels like a small backyard room, not a storage shed. And it arrives fully built (unless you need it built on site, we offer that too).
What size do you need?
Compact
A compact porch-front shell for a desk, hobby room, or quiet backyard space.
Mid-Size
One-room office with a covered porch
Mid-Size
A backyard office or studio feel, with the porch doing some of the work.
Large
A popular casita size for a roomy office, studio, or finished-out retreat.
Large
More room inside for a desk, sitting area, or hobby setup.
Oversized
A wider porch-front layout when you want the inside to feel more comfortable.
Oversized
A generous shell for customers planning a more finished interior.
Max
The largest casita footprint for a serious office, studio, or retreat plan.
Need a custom dimension?
We build structures up to 16×40.
Built your way.
Siding Options
Engineered for durability and aesthetic versatility. Choose the exterior protection that matches your property's character and climate demands.
LP SmartSide®
Engineered wood that resists fungal decay, termites, and impact. Looks like wood, performs like armor.
Metal
High-gauge vertical steel panels. Maintenance-free, zero rot risk, industrial durability.
Vinyl
Fade-resistant, impact-ready, never needs painting. Classic horizontal lap look.
Architectural Metal
29-gauge steel with a 40-year paint warranty. Standard on all utility sheds.
Dimension Shingles
Multi-layered architectural composite for a classic residential appearance.
Roofing Options
Both systems are designed to handle heavy snow loads and high Michigan winds. Metal is standard. Add shingles for a residential look.
- Moisture-barrier underlayment
- Vented ridge systems
- Precision drip edge flashing
What people build them into.
Porch-Front Backyard Room
The covered corner porch and house-like proportions make the casita feel more like a small backyard room than a storage shed. Many owners finish the interior after delivery for office, studio, or retreat use, with utilities and code requirements handled locally.
Detached Home Office
Separated from the house, finished like a room, with a porch to step onto between calls. The casita is the office building that looks like it belongs next to the house, not parked beside it.
Art Studio or Creative Space
Natural light, a covered porch for working outside, and 7'8" walls for mounting shelving, canvases, or storage at any height. The corner porch adds usable space without growing the building's indoor footprint.
Transparent pricing.
No surprises.
Every size listed with base price and 36-month and 48-month payment options. Metal roof included. Shingle upgrade is an additional fee.
| Size | Cash | 36-Mo | 48-Mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8×12 | $3,880 | $180/mo | $158/mo |
| 10×16 | $5,400 | $250/mo | $220/mo |
| 10×20 | $6,330 | $293/mo | $257/mo |
| 12×16 | $6,255 | $290/mo | $254/mo |
| 12×20Popular | $7,250 | $336/mo | $295/mo |
| 12×24Popular | $8,215 | $380/mo | $334/mo |
| 12×28 | $8,795 | $407/mo | $358/mo |
| 12×32 | $9,375 | $434/mo | $381/mo |
| 12×36 | $10,445 | $484/mo | $425/mo |
| 12×40 | $11,510 | $533/mo | $468/mo |
| 14×24 | $8,900 | $412/mo | $362/mo |
| 14×28 | $10,045 | $465/mo | $408/mo |
| 14×32 | $11,195 | $518/mo | $455/mo |
| 14×36 | $12,490 | $578/mo | $508/mo |
| 14×40 | $13,780 | $638/mo | $560/mo |
| 16×32 | $13,425 | $622/mo | $546/mo |
| 16×36 | $15,000 | $694/mo | $610/mo |
| 16×40 | $16,665 | $772/mo | $677/mo |
| Size | Cash | 36-Mo | 48-Mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8×12 | $4,074 | $189/mo | $166/mo |
| 10×16 | $5,670 | $263/mo | $230/mo |
| 10×20 | $6,646 | $308/mo | $270/mo |
| 12×16 | $6,568 | $304/mo | $267/mo |
| 12×20Popular | $7,612 | $352/mo | $309/mo |
| 12×24Popular | $8,626 | $399/mo | $351/mo |
| 12×28 | $9,235 | $428/mo | $375/mo |
| 12×32 | $9,844 | $456/mo | $400/mo |
| 12×36 | $10,967 | $508/mo | $446/mo |
| 12×40 | $12,086 | $560/mo | $491/mo |
| 14×24 | $9,345 | $433/mo | $380/mo |
| 14×28 | $10,547 | $488/mo | $429/mo |
| 14×32 | $11,755 | $544/mo | $478/mo |
| 14×36 | $13,114 | $607/mo | $533/mo |
| 14×40 | $14,469 | $670/mo | $588/mo |
| 16×32 | $14,096 | $653/mo | $573/mo |
| 16×36 | $15,750 | $729/mo | $640/mo |
| 16×40 | $17,498 | $810/mo | $711/mo |
| Size | Cash | 36-Mo | 48-Mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8×12 | $4,268 | $198/mo | $173/mo |
| 10×16 | $5,940 | $275/mo | $241/mo |
| 10×20 | $6,963 | $322/mo | $283/mo |
| 12×16 | $6,880 | $319/mo | $280/mo |
| 12×20Popular | $7,975 | $369/mo | $324/mo |
| 12×24Popular | $9,036 | $418/mo | $367/mo |
| 12×28 | $9,674 | $448/mo | $393/mo |
| 12×32 | $10,312 | $477/mo | $419/mo |
| 12×36 | $11,490 | $532/mo | $467/mo |
| 12×40 | $12,661 | $586/mo | $515/mo |
| 14×24 | $9,790 | $453/mo | $398/mo |
| 14×28 | $11,050 | $512/mo | $449/mo |
| 14×32 | $12,314 | $570/mo | $501/mo |
| 14×36 | $13,739 | $636/mo | $558/mo |
| 14×40 | $15,158 | $702/mo | $616/mo |
| 16×32 | $14,768 | $684/mo | $600/mo |
| 16×36 | $16,500 | $764/mo | $671/mo |
| 16×40 | $18,332 | $849/mo | $745/mo |
| Size | Cash | 36-Mo | 48-Mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8×1296 sq ft | $3,880 | $180/mo | $158/mo |
| 10×16160 sq ft | $5,400 | $250/mo | $220/mo |
| 10×20200 sq ft | $6,330 | $293/mo | $257/mo |
| 12×16192 sq ft | $6,255 | $290/mo | $254/mo |
| 12×20240 sq ftPopular | $7,250 | $336/mo | $295/mo |
| 12×24288 sq ftPopular | $8,215 | $380/mo | $334/mo |
| 12×28336 sq ft | $8,795 | $407/mo | $358/mo |
| 12×32384 sq ft | $9,375 | $434/mo | $381/mo |
| 12×36432 sq ft | $10,445 | $484/mo | $425/mo |
| 12×40480 sq ft | $11,510 | $533/mo | $468/mo |
| 14×24336 sq ft | $8,900 | $412/mo | $362/mo |
| 14×28392 sq ft | $10,045 | $465/mo | $408/mo |
| 14×32448 sq ft | $11,195 | $518/mo | $455/mo |
| 14×36504 sq ft | $12,490 | $578/mo | $508/mo |
| 14×40560 sq ft | $13,780 | $638/mo | $560/mo |
| 16×32512 sq ft | $13,425 | $622/mo | $546/mo |
| 16×36576 sq ft | $15,000 | $694/mo | $610/mo |
| 16×40640 sq ft | $16,665 | $772/mo | $677/mo |
| Size | Cash | 36-Mo | 48-Mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8×1296 sq ft | $4,074 | $189/mo | $166/mo |
| 10×16160 sq ft | $5,670 | $263/mo | $230/mo |
| 10×20200 sq ft | $6,646 | $308/mo | $270/mo |
| 12×16192 sq ft | $6,568 | $304/mo | $267/mo |
| 12×20240 sq ftPopular | $7,612 | $352/mo | $309/mo |
| 12×24288 sq ftPopular | $8,626 | $399/mo | $351/mo |
| 12×28336 sq ft | $9,235 | $428/mo | $375/mo |
| 12×32384 sq ft | $9,844 | $456/mo | $400/mo |
| 12×36432 sq ft | $10,967 | $508/mo | $446/mo |
| 12×40480 sq ft | $12,086 | $560/mo | $491/mo |
| 14×24336 sq ft | $9,345 | $433/mo | $380/mo |
| 14×28392 sq ft | $10,547 | $488/mo | $429/mo |
| 14×32448 sq ft | $11,755 | $544/mo | $478/mo |
| 14×36504 sq ft | $13,114 | $607/mo | $533/mo |
| 14×40560 sq ft | $14,469 | $670/mo | $588/mo |
| 16×32512 sq ft | $14,096 | $653/mo | $573/mo |
| 16×36576 sq ft | $15,750 | $729/mo | $640/mo |
| 16×40640 sq ft | $17,498 | $810/mo | $711/mo |
| Size | Cash | 36-Mo | 48-Mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8×1296 sq ft | $4,268 | $198/mo | $173/mo |
| 10×16160 sq ft | $5,940 | $275/mo | $241/mo |
| 10×20200 sq ft | $6,963 | $322/mo | $283/mo |
| 12×16192 sq ft | $6,880 | $319/mo | $280/mo |
| 12×20240 sq ftPopular | $7,975 | $369/mo | $324/mo |
| 12×24288 sq ftPopular | $9,036 | $418/mo | $367/mo |
| 12×28336 sq ft | $9,674 | $448/mo | $393/mo |
| 12×32384 sq ft | $10,312 | $477/mo | $419/mo |
| 12×36432 sq ft | $11,490 | $532/mo | $467/mo |
| 12×40480 sq ft | $12,661 | $586/mo | $515/mo |
| 14×24336 sq ft | $9,790 | $453/mo | $398/mo |
| 14×28392 sq ft | $11,050 | $512/mo | $449/mo |
| 14×32448 sq ft | $12,314 | $570/mo | $501/mo |
| 14×36504 sq ft | $13,739 | $636/mo | $558/mo |
| 14×40560 sq ft | $15,158 | $702/mo | $616/mo |
| 16×32512 sq ft | $14,768 | $684/mo | $600/mo |
| 16×36576 sq ft | $16,500 | $764/mo | $671/mo |
| 16×40640 sq ft | $18,332 | $849/mo | $745/mo |
How it gets to you.
Mule Delivery
Your building arrives on a trailer and is placed with our specialized Mule machine. It rolls across lawns with minimal turf disturbance, fits through tighter access than a full truck and trailer, and sets the building exactly where you want it.
Build On-Site
For sites where a pre-built delivery can't reach (wooded lots, no road access, or unusually tight spaces) our crew brings the workshop to you and builds your structure piece by piece on your property. Same materials, same craftsmanship.
Casita Questions
If you're using the casita as an office or studio, you're often in zoning compliance permit territory, which many municipalities require up to 200 square feet. Once it crosses 200 square feet or becomes living space, a building permit and ADU rules can enter the picture, and those change from township to township. A quick call to your local office confirms what yours wants.
Yes, and a lot of owners do. The framing is standard 2x4 on 16-inch centers, ready for insulation and drywall, and we can spray foam it for you if you want a tight, finished envelope. We even see some owners add a mini split, run a few outlets, and within a few short weeks it can be a finished office, studio, or even a guest room (depending on your local regulations). We deliver it unfinished inside, so how far you take it is up to you.
Yes. The covered corner porch is standard, built into the base price, not an add-on. It's pressure-treated and sized for real furniture. The porch follows the building: 4'x8' up to 16' long, 4'x12' at 18' and longer. Window and door placement can be customized.
Mostly the porch. Our cabins run the covered porch across the front. The casita tucks it into a corner, which gives the building a more house-like footprint and a sheltered nook to sit in. Both use 7'8" walls and the same finishable framing, so it comes down to the look you want and how you'll use the porch.
A level spot is the main thing. Most owners set a casita on a gravel pad, a concrete slab, or concrete piers. Every one is built on pressure-treated 4x6 skids rated for ground contact, and good drainage underneath is what keeps it solid for the long haul.
Most custom builds are finished and delivered in about 3 to 4 weeks, or 5 to 6 during peak summer season. Casitas are Amish-built in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan, with free delivery across Southern Michigan and out to about 150 miles. Anything already in stock at our Adrian or Carleton lots delivers free within 40 miles, often within a week or two.
Yes. Rent-to-own runs through JMAG with 36 or 48-month terms, no credit check, and just the first month's payment due when you get the building. Ask at either location or start a quote in the 3D builder.
Still have questions?
Our team is here to help with any unique inquiries you have.
Walk Through the Buildings.
Open Every Door.
Adrian
Our first established location just off US-223 in Adrian. Walk through dozens of styles and configurations, sit inside a few, take your time. No appointment needed. We leave the buildings unlocked. Come see the quality for yourself.
Hours
Mon–Tue: 10am–5pm
Wed: Closed
Thu–Fri: 10am–5pm
Sat: 10am–3pm
Sun: Closed
Carleton
Located just off Telegraph Road in Carleton, we have a full selection of sheds, cabins, garages, barns, and more ready to walk through whenever you're ready. We can't wait to see you soon.
Hours
Mon–Tue: 10am–5pm
Wed: Closed
Thu–Fri: 10am–5pm
Sat: 10am–3pm
Sun: Closed