Nanabode The Retreat

The Retreat by Nanabode is a 1,052 sq ft, two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath plan, the largest design in the Nanabode catalog and the only one with full multi-bath capacity. The 18'-2" x 31'-3" footprint goes vertical to make the most of a compact lot, with a 28'-6" overall height that supports a multi-level configuration without sprawling horizontally. Nanabode positions it as "your everyday getaway", a backyard retreat that doubles as a serious living space rather than a guest cabin.

This is the most credible Nanabode plan to use as a primary residence rather than a secondary unit. The 2BR/2.5BA configuration accommodates couples, small families, or roommates with the bathroom count that makes daily life work. The half bath is the meaningful upgrade over Nanabode's smaller plans: a guest-accessible powder room separates household routines from social use of the home, which is the typical breaking point of compact ADU layouts.

From a buyer perspective, the Retreat fits three primary use cases: (1) a high-value rental ADU in markets where 2BR/2.5BA commands a meaningful premium over 1BR (most major metros); (2) a multi-generational suite where adult children or aging parents need their own functional household; (3) a small primary residence on infill lots where vertical efficiency beats horizontal footprint. The 28'-6" height does mean buyers should verify their jurisdiction's residential height limits early, it's at the upper bound of most typical residential zoning.

This listing represents Nanabode's architectural plan, not a built structure. The Pricing Set ($299) provides basic floor plans and exterior elevations sufficient for early-stage feasibility and budgeting. The Full Construction Set ($2,699) includes detailed floor plans, building sections, interior elevations, electrical and lighting plans, materials specifications, and structural framing plans, everything needed to permit and build, paired with a local structural engineer for the foundation. Plans are delivered as a digital PDF download under a single-use license; multi-unit licenses are available at a discount.