Little Lighthouse Plan

The Little Lighthouse Playhouse Plan is a nautical delight in a small footprint, perfect for yards short on space but big on imagination. This two-story design delivers about 116 sq ft of usable play space and features a full, wraparound porch on the second level. With an easy-to-climb ship ladder, rope railings, and plenty of windows for light and air, it captures the spirit of coastal adventure in a modest and manageable package.

The interior includes a ladder to the lookout level and enough standing height for imaginative command posts or reading nooks. Extra design friendly touches like classic shed style windows and safe interior access make it feel like a miniature seaside escape. Whether used indoors or out, this plan is an approachable and picturesque way to bring lighthouse charm to your home.

Features:

• 116 ft² in usable interior play space
• Full wrap around porch on 2nd level
• Interior and exterior ladder to 2nd level
• Two 14" x 21" glass shed windows & five hand made windows
• 6' 1st level  8' 2nd level max interior head room
• Designed for children aged 3-11
• 43 page, step by step PDF plan

Plan Category:

🏠 Classic Playhouse Plans

Dimensions:

• 8' Wide
• 11' Deep
• 16' Tall

Framing Details:

• Joists: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
• Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
• Rafters: 2x4 - 16" O.C.

Roofing Details:

• 45° hip roof pitch & 15°gable porch roof pitch
• 52 ft² of total roof coverage.  Typically, 10% should be added to the roofing material order to account for waste and overlap.

Lumber List:

Make sure to take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!

Decking:
( 21 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 6 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 5 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'

2x4:
( 39 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 26 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 33 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 17 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 9 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 1 ) 2” x 6” x 12'

4x4:
( 2 ) 4” x 4” x 10'
( 1 ) 4” x 4” x 12'

Trim:
( 17 ) 1” x 4” x 8'
( 2 ) 1” x 8” x 8'

Balusters:
( 21 ) 2” x 2” x 8'

Plywood:
( 16 ) ½ Plywood Sheets