Welcome to the Woodstock Farmhouse, a 520-square-foot garage apartment in Portland, Oregon. It’s a charming accessory dwelling unit (ADU), available for rent on Airbnb. The flexible design makes this an intriguing alternative dwelling option.
A garage apartment could easily be called a barndominium. Both feature a home above or next to a utility space. In this case, the small house is above a two-car garage. It’s an efficient use of a residential lot for those desiring an outbuilding to store their car or other functions. A homeowner can use this for outdoor gear storage, laundry room, shop space, etc.
As you enter the Woodstock Farmhouse, you go up a flight of stairs to access the adorable apartment home. The interior design incorporates a lot of functionality while retaining an open, airy feel. A compact but fully functional kitchen sits next to a dining nook, with a spacious living room just behind both. It’s not often in tiny apartments that you can enjoy full-size sofa lounging separate from the sleeping area.
A barn door divides the living room from the cozy master bedroom and attached bathroom. It features a queen-size bed, dresser, and a small closet. A second mini-split provides heating and cooling. The BTUs of a smaller model can accommodate 500 square feet. However, if a home has separate enclosed rooms, airflow is obstructed between them.
