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Escape Pod, exterior by Compact Cottages, elevated deck in the woods

ADU · Accessory Dwelling Unit

Escape Pod

A single-level ADU designed for simplicity. One floor, no stairs, easy permitting: the practical choice for rental income or a family member close by.

480Sq Ft
1Bedroom
1Bath
1Story
Estimate your total cost
Home (base price)
$150,105
Sitework (estimated)
$45,000
Total estimated cost
$195,105
$30k sitework$60k sitework

Sitework covers grading, utility connections, driveway, and permits. Your exact cost is confirmed through the $650 feasibility study.

Land cost is not included in the estimates above. We can help you find land

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Floor Plan

See the layout.

Single level, no stairs: a real bedroom, a full kitchen open to living/dining, a full bath, and a laundry closet, plus a 158 sq ft deck.

Escape Pod floor plan: bedroom, bath, laundry closet, kitchen, dining, living, deck
Bedroom (queen) 124 SF·Living 130 SF·Kitchen 78 SF·Dining 51 SF·Bath 40 SF·Laundry 16 SF (W/D)·Deck 158 SF
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Inside This Home

Small footprint, real living.

These photos are from a completed Escape Pod: a bright, vaulted-ceiling living room, a full kitchen, and a walk-in glass shower bath.

Escape Pod, living room with vaulted ceiling and tall windows
Living room, vaulted ceiling
Escape Pod, kitchen with white cabinets and dining nook
Kitchen, open to dining nook
Escape Pod, bathroom with glass walk-in shower
Bathroom, glass walk-in shower

Make It Yours

Curious about upgrades?

Available upgrades include a covered porch, matte black fixtures and finishes, a shower pan, gutter guards, extra spigots, closet lights, medicine cabinets, a ventilation hood, an island or peninsula, and an EV charger.

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Could an Escape Pod fit in your backyard?

Enter your address and we will check what your lot allows: whether a detached ADU is permitted, how big it can be, and where it can sit, in plain English.

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  • Real Buncombe County zoning data

Currently covers the Asheville area (Buncombe County). A preliminary estimate, not a permit or legal advice.

Ready to Move Forward?

Interested in the Escape Pod?

Get in touch and we’ll walk you through the model in detail: what the base price covers, how it’s built, and whether it suits your property.

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