The Golden West Dream 386A is the most fully-loaded ADU on display at The Home Boys, built to deliver real residential comfort in a compact 900 sq. ft. footprint. With two bedrooms, two baths, a raised 9-ft ceiling package, and a full covered porch with dual dormers, it feels far closer to a small site-built cottage than a typical single-wide accessory dwelling unit. This model is designed for multi-generational living, rental income, vacation use, or as a second home on a lake, river, or mountain parcel.

The exterior sets the tone immediately. The covered porch can be ordered three different ways: dual dormers with the offset 7 ft 4 in and 6 ft deck shown on the lot, a straight 8 ft porch, or an extended 10 ft porch. Composite decking is standard on the displayed model for better winter durability, stronger weather resistance, and low maintenance—important for waterfront or elevated terrain installations. Three 80-inch front windows and a full-view glass door bring in a huge amount of natural light. The Dream Series package adds 16-inch eaves on the sidewalls, improving protection against rain and snow while giving the home a more substantial appearance.

The exterior also includes vertical LP Smart Panel siding, two hose bibs, exterior GFI, LED porch lighting, a half-light side door, and a transom window above the main entry for added daylight. The porch structure uses solid 2×8 beams, and the dual-gable look breaks up the front elevation in a way that reads more like a small cabin or vacation house than an ADU.

Inside, the first reaction is how open the home feels. The Dream 386A uses a raised 9-ft ceiling with crown molding, hardwood trim, and large-format windows to create a full-height residential interior rarely seen in 900 sq. ft. ADUs. The kitchen comes fully equipped: 52-inch hardwood cabinets, stainless steel Samsung appliances, stainless range hood or optional micro-hood, stainless dishwasher, and a side-by-side refrigerator. A stainless farm sink with gooseneck faucet adds a modern finish. Soft-close drawers are available as an upgrade, and cabinet color options allow buyers to match their preferred style.

Energy efficiency is one of the strongest selling points. The ADU includes an Ecobee smart thermostat that can be controlled from a phone, complete with vacation mode and remote temperature scheduling. The mechanical room includes a Carrier Smart Comfort furnace and a hybrid heat pump water heater that cuts energy consumption by roughly 30 percent compared to a traditional tank. Buyers can also add a heat pump system for heating and cooling, boosting efficiency even further. The Dream 386A is built as an eBuilt home, meaning it is zero-energy-ready with a dedicated solar-ready connection for buyers who want to integrate panels.

The utility room includes washer/dryer hookups, overhead storage cabinets, and space for additional shelving. The second bedroom measures 11×11, unusually generous for a 900 sq. ft. footprint, and includes a full closet. The guest bath has a fiberglass tub/shower combination and a transom window for daylight.

The primary suite includes two large windows, a generous closet, and a private bath with fiberglass shower, medicine cabinet, and full mirror. The combination of tall ceilings, window placement, and full-view exterior door gives the bedroom wing a brighter, more expansive feel than most ADUs on the market.

Compared to other ADUs on The Home Boys lot, the Dream 386A sits in the premium tier. For example, the Fleetwood Pure Series 1466 3P (also 900 sq. ft.) comes in around $93,000 but uses 8-ft ceilings, panelized walls, and more basic finishes. The Mius Cabin from Palm Harbor and the Golden West Spruce (1,449 sq. ft.) are larger options, but the Dream 386A rivals them in overall quality due to its Dream Deluxe package and porch architecture. The base price of this model is $126,995, and the fully loaded display version with Dream Deluxe package, upgraded appliances, porch options, and energy-efficient systems is $152,351.

That Dream Deluxe package is what makes this ADU stand out. It adds the 9-ft ceilings, crown molding, hardwood cabinets, tall window trim, upgraded porch, stainless appliance package, and full-height doors and windows that change the entire feeling of the home. With Energy Star construction, heat pump options, and solar-ready engineering, this model is built for long-term efficiency in all seasons.

Buyers choose this ADU for three core reasons. First, multi-generational living: parents, grandparents, or adult children can live on the same property in a home that feels comfortable, private, and modern. Second, income potential: the Dream 386A works as a long-term rental or vacation rental and increases the overall appraised value of the property. Third, lifestyle and aesthetics: with its dual dormers, composite porch, and large glass openings, it looks at home on lakefront, riverfront, wooded, or mountain acreage.

The best way to understand this home is to walk through it in person. The Dream 386A doesn’t feel like a compact ADU—it feels like a small, modern cottage with real finish quality and a smart, efficient layout. Visit The Home Boys and tour the Dream 386A to see why it’s the most loaded ADU on the display lot.