DRM386-A

The Dream 386A by Golden West is one of the most loaded ADUs on display at The Home Boys. At 900 square feet, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath home gives buyers a compact footprint without making the home feel small, dark, or basic.

That is what makes this ADU different. Many accessory dwelling units are built to be simple, narrow, and efficient, but they often feel like a smaller secondary structure. The Dream 386A feels much more like a complete home. With 9-foot ceilings, large 80-inch windows, a full-view exterior door, a covered composite porch, hardwood cabinets, Samsung appliances, Energy Star construction, and two full bathrooms, this home is designed to feel comfortable, bright, and livable.

For buyers looking for a home for parents, adult children, rental income, VRBO use, lake property, river property, mountain property, or multi-generational living, the Dream 386A is one of the strongest ADU options to walk through in person.

A 900 Sq. Ft. ADU That Feels Larger Than Expected

The Dream 386A is only 900 square feet, but it does not feel like a small boxed-in unit. The reason is the combination of ceiling height, window size, porch design, and open interior flow.

This home includes:

• 2 bedrooms;
• 2 bathrooms;
• approximately 900 square feet;
• 9-foot ceilings through the Dream Deluxe package;
• large 36-by-80-inch windows;
• full-view exterior door;
• covered composite porch;
• open living room and kitchen;
• utility area with washer and dryer hookups;
• Energy Star construction;
• eBuilt solar-ready features.

For an ADU, that is a very complete package. It gives buyers the function of a full home in a smaller footprint.

Covered Porch With Composite Decking

One of the biggest features of the Dream 386A is the covered front porch. This porch gives the home more character, more outdoor living space, and a more site-built appearance.

The display model includes an offset porch with two gables on the front. This design breaks up the exterior and makes the home look more custom than a typical manufactured ADU.

The porch uses composite decking, similar to Trex-style decking. That is a strong choice for Northwest weather because composite decking handles winter, moisture, and outdoor exposure better than many traditional materials.

This porch is especially valuable if the home is placed near a lake, river, wooded property, mountain setting, or anywhere the buyer wants to enjoy a view.

Porch Options

The Dream 386A gives buyers several porch options depending on the look and function they want.

Available porch configurations may include:

1. Offset porch with two front dormers, as shown on the display model.
2. One straight dormer across the porch area.
3. Approximately 7-foot-4-inch porch depth with an offset 6-foot section.
4. Straight 8-foot covered porch.
5. Straight 10-foot covered porch.

This flexibility matters because not every property is the same. A buyer placing this home near a lake may want a deeper porch for seating. A buyer placing it behind a primary home as an ADU may want a smaller porch to save space. A buyer using it as a rental may want the porch to create more curb appeal.

The porch is one of the main reasons this ADU feels like a real home rather than a simple secondary unit.

Exterior Design and Cottage Feel

The Dream 386A has a very distinctive exterior. The dual dormers, porch, large windows, full-view door, composite decking, and clean siding package help it avoid the long rectangular look that many small manufactured homes can have.

The home includes vertical LP siding and 16-inch eaves as part of the Dream Series package. The larger eaves help move rain and snow away from the siding and windows, which is especially useful in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana.

The home also includes exterior coach lighting, exterior GFI outlets, and hose bibs. The display model includes an extra hose bib, giving buyers more usable exterior water access.

For a small home, the exterior feels thoughtful and finished.

Large Windows and Full-View Door

Natural light is one of the biggest reasons the Dream 386A feels larger than its square footage. The display model includes large 36-by-80-inch windows and a full-view exterior door with internal blinds.

The full-view door brings light into the living room and gives the home a stronger connection to the porch and outdoor space. The internal blind is a practical feature because it allows privacy and light control without having to install a separate window covering on the door.

The large front windows also make the home feel more open from the inside. This is especially important in a 900-square-foot home, where light can make the difference between feeling compact and feeling comfortable.

9-Foot Ceilings Through the Dream Deluxe Package

The Dream Deluxe package is one of the most important upgrades in this home. It raises the ceiling height to 9 feet, which dramatically changes how the home feels.

In a small home, ceiling height matters even more. An 8-foot ceiling can feel fine, but a 9-foot ceiling makes the entire home feel airier, brighter, and more residential.

The Dream Deluxe package also includes upgraded interior details such as crown molding and window treatments above the windows, helping the home feel more finished.

For buyers comparing this ADU to a basic single-wide ADU, the ceiling height alone creates a major difference in feel.

Open Living Room and Kitchen

Inside, the Dream 386A opens into a bright living room and kitchen area. The combination of 9-foot ceilings, crown molding, large windows, and the full-view door makes the main living space feel larger than buyers may expect from a 900-square-foot home.

The flooring is split between carpet and linoleum, helping define the living area from the kitchen and utility spaces.

This main area is practical for everyday living. It gives buyers enough room to relax, cook, visit, and enjoy the home without feeling like every space is compressed.

Hardwood Cabinets and Tall Cabinet Storage

The display model includes upgraded hardwood cabinets with 52-inch upper cabinets. This is one of the features that makes the Dream 386A feel more like a full-size home.

Tall cabinets take advantage of the 9-foot ceiling height and add valuable storage in a smaller footprint. In an ADU, storage is extremely important. Every cabinet, closet, and shelf matters.

The display home also includes soft-close drawer glide options, which add a more premium feel to the kitchen.

Samsung Stainless Steel Appliances

The Dream 386A display model includes Samsung stainless steel appliances. The kitchen package shown includes:

• stainless steel range hood;
• stainless steel dishwasher;
• larger side-by-side refrigerator;
• stainless steel farm sink;
• gooseneck faucet.

Buyers may also choose between a European-style stainless steel range hood or a microwave range hood. That gives buyers flexibility depending on how they cook and how much counter or cabinet space they want to preserve.

For an ADU, this appliance package makes the kitchen feel much more complete than a basic small-home setup.

Stainless Steel Farm Sink

The stainless steel farm sink is another feature that helps the Dream 386A feel upgraded. It gives the kitchen a more residential look and adds practical sink space.

Paired with the gooseneck faucet, the sink helps make the kitchen feel more like a full home kitchen than a compact ADU kitchenette.

For buyers planning to use this home for parents, long-term rental, or guests, that matters. The kitchen should feel like a real kitchen, not a temporary space.

Smart Lock Hardware

The Dream 386A includes Kwikset-style rekeyable door hardware. This is a practical feature because the locks can be rekeyed quickly with the correct tool and a new key.

That can be useful for rental use, family changes, property management, or anytime the buyer wants to update access without replacing the full lock set.

For an ADU that may be used as a rental or guest house, simple lock rekeying can be a valuable feature.

Energy Star Construction

The Dream 386A is built as an Energy Star home, which is especially important for an ADU. A small home should not just be affordable to buy; it should also be affordable to operate.

The home includes energy-efficient features designed to help reduce heating and cooling costs. Large windows, efficient systems, and better insulation all work together to make the home more comfortable.

Because the home is only 900 square feet, efficient heating and cooling can make monthly costs more manageable, especially if the home is used as a rental, guest house, or second home.

Ecobee Smart Thermostat

The Dream 386A includes an Ecobee thermostat, which can be controlled from a smartphone.

This is a useful feature for ADU owners because the home may not always be occupied full time. If the home is used for guests, parents, rental use, or vacation use, the thermostat can be adjusted remotely.

The thermostat can also be programmed for vacation mode, helping keep the home at a stable temperature while controlling energy costs. Before returning, the owner can adjust the temperature so the home is comfortable when someone arrives.

Carrier Furnace and Hybrid Water Heater

The home includes a Carrier SmartComfort furnace and a Rheem hybrid water heater. The hybrid water heater includes heat pump technology and is designed to be significantly more efficient than a standard water heater.

In the walkthrough, the hybrid water heater is described as being about 30% more efficient than a regular water heater.

The home can also be connected to a heat pump, which provides both heating and air conditioning. When paired with the Carrier furnace, the heat pump can provide more efficient heating and cooling and may offer around 40% energy savings compared with less efficient systems.

For a small home or ADU, this type of efficient mechanical package can help make ownership more affordable over time.

eBuilt and Solar-Ready Features

The Dream 386A is also described as an eBuilt home. That means it can include solar-readiness features, including panel connectivity that allows solar power to be connected to the home’s electrical system.

This matters for buyers who want to reduce long-term energy costs, prepare for future solar installation, or place the home on property where energy planning is part of the overall project.

For an ADU, solar readiness can be especially valuable if the buyer wants to keep monthly operating costs low or use the home as part of a larger energy-efficient property plan.

Utility Room

The utility area includes washer and dryer hookups and two cabinets above the washer and dryer. This gives the home real laundry function, which is important for a 2-bedroom, 2-bath ADU.

A smaller ADU without laundry may work for occasional guests, but a home with laundry is much more useful for long-term living, rental use, parents, or adult children.

The utility room also houses the mechanical systems, keeping the home compact and functional.

Second Bedroom

The second bedroom is approximately 11 by 11 feet, which is a good size for a 900-square-foot home. It includes a large closet and can work as a guest bedroom, office, caregiver room, child’s room, or rental bedroom.

For an ADU, having a real second bedroom creates much more flexibility. The home can be used by a parent or couple while still having room for guests, storage, office work, or family needs.

Guest Bathroom

The guest bathroom includes a full fiberglass tub/shower combination. This gives the home a tub, which can be important for guests, children, or buyers who simply prefer having one bathroom with a bathtub.

The bathroom also includes a transom window to bring in natural light. In a smaller home, little window details like this help the interior feel brighter and more comfortable.

Primary Bedroom

The primary bedroom includes two large windows, a good-sized closet, and its own private bathroom. For a 900-square-foot ADU, having a true primary suite is a major advantage.

The two large windows bring in natural light and help the bedroom feel open. The private bathroom makes the home more comfortable for long-term living and gives buyers a layout that feels closer to a full-size home.

Primary Bathroom

The primary bathroom includes a fiberglass shower, medicine cabinet, and mirror. It gives the primary bedroom its own dedicated bathroom space, which is a major benefit in a small home.

A 2-bedroom, 2-bath ADU is much more flexible than a 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit. It can better support parents, guests, rental use, or shared living.

Why This ADU Feels Different

The Dream 386A does not feel like a basic ADU. It feels more like a small high-quality home.

The biggest reasons are:

1. 9-foot ceilings.
2. Covered composite porch.
3. Large 80-inch windows.
4. Full-view exterior door.
5. Hardwood cabinets.
6. Samsung stainless appliances.
7. Two full bathrooms.
8. Energy Star construction.
9. eBuilt solar-ready features.
10. Thoughtful exterior design with dual dormers.

Those features help the home feel more open, more comfortable, and more finished than many smaller manufactured homes.

Strong Uses for the Dream 386A

The Dream 386A can work in several different situations. It is not just a small home. It can be a flexible property solution.

This home can work well as:

• an ADU for parents or grandparents;
• a home for adult children;
• a guest house;
• a rental home;
• a VRBO or short-term rental;
• a lake cabin;
• a river cabin;
• a mountain getaway;
• a second home;
• a downsizing option;
• a compact full-time residence.

Because it has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, it gives buyers more flexibility than a studio or 1-bedroom ADU.

Multi-Generational Living

One of the strongest uses for the Dream 386A is multi-generational living. Many families want parents or grandparents close by, but they also want everyone to have privacy.

This ADU gives parents or grandparents their own home, their own kitchen, their own laundry, their own bathroom, and their own porch. At the same time, they can remain close to family on the same property.

That makes the Dream 386A a strong option for families planning long-term care, aging-in-place, or simply closer family living.

Rental and Income Potential

The Dream 386A can also be used as an income-producing dwelling, depending on local zoning, permitting, and property rules. Buyers may use an ADU like this as a long-term rental, short-term rental, or guest unit.

A second dwelling can also add value to the property because it creates more usable living space on the same parcel.

Buyers should always confirm local ADU rules, zoning, utility requirements, and permitting before planning rental use, but the home itself is well suited for that type of application.

Dream 386A vs. Basic Single-Wide ADUs

The Dream 386A can be compared to more basic single-wide ADU options, such as the Fleetwood Pure Series 1466 3P mentioned in the walkthrough.

A more basic single-wide ADU may offer a lower price point, 8-foot ceilings, panel walls, and a more rectangular layout. That may work well for buyers who need the most affordable option.

The Dream 386A is different because it is loaded with features that create a more residential feel. The 9-foot ceilings, larger windows, porch, hardwood cabinets, stainless appliances, two bathrooms, and upgraded energy package make it feel like a higher-end small home.

For buyers who want the ADU to feel beautiful and permanent rather than basic, the Dream 386A is the stronger option.

Dream 386A vs. Larger Porch Models

The Dream 386A can also be compared to larger porch-style homes like the Matus, Spruce, or other Golden West porch models.

Those homes offer more square footage and may be better for buyers who need a full-size primary residence. But for buyers who want the look and feel of a porch model in a smaller footprint, the Dream 386A brings many of the same design ideas into a compact ADU.

It gives buyers the covered porch, large windows, upgraded finishes, and bright living space — but in a 900-square-foot package.

Price and Options

The base price mentioned in the walkthrough for the Dream 386A was $126,995. The display model, with the selected options, was listed at $152,351.

The display model includes many upgrades, including the Dream Deluxe package, 9-foot ceilings, crown molding, upgraded window trim, hardwood cabinets, stainless appliance package, larger windows, and the covered offset porch.

Pricing can change, and buyers should always confirm current pricing, options, delivery, setup, site work, permitting, and availability directly with The Home Boys.

Who Is the Dream 386A Best For?

The Dream 386A is best for buyers who want a high-quality ADU that feels like a real home.

It is especially useful for:

1. Families creating a home for parents or grandparents.
2. Buyers planning multi-generational living.
3. Property owners interested in rental income.
4. Buyers who want a small lake, river, or mountain home.
5. Buyers who want a compact home with a porch.
6. Buyers who want two bedrooms and two bathrooms in a small footprint.
7. Buyers who care about energy efficiency.
8. Buyers who want a small home that does not feel cheap or temporary.

This is not the lowest-cost ADU option. It is a loaded ADU for buyers who want comfort, style, efficiency, and long-term value.

See the Dream 386A at The Home Boys

The Dream 386A is on display at The Home Boys, where buyers can walk through the home, stand on the porch, compare it with other ADUs, and feel how much space a 900-square-foot home can offer when it is designed well.

Photos and floor plans can help, but this is the kind of home that makes the most sense when you experience it in person. The large windows, 9-foot ceilings, porch, natural light, and full-home layout are easier to understand when you walk through the space.

For buyers looking for a loaded 2-bedroom, 2-bath ADU with Energy Star construction, solar-ready eBuilt features, a covered composite porch, large windows, and a high-end small-home feel, the Dream 386A is one of the best ADUs to see at The Home Boys.