Willow Path Cottages
What Is Cottage Housing?
Cottage housing is a thoughtful, community-centered approach to building homes. Instead of large single-family lots, several small, efficient homes are clustered together around a shared common space. Each home is a standalone unit with everything a family needs—kitchen, bathroom, private entrance—designed in a compact, affordable footprint.
For families, this creates an attainable path to homeownership. For the community, it offers a smart, sustainable way to create more housing choices while filling the “missing middle” housing option between single-family homes and larger apartment buildings in local neighborhoods.
Benefits of Cottage Housing:
Expands affordable homeownership
Smaller cottage homes cost less to build and maintain, helping more families access the stability of a safe, affordable home.
Builds a strong sense of community
Homes facing a common courtyard naturally encourage connection, mutual support, and a welcoming neighborhood feel. Additionally, cottage developments blend seamlessly into existing residential areas.
Uses land more efficiently
By clustering homes, cottage communities create more housing on a parcel of land while still preserving shared green space and outdoor areas. The smaller footprint and shared maintenance agreements create a manageable, comfortable environment for first-time homebuyers, young families, and seniors alike.
