Cottage Employee Directory

Cottage Co is a residential construction and design firm based in Lake Placid, Florida, specializing in custom home building and community development throughout Highlands County. Founded in 2009 by a husband-and-wife team, the company draws on more than two decades of architecture and construction industry experience, including extensive commercia... l and residential projects across South Florida ranging from multimillion-dollar residential estates to high-profile commercial properties such as the Ferrari showroom in Fort Lauderdale. The founder holds a Professional Architecture Degree, a Florida State Certified General Contractor license issued in 1995, and Certified Green Professional credentials from the National Home Builders Association, positioning the company to integrate energy-efficient design, sustainable materials, and modern building practices into every project. Cottage Co has earned recognition for exceptional craftsmanship, including the "Most Outstanding Craftsmanship For A Residential Project" award for all of South Florida in 2002, and has demonstrated a strong commitment to community development and infrastructure improvement in the Lake Placid area. The company acquired and rezoned remaining lots in the Covered Bridge development to permit single-family site-built homes, coordinated with the local Homeowners Association on landscaping and entry signage, completed neighborhood drainage infrastructure, and paved Phase One roads at no cost to residents. This combination of architectural expertise, green building certification, award-winning craftsmanship, and active community engagement has established Cottage Co as a trusted builder capable of delivering high-quality custom homes while advancing sustainable building standards and contributing meaningfully to local development initiatives in the Highlands County region.Read More