My wife and I are buying a lot at Canyon Lake in Central Texas. We'd like to build a cabin or barn-type vacation home in the 1400-1500 sq ft size range. Ideally it would be 2 bedrooms plus a loft with 2 full baths.

I'm looking for recommendations on builders, plans, septic installers, well drillers, and general advice. I'm open to panelized homes, but the home can't be "constructed" off site per hoa rules, so I think modular - with sections pre-assembled - is out.

I know costs are locally-driven, but if you've done this sort of thing, I'd love to hear what you paid. Also, how much should I expect to save if I have the builder build me a shell, and do the rest myself?

Thanks.

Ron