Have you contacted a local architect?

I have sent an email to a local architect but waiting for a response. Just thought I would see if anyone had this issue before.

There’s no sidewalk from the driveway to the house?

Which door do you want people to use? Decide that first.

You’re in desperate need of a good chainsaw session - the left side of the house is hidden behind that jungle. Remove whatever those are.

You can get lots of ideas by googling images of ”front of house veranda design.”

A veranda doesn't have to be more than a ground floor level platform. If you use the left door or a patio width door at that location your construction is simpler. It depends on what your use will be. Which direction does this face?

There is a sidewalk that runs from the driveway around the front of the house and ending at the front left corner of the house. The house faces east. People would use the door beside the driveway because it leads into a mudroom. The other door you are immediately faced with stairs going up and down and there is limited room to move around. And yes, we will be tending to the plants as well, we just moved in this year and it hasn't been the priority. I have Google options but everything I've seen seems to have a door on the front of the house and not tucked around the side. I'm not sure if I should emphasize the door or the center of the house. Thanks for your suggestions so far!