Double Lodge

Double Lodge is a timberborn building used to house beavers, similar to Lodges and Mini Lodges but with distinct placement and access rules. Unlike single Lodges, Double Lodges have their entrances on the second level, which affects how you connect them to your settlement’s circulation and how they interact with water. They can hold more inhabitants than smaller variants (sources describe them as the larger multi-occupant lodge type), and are intended where vertical space and denser housing are needed.

Because the entrance sits on the second level, access must be provided by elevated paths or stairs; you cannot enter directly from ground level unless the building itself is placed one level lower than the intended access point. Double Lodges can be sited over one-block-deep bodies of water without immediately flooding: only when water rises above the entrance level will the lodge become flooded and unusable. This allows flexible placement along shorelines or shallow canals as long as you ensure entrances remain above expected water levels.

Practical usage and tips:

• Plan elevated walkways and stairs when clustering Double Lodges so entrances align with your pedestrian network.
• Use terrain manipulation or place the lodge one level lower if you need ground-level entrance accessibility for convenience.
• Building Double Lodges adjacent to shallow water can save space, but monitor flood control (dams, pumps, or water gates) so water doesn’t overtop the entrance level.
• Consider stacking housing vertically in areas with limited flat land; the second-level entrance makes Double Lodges well suited to multi-tiered layouts.