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MORE ROOM. WITHOUT EXTENDING THE HOUSE.

A practical way to create the extra space you need

A sleepout can give you valuable extra room without taking on a major extension or conventional building project.

From a simple separate bedroom through to a self-contained sleepout with a bathroom, kitchenette and living space, Tiny Home Base has cabins suited to a wide range of uses.

Visit our Drury yard to compare real cabins, different sizes and layouts in one place — and see what could work on your property.

  • Extra bedroom

    Create a separate room for growing families without giving up space inside the main house.

  • Teenager's retreat

    Give older children more independence while keeping them close to home.

  • Guest accommodation

    A comfortable private space for visiting family and friends.

  • Home Office Or Studio

    Separate work, hobbies or creative space from everyday household activity

  • Self-contained accommodation

    Larger cabins can include bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and living areas for greater independence.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT LEVEL OF SPACE

From simple sleepouts to fully self-contained cabins

Not every sleepout needs the same specification.

A basic sleepout may simply provide a warm, secure additional room. If you need more independence, there are also cabins available with combinations of:

  • Separate bedrooms
  • Bathroom and shower
  • Toilet
  • Kitchen or kitchenette
  • Living area
  • Laundry facilities
  • Built-in storage

The right option depends on who will use the space, how often they will use it and what facilities they need.

At Tiny Home Base, you can walk through different configurations before deciding.

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BUILT FIRST. DELIVERED TO YOUR SITE.

A simpler alternative to building an extension

One of the biggest advantages of a transportable sleepout is that most of the building work happens before the cabin reaches your property.

That can mean:

  • Less disruption around your existing home
  • A much clearer idea of what you are buying
  • Faster installation than many traditional building projects
  • The ability to inspect the actual cabin before purchase
  • More flexibility if your requirements change in the future

Rather than making decisions from plans alone, you can visit Tiny Home Base and compare completed cabins in person.

BEFORE YOU BUY

Does a sleepout need council consent?

It depends on the cabin, how it will be used and where it will be placed.

Factors can include:

  • The size of the sleepout
  • Whether it contains plumbing or drainage
  • Whether it includes a kitchen or bathroom
  • How it is installed
  • Your property's zoning and district plan
  • Whether it will be used as sleeping space or as a separate dwelling

Bathrooms, kitchens and permanent occupation can materially affect how a sleepout is treated. Your existing SEO material correctly notes that classification, plumbing, land use and district-plan requirements can all affect what approvals are required.

Always confirm the requirements for your specific property before installation.

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PROCESS

From extra-space problem to cabin on site

1. Decide what the space needs to do

Bedroom? Guests? Teenager? Office? Fully self-contained accommodation?

2. Visit Tiny Home Base

Walk through different sleepouts and cabins and compare the actual layouts.

3. Choose the right cabin

Compare size, specification, price and availability.

4. Check your site

Confirm access, services, positioning and any council requirements.

5. Arrange delivery

Once the site is ready, your cabin can be transported and positioned.

FAQs

Common questions

Can a sleepout have a bathroom?

Yes, cabins can be configured with bathrooms, but plumbing and drainage can affect consent and installation requirements. Check the requirements for your property before proceeding.

Can a sleepout have a kitchen?

Some self-contained cabins include kitchens or kitchenettes. Adding cooking and other facilities may affect how the building is classified, so council requirements should be checked

Can someone live permanently in a sleepout?

Possibly, but permanent occupation can involve different building, planning and infrastructure requirements from using a building simply as an additional room

Can a sleepout be delivered to my property?

Yes. Transportable cabins are delivered to site, subject to suitable road and property access. Tight sites may require additional planning or crane placement.

Can I see the sleepouts before I buy?

Yes. Tiny Home Base has a large range of cabins available to walk through at our Drury yard, allowing you to compare layouts and specifications before deciding.

NOT SURE WHAT WILL WORK?

Tell us what extra space you need.

Whether you need one extra room or a fully self-contained cabin, our team can help narrow down the options.

Ready to find out what's possible?

Browse it. Buy it. Move it.