Rental Cabins FAQs

Our cabins are towed to your property by our specialist drivers using suitable 4WD vehicles and the required equipment for over-dimension loads.

We need clear, unobstructed access from the road to the proposed cabin site. For insurance reasons, we cannot normally deliver a cabin across a neighbour's property.

If you're unsure whether access is suitable, talk to us before booking and we can help assess what is required.

No. Our cabins are moved by specialist drivers using vehicles and equipment suitable for towing over-dimension loads.

The cabins are also not insured for hirers to tow or reposition themselves.

If you need the cabin moved, please contact us.

A flat or near-level site is required.

As a general guide, we need approximately 3.5 metres of clear access for delivery and manoeuvring, together with approximately 0.5 metres of overhead clearance above the cabin from objects such as trees, gutters and house eaves.

We also need sufficient space to manoeuvre the cabin into its final position.

Every property is different, so please talk to us if access is tight or you're unsure whether the proposed location will work.

Our cabins are approximately 3.25 metres high at their highest point.

Remember to consider overhead obstacles such as:

when assessing access.

Boundary and yard requirements can vary between councils, zones and individual properties.

As a general guide, many sites require separation from property boundaries, but you should check the rules that apply specifically to your property rather than relying on a single nationwide distance.

We can help you work through the physical placement and access requirements for the cabin, but responsibility for confirming any requirements remains with the property owner or hirer.

Yes. The cabin is built on its own trailer and remains on it while it is at your property.

This is an important part of the way our rental cabins are designed and operated. Rather than becoming a permanently installed building, the cabin is intended to remain genuinely movable so it can be collected again when you no longer need it.

At the same time, the cabin is designed to look and feel like a small home or cabin, not a caravan. The exterior styling, proportions and finishes are chosen so it blends naturally into a residential setting, and once in place it presents as a standalone cabin rather than a vehicle.

Our rental cabins are built on a trailer/chassis and designed to remain movable rather than permanently installed.

Under New Zealand's Building Act, whether something is a building depends on more than just wheels - how it is positioned, connected and used also matters.

That's why we keep the cabin on its trailer and use services that can be easily disconnected when it needs to be moved.

We supply a 10m caravan-style power lead and interface box.

This can be connected to a suitable power supply, builder's pole or household power outlet, depending on the available supply.

Our rental cabins have an Electrical Warrant of Fitness.

A 16-amp supply may be available when the cabin is connected to a suitable dedicated 16-amp circuit. When using an ordinary household three-pin outlet through our interface equipment, the available supply is limited to 10 amps.

Yes, a suitable generator can be used.

For safety and noise reasons, the generator must be positioned at least 15 metres from the cabin.

Please discuss the proposed generator with us beforehand if you're unsure about the required capacity or setup.

We supply and connect a suitable water pipe from your mains water supply to the cabin.

We use suitable drinking-water connections rather than ordinary garden hose.

Tank water can also be suitable provided there is a pressure pump. The cabin requires approximately:

If you're unsure about your water supply, talk to us before delivery.

Our self-contained cabins use a gas califont for hot water.

The hirer supplies their own 9kg LPG bottles.

Chemical toilet
The toilet uses a holding tank which is emptied by the hirer into an appropriate toilet or wastewater disposal point.

Our delivery team cannot make a direct connection into a septic tank.

Grey water from sinks and showers needs an appropriate disposal arrangement.

Depending on the site, this may involve a portable collection tank or another suitable disposal method.

Wastewater and soakage requirements can vary between properties, so any proposed discharge arrangement needs to be appropriate for your site and local requirements.

Yes. The minimum rental period for our residential and commercial cabins is six months.

Yes. A $400 bond is required for the Wade cabin, and a $600 bond is required for the Norfolk cabin.

Yes. We conduct a credit check as part of the rental application process.

Please see our Rental Application page for more information.

No. Hirers provide their own kitchen and household appliances.

Our self-contained cabins provide the kitchenette and suitable space and power-points for commonly used appliances such as a fridge and microwave, but the appliances themselves are not included.

No additional gas appliances, including portable gas heaters, may be used inside our rental cabins.

The supplied gas hot-water system is installed as part of the cabin.

No. Animals are not permitted inside our rental cabins.

Additional cleaning charges may apply where animal hair, damage or odours need to be removed.

No. Our rental cabins are smoke-free.

Additional cleaning charges may apply where smoke odour or related damage needs to be removed.

Werequire one months notice when you are finished with the cabin. Our contractorwill remove the deck and steps. Your job is to clean to the same level youreceived the cabin.

Hereis a helpful Cleaning Guide to get it ready for removal.

Check the power point your power lead is plugged into. Check the circuit breaker button on the power lead. Here is a Cabin Power Document which may help.

If the RCD is tripping:
Unplug every item plugged into a power point not forgetting the power point located under the cabin by the toilet. Reset the RCD , plug in and turn on each appliance one at a time. If a faulty appliance is tripping the RCD,  this will locate that appliance. Note: it is important to unplug each item, not just turn it off at the power point.

Contact us if you continue to have a problem.

Cabins have ventilation requirements that larger houses don't. Cabins can get humid quickly which can cause moisture build up. Excess Moisture Solutions.

1. Ventilation is crucial. Open windows daily. Open windows allow airflow. If there is no wind a fan will increase airflow transfer.
2. Use the right heaters. Gas heaters add moisture to the air. Small electric heaters work best.
3. Open windows when cooking or showering.
4. Do not hang wet clothes in the cabin.
5. Make use of a dehumidifier.

1. Check your gas bottle is full.

2. Check the intake filter is not blocked. On top of the white tap where you connected the water there is a slot for a screwdriver. Remove the cap and there is a filter inside. Clean and replace.

3. Check you have good water pressure through your hot water tap compared to cold water tap. The hotwater califont works great when we hook it to mains pressure. If your water supply is low pressure or from a header tank you may need a small inline pump to assist. If you need one of these search Trademe for "Hot Water Booster Pump". Make sure you get one that has a built in pressure switch. Low water pressure may also be caused by a blocked filter. Contact us regarding back flushing unit.

4. Sometimes they need to cycle through up to 10 times if it is a new califont or been sitting for a while. Inside turn on one of your hotwater taps on full. Go outside and turn the tap off at your water intake. Wait for the unit to finish the cycle. Turn the tap back on and see if it starts. If not turn tap off and wait for unit to finish the cycle. Turn the tap back on and see if it starts. Repeat until it starts. Repeat up to 10 times.

5. Here is a look at the Operating Manual if you have the OptiFlow, or the Operating Manual if you have the HydroPower.

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If you're outside these areas, contact us anyway. We may be able to help or put you in touch with an associated rental provider.