The Flexible Extra Bedroom
Sometimes you need more space... but not all the time
Whether it’s for kids returning home after uni, parents coming to stay for a while, or life changes that call for an extra bedroom, having more room can make everything easier. But here’s the challenge — you don’t want to be heating, cleaning, and maintaining a spare room that sits empty most of the year. Sometimes you even need extra room when you least expect it.
That’s where a mobile cabin comes in — your flexible extra bedroom. It’s there when you need it, gone when you don’t, and it doesn’t eat into your home’s everyday living space.
Why build more when you can add a cabin?
For many households, that extra bedroom used to be the kids’ room. But once they’ve left for uni or moved out, it’s tempting to convert it into something more useful — a home office, craft room, or gym. Then life changes again. Suddenly you’re googling “what will it cost to add an extra room to my house” or “ideas for accommodation for my parents coming to stay”.
A mobile cabin gives you the flexibility when you need it. No major renovations, keep your home exactly how you want it, while still having the extra space when needed.
When the nest fills up again
Life is unpredictable. One minute your kids are off travelling, working in another city, or flatting with friends… and the next, they’re back at your place. Job changes, rental shortages, or the lure of home-cooked meals can all bring adult children home again.
Rather than reshuffling the whole house (or cramping their style), a cabin gives them a private, comfortable space — and gives you back your living room.
Students returning after study
When uni ends and the summer break begins, many students head back home, often for months at a time. Having a cabin means they can have their own space to settle in, without everyone tripping over each other. And when they have got that job offer (finally), or decided to go travelling, you aren’t left footing the bill for a house extension.
Searches like “accommodation for my student coming home for summer” are on the rise, and a mobile cabin is one of the easiest, most cost-effective solution that provides independence for your young adult and peace for the rest of the household.
Parents or family needing to stay longer
Sometimes it’s not the kids needing accommodation, but parents or in-laws who need to stay for an extended period. Whether it’s for health reasons, between housing, or just to spend more time together, finding a medium term solution can be tricky. A cabin on your property means they can live close by, but still have their own retreat, giving everyone a little breathing room.
Eco benefits you’ll feel
Adding a permanent bedroom to your home means you’ll be heating and maintaining that space all year round — even when it’s empty. That’s not great for the power bill or the environment.
With a mobile cabin, you’re only running heating or cooling when someone’s staying in it. Many people also choose cabins with modern insulation and energy-efficient fittings, making them comfortable and eco-friendly.
A stress-free way to host
Instead of reshuffling your home or taking on costly renovations, a mobile cabin gives you the best of both worlds — more space when you need it, and your home just how you like it when you don’t. There are also no major building costs. Cabins are installed quickly and without the need for consent. In fact, just park it up on your driveway and start using it!
Need extra space without the hassle?
Talk to the Mobile Cabins team today about renting your own flexible extra bedroom.