How to Choose the Right Portable Cabin for Your Space

Whether you’re after a quiet home office, an extra bedroom, or a self-contained tiny home, portable cabins offer a smart, flexible, and affordable way to add space to your property or create a place to call your own.

Not sure where to start? Here are a few helpful things to consider when choosing the right cabin for your site and your needs.

1. What do you need the portable cabin for?

The first thing to think about is how you’ll be using your cabin.

Will it be:

A sleepout for guests or teenagers?
A home office or creative studio?
A simple storage hut?
A self-contained tiny home for full-time living?

Knowing this upfront helps determine the size, layout, and features you’ll want. For example, sleepouts and tiny homes may need space for a bed, kitchenette, and ensuite, while an office might only need power, lighting, and a desk.

2. Will it fit your site?

Portable cabins are compact, but you still need the right amount of space and access for delivery.

Some key things to check:

Access: Is there room for a ute and trailer to enter your site? We usually need a minimum of 3.5m wide by 3.5m high clearance (4m x 4m is ideal).
Flat surface: The ground should be reasonably level (within 300mm from end to end).
Placement space: Allow at least 2ft around the cabin for manoeuvring during installation.

Not sure? Use our Hut Fit Check or get in touch - we’re happy to help assess your space.

3. Cabin Style – What suits your taste?

Our portable cabins are more than just functional - they’re crafted with style in mind. Our huts range from compact cabins to fully self-contained spaces, each one finished to the highest standard. Whether you're after a modern sleepout or office space or a tiny home, we’ve got a hut that fits.

Take a look at our selection of portable cabins available for hire, or purchase to find the right style for you.

4. Do you need power, water, or insulation?

All Hire A Hut cabins are fully insulated and wired by qualified electricians, so they’re comfortable year-round.

If you’re using your cabin as a tiny home or extra living space, it’s worth thinking through all your utilities early on.

We’re happy to chat through how it works and answer any questions.

5. Rent or buy a portable cabin?

At Hire A Hut, we offer both rental and purchase options for cabins.

Hiring a cabin is ideal if you need short-term space or want to avoid a big upfront cost. Our portable cabins are ready to go and can often be delivered within days (subject to availability).

Buying a cabin gives you more freedom to customise, especially if you're creating a long-term workspace or tiny home for your own.

Not sure which option is best? We’re happy to chat through your plans and help you decide.

Ready to find your fit?

Choosing a portable cabin is an exciting step, and we’re here to help make it easy.

Whether you’re after a practical home office, extra bedroom, or a tiny home to live in full-time, Hire A Hut offers affordable, high-quality cabins with fast delivery and friendly service.