Cabins vs Yurts: Which Makes More Sense?

Cabins eat up time and budgets. Yurts give you the same warmth and comfort, in days, not months.
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Are cabins right for your project?

The draw

Rustic look, solid structure, classic mountain-lodge appeal.

The friction

Long build timelines, high per-key cost, permits like houses, site disruption.

What you want

Warmth, style, and guest appeal, but faster, lighter, scalable, and easier to permit.

That’s why resorts and homeowners worldwide choose yurts over cabins, same cozy feel, but quicker, lighter, and more cost-effective.

Cabins vs Yurts — at a glance

Install time
Months (site prep, carpentry, approvals)
3–5 days (team or guided DIY)
Seasonality
Year-round, but climate insulation costly
All-weather: tested for heat/rain/snow/wind
Per-key cost
High (materials, labor, permits)
Lower (kit + simple timber platform)
Maintenance
Wood rot, termites, roofing, utilities
Low: wash outer fabric & exposed wood ~6 months
Scalability
Each cabin is a full project
Modular: add 20’/24’/32’ keys quickly
Guest appeal
Classic rustic feel
Warm, circular, skylit; highly Instagrammable
Permitting
Treated like permanent houses
Often simpler — still check your local authority
Time-to-revenue
Slow (months to build and fit-out)
Fast (launch or expand in days)
TOF YURTS

The same warmth, without the wait

Cabins have a classic charm, but they take time, heavy investment, and disruptive construction. Yurts give you the same cozy interiors, skylight moments, and connection to nature, without the delays.

Yurt with a Cozy reading nook with books, wooden lattice wall, and glowing circular lampCozy yurt bedroom with wooden lattice walls and hanging pendant lightsWooden sunroom with gray chairs overlooking lush garden landscape- A typical luxury yurt interior

Choose your scale
(single key to micro-resort)

  • TOF20 — 20’ (≈314 ft² / 29 m²): Cozy stay, spa pod, office.

  • TOF24 — 24’ (≈452 ft² / 42 m²): Signature resort key, family glamping, studio.

  • TOF32 — 32’ (≈804 ft² / 75 m²): Luxe suite, lounge, dining, events; mezzanine option.

Small colorful hut with green roof nestled in lush forest clearing

Make it yours!

  • Colors: 25+ fabric colors; 800+ two-tone combos.

  • Openings: Standard uPVC, bay/french options; 1–4 windows by size.

  • Layouts: Ready plans or co-design.

  • Accessories: Dome blind, remote opener, AC frame, electrical plate panels.

Yurt rafters crafted with precision

Hospitality-grade materials, tested worldwide

  • Structure: Ethical Canadian wood; dense lattice, rafters, compression ring.

  • Outer fabric: Architectural PVC-coated polyester; easy-clean; UV resistant.

  • Insulation: Reflective, closed-cell layer for heat and cold.

  • All-weather: Engineered for heat, rain, snow, wind (installed to spec).

  • Warranty: Multi-year TOF warranty (details in contract).

  • Global logistics: Ships in 20’/40’ containers; mfg 4–12 weeks; sea freight 6–12
    weeks; install in 3–5 days.

Case slice: cabins out, yurts in

A mountain eco-lodge in the US replaced plans for log cabins with yurts. Instead of waiting months, they opened within a season. Guests loved the circular flow and skylight mornings, while operators saved on cost and downtime.

Yurt Kit

What you get in a TOF yurt kit

Includes

Wall, roof & dome; manual dome opener; door with frame; 2-4 windows (size-based); reflective insulation; hardware & channels.

Excludes

Platform/flooring, MEP (electrical/plumbing), partitions, furniture.Note: Final estimate depends on size, options, and destination.

*Note: Final estimate depends on size, options, and destination.

Frequenty Asked Questions

Q1. Are yurts cheaper than cabins?

Yes. Cabins require months of construction, foundations, and utilities.A TOF yurt costs a fraction and is ready in days.

Q2. Do yurts perform as well as cabins in all climates?

Yes. Our yurts are engineered for heat, heavy rain, snow, and wind,with insulation and HVAC compatibility. Many resorts run year-roundin yurts.

Q3. Do yurts need building permits?

Often less complex than cabins. Many zones treat yurts differentlyfrom permanent houses, but always check with your local authority.

Q4. How long do yurts last compared to cabins?

Cabins can last decades but need constant maintenance. TOF yurts typically last 10–15+ years with simple care.

Q5. Can yurts replace cabins in resorts?

Yes. Many resorts choose yurts instead of cabins for faster setup,lower investment, and strong guest appeal.

Skip the months of construction. Live the experience in days.

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