
the Retreat
The Retreat gives you the best of both worlds — proving that tiny-house living doesn’t mean living without.




















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the Retreat
The Retreat offers the best of both worlds — a thoughtfully designed tiny home under 60 m², with 1–2 flexible bedrooms, a generous family kitchen, and open-plan living and dining. Ideal as a backyard tiny house or granny-flat-style home for small families, couples, weekenders, retirees, or singles, it’s Australian-engineered, available as a fully relocatable build or a council-approved Class 1a home, and designed to adapt as life changes.
Price
Starting from $75,000 DIY or from $115,000 Turnkey with foundations, assembly & fit out (excluding decks, hoods, service connections, & delivery)
Size
9000 mm × 6420 mm when fully set up (57.8 m² external footprint)
Bedrooms
1–2 bedrooms (fully customisable layouts – 1 Bed, 1 Bed + Office/WIR, 2 Bed)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom as standard. Ensuite is an optional addition.
The Retreat Design Options
- QBCC Builders Class 1a or Relocatable Build Options
- 1 Bedroom | 1 Bed + WIR + Office | 2 Bedroom layouts (fully customisable)
- Multiple layouts available, including fully custom layouts with our Specialist Cottage Design Team
- Deck design and installation services available
- Choice of Hamptons or English cottage-core front doors, internal doors, and window styles
- Window hoods, mouldings, and trims crafted by the Cottage Cabins Carpentry Team
- Cottage Cabins installation, assembly, and electrical connection services available
- Timber-look SPC flooring customisation options
- Wide range of colours and textures in our thermal cladding selection
- Extensive colours and textures available in our eco-rated bamboo fibreboard wall and ceiling panels.
- Carpentry trim upgrades introduce natural timber details, bringing warmth, texture, and cottage flair to every space.
- Timeless window hoods frame each window beautifully, adding charm, depth, and a touch of old-world cottage style.
- Under-house skirting adds a tidy, finished appearance, grounding the home beautifully within its surroundings
The Retreat Inclusions & Upgrades
- 9000(L) x 6,420(w) with 2.4m or optional 2.6m internal ceilings.
- 57.8 sqm external footprint.
- Relocatable, or Class 1a Council Approved compliant
- Cottage Cabins Install & Assembly crews available.
- Additional Structural Reinforcing undertaken on site with RHC Bearers to remove any “wobble” from stump builds.
- Thermal cladding.
- 10° Pitched roof with insulation panels, with 20° available.
- Aluminium window & door frames.
- Timber SPC Flooring (we hate vinyl !) as standard with glass wool fibre floor insulation.
- Hamptons, Farmhouse & French front doors as standard.
- Genuine AU Double glazed windows with internal sash bars.
- Kitchen with wall cabinetry.
- 20mm kitchen bench top.
- Bathroom with large walk in Watermark shower , toilet, fixtures and fittings.
- Ceramic Tiles to Bathroom Floors.
- SAA Electrical wiring with all installation & components to Australian Standards.
- Internal Plumbing, with all installation & components (Watermark) to Australian Standards.
- USA style, French & Farmhouse picture windows available.
- Eco Bamboo Fibre internal wall coverings available.
- Cottage-Core VJ, Wainscoting, and window hoods available by Cottage Cabins Carpentry Team.
- Wrap around family kitchen and pull-out pantry available addons.
- Touch Sensor Smart Vanity Mirrors available.
- Hamptons and French style vanities available.
- Carpentry Trim upgrades to cornice, skirting & bulkheads, with timber trims to add warmth.
- Decking, Driveways and USA Hamptons Post Letterbox’s also available.
- Cottage Cabins Electricians available for relocatable models connections quotes.
The Retreat Decor Options
- Design Themes: English, American Farmhouse, Outback Australiana, USA Hamptons, Gingerbread, Beach Shack.
- Cottage sized furniture & furnishings.
- Cottage Specialist Interior Design & Colour services.
- External and Internal house mouldings and trims by Cottage Cabins in-house Canadian & Australian Carpenters.
The Retreat Assembly & Installation
What’s Inside
Explore the clever, adaptable layout of The Retreat — a thoughtfully designed tiny home for modern backyard living. Spanning 57.8 m² externally (9000 × 6420 mm), it offers 1–2 fully customisable bedrooms, a generous L-shaped family kitchen, open-plan living and dining, and a luxurious full-width shower. Every square metre is thoughtfully considered, so small living always feels grand.










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Kitchen
Custom family kitchens with overhead storage, 20 mm NATA-rated benchtops, soft-close cabinetry, WaterMark ® tapware, and optional pantry or appliance cabinets.
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Living / Dining
Spacious open-plan living & dining – perfect for family gatherings or quiet nights in.
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Master Bedroom
Queen-size primary bedroom with optional walk-in robe.
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Bedroom 2 (optional)
Second bedroom or home office.
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Bathroom
Full-width shower with Australian toughened glass, Rainmaker shower head, tiled floor, marble-look wall panelling, Cottage-style vanity, soft-close toilet lid.
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Laundry
A clever laundry cupboard can be incorporated into The Retreat, tucked neatly behind double plantation shutters for a clean, cottage-inspired finish.
Features & Upgrades
Every Retreat is packed with premium, Australian-engineered features that make tiny living feel effortlessly luxurious. The Retreat is thoughtfully designed for couples or singles, offering a comfortable 1–2 bedroom layout.
Engineered Strength
Hot-dipped galvanised steel frames and PU or EPS insulation work together to deliver lasting strength and year-round comfort, whatever the Queensland climate brings.
Bright & Breezy
Double-glazed windows (AS 2208),, fly screens on every window and optional 2.6 m ceilings fill the 56.5 m² layout with light and airflow.
Family Ready Finishes
The Retreat features a generous kitchen with custom options such as a pantry, appliance cabinetry, a kitchen island, or a breakfast bar.
Future Proof & Green
15-amp plug-and-play power, solar-ready wiring, eco bamboo linings and composting toilet options make sustainable living easy and affordable.
