Why Choose Us?
Every cabin company starts to sound the same, so why choose us?
Our aim is to:
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Treat our customers fairly and with respect – communication both ways is key.
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Make it easy for you to work with us.
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Provide you a new cabin that is comfortable in summer and in winter.
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Deliver the cabin to where you want it.
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Make our cabins affordable
MyCabin grew out of a desire to provide solid, comfortable, yet affordable accommodation options as New Zealand faces an unprecedented housing crisis. The MyCabin range can fit a variety of purposes, from sleepout to office to home gym – and everything in between.
Mark, Carissa, and the team look forward to helping you find an option that is perfect for you.
The team
Carissa and Mark have co-owned a successful family building company for 22 years, and they bring all that experience to their new venture: MyCabin.
Mark’s 35-year career as a builder, site manager, and construction company director meets school teacher Carissa’s formidable organisation skills, determination to exceed all expectations, and gift for customer service.
The result is a product which we hope will make your life better.
How MyCabin works
Booking MyCabin
1. Simply fill out the simple online form or contact us.
2. One of our friendly team will be in touch to answer any questions you might have, confirm the details you have provided and discuss a preferred delivery date. We can help you by providing a WINZ quote if needed.
3. Pay the deposit - one weeks rent that once the cabin is delivered covers your first weeks rent.
4. We will call to confirm the delivery date.
Delivering MyCabin
1. We will contact you a few days beforehand to confirm the delivery.
2. You will need to be there on the day the cabin is delivered, in order to:
Show us where you would like the cabin placed
Show us where you would like the power connected
Review and sign the lease
Show us your photo ID
Pay the bond and delivery balance
3. We will then move the cabin to your preferred position and connect to power.
Enjoying MyCabin
1. Make yourself at home in your own MyCabin.
2. Set up an automatic payment to pay your weekly rent (please contact us if you have any questions here.)
Let us know if your contact details change.
3. Enjoy the cabin for as long as you want!
Returning MyCabin
1. Let us know a month in advance that you are done with the cabin.
2. Clean the cabin - don’t worry about the outside of the cabin or cleaning the carpet and curtains. Simply give it a vacuum and wipe down the walls and tracks.
3. We will let you know a pick up date and reconfirm this a few days before.
4. You don’t need to be there on the pick up day, simply unhook the power and check that we can easily access the cabin.
5. We will collect the cabin, complete the inspection and contact you about your bond refund.
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Does MyCabin come with curtains and carpet?Yes to both – we want to make the space as comfortable and warm for you as possible.
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Is MyCabin insulated?Yes, your MyCabin is insulated to a higher standard than required to meet Healthy Homes standards. The floor is fully insulated, which many of our competitors do not have.
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Does MyCabin have lights and power points?Yes, your MyCabin comes with ceiling lights and two double power points to power/ charge your gadgets.
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Will MyCabin fit my queen-sized bed?Yes, and we’ve even seen customers put a king-sized bed in the cabin!
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Does MyCabin have a bathroom?Sorry no – adding a bathroom usually means you will need to get council approval to have the cabin on your property.
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Do I need to insure MyCabin?No you don’t - we take care of all of that for you. You will just need to insure the contents within the cabin.
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Do you deliver to my address?Take a look at this map to see if you’re located in one of our delivery areas. If in doubt, give us a call.
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How do I order MyCabin?Easy, either give us a call or fill out the form on our Let’s Talk page. We’re also happy to answer any questions you may have.
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Do I need to pay a deposit to secure MyCabin? When do I pay the delivery and bond fees?Yes, we ask that you pay the first weeks’ rents as a deposit so that we can reserve your MyCabin and book in a delivery date. You pay the delivery and bond fees on the day you receive the cabin. The deposit then becomes your first weeks’ rent..
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What if I change my mind? (before the cabin is delivered)Life happens - we get that! So long as you let us know that you no longer need the cabin 72 hours before the booked delivery date, we will refund your deposit.
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Is there a minimum rental period?Yes, 6 months is the minimum, however you can rent your MyCabin for as long as you want. You don’t need to call us if you want the cabin for longer – all we need is 1 month’s notice when you are finished with the cabin..
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Can you give me a WINZ quote?Yes, we are happy to provide a WINZ quote for the initial rent, bond and delivery. We are a registered WINZ supplier. We can also give you a benefit redirection form, so that your weekly rent is automatically deducted from your bank account.
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The property where I want MyCabin on is rented/ not owned by me. Is that ok?Yes, usually that’s ok. You simply need to confirm that you have permission from the owner of the property to have the cabin at that address. Housing NZ have particular requirements for cabins and so if it is a Housing NZ property, we would need a letter from them confirming you have permission.
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Can I buy MyCabin?Unfortunately no. Currently we only rent cabins as we feel its important to try out the cabin first. Our experience is that people’s circumstances often change more frequently than expected, making renting a great option.
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What happens if I can't finish the six month minimum term?While we understand that life throws up unexpected changes, we do need you to understand the the minimum term is a serious commitment. The best thing to do is to contact us and see how we can work together to help you.
