A popular tiny home maker has unveiled a new $230,000 400-square-foot home on wheels as ADU popularity continues to skyrocket — see inside

Brittany ChangAug 25, 2023, 16:04 IST

Movable Roots' new almost 400-square-foot model was designed to be used as a tiny vacation home.Movable Roots

Florida-based Movable Roots unveiled its newest $230,000 400-square-foot tiny home on wheels.
The Overlook Cottage was designed to be a vacation home akin to a summer short-term rental.

Florida-based Movable Roots has unveiled its newest model, a 400-square-foot vacation home on wheels. And although it's not built yet, both private clients and property developers are already lining up for a chance to tour it once it's complete.

If you've been a longtime lover of tiny homes, you may have noticed the industry has shifted plenty over the last few years. According to Mike Cheatham, the vice president and co-owner of Movable Roots, "it's changed tenfold." His company, which has been in business for almost seven years, is a family affair: Mike's brother, wife, and son are all part of the business.

The rise in tiny home sales during COVID-19, the accessory dwelling unit boom, and the increasing need for affordable housing have catapulted these small quarters into the national spotlight.

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The rise in tiny home sales during COVID-19, the accessory dwelling unit boom, and the increasing need for affordable housing have catapulted these small quarters into the national spotlight.

Cheatham says its sales and clientele have grown over the last few years.

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The majority of Movable Roots' customers tap the company for high-end custom tiny homes that take weeks to build.

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Why move away from a business model that works? Well, this shift could allow the company to grow its output past its current trajectory of about 20 builds a year.

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The Overlook Cottage was designed to be a tiny vacation home. Think of it like a short-term rental away from the primary home.

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At 399 square-feet, it definitely lives up to the label of "tiny."

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For summertime lounging, there's the option to order the model with a 165-square-foot roof deck accessible via an outdoor staircase.

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The porch — which looks more like a suburban dream than a movable tiny home — sits at 240 square-feet.

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Heading inside, the home has all the traditional trimmings: a living room, kitchen with a built-in dining table, bedroom, and bathroom.

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Many "larger" tiny homes have lofts to expand the square footage. The Overlook Cottage is no different.

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But don't expect to drop this home in a completely off-grid destination.

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Movable Roots' goal is for the Overlook Cottage to attract developers and resort owners who want to buy several units to use as short-term rentals on their properties.

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The team is now in the process of constructing the first Overlook Cottage, which should be complete in early 2024.

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Despite being incomplete, the team is already seeing interest from potential buyers.

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A popular tiny home maker has unveiled a new $230,000 400-square-foot home on wheels as ADU popularity continues to skyrocket &mdash; see inside

The rise in tiny home sales during COVID-19, the accessory dwelling unit boom, and the increasing need for affordable housing have catapulted these small quarters into the national spotlight.

Cheatham says its sales and clientele have grown over the last few years.

The majority of Movable Roots' customers tap the company for high-end custom tiny homes that take weeks to build.

Why move away from a business model that works? Well, this shift could allow the company to grow its output past its current trajectory of about 20 builds a year.

The Overlook Cottage was designed to be a tiny vacation home. Think of it like a short-term rental away from the primary home.

At 399 square-feet, it definitely lives up to the label of "tiny."

For summertime lounging, there's the option to order the model with a 165-square-foot roof deck accessible via an outdoor staircase.

The porch — which looks more like a suburban dream than a movable tiny home — sits at 240 square-feet.

Heading inside, the home has all the traditional trimmings: a living room, kitchen with a built-in dining table, bedroom, and bathroom.

Many "larger" tiny homes have lofts to expand the square footage. The Overlook Cottage is no different.

But don't expect to drop this home in a completely off-grid destination.

Movable Roots' goal is for the Overlook Cottage to attract developers and resort owners who want to buy several units to use as short-term rentals on their properties.

The team is now in the process of constructing the first Overlook Cottage, which should be complete in early 2024.

Despite being incomplete, the team is already seeing interest from potential buyers.

A popular tiny home maker has unveiled a new $230,000 400-square-foot home on wheels as ADU popularity continues to skyrocket — see inside