By far our most common questions are always cost-related, so we're bringing you this detailed cost breakdown video regarding our A-Frame Bunk Plus and Tiny A-Frame Kit models!
We're back at our client the Desert of Maine in Freeport, Maine, who just completed building 6 cabins. The owner Doug will walk you through costs for each DIY cabin model in as much detail as possible, covering everything from materials costs to labor to furnishings and more.
Stick around towards the end where Doug will give some insight on how much he's listing these cabins per night to rent and how long it will take for him to make his investment back (hint- it's quicker than you think)!
If you haven't watched any previous videos of this huge cabin build, check out our playlist below. We've been documenting this place for the past several months from start to finish.
Check out the full video tour of these cabins: • A-FRAME CABIN PREFAB K...
View how this build came together from start to finish (full recap): • START TO FINISH...Buil...
Watch the entire Desert of Maine video series: • Desert of Maine Build ...
For another DIY cost breakdown video, watch the episode on our larger A-Frame House model: • FULL CABIN COST BREAKD...
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A-Frame Bunk Plus Detailed Cost Breakdown:
Foundation: $9,500
Site Work: $2,000-$4,000
Campground Septic System: $16,000 (~$1,500 per cabin)
Kit Materials Cost: $50,000
Deck & Stairs Materials: $5,000
Furnishings, Lighting, & Electrician Labor: $10,000
General Construction Labor: $10,000
Plumbing Labor: $2,000-$4,000
Total Build Cost: ~ $94,000
Cost Per Sq Ft: $372
Some Expenses Are Shared With Entire Campground and Other Cabins
Get The A-Frame Bunk Plus Plans: bit.ly/BunkPlusPlans
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A-Frame Kit Detailed Cost Breakdown:
Foundation, Site Work, & Labor: $10,000
Kit Materials Cost: $30,000
Deck & Stairs Materials: $1,000
Insulation: $500
Construction & Labor Costs: $5,000
Electrical: $2,000
Furnishings: $4,000-$5,000
Total Build Cost: ~$52,000
Cost Per Sq Ft: $473
Some Expenses Are Shared With Entire Campground and Other Cabins
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A-Frame Bunk Plus Investment & Rental Analysis:
Renting for $225/night Weekdays
Renting for $300/night Weekends
Renting for $325/night Holiday Weekends
Will Make Back Investment in 2-3 Years
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A-Frame Kit Investment & Rental Analysis:
Renting for $125/night Weekdays
Renting for $200/night Weekends
Renting for $225/night Holiday Weekends
Will Make Back Investment in 2-3 Years
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Video Outline:
0:00 Intro
0:14 Meet The Owner & Overview
1:18 A-Frame Bunk Plus Cost Breakdown
7:50 Tiny A-Frame Kit Cost Breakdown
10:00 Investment & Rental Analysis
13:22 Outro
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