The Cocoon Cottage is a curved prefab vacation rental overlooking North Tenmile Lake in Oregon. Designer Kristie Wolf, known for her unconventional Airbnb properties including the Big Idaho Potato Hotel, imported this 28-foot pod from Iglucraft in Estonia and customized it with woodland-inspired decor. The property includes a secondary sauna pod on a separate deck near the water, plus a vintage tin cowboy tub for outdoor bathing.
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Curved Pod Design on Lake View Deck
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28-Foot Curved Prefab Structure
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Bathroom and Kitchenette Interior
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Video Tour: Cocoon Cottage
Design Details
- Name: Cocoon Cottage
- Designer: Kristie Wolf
- Prefab Manufacturer: Iglucraft (Estonia)
- Location: North Tenmile Lake, Oregon
- Dimensions: 28′ long x 7’+ wide
- Design: Curved pod/iglu style
- Use: Airbnb vacation rental
- Bedroom: Cozy nook with bed
- Living Area: Drop-leaf table with small armchairs
- Kitchen: Kitchenette
- Bathroom: Shower stall
- Additional Structure: Separate sauna pod on waterfront deck
- Outdoor Feature: Vintage tin cowboy soaking tub
- Decor Theme: Natural/woodland/garden elements
- Shipping Time: 9 months (originally estimated 60 days)
- Shipping Cost: $40,000 (originally estimated $6,000)
Lessons from This Build
- International Prefab Shipping Costs Vary Wildly: What was quoted at $6,000 and 60 days ended up costing $40,000 and taking 9 months, demonstrating the unpredictability of importing prefab structures from overseas
- Unique Shapes Create Memorable Rentals: The curved pod design stands out in a crowded vacation rental market, attracting guests specifically seeking unusual accommodations
- Secondary Structures Add Value: Including a separate sauna pod and outdoor soaking tub creates multiple experiences within one property, justifying higher nightly rates
- Prefab Shells Allow Personal Customization: Starting with a manufactured structure and adding custom decor achieves both the efficiency of prefab construction and the character of individual design
- Waterfront Sites Maximize Pod Potential: The curved pod’s window wall captures lake views that justify the premium location, pairing the structure’s strengths with an appropriate setting
Learn More
- Book the Cocoon Cottage on Airbnb
- Iglucraft (Prefab Manufacturer)
- Watch on Tiny House Giant Journey/YouTube
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Such an interesting tiny home! I love it’s uniqueness! I do like it better when there are more photographs, though. It allows for closer examination of the details and piques my interest enough to then watch the video. When there are only a few photos, I usually move on. Thanks for the opportunity to voice my preference. Others may be very happy that there are fewer photos and be able to watch a video instead, and that’s fine. I like photos.