Cockahoop Nest – 20ft Expandable Container Home | 1 Bedroom | Full Bath & Kitchen | Prefab Tiny Home – Free DDP Shipping
Starting out on your own land? The Cockahoop Nest is a simple, solid 20ft expandable container home built for one or two people who want a real place of their own, without the price tag of a traditional build.
The Nest is perfect for first-time land owners, weekend property retreats, guest suites, or anyone who wants to get a foothold on their land without waiting years to save for a conventional house. It's also a common choice for ADU builders adding a compact, self-contained unit to an existing property in California's Central Valley, Texas, or Florida.
Here's what the experience looks like. Your Nest arrives on a flatbed truck, folded down for shipping. You arrange a crane or forklift locally to lift it off the truck and set it on your prepared pad or foundation — we send you the exact weight and lifting specs ahead of time so you can book the right equipment. Once it's positioned, the structural shell unfolds into its full 1-bedroom footprint — this expansion step is done with lifting equipment and typically takes a small crew, not one or two people working by hand. From there, you or your contractor connect water, electrical, and sewer/septic using the included circuit diagram and installation instructions as your guide.
Inside, the Nest comes fully fitted at the factory: a complete bathroom with toilet, shower, and sink, a working kitchen with cabinets, countertop, and sink, and pre-run 110V electrical with a breaker panel, outlets, and lighting already installed. You're not assembling a shell and buying fixtures separately — the home arrives ready to connect and live in.
What makes the Nest different from a lot of tiny home options on the market is the pricing structure. The $27,999 price includes DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) shipping to your US address — customs duties and freight are already covered. No import invoice shows up after the fact. What you'll need to handle locally is straightforward and listed clearly below, so you know exactly what you're taking on before you order.
We sold this same home on Amazon USA and earned 5-star reviews from customers who assembled it themselves on their own property. That's the track record behind this listing — not a promise, a history.
Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Expanded dimensions (L x W x H) | 5900 x 6300 x 2480 mm (19'4" x 20'8" x 8'2") — confirmed per manufacturer's 2023 technical parameter sheet |
| Folded shipping dimensions (L x W x H) | 5900 x 2200 x 2480 mm (19'4" x 7'3" x 8'2") |
| Interior dimensions (L x W x H) | 5640 x 6140 x 2240mm (18'6" x 20'2" x 7'4") — confirmed per manufacturer's 2023 technical parameter sheet |
| Square footage (interior, expanded) | Approx. 373 sq ft (34.6 m²) — calculated from confirmed interior dimensions above |
| Weight | 6,500 lb (2,948 kg), confirmed shipping weight for this model — use this figure when booking your crane or forklift. (Manufacturer's general technical parameter sheet lists a base unit weight of 2,500 kg / 5,511 lb for the standard frame; always plan lifting equipment around the higher, confirmed 6,500 lb figure for this configuration.) |
| Structure / frame material | Galvanized steel square tube frame (Q235-grade steel). Main structural beams 80x100x2.5mm; stand columns 150x210x2.0mm folded galvanized steel; secondary framing 40x60x1.5mm galvanized square tube; lifting components 210x150x160x4mm galvanized steel; hinges galvanized and thickened, Q235. Per manufacturer's 2023 technical parameter sheet. |
| Insulation | 75mm sandwich composite panel (side walls); 50mm sandwich composite panel (interior partition walls and roof/ceiling). Standard core EPS (12kg/m³); rock wool optional. |
| Windows | Double-glazed plastic steel (uPVC) casement windows, standard size 950 x 1100mm (37" x 43"), customizable. Aluminum alloy and broken-bridge aluminum upgrades available. |
| Doors | Steel security entrance door (standard). Upgrade options: broken-bridge aluminum, titanium-magnesium alloy, or aluminum alloy doors. |
| Bathroom fittings | Prefabricated bathroom pod, approx. 1720 x 1350mm (5'8" x 4'5"). Toilet, shower enclosure, and sink included. |
| Kitchen fittings | L-shaped kitchen cabinets with sink and countertop. Two standard footprints available: 1730x550x900mm or 1550x550x900mm. |
| Electrical | 110V US-standard duplex outlets, configured from the manufacturer's standard three-hole socket to US spec per order. Wiring circuits per manufacturer spec: 6mm² incoming supply, 4mm² A/C socket circuit, 2.5mm² general socket circuit, 1.5mm² lighting circuit. Breaker panel: 2P63A main switch plus 2P43A/2P32A/1P20 leakage (RCD) branch protectors. Lighting: 6x three-proof LED ceiling fixtures. Circuit diagram included with every home. Appliance wiring material is a UL Recognized Component (UL 758 / CSA C22.2 No. 210, Certificate 20170228-E489898) and separately carries CE Low Voltage Directive conformity (EN 50525-2-31:2011, Certificate M.2024.206.C100473) — component-level certification, not a whole-home UL Listing. |
| Plumbing | Marked water inlet (fresh supply) and outlet (drain/wastewater) connection points. Exact connection size/thread type to be confirmed. |
| Floor material | Structural floor per manufacturer spec: 18mm concrete floor (center section), 18mm bamboo plywood (side sections). Finish flooring (vinyl/laminate) may be layered on top — confirm exact finish material with supplier. |
| Ceiling height | Interior height 2240mm (7'4"), per confirmed manufacturer specification. |
| Performance ratings | Waterproof 99.999%; Fireproof Grade A; Wind resistance 90–110 km/h; Seismic resistance Grade 10; Sound insulation ≥30dB; Service life 30+ years. |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
What's Included
- Fully fitted home (bathroom and kitchen pre-installed)
- Complete bathroom (toilet, shower, sink)
- Complete kitchen (cabinets, sink, countertop)
- Electrical circuit diagram
- Installation instructions
- DDP shipping to your US address
- 5-year structural warranty
What You Arrange
- Site preparation — concrete pad or foundation
- Crane or forklift for offloading and positioning (booked locally; confirmed shipping weight is 6,500 lb — structural expansion typically requires a small lifting crew, not 1–2 people working by hand)
- Utility connections — water, sewer/septic, and electrical hookup (licensed local contractor recommended)
- Local permits and zoning approval — check with your county before ordering
FAQ
Is the Nest big enough for two people?
Many customers use it as a starter home for one or two people, or as a guest suite or office. Interior footprint is approximately 373 sq ft — check that against your needs before ordering.
Does the price really include shipping?
Yes. $27,999 is DDP to your US address — duties and freight included. No hidden import fees.
What do I need to have ready before delivery?
A prepared pad or foundation, a booked crane or forklift rated for 6,500 lb, and confirmed truck access to your property. See our Pre-Order Zoning Checklist.
Can I use the Nest as an ADU?
Many customers do, but ADU eligibility depends entirely on your local zoning code. Confirm with your county before ordering.
What's the warranty on this model?
5-year structural warranty covering frame, walls, roof structure, and water-tightness. See our Warranty Policy for full details.