Affordable Gable Cabins XL Model Starting at Under $10,000

The​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Metro Portable Buildings Gable Cabins XL cabin kit is a minimal but highly versatile and user-friendly one of the most cabin shells with classic gable style combined with the large porch area in the range from a tiny 8×16 ($9,362) to a sizable 16×32 ($22,322) in the dimension of the floor space.

As a weather-tight exterior shell, the Gable Cabins XL cabin kit is handed over to the customer fully assembled but with the interior unfinished—therefore, the owners are at liberty to insulate, wire, plumb, and finish as per their requirement and budget. This cabin kit series is made to endure real four-season conditions. In fact, they can be placed anywhere: picturesque snowy mountains, humid coastal areas, or hot desert landscapes and still maintain their performance level. People use them as a home office, a hunting lodge, a guest house, a tiny home, or just a weekend refuge and the makers are happy to see their product being so versatile and useful.

The main feature of the Gable Cabins XL cabin kit is its clever equilibrium of visual appeal from the past and utility from the present. In addition to quickly getting rid of the snow in the winter, the steep gable roof also offers valuable overhead storage or loft potential inside. The covered porch is a must in every model—depending on the model it ranges from 32 to 128 square feet—thus extending the outdoor living area at no extra building cost.

The 8×16 smallest cabin kit provides 96 square feet of interior plus a 32-square-foot porch suitable for a minimalist studio or remote workspace. For a 12×36 cabin kit ($16,644), the indoors area will be 288 square feet with a 72-square-foot porch—after finishing, this area will be enough for a bedroom, bath, kitchenette, and living space. There are 384 square feet of raw space in the biggest 16×32 plus a huge 128-square-foot porch that can be converted into a cozy two-bedroom house.

Each Gable Cabins XL cabin kit has four-season flexibility at its core. Heavy-duty treated floor joists, top-notch LP SmartSide siding, and roofing with architectural shingles form a strong shell that can withstand extreme weather conditions. The raised floor design keeps the dampness away, and the unfinished interior can be converted into a warm space for any season with the help of the optional insulation packages.

The electric wiring can be done while the delivery is going on or after the delivery has been finished, and the floor plan which is open makes it possible to install wood stoves, mini-splits or even a complete HVAC system. People who are living there through the winter seasons with heavy snow in the Midwest or experiencing hot summers in the South say that these kinds of cabins, when properly finished, work like a charm. People in many of these households use their cabin kits as permanent residences, a source of income through the rentals, or as a getaway during the different seasons.

This cabin kit is very useful due to its location flexibility. Compact models can be small enough to fit in a suburban backyard thus becoming ADUs or home office, whereas large models can be found in rural areas and used for such purposes as hunting cabins, farm stays, or off-grid homesteads. To facilitate delivery, a rollback truck is used, while simple concrete blocks or gravel pads are employed for the setting, consequently, the site preparation is kept at a minimal and budget-friendly level.

The time-honored gable design with a porch can be described as a chameleon since it can merge itself smoothly with any surroundings—from lakeside lots to mountain clearings—and, additionally, it can be considered as a color pallet since several color options are available. Hence, the cabin kit can either be of the same color as the existing structures or in line with the owner’s choice. You are free to include windows, doors, lofts, or partitions at the finishing stage to produce the exact layout that you want.

Users of the Gable Cabins XL cabin kit commend it for the money it is worth and the potential of customization. The beginning value comprises delivery within the service range and, besides, one can spread his payments through financing. The non-finished part of the room is what keeps the initial expenses at a low level while at the same time it gives the freedom to hardcore DIYers as well as to professional builders so that they can finish the wiring, plumbing, insulation, and drywall at their own pace. Some turn this raw shell into a contemporary tiny home with a loft and a complete bathroom, while the rest continue to make the finishes look old-fashioned so that the cabin will have a genuine ​‍​‌‍​‍‌character.

The Gable Cabins XL cabin kit proves that smart design, durability, and affordability can come in one complete package—ready for your personal touch in any season or setting.

Source: Metro Portable Buildings – Gable Cabins XL Series