WorkHome office
Ten steps from the back door. Zero commute, zero kids on the Zoom call.
New in Christchurch
Extra space, delivered to your backyard.
Boutique studio cabins, dropped in and set up ready to live in. A home office, a guest suite, a teen retreat — without the renovation.
- From
- $140/wk
- Footprint
- 13m²
- Consent
- None*
*Trailer-classified — no building consent required.
Delivered across Ōtautahi Christchurch
Auckland — waitlist openHow it works
Four steps from enquiry to keys in hand.
No site works, no builders, no council paperwork. Just extra room where you need it.
- 01
Choose your cabin
One thoughtfully designed 13m² studio with everything you need. No configurator overwhelm.
- 02
Check availability
Share your suburb and intended use. We confirm delivery windows and site access within 24 hours.
- 03
We deliver & set up
Wheeled onto your section, levelled and plugged in. You unlock the door and move in.
- 04
Flexible from month three
Three-month minimum, then week-to-week. Extend, shorten, or move toward rent-to-own — you decide.
The Cabin
Small footprint. Big room to breathe.
Dark charcoal timber-look cladding, black aluminium framing, and a full-height sliding glass door. Considered inside and out, so it feels like part of the home — not a temporary shed.
- Queen bed zone
- Dedicated desk zone
- Wardrobe storage
- 4 double power points
- Sliding glass door
- 13m² footprint
- Smoke alarm fitted
- Caravan-style plug lead
Floor plan
Every centimetre earns its place.
Length
5.4m
Width
2.4m
Height
2.7m
Use cases
One cabin. A dozen possibilities.
Our customers put their RoomDrop to work in surprisingly different ways. Here are the most-loved five.
Work
FamilyTeen retreat
Give them their own space — and give the family lounge back.
HostingGuest suite
A quiet room for visiting family. Ready when they arrive, tucked away when they leave.
IncomeAirbnb & rental
A tidy income stream from unused backyard space. Fully furnished, ready to list.
LivingGranny flat alternative
Independent living close to family — without the build cost or the paperwork.
Pricing
Simple weekly rent. No surprises.
One transparent rate covers the cabin, delivery, setup and ongoing support. Stay flexible, or use rent as your path to ownership.
Serving Ōtautahi Christchurch now. Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland opening soon.
The RoomDrop cabin
From$140/ week
Excludes power connection. GST inclusive.
- Delivery, levelling & setup
- 3-month minimum, then week-to-week
- Rent-to-own pathway available
- No building consent required
- Servicing & support included
- Christchurch metro area
Delivered & loved
Move-in ready, from the moment the trailer levels.
Delivered fully set up, ready to use
Insured, serviced, and supported
Christchurch now · Auckland soon
“Delivered on a Tuesday, working from it by Wednesday. It looks so good our neighbours have asked where we got it.”
Anna & James
Fendalton, Christchurch
“Cheaper and faster than converting the garage. Our teenager finally has his own space and the house is quiet again.”
The Whittaker family
Merivale, Christchurch
“We list ours on Airbnb — it's paid its rent every week for six months. Guests love it.”
Priya S.
St Albans, Christchurch
FAQ
Answers, before you ask.
Still curious about something? Drop us a line and we'll get back to you the same day.
Visit us
Find us in Belfast
Our Christchurch warehouse and display cabin. Come see the cabin in person before you book.
Showroom & warehouse
26 Frank Coxon Road
Belfast, Christchurch 8051
- Open by appointment
Book a viewing through the enquiry form - Easy driveway access for trailer deliveries and pickups
- hello@roomdrop.co.nz
Enquire
Check availability in your suburb.
Tell us a little about where you are and what you'd use the cabin for. We'll come back with delivery windows and next steps within one working day.
- · No obligation — we'll just answer your questions.
- · First-in access as Auckland opens up.
- · Same-day reply, real humans.