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Side-by-side guide

Mini 30 vs Overlook Cottage

Mini 30 and Overlook Cottage are both strong options if you are shopping for tiny homes. This comparison breaks down pricing, size, layout, and the tradeoffs that matter most when you are trying to pick the better fit.

Comparison table

Use the table below for the fastest read on price, size, and layout differences.

SpecMini 30Overlook Cottage
Starting price$85,000$225,000
Square feet360 sq ft290 sq ft
Bedrooms1N/A
BathroomsN/A3
Sleeps24
LoftYesYes
Home typeTiny HomePark Model
FoundationTrailerTrailer
BuilderMinimalisteMovable Roots

Which one should you buy?

If you are deciding between these two homes, start with the tradeoffs below.

Choose Mini 30 if:

  • You want the more budget-friendly option.
  • You want more overall living space.

Choose Overlook Cottage if:

  • You prefer a smaller footprint that may feel easier to place or move.
  • You need the layout that sleeps more people.
Mini 30

$85,000

Mini 30

Minimaliste

360 sq ft1 bdSleeps 2Loft

Key differences

  • Mini 30 starts about $140,000 lower than Overlook Cottage.
  • Mini 30 offers roughly 70 more square feet than Overlook Cottage.
  • Mini 30 and Overlook Cottage come from different builders, which can shape finish packages, delivery process, and warranty expectations.

Pros and cons

Mini 30

Mini 30 Pros

  • Lower starting price by about $140,000.
  • More interior space, with roughly 70 sq ft more room.

Mini 30 Cons

  • Sleeps fewer people based on the published layout.
  • Delivery coverage is less explicit in the current public specs.

Overlook Cottage

Overlook Cottage Pros

  • Sleeps more people based on the published layout.

Overlook Cottage Cons

  • Higher starting price by about $140,000.
  • Less interior space, with roughly 70 sq ft less room.

Builder details

Builder relationship

Mini 30 is built by Minimaliste, while Overlook Cottage comes from Movable Roots. Comparing the builders can help you weigh brand style, construction approach, and the rest of each lineup.

Related alternatives

If neither option is quite right, these nearby matches are worth a look.

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Mini 35
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420 sq ft1 bdSleeps 3

Tiny Home by Minimaliste, 420 sq ft, 1 bedroom, sleeps 3, starting around $85,000.

Mini 40
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480 sq ft2 bdSleeps 4

Tiny Home by Minimaliste, 480 sq ft, 2 bedroom, sleeps 4, starting around $85,000.

Black Prong
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399 sq ft3 baSleeps 3Loft

Park Model by Movable Roots, 399 sq ft, 3 bathroom, sleeps 3, includes a loft.