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Side-by-side guide

Nomad 28 vs Thuya

Nomad 28 and Thuya 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.

SpecNomad 28Thuya
Starting price$85,000$85,000
Square feetN/AN/A
Bedrooms11
BathroomsN/AN/A
Sleeps34
LoftN/AYes
Home typeTiny HomePark Model
FoundationTrailerTrailer
BuilderMinimalisteMinimaliste

Which one should you buy?

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

Choose Nomad 28 if:

  • You like this builder and want the floor plan that better matches your lifestyle.

Choose Thuya if:

  • You need the layout that sleeps more people.
  • You like this builder and want the floor plan that better matches your lifestyle.
Thuya

$85,000

Thuya

Minimaliste

1 bdSleeps 4Loft

Key differences

  • These two homes sit very close together on price, layout, and style, which makes this a clean apples-to-apples comparison.

Pros and cons

Nomad 28

Nomad 28 Pros

  • Comes from the same builder, which makes finish level and brand positioning easier to compare.

Nomad 28 Cons

  • Sleeps fewer people based on the published layout.
  • Square-footage details are limited in the current public listing.

Thuya

Thuya Pros

  • Sleeps more people based on the published layout.
  • Comes from the same builder, which makes finish level and brand positioning easier to compare.

Thuya Cons

  • Square-footage details are limited in the current public listing.
  • Delivery coverage is less explicit in the current public specs.

Builder details

Built by the same builder

Both homes are built by Minimaliste. If you already trust this builder's style and finish level, the decision comes down to which floor plan, price point, and space profile fits you better.

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