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Side-by-side guide

The Santa Cruz vs Ébène

The Santa Cruz and Ébène are both strong options if you are shopping for manufactured home. 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.

SpecThe Santa CruzÉbène
Starting price$77,899$85,000
Square feet910 sq ftN/A
Bedrooms22
Bathrooms2N/A
SleepsN/A5
LoftN/AYes
Home typeManufactured HomePark Model
FoundationN/ATrailer
BuilderTiny Homes USAMinimaliste

Which one should you buy?

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

Choose The Santa Cruz if:

  • You want the more budget-friendly option.

Choose Ébène if:

  • You prefer its overall balance of price, layout, and footprint.
Ébène

$85,000

Ébène

Minimaliste

2 bdSleeps 5Loft

Key differences

  • The Santa Cruz starts about $7,101 lower than Ébène.
  • The Santa Cruz and Ébène come from different builders, which can shape finish packages, delivery process, and warranty expectations.

Pros and cons

The Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz Pros

  • Lower starting price by about $7,101.

The Santa Cruz Cons

    Ébène

    Ébène Pros

      Ébène Cons

      • Higher starting price by about $7,101.
      • Square-footage details are limited in the current public listing.

      Builder details

      Builder relationship

      The Santa Cruz is built by Tiny Homes USA, while Ébène comes from Minimaliste. Comparing the builders can help you weigh brand style, construction approach, and the rest of each lineup.

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