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Side-by-side guide

VDL-90 vs Elm

VDL-90 and Elm 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.

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Comparison table

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

SpecVDL-90Elm
Starting price$28,889Request pricing
Square feet225 sq ft390 sq ft
BedroomsN/AN/A
BathroomsN/AN/A
Sleeps32
LoftN/AYes
Home typeTiny HomeTiny Home
FoundationN/AOn Wheels
BuilderKaldeesTumbleweed Houses

Which one should you buy?

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

Choose VDL-90 if:

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

Choose Elm if:

  • You want more overall living space.
  • You like this style of home and want the version that best fits your space priorities.
VDL-90

$28,889

VDL-90

Kaldees

225 sq ftSleeps 3
Elm

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Elm

Tumbleweed Houses

390 sq ftSleeps 2Loft

Key differences

  • Elm offers roughly 165 more square feet than VDL-90.
  • VDL-90 and Elm come from different builders, which can shape finish packages, delivery process, and warranty expectations.

Pros and cons

VDL-90

VDL-90 Pros

  • • Sleeps more people based on the published layout.
  • • Shares the same general home style, so it is easy to compare layout choices side by side.

VDL-90 Cons

  • • Less interior space, with roughly 165 sq ft less room.
  • • Delivery coverage is less explicit in the current public specs.

Elm

Elm Pros

  • • More interior space, with roughly 165 sq ft more room.
  • • Shares the same general home style, so it is easy to compare layout choices side by side.

Elm Cons

  • • Sleeps fewer people based on the published layout.
  • • Published pricing is limited, so you may need a builder quote to compare budgets precisely.

Builder details

Builder relationship

VDL-90 is built by Kaldees, while Elm comes from Tumbleweed Houses. Comparing the builders can help you weigh brand style, construction approach, and the rest of each lineup.

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Related alternatives

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

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TSE-211
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Tiny Home by Kaldees, 200 sq ft, starting around $12,100.

Aspen

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AspenTumbleweed Houses
Tiny Home
390 sq ftSleeps 2Loft

Tiny Home by Tumbleweed Houses, 390 sq ft, sleeps 2, includes a loft.