2025 Cabin Accommodations Guide
Introducing the most comprehensive Cabin resource in North America.
Walden’s 2025 North American Cabin Accommodations Guide is the definitive market reference for the Outdoor Hospitality industry covering 290+ manufacturers and 3,900+ products across the U.S. and Canada and provides unmatched visibility into the largest and most established accommodation category across North America.
This edition completes Walden’s coverage of tents, cabins, and unique accommodations, giving operators and investors a full, data-backed picture of outdoor stays.
What’s Inside
- Manufacturer Directory: Over 290 manufacturers profiled with company and product details
- Product Directory: Over 3,900+ products with pricing, warranty, and spec coverage
- Structural data: Including snow-load and wind ratings across climate zones
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Design-Forward Framework: Categorizes cabins by visual and structural form. From log and barn styles to modular, mirrored, geometric, and modern designs.
Built for the Industry
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Developers & Investors
Navigate the cabin supply market with clarity and data-backed insight.
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Operators & Buyers
Make smarter purchase and expansion decisions with side-by-side comparisons.
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Designers & Builders
Stay informed on design, material, and construction trends.
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Policy & Research Teams
Understand how certifications and standards shape the modern cabin market.
Standards & Certifications
The guide details the structure and standards shaping this critical segment, including pricing, warranties, and certifications from leading industry organizations such as:
- RV Industry Association (RVIA) — safety, construction, and compliance for park models and RV-type units
- Quality Auditing Institute (QAI) — third-party certification for modular and factory-built housing
- NOAH RDI — tiny home certification for safety and residential standards
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Structural Ratings — snow load and wind certification guidance for varied terrains and climates
Why It Matters
Walden’s research confirms that cabins remain the most popular choice among consumers seeking outdoor stays, offering the right balance of comfort, durability, and connection to nature.
“The release of The Cabin Guide completes the full landscape of outdoor accommodations across North America.”
— Whitney Scott, Principal & Co-Founder, Walden
Cabins continue to dominate outdoor hospitality - balancing comfort, durability, and connection to nature. This guide reveals how architecture, materials, and certifications intersect with consumer demand and project feasibility.
“By analyzing cabins through their structural and visual forms, we’ve unlocked an entirely new lens on the market.”
— Joshua Smibert, Co-Founder, Walden
Cabin Architecture & Design Categories
The guide organizes cabins by their architectural form—not just type, so you can see how design, structure, and intent shape performance and appeal.
Each style highlights different strengths: cost, climate suitability, build method, and aesthetic impact.
By grouping cabins by structure and form, the guide connects design with market demand, making it easy to compare styles, understand costs, and see where innovation is headed.
Details
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Format: Digital Download (PDF)
- Price: 99.00 (
- Length: 200+ pages
- Coverage: North America (U.S. & Canada)
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Release Date: November 12, 2025
About Walden
Walden is a data and strategy firm focused on advancing the outdoor industry through research, market intelligence, and actionable insight. From hospitality to manufacturing, Walden helps companies understand, innovate, and thrive across the outdoor economy.
This guide is part of Walden’s three-part guide series covering Tents, Cabins, and Unique Accommodations which together provide a complete view of the outdoor hospitality market. Download the full set today.