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Our progression towards Tiny living and a build by Cocoon Tiny Homes began, for us, many years ago really. For 18 years we lived in a hotel-sized room with all amenities and we were perfectly happy with the space. Now, as we headed towards retirement and wanted to do everything we could to minimise living costs and have a home of our own, a tiny home became a very practical option. Not being so consumerist and demanding on the planet had great appeal too.
So, fast forward to two Tiny Home Shows where we decided what we were after at the first one and confirmed we were on the right path, making the right choices, at the second one. The choices for us revolved around size, layout and quality versus value-for-money. Cocoon was a contender right away and we narrowed things down to 3 other excellent prospects. All were classed as single level, but Cocoon won the day because of its pitched roof Sanctuary design. It looked great and had loft space - a huge consideration when you are downsizing.
Despite a change of ownership during our build, communication, advice and accommodating our particular likes and dislikes continued smoothly through to Tom and Karen, the new owners. If you are contemplating a Cocoon Tiny Homes build, you will find Tom and Karen very easy to deal with. They will kindly and capably help you with what will work and what might not, what changes might cost you something and what is covered by the base design. An example: we had IDEAS on where to put our largish (for a Tiny Home) TV, but, NAH, not gonna work. So Tom and the team came up with a very workable idea, sourced the necessary bits, discussed costs etc., fitted it all nicely and we paid only for a fancy bracket.
Suffice it to say, if we had to turn around and build another Tiny Home right now, we would go straight back to Karen and Tom and the team at Cocoon Tiny Homes.
Paul and Heather Shipman - Custom Sanctuary Design - Consented Build
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I am now living in a superbly designed and crafted Sanctuary that suits me down to the ground.
The quality of workmanship, efficiency of design and detailing of this home is excellent.
Your helpful consulting and clever tweaking to solve any problems was much appreciated. Receiving updates and progress photos along the way made for an easy, enjoyable build process
Thank you Karen, Tom and team at Cocoon Tiny Homes for a wonderful new tiny home
Brian Margetts - Custom Design Sanctuary - Consented Build
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Coming into Cocoon in Katikati to visit on an open day, not knowing anything about tiny home living. Was the start of my journey.
I came away feeling, I could do this ! and have not looked back since.
The on site visits, I was always greeted by name, which was so welcoming.
Presenting my very out of scale sketches of the home that would work for me. The very talented staff took this somewhat sketchy sketches and together we worked through my ideas, colours , materials and budget.
Along the way there were tweaks that had to be made, there was plenty of help and suggestions with these.
But the team at Cocoon went above and beyond to create my vision, with the most impeccable workmanship and attention to detail.
It felt more like being part of the team as we all worked together.
The always friendly and obliging team have now delivered for me the most beautifully appointed and cozy warm forever home, to start a new life chapter.
I could not have chosen better than the dedicated team at Cocoon.
The whole experience was nothing but positive.
Always Grateful Julie Butt
Julie Butt - Custom Design Alfa
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It was a pleasure working with Karen, Tom & the Team to build our Dream Tiny House! We absolutely love and enjoy living in it and they will go above and beyond to make every wish come true!! Thank you so much guys!
Stefanie and Markus - Oasis
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I just finished a lined stage build with the team at Cocoon Tiny Homes in Katikati and I’m absolutely blown away, the house is everything I expected and more I can’t wait to get it all finished and moved in. Thankyou Cocoon Tiny Homes for all the hard work and time put into my home !!
Talia Bevege - Casita
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Well, thank you to Jon, Ray, & Tom from Cocoon Tiny Homes for up grading my five year old kitchen. Purchased the property three years ago & battled with the terrible layout. By accident came across Cocoon Tiny Homes, when going for a warrant on my car in Katikati. I had a quote from a Tauranga kitchen company, who wasn't interested in coming to see what I required, just drew up a plan which was replacing the whole space $$$’s & they couldn’t & wouldn’t close in above the cabinets to the ceiling. Then I found Cocoon who came out the same day with heaps of ideas, measured up and now I am the happiest person as Jon did everything that I wanted. (cabinets no longer dust collectors) workman ship 100% sure can’t thank the team enough & well within my budget. Would I change anything No! so Happy, they say things are meant to be. Well, finding Cocoon was the best thing for me. Çheck out photos of the before and after on their Facebook page. Thanks again Cocoon Tiny Homes.
DeniseNew Kitchen
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I highly recommend Cocoon Tiny Homes to build your tiny house. We took a basic design and made all the changes we wanted and they were so obliging to help us create our dream tiny home. They went the extra mile in so many ways. We had constant updates with photos, emails and calls, and were lucky enough to live fairly close to their workshop so visited regularly and were always welcome!
The finishes are of a high quality with fantastic workmanship. We were able to choose everything, from design, to lighting to flooring to extras etc etc. Nothing was too much hassle for them.
We absolutely love our tiny house and it actually feels so spacious! In fact our kitchen is bigger than the one we had in our 3 bedroom house. We also have LOTS of storage!
Thanks to all the team at Cocoon Tiny Homes for our beautiful tiny house.
Leanne and Dave - The Ambience 1.0
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As a first time home owner/builder, the team at Cocoon Tiny Homes helped me to navigate the whole process from design right through to after the house was on site. I live in Hawkes Bay and they travelled from Auckland to go over everything with me post-delivery!
I had a clear design idea in my head and they helped me to bring this to fruition including all the additional touches I had not thought of. It was important to me to have an environmentally friendly home and they respected this and went the extra mile to make sure my home was the least toxic as possible. Not many Tiny houses have a bath, which was important to me, and they made it happen!
I was able to choose everything, from design, to lighting to flooring to extras…and when I was not able to make a decision, the team at Cocoon Tiny Homes would research other options for me. Nothing was too much hassle for them.
They are clearly passionate about building high quality, affordable homes and I’m sure you’ll be as happy with yours as I am with mine 😊
Holley - The Haven
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We are extremely happy with our Ambience Tiny home built by Cocoon Tiny Homes. The Cocoon team have gone out of their way to accommodate our requests at every stage of the build. Their advice and dedication have been much appreciated and are visible in every little detail of our home. I’d highly recommend them to anyone who is hoping to build a tiny of their dreams.
Agata - The Ambience 2.0
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Sooooo it was time for a change... out with the old and in with the new✨
WE BOUGHT A TINY HOUSE!!!!! 🏡
I’m still a little lost for words because I’m so beyond happy, it’s a dream come true.
Here’s to our new beginning 🤍
@cocoontinyhomes we cannot thank you enough, the effort and energy put into this home is beyond words! I still wake up and ask myself how is this ours!!!!
Alisha - The Jigsaw
