2025 Outdoor Accommodations Buying Guides
Walden’s Outdoor Accommodation Guides bring the entire market into focus. Whether you’re buying, building, or supplying, these guides connect the dots between product, market demand, and industry expertise.
2025 Cabin Accommodations Buying Guide
Expert insights from industry professionals
3000+ cabins, tinyhomes, park models and ADUs
200+ manufacturers
Regular data updates
2025 Tent Accommodations Buying Guide
Expert insights from industry professionals
750+ detailed product listings
50+ manufacturers featured
Regular data updates
2025 Unique Accommodations Buying Guide
Expert insights from industry professionals
750+ product listings
130+ manufacturers
Regular data updates
For Buyers, Operators & Developers
Compare prices, features, warranties, and materials side by side to plan with confidence.
For Manufacturers
Understand how your offerings are presented in the market and where they align with or differ from peers.
For Suppliers
Learn the market and their products to sell confidently.
See the full range of outdoor accommodations
From domes to safari tents to cabins, see what’s available, what’s comparable and what sets each apart
A-Frame Cabins
Arched Cabins
Barn Cabins
Flat Cabins
Flat Mirrored Cabins
Flat Cabins with Wheels
Geometric Modern Cabins
Geometric Modern Cabins with Wheels
Log Cabins
Mixed Style Cabins
Mixed Style Cabins with Wheels
Multi-Peaked Cabins
Multi-Peaked Cabins with Wheels
Peaked Cabins
Peaked Log Cabins
Peaked Cabins with Wheels
Semi-Arched Cabins
Semi-Arched Cabins with Wheels
Slant Cabins
Slant Cabins with Wheels
Converted Containers
Converted RVs
Bubble Domes
Dome Tents
Geodesic Domes
Honeycomb Domes
Zome Domes
Capsule Houses
Cliff-Side Pods
Conkers
Glamping Barrels
Glamping Pods
Tree Pods
A-Frame Tents
Bell Tents
Birdcage Tents
Cocoon Tents
Hanging Tents
Inflatable Tents
Panorama Tents
Pyramid Tents
Safari Tents
Safari Tents (Side View)
Spike Tents
Teardrop Tents
Teepee Tents
Wall Tents
Treehouses
Covered Wagons
Shepherd's Huts
Vardo Wagons
Hard-Sided Yurts
Traditional Yurts
A-Frame Cabins
Arched Cabins
Barn Cabins
Flat Cabins
Flat Mirrored Cabins
Flat Cabins with Wheels
Geometric Modern Cabins
Geometric Modern Cabins with Wheels
Log Cabins
Mixed Style Cabins
Mixed Style Cabins with Wheels
Multi-Peaked Cabins
Multi-Peaked Cabins with Wheels
Peaked Cabins
Peaked Log Cabins
Peaked Cabins with Wheels
Semi-Arched Cabins
Semi-Arched Cabins with Wheels
Slant Cabins
Slant Cabins with Wheels
Converted Containers
Converted RVs
Bubble Domes
Dome Tents
Geodesic Domes
Honeycomb Domes
Zome Domes
Capsule Houses
Cliff-Side Pods
Conkers
Glamping Barrels
Glamping Pods
Tree Pods
A-Frame Tents
Bell Tents
Birdcage Tents
Cocoon Tents
Hanging Tents
Inflatable Tents
Panorama Tents
Pyramid Tents
Safari Tents
Safari Tents (Side View)
Spike Tents
Teardrop Tents
Teepee Tents
Wall Tents
Treehouses
Covered Wagons
Shepherd's Huts
Vardo Wagons
Hard-Sided Yurts
Traditional Yurts
A complete resource for smarter outdoor hospitality decisions
With every guide you can:
See What’s Available, What’s Comparable
For the first time, you can easily scan accommodations side-by-side instead of piecing it together through scattered searches or vendor funnels.
Cut Costs, Not Corners
Accommodations can cost tens of thousands of dollars. This guide gives you a head start, helping you focus on the features and costs that matter most before you commit.
What's included
Product listings with:
Price, size, material, base-price inclusions, warranties and weather
Manufacturer directory with:
Names, contact info, and links
Expert Picks & Industry Commentary
Guidance from industry leaders, design pros, and builders to inform and inspire
End-Consumer Market Data (Delivered separately)
Walden's proprietary demand insights reveal what's actually trending
Expert insights to guide your decisions in minutes
Years of experience in development, design, and operations distilled into short, practical insights.
Authors
Whitney Scott
Co-Founder, Walden
Whitney Scott has shaped some of the most recognized brands in outdoor lodging - driving growth, brand strategy, and market innovation across the outdoor hospitality industry. As Co-Founder of Walden, Whitney specializes in helping outdoor hospitality brands make smarter, data-backed decisions. Her work influences glamping, outdoor resorts, and regional tourism initiatives, ensuring businesses stay ahead in an evolving market. Whitney holds an MBA from the University of Montana and executive training from Kellogg School of Business.
Joshua Smibert
Co-Founder, Walden
Joshua Smibert is an entrepreneur who has built successful ventures across technology, travel, and outdoor industries. As Co-Founder of Walden, he focuses on making outdoor businesses smarter and more profitable. He was previously the Chief Commercial Officer at Roadtrippers which was acquired by Thor Industries. He founded Carbon Ads, an exclusive advertising network that revolutionized monetization for niche publishers. He also was the original owner of the domain tinder.com, selling it to you know who. Joshua's business approach emphasizes building strong teams and quickly adapting to emerging markets.
Industry Expert Contributors
Doug Mulvaney
Expert, Campground Design, Formerly AVP of Design at KOA
John Delaloye Jr.
Expert, Cut & Sew Products, Formerly CEO of Diamond Brand Gear
Todd Wynne-Parry
Business Development Leader for Acquisitions, Aramark
Valentina Cereda
Health & Wellbeing Architect, Energy & Space Environments
Walden’s Outdoor Hospitality Research & Production Team
Angelica Elman
Research
Bianca Segui
Research
Blanca Ipulan
Research
Camil Lontoc
Research
Christina Ilustrisimo
Research
Dante Billones
Design
Elysa Murata
Research
Grace Lagunday
Research
Ian Diño
Research
Jack Faulkner
Illustration
Katrina Palisoc
Market Analysis
Nicolas Cramer
Art Direction
Zeus Bautista
Design
Frequently asked questions
The Outdoor Accommodations Buying Guide is a comprehensive three-guide collection covering the full spectrum of outdoor accommodations across North America. It includes dedicated guides for Cabins (3000+ products from 200+ manufacturers), Tents (750+ products from 50+ manufacturers), and Unique Accommodations (750+ domes, yurts, pods, wagons, treehouses, converted containers, and converted RVs from 137+ manufacturers). Each guide provides side-by-side product comparisons, pricing ranges, warranty info, manufacturer details, and market insights.
The set includes three comprehensive guides: the Cabin Accommodations Guide covering cabins, tinyhomes, park models and ADUs; the Tent Accommodations Guide covering safari tents, bell tents, wall tents and other commercial tent accommodations; and the Unique Accommodations Guide covering domes, pods, treehouses, wagons, yurts, converted containers and converted RVs. Each guide can be purchased individually.
Each guide is organized by accommodation category with detailed product listings. Across all guides, you'll consistently find: manufacturer name, product name, pricing, materials, warranty, and whether bathrooms/kitchens are included. When information isn't available from a manufacturer, it's shown as a blank space — giving you a clear picture of what's known and what isn't.
Beyond product listings, each guide features: market insights (including consumer demand and operator trends), expert commentary that distills years of experience into five-minute reads, and a manufacturing directory with contact information to help you connect directly.
Walden follows a data release process for all guides. Information is refreshed periodically throughout the year. Substantial edits — like correcting missing information or adjusting pricing bands — are incorporated mid-cycle. New products and manufacturers are published in the next annual edition.
Manufacturers can request their file by emailing datarequest@waldeninsight.com. Updates received by the communicated deadline will be reflected in the next release cycle.
Outdoor accommodations are a major investment, often costing tens of thousands of dollars per unit. Without centralized data, buyers spend months navigating vendor funnels and inconsistent information. These guides save time and reduce risk by providing a baseline of knowledge: what's available, what's comparable, and what questions to ask before you commit.
Where available, yes. Warranty insights are included consistently across all guides, while climate-related details (such as snow load, wind ratings, or seasonal suitability) appear when manufacturers disclose them. This helps buyers align unit choice with zoning requirements and site conditions.
North America has one of the largest concentrations of manufacturers and outdoor hospitality operators globally. Launching here first allows us to provide depth and scale, before expanding to additional continents in future editions.