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Pod Essentials

Pod 16

160 sq ft of flexible space — a home office, gym, or studio. Built in 4–8 weeks. $47,990 — or from $321/mo.

★★★★★ 4.9 from 50+ reviews · 10-year structural warranty · $500 refundable deposit
At a glance

Pod 16 specifications.

Best forOffice · gym · studio
InsulationR15 walls / R30 ceiling
Room size160 sq ft
Air conditioningMini-split heat + AC
Footprint16′ × 12′ overall
WindowsLow-E premium vinyl
CeilingVaulted, 8′–9′
Roof26-gauge metal
Deck / porch16′ × 2′ covered + 8′ step
FoundationPier-and-beam (slab upgrade available)
Timeline4–8 weeks, turnkey
Warranty10-yr structural · 2-yr systems · 1-yr workmanship
What you get

What’s included in your base price.

Included in base price

  • Pier-and-beam foundation & delivery
  • Full install, set on your site
  • R15–R30 insulation, sealed envelope
  • Mini-split heat + AC
  • Electrical — lighting, switches & outlets
  • Low-E windows & covered deck

Priced after your site visit & measurements

  • Site work and grading
  • Landscaping work

No bathroom — Pod Essentials are flex rooms. Need a bath? See Pod Living →

See it

Inside the Pod 16.

Make it yours

Available upgrades for the Pod 16.

Only the options that fit this model — see live pricing in the configurator.

Extra picture window
Extra picture window
French doors
French doors
Side Kick storage
Side Kick storage
Deck enhancement
Deck enhancement
Extended stairs
Extended stairs
Outdoor storage shed
Outdoor storage shed
Utilities & site work

What it takes to power it up.

Priced per linear foot and finalized by site measurement — here’s a typical 50-ft example.

Electrical run

Trenched from your panel to the pod. Example: 50 ft installed.

≈ $X,XXX

Site prep

Leveling and access for delivery and set.

By measurement

Permits

Rarely required for Pod Essentials (≤200 sq ft). Trade permits may apply.

Usually none
Permits & process

From first call to keys.

No building permit required in most jurisdictions for the Pod 16.

1

Consult & site visit

A 15-minute call, then a free 1-hour site visit.

2

Design & permitting

Pick your design, meet your PM, and we file permits if necessary.

3

Build

Foundation, delivery, and install — 4–8 weeks.

4

Handoff

Walkthrough and keys. Backed for 10 years.

$47,990 — or from $321/mo20% down · 8% APR · 20-yr. Acorn financing, home-equity loans, and construction financing available.
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Pod 16 interior — comfortable year-round
Owner story

“Quieter and cooler than my house.”

John added a Pod 16 office in his Round Rock backyard — insulated for Texas summers and finished in under two months.

“It’s exactly the office I needed.” — John W., Round Rock
Pod Essentials backyard office

Make the Pod 16 yours.

Reserve with a $500 refundable deposit. $47,990 — or from $321/mo.

Fine print: timelines and material prices are estimates and may change. Monthly assumes 20% down, 8% APR, 20-yr.