Double-Storey Apple Cabin
Two apple cabin pods stacked into one unit with an external timber-look staircase and a first-floor balcony — a landmark building for camps and resorts.
- Factory-direct pricing, no trading company in between
- Finished interior and electrics installed before shipment
- CE / ISO 9001 production, CNAS test reports available
- Loading plan and installation drawings supplied with the order
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Model JJ-AC2S · MOQ 1 unit · Ships from Qingdao, China
Key features
Landmark shape
Pitched roof and timber-look cladding make the cabin read as architecture rather than a container.
Single or stacked
Pods can be used alone or stacked two high with an external staircase and balcony.
Fully fitted inside
Bed, wardrobe, kitchenette and shower room finished in the factory before shipment.
Deck mounted
No foundation needed for most sites — a levelled deck or pad is sufficient.
Two storeys, one crane lift each
Upper pod lands on the lower pod and bolts down; stair and balcony bolt on.
38 m² over two levels
Ground-floor living with an upstairs bedroom and balcony.
Overview
The double-storey apple cabin takes the single pod and stacks it, adding an external staircase and a first-floor balcony. Ground floor becomes living space with a glazed frontage; upper floor becomes a bedroom with a view. For camps, resorts and hospitality plots where land is limited and the building has to be the photograph guests share, it is the most efficient format we build.
How the two levels work
- Ground floor: living area, kitchenette or reception, WC and shower pod
- Upper floor: bedroom with balcony, wardrobe and a second WC where the layout allows
- External staircase with timber treads, guardrail and a landing at the balcony door
- Pitched roof over both pods, with the upper pod set back to create the balcony
Each pod is built and finished as a self-contained module: steel frame, insulated wall and roof panels, timber-look cladding outside, laminate flooring and painted board inside, aluminium windows and glass door, lighting, sockets and A/C. The stack connection, staircase and balcony are a separate structural package quoted with the pods.
Site requirements
The pair needs a level base — a concrete slab or a screw-pile foundation — sized to the combined footprint plus the staircase landing. Crane access is needed for the upper pod. Wind and snow loading are checked against the destination before the drawing is released; sites in exposed coastal or mountain locations may require additional tie-downs, which we price with the structure.
What we need to quote
Send the site plan, the number of keys, whether the ground floor is living space or reception, the destination port and the electrical standard. We reply with a two-level layout, a foundation note and a loading plan.
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Specifications
| External size | Per pod ≈ 5800 × 3300 × 2900 mm, two pods stacked |
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| Floor area | ≈ 19 m² per pod, ≈ 38 m² total |
| Structure | Steel frame pods with pitched roof, timber-look cladding |
| Wall / roof insulation | 50 mm / 75 mm / 100 mm EPS, rock wool or glass wool (order specific) |
| Floor | 18 mm fibre cement board over steel purlin, PVC or laminate finish |
| Windows & doors | Aluminium alloy windows, steel security door or glass sliding door |
| Electrical | Lighting, sockets and distribution box pre-installed to destination standard |
| Option list | A/C, water heater, kitchenette, toilet pod, solar power, furniture package |
| Access | External steel staircase with timber treads, first-floor balcony |
| Loading | Indicative 2 pods per 40HQ, confirmed on the loading plan |
Values marked “project specific” are confirmed on the production drawing for your order.
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Everything below is confirmed on the production drawing for your order. Values that depend on destination climate, code or layout are marked as such — tell us the port and the application and we return a fixed sheet.
Dimensions & weight
| Pod size | ≈ 5800 × 3300 × 2900 mm per pod |
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| Floor area | ≈ 38 m² over two levels |
| Tare weight | ≈ 9.6 t |
| Configuration | Two storeys with external stair and balcony |
| Loading | 2 pods per 40HQ |
Structure & envelope
| Frame | Welded steel frame with aluminium sub-frame |
|---|---|
| Cladding | Timber-look heat transfer printed panels or powder coated metal |
| Roof | Pitched roof with concealed gutter and drip edge |
| Glazing | Tempered panoramic glass front, double glazed option |
| Balcony | Timber-look deck and railing on the two-storey version |
Insulation & climate
| Wall | 50–75 mm PU or rock wool |
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| Roof | 75 mm with ventilated cavity |
| Floor | 50 mm board plus vapour barrier |
| Glazing | Low-E laminated glass for cold or hot climates |
| Climate range | −25 °C to +45 °C with the matching A/C package |
Interior
| Sleeping | Double bed or twin beds, wardrobe and bedside units |
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| Bathroom | Shower, WC, basin and water heater in a sealed pod |
| Kitchenette | Sink, hob, fridge bay and cabinet run |
| Finishes | Wood-look laminate floor, painted or panelled walls, LED lighting |
Electrical & plumbing
| Voltage | 110 V / 220–240 V to destination standard |
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| Circuits | Lighting, sockets, A/C and heater on separate breakers |
| Water | Pressurised inlet and drain, external connection box |
| Extras | Smart lock, outdoor lighting, solar pre-wire |
Shipping & installation
| Shipping | Pods ship complete, protected with removable cladding guards |
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| Loading | 2 pods per 40HQ |
| Installation | Crane onto deck or pads, connect services — 2–4 hours |
| Foundation | Levelled deck, screw piles or concrete pads |
| Documents | Assembly drawing, service plan and warranty card |
Standards & references
- ISO 668 — Series 1 freight containers: classification, dimensions and ratings (the dimensional basis for 20FT / 40FT modules).
- ISO 1496-1 — Series 1 freight containers: specification and testing, used as the reference for corner castings and lifting points.
- ISO 9001 — quality management system; inspection records and test reports are issued per order.
- IEC 60364 — low-voltage electrical installations, applied to the cabin wiring layout supplied with each unit.
- EN 1090-1 — execution of steel structures; can be specified when the destination market requires a declared execution class.
Photographs and video of the Double-Storey Apple Cabin are JIUJIAN GLOBAL factory material. Third-party photographs used elsewhere on this site are credited with author, licence and source on the image credits page. Values marked "to be confirmed" depend on destination climate, local code or final layout and are fixed on the production drawing before deposit.
Configuration options
Pick one line per group, or send us a mixed list — most export orders are a hybrid (for example empty shell for the camp and turnkey for the show unit).
Interior fit-out
- Empty shellSandwich panel walls, floor, electrics and windows only — you fit out locally.
- Standard fit-outPVC floor, ceiling, LED lighting, sockets, A/C prep, bathroom pod optional.
- Turnkey livingKitchen cabinets, sanitary ware, furniture, curtains, TV bracket and appliances installed before shipment.
Windows & glazing
- Aluminium slidingStandard double-track aluminium windows with insect mesh.
- Double glazedThermal-break aluminium, tempered double glazing, U-value to destination code.
- uPVC tilt & turnEuropean style, low maintenance, better airtightness for cold climates.
- Full glass wallFloor-to-ceiling fixed or sliding glazing for views and showroom use.
Doors
- Steel security doorStandard single leaf, powder coated, cylinder lock.
- Aluminium glass doorTempered glazed leaf for offices and reception areas.
- Double-leaf entranceFor canteens, recreation rooms and retail units.
Cladding & facade
- Galvanised steel paintedStandard RAL colour, gloss or matt.
- Metal carved panelEmbossed decorative panels, the most specified facade for export orders.
- Timber lookHeat transfer printed wood grain, low maintenance.
- Rock wool A2 panelNon-combustible core when fire rating is required.
Colour
- RAL 9010 whiteClean neutral, the working standard for site offices and camps.
- RAL 7016 greyModern industrial look, hides dust on site.
- RAL 5005 blue / RAL 3020 redHigh visibility for camps and welfare units.
- Custom RALAny RAL reference matched against your brand palette.
Electrical standard
- US / Canada 110VUL-style sockets, 60 Hz lighting circuits.
- EU 220-240VSchuko sockets, CE-ready.
- UK / AU / ZADestination-specific sockets and breakers.
- Solar readyDC distribution, MPPT controller, battery bay and roof mounting rails.
Bathroom
- No bathroomSleeping or office unit only, bathroom block shared elsewhere.
- Shower + WC podFactory sealed wet pod: shower, WC, basin, water heater, drain to outside.
- Wet room + washing machineLarger pod for cabins and residential use.
Add-ons quoted with the unit
- Split A/C unit
- Water heater
- Kitchenette with sink and hob
- Furniture package (bed, wardrobe, table, chairs)
- Solar panel + battery
- Ceiling cassette A/C
- Electrical inlet and breaker box
- Roof drainage kit
Tell us the quantity and the port — we price it the same day
Send the model, quantity, destination port and any layout requirement. You get a quotation, a specification sheet and a container loading plan back.
Applications
Glamping and farm stays
Timber-look pods with pitched roofs and full glass fronts, sited on decks without a concrete foundation.
Photo: Modulhus / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Resort villas and landscape projects
Two-storey cabins with balcony and external staircase as a landmark unit for resorts, vineyards and parks.
Photo: Veleius / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 at
Guard houses and gate lodges
Small single pods used at site entrances, mine gates and parking areas — the lowest-cost way to add a controlled entry.
Photo: Bidgee / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0Application photographs are reference images of this product type in use, not photographs of our factory output. Full credit and licence for each image is listed on the image credits page.
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Frequently asked
What is the minimum order for the Double-Storey Apple Cabin?
1 unit
How long does production and shipping take?
Confirmed per order on the proforma invoice Shipments normally leave from Qingdao port.
Can it be built for my electrical standard and layout?
Yes — wiring and sockets follow the destination standard (US 110V, EU 220V, AU, UK) and the layout, finishes and glazing can be adapted to your project.
Ask about the JJ-AC2S
Send the layout and destination port — we reply with a quotation, a specification sheet and a container loading plan.
Where this unit is used
Mining Camp Accommodation
Modular dormitories, ablution blocks, mess halls and site offices for mine sites that start small and expand as the ore body is proven.
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Need a quotation for your project?
Send your layout and destination port. We reply with price, specification sheet and container loading plan within one working day.