What Cabiner does

Cabiner BV is a Dutch adventure travel company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Amsterdam that operates a network of off-grid, self-sufficient cabins across approximately 10 nature areas in the Netherlands, including national parks such as Drentsche Aa, Sallandse Heuvelrug, and Dwingelderveld, plus multiple Staatsbosbeheer-managed reserves. Cabins are placed in protected nature under a strategic partnership with Staatsbosbeheer, the Dutch state forestry organization, and are built using the Wikkelhouse method (layers of cardboard wrapped around a mold, waterproofed and clad in wood), allowing placement without permanent foundations and full ecological restoration after removal. Each cabin is fully off-grid: solar power for lighting, hand-pumped filtered groundwater, wood-stove heating and cooking, and intentionally no WiFi, with wastewater treated before returning to the soil.

The product portfolio centers on the core overnight cabin experience, extended by Cabiner Trekking multi-day routes connecting multiple cabins, the Basecamp cluster concept for families and groups, and add-on modules including Harvest and Maaltijden plant-based meal packages (developed with Lisa Goes Vegan and De Ieme), the Solo Retreat guided meditation package, the Gearcheck preparation tool, and a merchandise shop. Wildlife cameras monitor ecological impact, and the company emphasizes a leave-no-trace philosophy.

Revenue is generated direct-to-consumer through cabiner.com self-service booking, with full payment at the time of booking, optional meal packages, optional cancellation insurance (8% of net rental), and merchandise sales. The company is privately held, appears to be founder-owned with no disclosed institutional investment, has 11–50 employees, and reports thousands of guests on the waitlist, with brand recognition supported by the Red Dot Design Award (2019) and the Travel + Leisure Global Vision Award (2025).

Name

Cabiner

Legal name

Cabiner BV

Website

https://cabiner.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cabiner BV is a Dutch adventure travel company operating a network of off-grid, self-sufficient cabins across approximately 10 Dutch national parks and nature reserves, serving individual nature enthusiasts, hikers, and wellness seekers seeking digital-detox and multi-day trekking experiences booked direct-to-consumer via cabiner.com.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Off-grid cabin accommodations and nature-based adventure tourism

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds (THAMAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cabins & Cottages (THAMADAA), Wilderness & Backcountry Lodges (Remote/Off-Grid) (THAGAIAB), Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds (THAGAOAD)

Keywords

• Off-grid cabin rentals
• Nature adventure travel
• Hiking trekking routes
• Sustainable eco-tourism
• Glamping cabin stays

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cabin rental bookings: Revenue from renting off-grid cabins for overnight stays in Dutch nature areas. Customers book via the website for single or multi-night stays. Optional meal packages available.
2. Meal packages: Plant-based meal ingredients delivered to start points of walking routes, prepared in collaboration with local supplier De Ieme and developed with Lisa goes Vegan.
3. Merchandise/Shop: Products sold including audio guides for sensory experiences, Solo Retreat packages, and other nature-related items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cabiner offers off-grid, self-sufficient cabin accommodations located in Dutch national parks and nature reserves, accessible only by foot. Cabins operate without grid connections and feature hand-pumped groundwater, wood-stove heating, and solar-powered electricity. The company sells overnight cabin stays, multi-day trekking routes connecting multiple cabins, plant-based meal packages, and guided nature-experience add-ons.

Product overview

Cabiner operates as a network of off-grid cabin accommodations across Dutch nature reserves and national parks, built around a core cabin rental platform with multiple interconnected products and modules. The main Cabiner experience offers self-sufficient cabins in pristine nature accessible via hiking routes, while Cabiner Trekking extends this with multi-day route connections between cabins. Add-on modules include Harvest (plant-based meal packages), Maaltijden (meal delivery service), Solo Retreat (guided personal discovery packages), Gearcheck (preparation checklists), and a Shop for branded merchandise. Basecamp locations provide cluster-style cabin arrangements for group visits. The entire portfolio emphasizes off-grid, minimal-impact nature experiences focused on human-nature connection and environmental regeneration, with no AI or API-driven features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cabiner Overnight Stays Off-grid, self-sufficient cabins positioned in Dutch nature reserves and national parks, accessible via walking routes. Cabins operate entirely without grid connections, featuring hand-pumped groundwater, wood-stove heating, solar-powered electricity, and no WiFi, designed for individual travelers seeking digital detox and nature immersion.
• Cabiner Trekking Multi-day hiking routes connecting multiple off-grid cabins across Dutch nature areas, allowing visitors to traverse scenic landscapes with overnight stays in different cabins along the route.
• Basecamp Semi-permanent cabin clusters located in areas like Noord Veluwe, Lauwersmeer, and Hogeland, serving as starting points for day hikes with cabins within shorter walking distance (approximately 15 minutes), suitable for families and groups.
• Maaltijden / Harvest Meal Packages Plant-based meal packages developed in partnership with Lisa Goes Vegan and local supplier De Ieme, featuring seasonal and organic ingredients delivered to cabin start points for self-preparation in the cabin kitchen.
• Solo Retreat A structured self-discovery package featuring guided meditation, visualization exercises, and forest yoga practices designed to facilitate personal reflection and inner compass discovery during solo cabin stays.
• Cabiner Shop (Merchandise) Online store offering Cabiner-branded merchandise including apparel, as well as specialty products like Roep der Zintuigen audio guides and other outdoor/nature experience items.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of people on waitlist for cabin stays
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• StaatsbosbeheercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Dutch state forestry organization managing 273,000 hectares of Dutch nature. Cabins placed in protected nature areas with temporary positioning and full restoration capability. Joint focus on nature-positive impact.
• WikkelhousecoreTechnology or IntegrationWikkelhouse provides the innovative cardboard-based cabin construction technology. Over twenty layers of cardboard wrapped around a mold, covered with waterproof membrane and wooden cladding. Lightweight construction allows placement without foundation.
• YumekocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYumeko provides 100% organic natural latex mattresses and bedding for all cabins. Brand philosophy of 'Change the world sleeping' aligns with sustainability values.
• PatagoniastrategicGTM or Marketing PartnerPatagonia provides outdoor gear including jackets for guests. Leading sustainable business example with mission to use resources for environmental causes.
• The Forest Bathing CircleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTFBC inspires and guides people in meeting nature and letting go in nature. Provides forest bathing expertise and guidance for guests.
• De IememinorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal natural food store in Borger (40+ years) provides meal packages for some locations. Develops seasonal plant-based recipes with Cabiner.
• Wilder LandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWilder Land restores Dutch biodiversity with herbal teas. Collaboration for herbal teas in cabins; more herbs sown with farmers leads to more bees, birds, and butterflies returning.
• Trage Tochten (Rob Wolfs)strategicTechnology or IntegrationRob Wolfs, one of the most famous route developers in the Netherlands, develops routes for Cabiner leading hikers over unknown and quiet paths to cabins.
• TevaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPioneer in modern outdoor life with focus on sustainability. Will provide outdoor gear including sandals to guests.
• KnivesandtoolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean market leader in quality kitchen and outdoor items. Provides kitchen knives, acacia wood cutting boards, and Dutch Oven for cabins.
• CotopaximinorGTM or Marketing PartnerOutdoor brand connecting adventure with responsibility. Will provide functional backpacks to guests. Co-organizes Plukking Fluckers volunteer days to clean up heather.
• Lisa goes VeganminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped plant-based recipes for Cabiner meal packages.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Getaway House: US-based operator of small, off-grid tiny cabins in forested areas designed for digital-detox short stays. Closest conceptual analog in North America, with same product-led booking, no WiFi, and curated nature positioning.
• Canopy & Stars: UK booking platform curating unique, nature-immersive accommodations including cabins, treehouses, and glamping sites. Comparable by aggregating boutique nature-stay inventory aimed at travelers seeking authentic outdoor experiences.
• Huttopia: French-headquartered glamping and nature resort operator with cabin-style accommodations across European national parks and forests. Comparable by offering low-impact, nature-embedded lodging to outdoor-oriented travelers.
• Nutchel: Belgian-based operator of minimalist, off-grid wooden cabins in nature, offering a near-identical 'disconnect and re-connect' experience to Cabiner across Belgium and parts of Europe. Closest direct peer by concept, target customer, and operating model.
• Unplugged (formerly Forest Holidays): UK-based cabin operator offering off-grid and low-tech stays in forested locations, explicitly branded around digital disconnection. Highly comparable product, customer, and value proposition to Cabiner.

Broad incumbents

• Landal GreenParks: Large Dutch/Belgian/German holiday park operator offering cabin and bungalow accommodations in nature settings. A broader incumbent that overlaps with Cabiner on nature-based Dutch cabin stays but at much larger scale and lower-effort comfort levels.
• Center Parcs: Major European family-focused nature holiday park operator with forest cabin accommodations across the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and France. A much larger incumbent in the Dutch nature-stay category with broader amenity offering.
• Roompot: Large Dutch holiday park operator with cabins and lodges across coastal and nature destinations in the Netherlands. Overlaps with Cabiner on Dutch cabin stays but targets mainstream family vacations rather than off-grid experiences.

Others

• Wikkelhouse: Technology partner providing the cardboard-based modular cabin construction method used by Cabiner. An enabling supplier whose product is core to Cabiner's differentiated, relocatable, low-impact cabin design.
• Staatsbosbeheer (Natuurkampeerterreinen): Dutch state forestry organization's nature camping and cabin platform operating across the same 273,000 hectares where Cabiner places its off-grid units. An enabling partner/landlord with partial overlap in offering nature-based overnight stays.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cabiner.co
• Instagraminstagram.com/cabiner
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cabiner

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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