A ladder still has a place in the Cali 9.6, the Highlands unit, but climbing it isn’t part of going to bed. Australian builder Highlands Tiny Homes places the bedroom on the main floor and gives the overhead crawl space to storage.
The unit measures 9.6 meters by 2.5 meters, or about 31.5 by 8.2 feet, and rides on a triple-axle trailer. A pitched roof crowns the body. Horizontal boards cover the long walls, and vertical panels close each end. Wide sliding glass doors cut into the narrow shell beside the living area.
Fitting this much living into 9.6 meters raises the question of how small a tiny home can get before it feels cramped. Traveler’s 120-Square-Foot Tiny Home Layout shows another way to fit daily life into a small footprint.
Timber boards line the ceiling and climb with the roof slope, so the interior never feels like a low rectangle. Grooved walls in a pale tone sit behind soft green cabinets, above flooring styled to resemble wood. Black ceiling fans and brass-toned hardware add sharp accents. Manufacturer photos show a small sofa opposite the kitchen peninsula, with the glass running along the seating area.
The peninsula does double duty. It serves as a breakfast bar and prep surface, and it defines the cooking zone without walling it off. Drawers beneath the worktop add storage on the living side. Standard kitchen fittings include faux stone benchtops, a two-burner gas cooktop, an under-counter four-in-one oven, and a ducted range hood.
Bathroom Layout in the highlands cali tiny house
The bathroom is where the layout asks for a trade-off. It sits between the living room and the bedroom, so it doubles as the route through the house. A glass-enclosed shower occupies one wall. A vanity, cabinetry, and a laundry unit line the opposite side. Patterned floor tiles give the narrow room a personality of its own.
Running the path through the bathroom eliminates a separate corridor in this tiny house layout and frees floor area. The cost is simple: anyone moving between the two main rooms walks through the bathroom every time.
The bedroom holds a double bed beneath the pitched timber ceiling of this unit. Built-in bedside drawers and a wall of cupboards and open shelves wrap the headboard, keeping storage within arm’s reach. Wall-mounted reading lights leave the bedside surfaces clear. A second set of exterior glass doors gives the bedroom its own exit. Nothing folds away at night, because the room exists only for sleeping.
Highlands lists the Cali 9.6 from US$100,000, including GST. Its main appeal is a permanent ground-floor bedroom inside a footprint this narrow. Before committing to one, buyers should picture their daily routine with the bathroom at its center, because that layout shapes everyday life more than the timber ceiling does.
Prices and towing weight matter as much as floor plans when comparing trailer-based units. Aliner’s 672-Pound Alite Camper for 2027 offers a lighter counterpoint if you want a space you can tow.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the bedroom on the ground floor in the Highlands Cali 9.6?
Yes, the Cali 9.6 places the bedroom on the main floor, so going to bed doesn’t require climbing a ladder. The overhead crawl space is given to storage instead.
What are the dimensions of the Highlands Cali 9.6?
The Cali 9.6 measures 9.6 meters by 2.5 meters, or about 31.5 by 8.2 feet. It rides on a triple-axle trailer.
How much does the Highlands Cali 9.6 tiny home cost?
Highlands lists the Cali 9.6 from US$100,000, including GST.
Does the bathroom in the Cali 9.6 serve as a walkway?
Yes, the bathroom sits between the living room and the bedroom, so it doubles as the route through the house. This eliminates a separate corridor, but anyone moving between the two main rooms walks through the bathroom every time.
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