"How much does a yurt cost?" is the first question we get on nearly every phone call. The honest answer is that it depends on size, insulation, and how you use it — but we can give you real 2026 ranges instead of the vague brochure-speak most builders default to.
The short answer
A Secret Creek yurt kit ranges from about $11,000 for a bare 16-foot summer yurt to $45,000+ for a fully-insulated 30-foot year-round residence. Delivery, platform, and finish-out add another 30–60% depending on your site and how much you DIY.
Yurt kit costs by size (2026)
- 16 ft — 200 sq ft — from $11,000. Weekend cabin, meditation space, backyard studio.
- 20 ft — 314 sq ft — from $15,000. Compact full-time living or a premium glamping unit.
- 24 ft — 452 sq ft — from $19,000. The sweet spot for full-time residents and top-tier rentals.
- 30 ft — 706 sq ft — from $28,000. Serious living space with room for a loft.
Insulated 4-season packages add roughly $4,000–$10,000 depending on size.
What''s in the kit — and what isn''t
A yurt kit is essentially the shell: lattice walls, rafters, dome, canvas cover, roof and wall liners, door, and windows. It does not include the platform underneath, the interior finish-out, or utilities. That surprises first-time buyers more than anything else.
The line items people forget
- Platform: $3,000–$8,000 depending on size and materials.
- Delivery: $1,500–$5,000 depending on distance from Montrose, CO.
- Assembly labor: $2,000–$6,000 if you don''t DIY.
- Wood stove or mini-split: $1,500–$5,000 installed.
- Interior finish: kitchen, bath, lofts — as much as you want to spend.
Where yurts save money vs traditional builds
A comparable 24-ft cabin built conventionally runs $80,000–$150,000+ before you''ve unpacked a suitcase. A finished yurt of the same footprint typically lands at $35,000–$60,000 all-in — and goes up in a few days, not months.
Finance it, phase it, or DIY it
Most owners phase construction: kit and platform first, then upgrade insulation, plumbing, and interior over 12–24 months. We also offer financing options to spread the cost.
Want a real quote for your specific site? Configure your yurt online and we''ll follow up with delivery pricing.