Why You'd Be Crazy NOT to Put a Container Airbnb on Your Property

​If you’ve got a bit of open space on your property—backyard, plot, farm, or even a corner of your business premises—you’re sitting on a goldmine. And no, we’re not talking about building a mansion. We’re talking about installing a container Airbnb unit—fast, affordable, and with one of the highest return-on-investment opportunities in the market right now.

​Let’s Break It Down With Real Numbers

​We’re not just throwing around the term “smart investment” for fun. Let’s look at some realistic figures based on what we’re seeing here in South Africa:

✅ Startup Cost
A bachelor unit from ContainaTech costs approximately R238,000, and a one bedroom unit costs approximately R370,000, depending on finishes and features. That’s fully insulated, secure, stylish, and ready to rent out.

✅ Monthly Income Potential
If you list your container unit on Airbnb in a high-traffic area like Cape Town, the West Coast, Stellenbosch, or a scenic farm area, you can easily charge R500 – R1,200 per night for the bachelor and R750 - R1500 per night for the one bedroom, depending on the location and amenities.
Let’s go with a conservative R750 per night for the bachelor and R950 per night for the one bedroom, and assume 60% occupancy (which is average for a well-marketed Airbnb in SA):

Bachelor: R750 x 18 nights = R13,500 per month
One Bedroom: R950 x 18 nights = R17,100 per month

✅ Break-Even Point
That means within a year or two, you’ve paid off your entire investment—and everything after that is pure profit.

Bachelor: R238,000 ÷ R13,500 = 17.63 months
One Bedroom: R370,000 ÷ R17,100 = 21.64 months

​Why Containers Are the Ultimate Airbnb Hack

• ✅ Fast turnaround – Our units are manufactured quickly and delivered ready to plug and play.
• ✅ Off-grid options – Solar power, gas geysers, and water tanks can be added for remote locations.
• ✅ Modular and scalable – Start with one, then add more as your income grows.
• ✅Stylish and unique – Guests love the container experience—it’s Instagrammable, modern, and minimalist.

​You’re Already Losing Money If You’re Not Doing This

Let’s put it bluntly: if you have available space and aren’t generating income from it, you’re missing out. Especially when the entry cost is a fraction of traditional construction and the return is both steady and scalable.

Think about it: even if you're only making R10,000 per month, that's R120,000 in a year. You could be covering a bond, paying school fees, or building your next unit.
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👉 Check out our pricing and unit options at: www.containatech.co.za
📩 Email us: [email protected]
📞 Or call us for a quick chat: (021) - 201 1479

Turn your backyard into a bank.
The space is already there. Now it’s time to make it earn for you.