What if camping maintained its adventurous charm while gaining a touch of chic? With sanilodges, these wooden cabins with a neat look offering private toilets, shower, and a water point just steps away from your tent, no more back-and-forth to the shared facilities. This compact format reconciles freedom and comfort: the site remains “bare”, the experience becomes premium. In short, design toilets ready to shake up our habits under the stars.
What if camping retained its adventure scent while offering design toilets, a shower, and a real washbasin just for you? This is exactly the promise of sanilodges, these small private modules that sit on bare sites without changing the spirit of camping. Born in the post-pandemic atmosphere, designed for comfort and hygiene, they appeal to both tent travelers and campsite managers looking for added value. Neat design, lightweight installation, two versions (wood or fabric), controlled pricing and a great experience: here’s why these private restrooms could revolutionize your outdoor vacations.
At first glance, it looks like a charming wooden shed out of a decor magazine: simple lines, natural shades, and sometimes a touch of celadon blue that feels “chic cabin” rather than “construction block”. Inside, everything you need: toilet, washbasin, shower space, and, depending on the model, a handy little corner with fridge/freezer. In just a few square meters, the sanilodge transforms the daily life of campers, from the misty morning wake-up to the return from hiking. Freedom outside, comfort inside.
Private comfort, free spirit
The best of both worlds
Purists know it: between the tribe of tents and that of chalets or mobile homes, there exists a whole philosophical spectrum. The sanilodge plays the perfect matchmaker: you keep the simplicity of camping and the friendliness of the site, but gain the intimacy of a bathroom. No more need to time your shower, or to march in procession to the sanitary block with toilet paper and toiletries as banners.
A design that makes a difference
The “utility” look is over. These modules have been designed as small living spaces, elegant and compact. The format of about 5 m² optimizes space, circulation, and maintenance, while the choice of materials integrates into the landscape. Result: a practical, discreet, and frankly photogenic object.
How does it work?
The module that installs on so-called “bare” sites
The principle: install a private restroom directly on the plot of your tent, caravan, or van. Access is just a few steps away, without traversing the entire campsite. The solution, patented in France, meets a simple need: to offer the intimacy of a bathroom while preserving the flexibility of outdoor hospitality.
Two versions for all decor styles
Depending on the establishment, you can choose a wooden version, warm and perfectly at home under the pines, or a fabric “lodge” version that embraces the aesthetics of upscale camping. In both cases, landscape integration is at the heart of the concept, allowing nature and comfort to align seamlessly.
For travelers: a simplified routine
No more lines, hello serenity
In the morning, you stretch, open the door, and the shower is just steps away. No more waiting, no more nighttime walks with a flashlight, no more forgetting shower gel. Some models add a small shelf and space to put your belongings: details that change everything when traveling light.
Hygiene and peace of mind
Conceived in light of the post-Covid concerns, the sanilodge reassures: a space of your own, easy to ventilate and clean, which limits contacts during peak times. The experience is smoother, cleaner, more intimate—without taking away from the rustic charm of nights under the tent.
For campsites: added value and return on investment
How much does it cost?
Upon purchase, a module typically ranges between €6,000 and €8,000 depending on the configuration. From the client’s side, the price remains accessible: a supplement of about €20 per night is often observed to benefit from private toilets and a shower at your plot. This “little extra” transforms a standard pitch into a premium offer without constructing a complete housing unit.
An immediate boost to the plot
For the operator, the ROI consists of a new clear service, easy to explain and price. The plot is valued, the experience increases, and the establishment can broaden its clientele, from families to glamping enthusiasts. Additionally, the installation adapts to seasons and flows, without tying up large investments.
Maintenance: the only real constraint
Private restrooms mean dedicated cleaning. The good news: the compact format facilitates rounds and standardizes protocols. With a well-timed organization (time slots, suitable products, checklists), maintenance becomes a controlled routine, both quick and enhancing for the establishment’s image.
A symbol of the upscale camping trend
From camping to glamping
The movement is here: there is increasing talk of outdoor hospitality. The sanilodges embody this ideal in-between: the authenticity of the site, with added comfort. In the United States, some campsites are already aligning luxury services around vans; in France, the trend is expressed with elegance and moderation—a touch of style, respect for the site, and a real improvement in living conditions.
Some telling numbers
The FNHPA counts approximately 7,450 campsites in France, with nearly 300 classified as 5-star: many players involved in the upscale trend. And the public follows: with around 143 million overnight stays in 2023, camping remains the darling of collective accommodations. Adding intimacy without losing nature? That’s exactly the promise delivered by sanilodges.
And tomorrow? Towards even smarter sanilodges
Eco-design and autonomy
We can already imagine modules that use less water, are better insulated, and perhaps equipped with solar panels, gray water recovery systems, or sensors to optimize maintenance. The goal: to combine comfort, environmental performance, and longevity, without burdening the installation.
Accessibility and modularity
Support rails, ultra-low thresholds, family configurations with changing tables or clever storage: the sanilodge can adapt to various users and terrains. Wood or fabric, oceanic or mountainous nature: the concept integrates everywhere while elevating the experience.
Between the bare site and fully equipped accommodation, the sanilodge provides the added soul that was missing: the freedom of a tent, the practicality of a private bathroom, a discreet design, and transparent pricing. A small cabin, a big step for outdoor vacations—comfort version.
