Featured Container Projects

This colorful container home rental is “anything but ordinary”. The hosts have gone above and beyond to make the unit feel like home. The container rental is surrounded by the Chihuahuan Desert with amazing 360 degree views and has the “most phenomenal views of the night sky. At just 20 minutes from the Ghost Town, and 30 minutes to the entrance to Big Bend National Park this place is certain to keep you busy day and night.

The unit itself is 100% Off-grid!

Electricity is provided through solar power. Everything runs on the system including the fridge, coffee maker, microwave, stove, lights, and ceiling fan! The unit is outfitted with butcher block countertops, running water with an indoor toilet, shower and sinks as well, but the hose does request conservation of water while you stay. Guests also have access to a pool, community laundry, a full-service bathroom, and a great restaurant at the Terlingua Ranch Lodge. Expect to see an abundance of wildlife including roadrunner, jackrabbits, lizards, coyotes, javelina, prairie dogs, and kangaroo mice!

First introduced to the public in 1997 as “King Arthur Catering”, Snappy Snacks mobile catering started in the small town of Hutto, TX. From humble beginnings with one food truck and a 2500 square foot warehouse, Snappy Snacks is now located on a 10-acre complex in Pflugerville, TX just outside of Austin. With a fleet of more than 70 mobile catering vehicles, this unique complex houses the company’s headquarters, a state-of-the-art wash bay, four full-service commissary kitchens, a 2,500 square foot mechanic shop, and a 16,000 square foot warehouse and retail store known as La Placita. You can also enjoy social time with a 7,000-square-foot outdoor music plaza and a food court accommodating up to ten mobile food trucks.

We partnered with Snappy Snacks to provide storefronts and restrooms for La Placita. The pictures below show you our container storefronts and our commercial restroom application. With a few nationally recognized brands like The Peached Tortilla and Chi’lantro, we are excited to continue providing custom container services to Snappy Snacks mobile catering. If you are interested in what types of solutions we can come up with for your company, contact us today! It’s a no brainer, choose Bob’s Containers.

Container City at Spider Mountain is a “fully contained city with modern lodging, RV slips, food, drinks, live music, and bike-in/bike-out access to Spider Mountain.” This incredible community features 6 custom-built container cabins. Each unit has full kitchens, beds, bathrooms, showers, patios, balconies, living rooms, televisions, internet, and picnic areas. On top of these container homes, Container City is equipped with a total of nine full-service RV slips.

While enjoying the comforts of your stay you are able to experience some of the best mountain biking the state of Texas has to offer. End your long day of biking by taking the last run directly to Container City. There are also wineries, breweries, distilleries, fishing, swimming, hiking, eagles, waterfalls, and more, all within 30 minutes of Container City!

The Red Roof Retreat is a place to “reconnect with nature” at an “unforgettable escape in Kingsland, TX. Custom built by Bob’s Containers in 2021, the container cottage features a Queen sized day bed, kitchenette, TV, free WiFi, full bathroom, on-demand hot water, multiple outdoor sitting areas, a pavilion with dining area, and fire features. Enjoy a relaxing sunset over the Packsaddle mountains in the seasonal cowboy pool.

This build was one of our favorites because we knew making the property luxurious was a focus of the customer. We worked closely with them and delivered an amazing final product. Check it out for yourself!

Your dream vacation awaits in Big Bend, TX at the Rainbow House at Fossil Knob Ridge. “In a land of endless mountain and desert vistas that is famed for ghost town ruins, rustic adobes, and Old West ranch homes”, you will surely find something to enjoy on your stay. Fossil Knob features a group of container homes pitched as  “ultra-modern vacation rentals” built from shipping containers. The Buena Suerte is built from a recycled 40 ft container and has a comfortable living area, dining area, bedroom, and kitchen.

The bedroom has a king-sized bed and is hooked up to the electric grid for reliable power. The units are fully air-conditioned and heated with modern appliances. Check them out today!

This brand new container home sits 15 minutes from Fort Worth, TX and Texas Monthly’s #1 BBQ restaurant is 3 minutes from the front door. Placed on nearly 9 acres used for horseback riding lessons, guests will get the true Texas experience including cats, dogs, chickens, horses, and a wealth of local wildlife. There is also a fenced dog run for the furry friends in the party to enjoy.

The unit has a ton of natural light, a Queen bed, an adjustable desk, a two-burner stove, a microwave, a mini-split for heating and cooling, and an outdoor weber grill.

Get “super cozy” in this orange 20 ft shipping container home in Blanco, TX. The unit features all the creature comforts including A/C, heat, a daybed that pops into a king, a kitchenette with an induction flat-top burner, a compact fridge, and a microwave as well as a private bath with shower. The outdoor area features a firepit, dining table, and a swing that will have you reminiscing about your childhood.

The double sliding glass door opens the space up and allows more light to make the unit feel bigger. You will find all sorts of creative areas to store things, as space is limited in these 20 ft container homes.

The YeeHaw container is a 20 ft container located just 2 miles from Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX. Perfect to visit the rodeo, enjoy a baseball or football game, or take in the variety of cultures found in one of the largest cities in the United States. Guests can enjoy their downtime with a BBQ grill, outdoor eating area, and stock tank to cool off from the brutal Texas heat.

This well-appointed 20 ft container home features a spacious living area, a bedroom with a queen-sized bed, and a three-quarter bath. Guests can stream their favorite shows or movies in the HDTV in the living room as well.