Sometimes life takes us in unexpected directions, and for this family of four, that meant making some big decisions about their beautiful custom-built tiny home. They created a stunning 36-foot family-friendly tiny house with a downstairs bedroom, a netted kids’ loft, and thoughtful features designed to make daily life easier — from a dishwasher and washer/dryer combo to a deep soaking tub for the little ones.
Their story offers great insight into family tiny living, the design choices they loved most, and what they learned along the way. We interviewed Rachel about their experience living tiny, what worked well for their family, and what others might want to consider when planning a tiny lifestyle.
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Modern 36-Foot Family Tiny Home
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Warm Cream Walls and Rich Wood Accents Create a Cozy Feel
The interior immediately shows off the thoughtful contrast of warm, creamy walls paired with rich wood accents. It creates a cozy but modern feel that makes the home feel much larger than its footprint.
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A Welcoming Living Space with Dickinson Marine Heater
The living area is designed to be both functional and welcoming, with a Dickinson Marine heater adding warmth and charm. The large window brings in generous natural light, making this a perfect spot for family time.
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Kids’ Loft with Full Safety Netting
Above the living space sits the fully netted loft — one of the most unique features of this tiny home. The protective mesh provides safety for little ones while still keeping the space open, airy, and visually connected.
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Four-Burner Cooktop for Family Cooking
The kitchen was built with busy families in mind. This four-burner cooktop offers plenty of room to prepare full meals, and the surrounding cabinetry provides smart storage for pantry items and cookware.
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Wall Oven and Dedicated Coffee Station
Across from the stove, the wall oven and designated coffee nook make the kitchen feel like a full-size setup. It’s rare to see this level of convenience in a tiny house, especially for families.
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Built-In Dog Crate Adds Custom Functionality
One of the sweetest custom touches is the built-in dog crate, which doubles as extra storage and frees up precious floor space. It’s another example of how intentional this design really is.
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Bright Bathroom with Thoughtful Storage
The bathroom is bright and beautifully finished, with thoughtful storage solutions and a layout that maximizes comfort. Rachel mentions this is one of their favorite rooms — and it shows.
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Deep Soaking Tub for Bath Time with Little Ones
The deep soaking tub is perfect for families with small children — or parents who want a relaxing place to unwind. It’s generously sized for a tiny home and a standout luxury feature.
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Modern Black and White Exterior
From the outside, the home has beautiful lines and a clean, modern profile. The black-and-white exterior gives it a timeless look while remaining low-maintenance and road-ready.
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Video Tour
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Design Details
- Builder: Willowbee Tiny Homes
- Size: 36′ x 8.5′ x 13.5′ (approximately 288 sq ft)
- Construction: Steel-framed with closed-cell spray foam insulation
- Bedroom: Main-floor bedroom with deep drawer storage (one drawer pulls out 6 ft)
- Kids’ Loft: 16′ loft + 2′ storage loft with netted hammock-style safety enclosure
- Heating: Radiant heated bathroom floor + Dickinson Marine Heater
- Bathroom: Subway-tiled bath with soaking tub, Separett composting toilet
- Laundry: LG washer/dryer combo unit
- Kitchen: 24″ wall oven, 4-burner propane cooktop, Bosch 18″ dishwasher, farmhouse sink, beverage cooler
- HVAC: Mini-split with two interior heads, Lunos E2 air exchanger system
- Water: Instant propane water heater, 40-gallon freshwater tank
- Special Features: Custom dog crate built into cabinetry, French doors, window seat bump-out
- Exterior: Black metal roofing, vinyl siding
- Trailer: 3-axle custom trailer rated to 21,000 lbs
Lessons from This Family Tiny House
Rachel and Brendan’s experience offers valuable insights for families considering tiny living:
- Netted lofts provide safety without sacrificing openness — The mesh enclosure protects children while keeping the space visually connected
- Main-floor bedrooms work well for families with young children — No ladder climbing needed for nighttime parenting
- Full-size kitchen appliances make family cooking realistic — The 4-burner cooktop, wall oven, and dishwasher enable normal meal prep
- Deep soaking tubs are worth the space for families — Bath time with kids becomes enjoyable rather than cramped
- Built-in dog crates free up precious floor space — Custom solutions for pets prevent clutter
- Radiant floor heating makes small bathrooms luxurious — Warm feet after showers transform the experience
- Utilities run significantly lower than traditional homes — Their monthly costs dropped dramatically
- Less house means more free time — Reduced cleaning and maintenance leaves time for what matters
- Tiny living is about needs vs wants — Learning to have less is the key mindset shift
- Custom builders can accommodate family-specific features — Working with Willowbee allowed unique solutions like the netted loft
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So since it’s a tiny home and on wheels why not move it?
She said that because they’re moving away from family they’d like a home with a guest room.
…plus with baby number 3 on the way… I can understand that. Especially as the other 2 might be youngish as well.
What a fabulously fantastic little home. It’s perfect for all kinds of little families. I feel for the family that has to give it up, as it must have been a hard decision. Hopefully the new family will become fast friends. Good luck to them.
Very interested in your “Tiny” for sale.
What price would you want for it.
Would you have a way or suggest a cost effective way of getting it oi NC? (N of Concord)
We need a home there the 1st week or 2 of June 2021
Love to hear what is possible.
Mira
Did they give you a price yet?
Has it sold yet? Very interested!
So long as the listing is active, it’s for sale… Just check the link to Tiny House Marketplace.
I realized that I saw a set of stairs in a mirror but did not see the bedroom/closet setup!??
Watch the video tour… No dialogue but they show just about everything…