7 Dreamy Tiny Homes From Our For-Sale Archives, From a Liveaboard Yacht to a Volvo Wagon

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Over the years, we’ve shared hundreds of tiny homes that hit the market, and some of them are simply unforgettable. This roundup revisits seven dreamy favorites from our archives, from a sleek modern gooseneck and a liveaboard yacht to a whimsical Zyl Vardos cottage and a Volvo station wagon turned micro camper. Most have long since found new owners, but each one is still full of ideas for your own tiny home.


1. Casey’s Sleek and Modern MitchCraft Gooseneck

Black-and-white MitchCraft gooseneck tiny house on wheels with French doors and wooden steps
Images via MitchCraft Tiny Homes
  • A 31-foot gooseneck tiny house on wheels by MitchCraft Tiny Homes with a crisp black-and-white exterior and French doors.
  • A pebble-tiled bathroom floor with a walk-in shower and a stone sink.
  • A netted lounge suspended over the living room, plus a gooseneck bedroom with a washer, dryer, and lots of closet space.

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2. A Remodeled 34-Foot Liveaboard Yacht in British Columbia

White and navy 34-foot motor yacht moored at a wooden dock
Images via Carrie
  • A recently remodeled 34-foot yacht moored at Shelter Island Marina in Richmond, BC.
  • Moorage ran about $500 a month, with power hookups at each slip and pets welcome.
  • A floating alternative to a tiny house for anyone who dreams of life on the water.

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3. A 135 Sq. Ft. Tiny House on a Tumbleweed Trailer

Cedar-sided tiny house on a Tumbleweed trailer with a metal roof and small front porch
Images © Holly Bailey
  • A wood-framed tiny house built on an 18-foot Tumbleweed trailer in Camden, Michigan.
  • About 135 square feet with a full kitchen and bathroom.
  • Two lofts, one sized for a double mattress and one for a single, and an asking price of $49,900 when listed.

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4. The Whimsical Fortune Cookie by Zyl Vardos

Zyl Vardos Fortune Cookie tiny house with curved cedar-shingle walls and an arched wooden door with a round window
Images via Fortune Cookie/TinyHomeBuilders
  • A 2017 Zyl Vardos Fortune Cookie, 8.5′ x 18′, in Snohomish, Washington.
  • Handmade windows and doors, a skylight, bamboo floors, butcher block counters, and a round copper sink.
  • Listed pre-owned for $55,000, versus about $85,800 for a new one at the time.

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5. A 1997 Volvo Station Wagon Turned Tiny House

White 1997 Volvo station wagon with a cedar-and-aluminum micro camper built on top
Photos via sfbay/Craigslist
  • A custom cedar-and-aluminum micro camper built onto a 1997 Volvo station wagon.
  • A 7-foot loft bed, stained glass windows, a mini fridge, a sink, and a toilet.
  • Gets 20+ mpg, and it was listed for $15,999 in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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6. ESCAPE SPACE Portable Buildings

Empty ESCAPE SPACE studio interior with wood floors, white walls, and a sliding glass door to a field
Images © ESCAPE SPACE
  • A line of portable buildings that can be a home office, art studio, guest space, or backyard retreat.
  • Order a shell to finish yourself, or add options and have it built and delivered.
  • Prices started under $12,000 when the line launched.

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7. The Little Leaf Tiny House

The Little Leaf tiny house on wheels with wood siding, black window trim, and front steps
Images via The Little Leaf Project
  • About 220 square feet on wheels in Bloomington, Indiana.
  • A kitchen, bathroom, dining area, two lofts, and lots of storage.
  • It was listed for $40,000.

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Highlights

  • Seven memorable tiny homes from our for-sale archives
  • Styles range from sleek modern to whimsical and nautical
  • Includes a liveaboard yacht and a Volvo station wagon conversion
  • Past listing prices ranged from about $16,000 to $55,000
  • Each one still offers ideas for your own build

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