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Tiny Digs, Portland’s hotel of tiny houses, is turning 10. When it opened in October 2016, more than 1,200 people showed up to tour the first six tiny houses. Ten years later there are twelve, each with its own theme, from a Scandinavian Finlandia to a yellow train car and a 1950s rock ‘n’ roll house.
We’ve been covering Tiny Digs since the beginning, so for the anniversary we toured every house again. Below you’ll find all twelve with fresh photos, plus details on the free anniversary open house on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
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A Courtyard of Tiny Houses in Northeast Portland
Tiny Digs transformed an old car dealership lot on NE Glisan Street into a little village. Twelve tiny houses on wheels are snuggled around a shared outdoor lounge with couches, two fire pits, games, greenery, and twinkle lights.
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The location is a big part of the appeal. The Kerns neighborhood has close to 50 restaurants, breweries, and bars within a 10-minute walk, the convention center is less than a mile away, and downtown is about a 10-minute drive.
Designed and Built by the Westra Family
Owners Pam and Bruce Westra designed and built nearly every tiny house on the lot themselves. They shared what they learned along the way in our post Tiny House Building Couple Share Their Top 10 Tips. The one exception is The Zen, which was designed by Bryce Langston of Living Big in a Tiny House.
All 12 Tiny Houses at Tiny Digs
Every house is fully furnished and self-contained, with its own deck. Here’s a quick tour of each one.
The Finlandia
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280 sq ft · sleeps 5. 280 sq ft Scandinavian design with two lofts. The biggest house on the lot, sleeping up to five. Take the full tour of the Finlandia.
The Barn
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150 sq ft · sleeps 2. 150 sq ft little red barn with a Dutch door and a whiskey-barrel vanity. Pet-friendly. Take the full tour of the Barn.
The Arthur
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180 sq ft · sleeps 4. 180 sq ft yellow train car (caboose) with a cedar cupola loft. Sleeps up to four. Take the full tour of the Arthur.
The Beach
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150 sq ft · sleeps 3. 150 sq ft Cape Cod cottage with shake shingles, turquoise accents, and a cedar loft. Take the full tour of the Beach.
The Cottage
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180 sq ft · sleeps 2 (3rd adult on the sofa bed). 180 sq ft Victorian shabby chic with gingerbread trim, stained glass, and a fireplace. Take the full tour of the Cottage.
The Cabin
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150 sq ft · sleeps 4. 150 sq ft log cabin with Port Orford cedar siding, a hand-hewn log stairway, and a fireplace. Take the full tour of the Cabin.
The Merlot
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140 sq ft · sleeps 2. 140 sq ft wine-country theme with a vaulted ceiling, a main-floor queen bed (no loft), and a wrap-around deck. Take the full tour of the Merlot.
The Bamboo
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150 sq ft · sleeps 3. 150 sq ft Japanese-inspired house with a koi pond, grass-cloth walls, and tansu stairs. Take the full tour of the Bamboo.
The Zen
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128 sq ft · sleeps 2. 128 sq ft designed by Bryce Langston (Living Big in a Tiny House). Main-floor queen and a two-person shower.
The Modern
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150 sq ft · sleeps 2. 150 sq ft retro-modern with a see-through lounge loft over a main-floor queen bed. Take the full tour of the Modern.
The Boho Wagon
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150 sq ft · sleeps 3. 150 sq ft bohemian wagon with a bowed cedar roof and a canopied main-floor bed. Pet-friendly, no loft. Take the full tour of the Boho Wagon.
The Rock ‘n’ Roll
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230 sq ft · sleeps 2. 230 sq ft 1950s theme with vinyl, a rotary phone, a fireplace, and a skylit loft. Take the full tour of the Rock ‘n’ Roll.
How to Pick Your Tiny Digs House
- Traveling with a pet: The Barn and The Boho Wagon are the two pet-friendly houses.
- Skip the loft ladder: The Boho Wagon, The Merlot, The Modern, and The Zen all have the bed on the main floor.
- Bringing the family or friends: The Finlandia sleeps up to 5, and The Arthur and The Cabin sleep up to 4.
- Fireplace nights: The Cabin, The Cottage, The Merlot, and The Rock ‘n’ Roll have fireplaces.
- Romantic getaway for two: The Cottage, The Modern, and The Merlot.
What Every Tiny Digs House Includes
- Running water, a flush toilet, and a hot shower
- Electric heat and air-conditioning
- Kitchenette for light cooking, mini fridge, kettle, coffee maker, dishes
- Free Wi-Fi and complimentary coffee and tea
- A private deck with seating, and no shared walls
- Self check-in after 4 pm with a smart door lock
- Easy neighborhood street parking
10th Anniversary Open House: Sunday, October 25, 2026
To celebrate ten years, Tiny Digs is opening every door to the public again. It’s free and no RSVP is required.
- When: Sunday, October 25, 2026, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
- Where: 2646 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97232
- What: tour all 12 houses, meet the team, and visit with local vendors
- Good to know: street parking only; kids welcome; dogs only in the Barn and Boho Wagon; most houses have steps and some have loft ladders
Can’t make it? Tiny Digs is running a 10th anniversary giveaway for a free night in any of the twelve houses.
Video: Tiny House Design Tips from the Tiny Digs Owners
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Highlights
- Portland’s hotel of tiny houses, open since October 2016
- 12 themed tiny houses from 128 to 280 sq ft
- Two pet-friendly houses and four with no loft
- Central Kerns neighborhood location
- Free 10th anniversary open house on October 25, 2026
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