There are geodesic domes scattered across North America to stay in, but this one is particularly magical since it sits on the Nalu Retreat grounds in Nova Scotia, Canada. The private grounds are kept free from partying or loud carousing, designed to be a true respite from the busyness of what’s going on elsewhere.
The dome itself boasts 16-foot-high ceilings, a cozy electric fireplace, a 3/4 luxury bathroom, and amazing panoramic views of the Canadian forest outside. After crawling out of your cushy queen-sized bed, you can make a cup of coffee in the kitchenette and sit in patio chairs on your private deck overlooking the grounds. There’s a mini hot tub, a fire pit, and even a loft space for stargazing. What do you think?
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Geodesic Dome on Peaceful Retreat Grounds
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Brittainy and Ryan met about a year before they moved onto the boat. It was initially Ryan’s idea, and Brittainy wasn’t sure about it, but came around to the concept once she saw what that life would look like. Now they’re in year seven of life on the water! While they have a marina spot in Seattle, they also take the boat “on the sea” to explore remote Pacific Northwest islands.
They share their boat with two full-size dogs, but it’s quite spacious inside. There are two bedrooms, and two bathrooms — one of each is used primarily for storage. A queen-sized bed fits comfortably in the main berth, and they have added a hanging rack to keep clothing unwrinkled. Enjoy their tour below!
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Amazing Floating Home w/ Two Berths
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Holly and her husband Charles moved across Australia to care for Holly’s mom who has Alzheimer’s. They parked the home on a family compound where Holly’s parents have a house and so does her sister and her husband and kids! Now they can all pitch in to watch after Holly’s mom and keep her out of care as long as possible.
A tiny house gave them the option to live as close as they could, but still the freedom to take the home elsewhere someday when Holly’s mom needs to go into full-time care. It’s a heartwarming (and heartbreaking) story, and the 24-foot tiny home is truly gorgeous! Let us know what you think in the comments.
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Colorful Tiny House on a Family Compound
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The Bumble Barn at Great Field Farm in Canterbury features a unique curved “Swiss roll” design with a living sedum roof that local bees love. Built to Passivhaus standards with smart technology, this eco-friendly holiday lodge sits on 45 acres of beautiful farmland.
While not exactly tiny, this sustainable design offers inspiration for anyone interested in eco-building. The home has three bedrooms (one queen with ensuite, plus two twin rooms), a full kitchen, dining room, and sleek living area that opens onto a patio with views over horse paddocks and open fields.
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Swiss Roll Design with Living Sedum Roof
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Steve and Di were living in an urban apartment when Di started crunching numbers and realizing that having a child would make it tough to make ends meet. That’s when she and Steve decided that a DIY tiny house would give them more time with their son, less time at work, and a closer connection to the land.
They’ve been living in a tiny home for about 5 years and have moved it a couple of times before settling on their current rural homestead in Australia. The little house is off-grid, powered by solar, with a composting toilet, a garden, and animals. They love their remote and quiet life, especially spending time on the huge porch that wraps around two of the walls.
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Their Reclaimed Materials Home Cost just $20K!
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This Hobbit house in Pawling, NY features the signature round door and living roof inspired by Tolkien’s designs. The interior is spacious with two separate queen-sized bedrooms, a dining room, living room, full kitchen with full-sized appliances, and two bathrooms. Outdoor amenities include a fire pit and private hot tub accessed via a winding path.
Design Details
- Location: Pawling, New York
- Style: Hobbit/earth-sheltered
- Bedrooms: 2 (both queen-sized beds)
- Bathrooms: 2
- Kitchen: Full-sized appliances, coffee bar
- Features: Round door, living roof, carved ceiling, electric fireplace, skylight
- Outdoor: Fire pit, private hot tub, spiral walkway
- Availability: Rental on Airbnb
- Note: No children under 12, no pets, no smoking
Exterior with Round Door
Images via Airbnb/Jodi & Jim
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Tim wanted to keep living in Colorado, but needed a more affordable option. His solution? Build a 32-foot-long tiny house on a gooseneck trailer — and he did it in just three months for about $42,000. While he says he wouldn’t attempt that kind of timeline again, he loved the process and would definitely build another home if he needed to in the future. His off-grid tiny house is packed with creative features, from a lifted bathroom that hides a water tank and heater underneath the floor to a penny-and-epoxy shower basin that he crafted by hand. It’s a great example of what’s possible when you combine determination, creativity, and a willingness to learn as you go.
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Kae and Alex were living in an apartment, thinking that bus life might happen for them someday when they had more money. Instead, it took losing everything to push them into nomadic life! While it took them 5 years to make the bus what it is today, the results of their hard work are incredible.
Bus life isn’t always easy, that’s for sure! They lived in their tent for seven weeks while the bus underwent necessary repairs. Overall, they still love living in their bus named Tree. Read our interview with them below!
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Couple Lost Everything & Built Their Tree House Bus
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Caley was tired of living with roommates and spending so much money on rent in Boulder, Colorado, so he decided to convert a utility trailer into the ultimate stealth home on wheels! While the outside looks like a metal box, the interior has magical Hobbit-hole vibes with hand-carved and hand-sculpted wooden elements.
Since he lives in the trailer full-time in the Boulder area, he needed to include a kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom — as well as a spot to work when he’s not at his local printing business office. You’re going to me amazed! Enjoy!
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Hand-Carved Interior of Utility Trailer Home
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