Elise Akin is just 25 years old, but that hasn’t stopped her from running her own Longboard Shop/Bakery (Bake and Skate) and building her very own mortgage-free tiny house which she’s been living in since January. She calls it the “Jungalow” and appropriately so — the inside is a tropical oasis, filled with plants, mosaic [...]
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Winter Haven, FL Tiny Home for Sale: $24,999 OBO (SOLD)
This Winter Haven, FL Tiny Home is perfect for so many people: You can move it anywhere, or keep it on the lot (and pay the additional monthly lot fee) and live in it; OR because the current owner uses it as an Airbnb, you could take over her Airbnb listing and use it to [...]
1926 Caboose Tiny House with Bathroom Depot in North Carolina
The only thing better than a unique vacation spot is a historical vacation spot, and you get both with this 1926 Caboose Tiny House getaway in North Carolina! The real train caboose has been transformed into a tiny home, complete with a living room, queen-sized bed, and kitchenette with a dishwasher! But what really seals [...]
Lovers’ Retreat in a….Boot?
That’s right! This is a Lovers’ Retreat in a Boot created out of ferrocement on New Zealand’s South Island. It’s part of the family-owned Jester House Cafe compound, where the family runs a cafe and manages a few whimsical getaways which they built. You can book your stay here. Thankfully Bryce Langston of Living Big [...]
Off-Grid Adobe Dome Getaway with Milky Way Views
This 250 square foot adobe dome getaway in Terlingua, Texas is the perfect spot for stargazing. It’s located in one of the few remaining territories with a “dark sky” ordinance, meaning there will be no light pollution to ruin your views of the Milky Way or a lovely sunrise! The interior of the structure is [...]
They Built This Tree-Cabin 20-ft. Up In The Trees
Looking for an ultimate private retreat? Take three flights of stairs 20 feet into the trees and enjoy the BREEZE! This treehouse is located on 120 acres of private land, and there’s even a nearby wood-fired hot tub and sauna you can reserve during your stay. What’s really great about this stay is you won’t [...]
Fairytale Cob Cottage: Natural Building Rental with Living Roof in Scotland
This cob cottage in Moray, Scotland demonstrates natural building techniques using straw bales, earth, clay, round timber, and stone. The living grass roof completes the fairytale aesthetic while providing insulation and blending the structure into its surroundings. The cottage is available as a vacation rental. Design Details Location: Moray, Scotland Construction: Cob (earth, clay, straw) [...]