Cabins

This mountaintop tiny cabin sits on 99 acres of woodland just 2.5 hours outside of New York City. It’s been in Ken Phillips’ family for more than 70 years, but as things go, his family has little time to enjoy the property anymore, and it’s now for sale. While the cabin itself is off-grid and [...]

The Pond House, located on 19 acres of secluded woodlands, will seem worlds away from the city. The pond and abundance of trees create a peaceful backdrop for a family vacation just an hour and a half outside of New York City in Phillipsport, New York. The cabin itself is a blend of industrial and [...]

Suzanne couldn’t resist purchasing this amazing forest house designed by famous Pacific North West designer SunRay Kelley. For eight years, she lived by herself on this ferry-access-only island, enjoying her deep Japanese-style soaking tub and sleeping in the tower bedroom. Now she rents out the gorgeous spot on Airbnb — and it is almost always [...]

Gillian’s school bus conversion, “Jungle” has more color than most 2,500-square-foot homes! She left her career in set design, her 16-hour days, and her long commutes to NYC and LA to enjoy life as an entrepreneur on the road. Gillian’s bus features tons of her own textile work (much made from ice tie-dye techniques), an [...]

While tiny-house-on-wheels-shells have been around for a long time, the NIDUS concept of a modular foundation home shell is something new — and it’s a great way to save money on housing since you DIY the entire interior of the home. These shells are built in modular pieces that are then transported and assembled on-site. [...]

Joe lives full-time in his box truck conversion, but he and a business partner recently acquired this gorgeous tiny house property in central Oregon. Built by the original owners, this little piece of paradise features a converted grain silo with a bedroom/bathroom addition and even a front porch. Inside the silo itself are two turquoise [...]

This is an A-frame cabin with a warehouse on 3.69 acres in La Grange, North Carolina. The home was built in 1989 and the warehouse/garage includes an unfinished office area. It’s listed over at the NCRMLS for $150,000. Check it out! Don’t miss other homes like this, join our Free Tiny House Newsletter for more!  [...]

This is a tiny cabin with 5 acres in Zolfo Springs, Florida for $250,000. 5 acres with 407′ frontage to Charlie Creek with electricity, a working well, and high speed internet via satellite. Don’t miss other interesting tiny homes and cabins like this, join our Free Tiny House Newsletter for more!  Tiny Cabin on 5 [...]

If you’re ever in the Yucca Valley of California, this clear cabin that sits on 100 acres of the desert is a beautiful and unique place to stay. The main cabin has clear polycarbonate panels all the way around the bedroom space, and large French doors open to a deck with breathtaking views. Just up [...]

Jen contacted us because she’s selling the tiny home, she shed, and storage unit she has lived in for the past three years. What’s super awesome is that the park model home sits on almost five acres in New Mexico! So you’ll have a permanent spot for your tiny lifestyle. The main home has a [...]

Now this is a unique vacation home with such amazing geometric features that you’re sure to find fascinating. The bed alone is worth a whole article — it’s a dome with interesting shelves that take you up to the mattress area! The defining feature of the home is a huge circular window that’s “folded” in [...]

This is the Nook tiny house in Swannanoa, North Carolina. It’s a one-of-a-kind, hand-made tiny home that’s bookable on Airbnb. Don’t miss other interesting stories like this, join our Free Tiny House Newsletter for more!  The Nook Tiny House in North Carolina This modern tiny cabin offers an amazing interior space that even includes an [...]

This adorable tiny cabin was built by one of our readers and his wife. It sits on 2 acres of thinned and surveyed forest and has dirt road access. The property has building sites plotted out, with the idea that new owners could build something bigger if they wanted. The existing off-grid cabin has metal [...]

Looking for a romantic getaway this summer? You might love this hand-crafted tiny cabin that overlooks the Little River in Tennessee. Not only was the building lovingly constructed by the hosts, it includes all the comforts of home, including a luxury bathroom, cozy gas fireplace, spacious covered deck, and private roof-top deck for cocktails and [...]

You might remember Kristie Wolf and her unique vacation designs, like the promotional potato she turned into an Airbnb. Her latest, the Cocoon Cottage, has a cozy woodland feel and overlooks North Tenmile Lake in Oregon. The bulk of the cottage came as a prefab from Iglucraft in Estonia, but Wolf personalized every detail! There’s [...]

This is the Cottage Tiny House by Den Outdoors. It features a full kitchen, bathroom, living space, and dedicated sleeping quarters. Don’t miss other interesting tiny house plans like this, join our Free Tiny House Newsletter for more like this!  196-sq.-ft. Cottage Tiny House by Den Outdoors The mini kitchen features 24″ cabinets. Shown here [...]

This is The Outpost tiny home by Den Outdoors. It’s a 15′ by 15′ modern cabin with a unique roof geometry. Don’t miss other interesting tiny house plans you can build yourself, join our Free Tiny House Newsletter for more blog posts like this!  225-sq.-ft. Outpost Tiny House Plans by Den Outdoors with a Unique [...]

This is the Alpine 2.1, a small modern house by Den Outdoors. It is a 920-sq.-ft. design with 24-foot tall ceilings with two bedrooms and space to host guests. Don’t miss other interesting small homes like this, join our Free Small House Newsletter for more like this!  The Alpine 2.1 Modern Small House by Den [...]

This is ‘The Starling’, a 14’x14′, 250-sq.-ft., rustic, off-grid, tiny A-frame cabin in Swannanoa, North Carolina. It has a modern, moody vibe, and is highly reviewed on Airbnb. Would you ever consider building a rustic little cabin like this? Or maybe staying here for a few nights? Check it out and learn more below! Don’t [...]

Michael and Phoebe bought a lot on a Canadian island about three years ago and then spent a year building their 13×8 off-grid cabin, outdoor shower, rainwater catchment system, and gardens. Their island is only accessible via boat, and they live there with their adorable dog, Zephyr. The cabin’s cladding comes from milled cedar from [...]

This is a 746-sq.-ft., 2-bedroom prefab home on stilts by Deltec Homes. I know it’s not very tiny, but we love featuring small homes too! It’s a one-story, 32-ft. diameter energy-efficient compact home that’s available as a shell or turnkey. The shell starts at $75,000-$118,000 depending on your options while the turnkey begins from $290,000-$450,000. [...]

Has anyone else noticed that in the middle of the chaos of the past few years, so many people have been turning back to simpler, older ways? Suddenly everyone’s baking sourdough or taking up knitting. Well, that was the case for Brian! After spending much of 2020 in his quiet cabin, he built a mortise [...]