Cottages

Sung lives in Santa Monica, California in a cube-like backyard cottage that she rents for $1,600. While that price might seem staggering, it’s less expensive than any other rental in the area, and a huge savings from the $4,500/month she spent while living in NYC. Moving to the West Coast has helped her save significantly, [...]

This lovely treehouse is suspended between oak and hickory trees in a cozy spot behind the hosts’ home. It has a lovely little porch with a table and some chairs where you can sip on coffee and watch the birds. Inside, there’s a queen bed on the first floor and a full-sized bed up in [...]

We’re excited to introduce you to the Highland Cottages, built by Timbercraft Tiny Homes in the mountains of North Alabama. Inspired by the Scottish Highlands, these studio-style getaway cabins are surrounded by forest and have lovely private decks with hot tubs for you to enjoy during your stay. Each cottage has a large folding glass [...]

We see a lot of clean, crisp, “modern farmhouse” and Scandinavian-style builds, but a gingerbread/German-style home is a rare treat! This “Adorable Abode” is for sale is Brighton, Ontario, and has two upstairs bedrooms, a porch and a balcony, and tons of intricate woodwork you associate with historical homes. You walk into the living area [...]

At 180-square-feet, this is quite the compact tiny house design! With the steep, sloping roofline and contrasting metal and wood siding, it hearkens back to many modern/Nordic-style tiny houses that have gained popularity recently. This one is essentially a backyard studio, with the queen bed as the focal point of the home. A kitchen runs [...]

If you have a wooded lot — especially on the water — an A-frame is such a great house design! All the windows on the front side allow you to soak in stunning water views, while the solid roof panels on either side provide privacy. Plus, they’re still relatively uncommon, and it’s nice to have [...]