While the “tiny house movement” might be relatively new, the concept of small homes has been around since the beginning of time. This 100+-year-old cabin in Alberta is one of those historic tiny homes, originally built for fur trading in the area near Ghost Lake. It’s been upgraded with electricity and modern plumbing, and a [...]
Cottages
1945 Boat Turned into a Tiny Cottage
Not every 78-year-old boat is seaworthy, but this one got a new life nonetheless as the cozy bedroom of a unique Airbnb! It resembles a shark fin rising from the English countryside. The owners had a bespoke marine “Hobbit door” built for the boat cabin, which adds to the charm. But don’t worry — there’s [...]
Semi-Off-Grid Cabin in Massachusetts with Board & Batten Siding
Tucked away in western Massachusetts is this lovely little board & batten cabin where you can enjoy nature, mountain views, and the wonders of being unplugged from the outside world! There’s no wifi, limited electricity, and no running water, but you’ll be cozy and warm with a wood stove, propane stove, and loft bedroom. The [...]
Prefab Pod Homes by ORCA
ORCA has a revolutionary new way of providing people and communities with steel-framed prefab homes built with pop-up factories that help reduce overhead. They offer a variety of home sizes and layouts, all with a modern feel and luxurious upgrade options. Below you’ll find a video tour of one of their pop-up factories and one [...]
Expanding Fold-A-Mansion Tiny House in Costa Rica by Larry Windes
This “Fold-A-Mansion,” or “FAM” for short, is the amazing design of architect Larry Windes. He built the expanding, fold-out home on a trailer in Costa Rica, where it’s available for short-term rentals or for sale (without the land). When unfolded, the small home boasts a ground-floor and upstairs bedroom. Because of the lifted roof, you [...]
Renovated Kentucky Log Cabin on Stoner Creek
Here’s a beautiful historical one-room log cabin that has been lovingly renovated to retain old charm and include modern conveniences. Located on a farm in Kentucky, you’ll be surrounded by lovely pastures alongside Stoner Creek. There’s a screened-in porch with a ceiling fan where you can enjoy morning coffee, and an indoor bathroom with a [...]
From Pigeon Coop to Tiny Cottage in Florida
Recently we got in touch with Frankie who renovated an old pigeon coop with her husband, Hector, and created an adorable vacation cottage in Fort Myers, Florida called “The Coop.” As dog lovers, they made sure this was a “big-dog-friendly” cottage and welcome vacationers to come with their pets. The coop has a grand kitchen [...]

