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Small Houses

Our small houses section takes you on a journey to homes on and off foundations from as little as 350-square-feet to as large as 1,200-square-feet. When tiny is too tiny, small is the best way to go!


In this section, you’ll discover homes on foundations with land, floating homes on the water, over-sized motorhomes, and other unconventional homes like ones built with cob, strawbale, and other natural resources.


The best part about a small home is that they are not too big, or too small. It can be good enough for a family, but not overwhelming if you’re a couple or even if you’re single.


Small houses are very versatile and have a better chance of being a long-term solution for most people, which is great because moving, building, or buying a new home can be pretty stressful, right?


What’s your favorite type of small house? Is it a cabin, cottage, houseboat, or what?

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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 [...]

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Lloyoll Prefab SKALI Cabin Near Quebec City

Do you remember the amazing backcountry prefab by Lloyll we showed you some time back? Well here’s another one of their incredible SKÁLI High Cuboid models, this one tucked into a lovely private wooded spot near Quebec City. The 768-square-foot home definitely makes for a great vacation property (you can actually book a stay here), [...]

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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 [...]

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Geo-Dome Cabin in Bend, Oregon Known as “Dome Sweet Dome”

These 70s geodesic dome homes are such fun pieces of history. This one was recently renovated in 2019, meaning you’ll get all the modern conveniences and finishes on the inside while retaining the 70s charm on the exterior. The dome has two bedrooms located on the first floor, while the second story holds the “common [...]

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Historic Cave Home in Spain

This historic cave home in Andalucía, Spain is one of 30 homes owned by Balcones de Piedad’s Caves in Guadix- Granada. They’ve renovated seven of the structures so far, keeping them as traditional as possible while offering modern conveniences. Incredibly enough, these cave homes have been around for centuries! This one features a comfortable kitchen [...]

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Owl Nest Cabin on Bramley Mountain

This rustic cabin on Bramley Mountain in New York has been named the “Owl Nest” and it’s easy to see why. Tucked in a clearing among hundreds and thousands of trees, this two-story home with a covered porch welcomes weary travelers for a weekend retreat. Downstairs, there’s a quaint kitchen and living room facing a [...]

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Upper Valley of Vermont Tiny House on 50 Acres

This is a truly luxurious two-story tiny house with a fun, eclectic style that’s sure to give you a romantic getaway. It sits in a clearing on 50 acres of Vermont farmland and has all the quaint charm you’re looking for. What I love about this tiny house is there are two stories. The bedroom [...]

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Her Barbie-Style Mushroom Tiny Cabin

Mallory lived in the neighborhood of this adorable stone cottage and always wondered what it was like inside. When it came on the market, she knew she had to have it! She bought the space for $170,000 and started renovating the space to match her personal style. The kitchen is a Barbie-pink masterpiece, complete with [...]

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Tech Time Treehouse in Georgia

Welcome to a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Dahlonega, Georgia, where nature and modern comforts seamlessly merge. This secluded treehouse, hosted by Wes, offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life, allowing you to immerse yourself in the serene beauty of over 80 acres of Triple Creek Farms. Inside, you’ll find a [...]

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Their 875 sq. ft. Lake-Front Retirement Cottage

Maria and her husband purchased this 875-square-foot first as a vacation property, so they could escape their city life in New Jersey in the mess of 2020. After the death of Maria’s father, the couple decided it was time to simplify earlier rather than later. They moved in full-time just two weeks ago! They added [...]

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Home Depot Tiny House: A $44K Kit with Roof Deck

The tiny house movement continues to gain momentum as people seek sustainable and affordable housing alternatives. Home Depot has jumped on board by offering an impressive two-story tiny home-building kit priced at $43,832. This pre-assembled steel frame provides the foundation for a dwelling that can be transformed into a comfortable and stylish living space. With [...]

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Living in a 200-Year-Old Cottage

Haley is a photographer and influencer, and she and her partner recently began renting this adorable 200-year-old cottage! Built in the 1830s, it’s been spruced up over the years but has tons of old-timey charm. The rustic cabinets in the kitchen. The unnaturally low ceiling in the landing. The pastoral views out the window. It [...]

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The N1 at ESCAPE Village Now Has a Carport

Amazing Mid-Century Small Home in Village For Sale

We showed you the N1 for the first time about a year ago, and you all loved it. Well, it’s finally in place at The Oaks, the tiny village in Tampa, Florida built by ESCAPE — and it has a carport! It’s by far the largest and most luxurious of the homes in the community. [...]

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The Bloomhouse: Giant Seashell Unicorn House

Personally, I think this sculptural home looks like a dragon, but the Airbnb description says this 70s build was a “giant seashell unicorn” which is equally magical. Designed by two architecture students, it was largely abandoned until someone bought the home in 2017 and restored it to its former glory. Sitting among the trees in [...]

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The Round House: A Unique Tiny Living Experience in Delta, Colorado

Welcome to the Round House, a unique tiny house nestled in the charming locale of Delta, Colorado. What used to be a grain silo has been transformed into a luxurious, fully-equipped tiny home that offers a gateway to the Western Slope of Colorado. As you step into the Round House, you instantly feel at home. [...]

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The Porch: An Adorable Tiny Cottage in New Hampshire

Everything about this little cottage in the New Hampshire woods calls out, “cute!” From the tiny covered front porch to the perfect landscaping to the white rocking chairs — it’s a quaint getaway that’s perfect for a couple’s retreat or even a solo trip. That said, besides the first-floor queen bed, there is a loft [...]

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Boxabl Casita Build Process & Warehouse Tour

It’s been a couple of years since we updated you on the Boxabl Casita, but Tiny Home Tours just did a great interview with one of the founders all about why, how, and where they create these awesome prefab homes that can be easily shipped across the country and unfolded in place. These studio-style homes [...]

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Family’s Clever Tokyo Tiny Home: 600 Sq. Ft.

While many THOWs just keep getting longer and wider, this creative row house design in Tokyo values clever vertical space design, with a number of landings and staircases to create a functional space for this small family. A grand window/door feature leads into the living/eating space, and an industrial-style kitchen is up a few steps. [...]

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This Silo Cottage has 3-Bedrooms

This silo cottage in Vian, Oklahoma has three bedrooms! The Silo at Lake Tenkiller has 3 bedrooms & 1.5 baths total. All bedrooms & full bathroom (shower only / no tub) are upstairs. Half bath is downstairs.1 Don’t miss other unique small homes like this, join our Free Small House Newsletter for more posts like [...]

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Adorable Bungalow with Land for Sale Bremerton, WA

The biggest struggle with tiny homes on wheels is finding a place to park them — this adorable bungalow solves that problem! Built on a foundation, this home has its own quaint fenced-in yard in Bremerton, WA. It’s for sale for $270,000 — hardly inexpensive, but you get a great location and the house is [...]

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Their DIY 24×24 Cabin in Alaska

Rodney and Marcel worked together to turn a shed kit into a beautiful 24×24 cabin in Alaska, complete with a 10×24 covered front porch and two queen-sized bedrooms. The bedrooms and full bathroom span the back of the home, but in the front, there’s a lovely great room with a living room and kitchen built [...]

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Renovated 100-Year-Old Naivasha Cottage, Australia

This small cottage in the Tasmanian bush has a rich 100-year-old history. A timber-and-stone creation, it was added onto in the 1970s and has been lovingly renovated in 2011 by the current owners. It’s a lovely blend of old and new that comfortably welcomes guests. Fresh white paint covers most of the interior and contrasts [...]

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Round Mid-Century Cabin in Shell Knob, Missouri

This is the “See You Round” mid-century cabin in Shell Knob, Missouri. The kit-built round home is made of fiberglass and features views of Table Rock Lake on its own acre of land. If you’re interested in staying here, it is available for booking via Kathryn on Airbnb. Don’t miss other interesting homes like this, [...]

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Sassafrass Silo Treehouse on Table Rock Lake

Vintage Silo Cabin with Swaying Bridge

Wait until you see the tour of this awesome grain silo that’s been turned into an eclectic and vintage treehouse in Eagle Rock, Missouri! Deek and his buddy Mike show you around the interior which is chock-full of neat pieces and talking points! Called the “Sassafrass Silo Treehouse,” you get to the home via a [...]

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