Close your eyes and imagine living on the beautiful coastline of Pescara, Italy. Hearing the waves, smelling the salt water day after day. Now imagine that the house that you’re living in is a tiny beach house perched up high on stilts above the sand. Sound like a dream? Think again! The amazingly built Trabocco [...]
Small Houses
Cozy and Romantic LOFTY Stone Cottage
This tiny LOFTY cottage is a guest post by Pamela Putnam What a cozy, romantic escape for couples! The LOFTY cottage near St. Ives Bay, Cornwall, United Kingdom, offers a relaxing luxury break in the peace and tranquility of the verdant West Country away from the hubbub of daily life. Enter through the front door [...]
Couple Sharing 320 Sq. Ft. Modern Tiny House
Tiny homes often face challenges related to codes and zoning, but some are conventionally permitted and totally legal. Alex and Allison built their striking, modern 320-square foot home legally as an “accessory dwelling,” a type of small house that shares a lot with a larger, primary dwelling. But in their unique case, they bought an [...]
768 Sq. Ft. Seaside Cottage With Rejuvenating Views
Who wouldn’t love spending some time in a quaint 768 Sq. Ft. seaside cottage on the beautiful coastline of Cape Breton Island in Canada? Eagle Pass is the perfect getaway spot for anyone looking for some peace and quiet with a view. Situated on a 7-acre property, five minutes away from the Cabot Trail, Eagle [...]
750 Sq. Ft. Beachfront Dune House in Florida
In 1975, Architect William Morgan wanted to build rental properties next to his Atlantic Beach, Florida home. He only had one problem when trying to decide about building the properties. He didn’t want to lose his beautiful ocean view. His solution? Use the existing sand dune on his property as the foundation and build the homes [...]
How This Couple Built Their Simple Life in a Tiny Home
When Alaska experienced an economic downturn there were lots of lost jobs and homes. In 2010 the opportunity came for this couple to buy a plot of land outside of Fairbanks. So they did. Since they had a small land payment they decided to start building their own tiny home of about 264 sq. ft. (12×16) little [...]
Little Stone Cottage in St. Agnes
This little stone cottage in St. Agnes is known as Inglenook. St. Agnes is a coastal village in Cornwall, United Kingdom. This small home is a vacation rental that offers spectacular views—including an ocean view! The cottage also features sheep’s wool insulation and solar power. Wouldn’t living in a small house like this one would be [...]
