This rustic mushroom-shaped cabin in Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California features a geodesic dome design surrounded by Oak, Madrone, and Redwood trees. The unique tiny house is available as a vacation rental. Mushroom Dome Cabin Exterior Photos courtesy of Kitty and Michael Cabin Details Location: Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California Style: Geodesic dome with mushroom [...]
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Funky Dwellings: Recycled Material Tiny Cabins in Pacific Northwest
Funky Dwellings is a small building team that creates sheds, modular cabins, furniture, and other small structures using recycled and renewable materials. Based in the Pacific Northwest, they focus on structures under 200 square feet. Funky Dwellings Cabin Design Builder Details Company: Funky Dwellings Location: Oregon and Washington (Pacific Northwest) Focus: Structures under 200 square [...]
Dunton Hot Springs: Historic Cabin Resort in Colorado Ghost Town
Dunton Hot Springs in Colorado transforms a restored ghost town into a luxury resort featuring historic cabins. Set in an alpine valley with mountain views and a waterfall, this all-inclusive destination offers accommodations ranging from tiny cabins to larger historic structures. Geysir Cabin Photo Credit: Dunton Hot Springs Well House Cabin Echo Cabin Interior Design [...]
Cabin Fever Maxwell Cottage: 320 Sq Ft Prefab Kit with Curved Beam Roof
The Maxwell cottage from Cabin Fever demonstrates the potential of prefab building kits for creating small structures. This 320 square foot design features a distinctive curved beam roof with interior height reaching 10 feet at the peak. Maxwell Cottage Exterior Photo Credit: Cabin Fever Interior with Curved Ceiling Design Details Model: Maxwell Cottage Size: 16 [...]
Pool Cabanas as Tiny Houses: Prefab Structures for Backyard Living
Pool cabanas and garden structures offer potential as tiny house alternatives. These prefabricated buildings—originally designed as pool houses, storage sheds, and backyard retreats—can serve as guest houses, home offices, or small dwellings with some modifications. Tiki Bar Cabana (13 x 13) Photo Credit: Cabana Village Completed Installation with Bar Area Design Details Size: 13 x [...]
Grandpa’s Cabin by Sidekick Homes: 396 Sq Ft Backyard Cottage with Full Kitchen and Bath
Grandpa’s Cabin is a 396 square foot backyard cottage designed by Sidekick Homes, a division of Kephart Living. The design fits a bedroom, full bathroom, kitchen, and living area into a compact single-story footprint suitable for use as an ADU, guest house, or in-law suite. Grandpa’s Cabin Exterior Floor Plan The floor plan shows an [...]
Shelter-Kit Prefab Cabins: DIY Assembly Starting at 144 Square Feet
Shelter-Kit offers prefab cabin packages designed for owner assembly. With sizes starting at 144 square feet and estimated assembly times of 3-4 days with two people, these kits provide an accessible entry point for tiny house construction. Shelter-Kit Cabin Front View Side View Interior Configuration Design Details Type: Prefab cabin kit Builder: Shelter-Kit Minimum Size: [...]