Tiny Cottages

Round/octagonal buildings always inspire me, and this Mountain Octagon in Virginia is no exception! The vacation home has two large decks overlooking the mountains and tons of windows all the way around to give you views from the indoors as well. One side of the octagon has a large open floor plan with the living, [...]

I love a tiny vacation spot that’s truly unique, and this lighthouse-themed tiny cottage is just the kind of place to give you a one-of-a-kind experience. You walk into the main living/sleeping area, which includes a queen bed (on the ground floor) and seating. There are gorgeous valley views from your window! Inside the “lighthouse” [...]

Here’s a stunning countryside vacation in a converted pepper mill in France. The cylindrical stone cottage features three floors connected by a spiraling staircase. On the ground level, there is a kitchenette and dining area. In the center, there’s a living space, and the top floor houses the bedroom. There’s a lovely terrace off the [...]

The older I get, the more convinced I am that a simple life in a Hobbit-style home is just what I’m looking for — and this vacation spot in France ticks all the boxes! Starting with the gorgeous signature round front door and ending with the cozy alcove bedroom, this little Hobbit-inspired house feels like [...]

An awkwardly-shaped piece of city-owned property went from an abandoned lot, to a colorful village of 39 tiny homes built to give temporary shelter to some of the city’s homeless population. Each home is 64 square feet, and there are shared laundry facilities on site. Units cost $7,500 each, including labor and materials, and were [...]

Steve and his wife moved to a 600 foot cabin on 5.5 acres after living in an even smaller space in town. There was an existing 8×12 tool shed on the property, and his adult daughter claimed the space as her own for when she visits. It was then that he got the idea to [...]