This cob cottage in Moray, Scotland demonstrates natural building techniques using straw bales, earth, clay, round timber, and stone. The living grass roof completes the fairytale aesthetic while providing insulation and blending the structure into its surroundings. The cottage is available as a vacation rental. Design Details Location: Moray, Scotland Construction: Cob (earth, clay, straw) [...]
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Haven on the Hill: English Getaway Handmade with Reclaimed Materials
Looking to stay somewhere magical in England? This Haven on the Hill fits the bill! It’s all handmade from reclaimed materials and is filled with fun vintage decor. It has a large porch with amazing views and a pizza oven! There’s a separate handmade outhouse, but guests have access to a full bathroom in the [...]
Shellmate Island: Tiny Octagonal Vacation Home!
Remember the owners of Tiffany the Tiny House and how they had purchased an island and were building a tiny octagonal foundation home to use as a rental? Well, the house is now complete! Tim & Sam temporarily moved into the vacation spot on Shellmate Island (@shellmateisland on Instagram) so they can work out the [...]
Jordana’s Straw bale and Cob Cabins in Oregon!
I love Jordana’s lifestyle because it shows that you can enjoy the benefits of alternative lifestyles without necessarily owning anything — not even a van! She and her fiance rent two fun off-grid structures: A straw bale cabin and a little cob cabin, each of which are about 220 square feet, in Southern Oregon. While [...]
Kloosterzande Tiny House in the Netherlands
This is the Kloosterzande Tiny House in the Netherlands. It’s a quaint little cottage with a spectacular view that’s available to book on Airbnb. Learn more below! Don’t miss other amazing stories like this – join our FREE Tiny House Newsletter for more! Kloosterzande Tiny Home in the Netherlands The Dutch Doors give you the ability [...]
Yoga Couple Go from Van-Life to Tiny Spanish Cottage
I really love Laxmi and Alby’s story, because it’s a great lesson to the tiny house movement: Tiny Living looks different for everyone, and can manifest itself in many different ways. The couple lived the amazing van-life for a couple of years, traveling to 15 different countries and parking in all kinds of gorgeous places. [...]
Glass Tiny House Getaway in Remote Brazilian Forest
Looking to completely immerse yourself in nature, but keep a few creature comforts? This glass tiny house in Brazil should end up on your “must stay” list! The glass hut is located in the remote corners of a Brazilian forest, far from civilization, WiFi, or cell-phone signal to allow you to completely disconnect and just [...]
