Mario is one of our Tiny House Talk readers and submitted this fantastic guest house/weekend cottage that’s an A-frame with a terrace (porch) and absolutely stunning views. He was inspired by Derek Diedricksen’s $1,200 transforming a-frame cabin (check it out here) and spent Saturday and Sundays building the a-frame with his brother over the span [...]
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IdeaBox 400-Square-Foot Park Model: Retirement Tiny Home in Southern California
Chris and Cathy chose early retirement in this 400-square-foot park model built by IdeaBox in Oregon. The clean, modern design features an open floor plan with large windows throughout, a full bathroom with flush toilet, and outdoor living space including a separate “bunkie” guest room. The couple splits time between this Southern California home and [...]
Lakefront Tiny House with Land in Grapeview, Washington
This is a lakefront tiny house with .31 acres in Grapeview, Washington. According to Zillow, it’s on the NWMLS for $194,900 as I write this. The property gives you the ability to have outbuildings, multiple tiny homes or RVs, and you’re in a private community with a park and dock. What do you think? Learn [...]
They Built This Tree-Cabin 20-ft. Up In The Trees
Looking for an ultimate private retreat? Take three flights of stairs 20 feet into the trees and enjoy the BREEZE! This treehouse is located on 120 acres of private land, and there’s even a nearby wood-fired hot tub and sauna you can reserve during your stay. What’s really great about this stay is you won’t [...]
Fairytale Cob Cottage: Natural Building Rental with Living Roof in Scotland
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) [...]
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 [...]