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Charming mid-century modern A-frame cabin nestled in lush Vermont forest surroundings.

Mid-Century Modern A-Frame Cabin Tucked in the Vermont Woods

Tucked in the forest of Jamaica, Vermont sits this fun, family-friendly A-frame decked out with Mid-Century modern artwork and furniture. The home has a finished basement area that’s perfect for game night! Additionally, you’ll find bunk beds appropriate for older children, and up in the loft, there’s a full-sized queen bed for parents. The A-frame [...]

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Truformtiny’s Villa Max to the Max 10

10-ft. Wide Villa Max Tiny House by Tru Form Tiny

Tru Form Tiny always does amazing work, and their latest Villa Max version is no exception. This park model tiny house is 10 feet wide, and oh what a difference it makes in how spacious it feels! The kitchen in particular can fit a large island, which nearly triples the counter space available. You’re sure [...]

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Windmill cottage with traditional blades in a scenic rural setting near Amsterdam.

Romantic 1874 Windmill Cottage Near Amsterdam

This romantic windmill sits on the river Gein and was built in 1874. It’s been renovated into a unique cottage with three bedrooms and two bathrooms! The first floor features a living room, a dining area for six, and a fully-equipped kitchen that even has a dishwasher. A patio off the windmill allows you to [...]

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Compact tiny house on wheels with modern exterior design.

Itty Bitty 6×16 Tiny House by Tiny Heirloom

Looking for a home office or a guest space but don’t want an addition, or want something that you can move around? Willing to live *micro*? This beautiful itty bitty Tiny Heirloom build could be just what you’re looking for. The space is just 6×16, making it super compact, but large enough for a twin [...]

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Compact cedar tiny house kitchen with natural wood cabinets and countertops.

Red Cedar Shack Tiny House Built by Custom Woodworker

This stunning Red Cedar Shack was built by a custom woodworker. He’s moving and doesn’t have a spot to put this gem of a tiny home, so it can be yours for just $60,000! It’s located in Powhatan, Virginia. The awesome home has a full loft bedroom and a half-loft living area. There’s live edge [...]

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Rainier Yurt for small living in Vermont.

30-ft. Rainier Yurt For $13K in Vermont

Yurts are my all-time favorite type of tiny house, and this pre-owned one is only $13K! The original 30-foot Rainier kit cost $32K, but it could be yours for more than 40% off. You’ll have to disassemble it from its current home in Brattleboro, Vermont. The yurt sale includes the kitchen set-up, solar array, the [...]

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Tiny house with blue exterior and orange door, featuring three slide-out sections for expanded livin.

Gooseneck Tiny House with 3 Slide Outs

This beautiful bright blue tiny home features three amazing slide-outs that maximize the square footage inside! A unique stack of windows opens on garage sliders to bring the outside in, and the living room slides out to allow for two love seats and a large Smart TV. The bathroom has a separate shower stall and [...]

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Small red cube cabin surrounded by trees in a peaceful outdoor setting.

Tiny Red Cube Cabin in Castleton, Ontario

Here’s an awesome architect-designed cabin with a fun cubic design. The 10×10 structure is two stories, but the second story has an open loft, so the whole space has grand ceilings. A number of square windows let in natural light. A kitchenette and seating area take up the first floor, and there’s an outhouse and [...]

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Modern tiny house with a spacious deck and queen bed loft for efficient small space living.

Tiny House with a Standing Queen Bed Loft

I’ve never seen a tiny house layout quite like this one! Not only does it have built-in full-sized bunk beds, but above those beds is an entire loft that you can stand in, making it easy to sleep 6 people (7 if someone sleeps on the couch)! The kitchen takes up the back wall, while [...]

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RV parked near a picnic shelter in a desert landscape.

Family’s Transition to Full-Time RV Life

Crissy and Brian have five children, and while the idea of traveling in an RV together had sounded attractive for a while, it wasn’t until the three teenagers moved out that it seemed feasible space-wise. They were ready to start spending more time together and more time outdoors, and their life in a toy hauler [...]

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Modern 24'x8' tiny home with black siding and wooden accents, on a trailer in a grassy area.

Stunning Modern 24’x8′ Tiny Home Fritz Tiny Home

This was the first-ever tiny house built by Kevin and Heather Fritz that began their journey into full-time tiny house building with Fritz Tiny Homes. The incredible home is up for sale again and whoever gets it will be lucky! Despite coming in at just 8′ 6″ wide, it feels remarkably more spacious than that [...]

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Small wooden tiny house with solar panels and large windows in a green field.

Why Are Tiny Houses So Expensive? Builder Shares Actual Costs and Important Considerations

Have you ever wondered how much a tiny house costs, or been shocked when you found out the price of a tiny house?  We’ve been sharing tiny house video tours on our Exploring Alternatives YouTube channel for years now, and one of the biggest comments we get is “Why are tiny houses so expensive?”  A [...]

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Two-bedroom tiny house on wheels with modern design and large windows, perfect for small space livin.

Two Bedroom Tiny House by Minimaliste

This is a beautiful 400-square-foot pre-owned THOW originally built by Minimaliste in Canada. The house now resides in Middleville, Michigan, and is for sale for $134K. This home features a living room/first-floor bedroom on one end, and another smaller private bedroom on the other end. But there’s also a loft bedroom accessible via a small [...]

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Modern shipping container tiny house with stone exterior and wooden stairs.

Shipping Container Cabin with Stone Facade

Container homes are always neat, but I just love what they did with the faux stone on the exterior of this one! What makes the inside so special is the use of all reclaimed wood. It’s especially lovely in the cozy first-floor bedroom. The full bathroom features a vintage pedestal sink and the bathroom has [...]

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Modern tiny house with sleek wooden exterior and large windows in Tampa Village.

Traveler XL: An Original ESCAPE THOW with a First-Floor Bedroom

The Traveler was the model that put ESCAPE on the map, and the XL is the version people still hunt for on the resale market. The reason is the ceiling: a cut-away, clerestory-lit roofline that gives the main living space real vertical volume. Paired with the sealed pine interior the Traveler is known for, it [...]

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Unique tiny bus converted for family travel, parked at sunset.

The Cow Bus: Family of Three Hitting the Road

Margaret was traveling to National Parks when she decided a vehicle of some kind would allow her to see all the great stuff between the parks. That’s when she rekindled romance with a summer camp crush and ended up buying The Cow Bus. Their plans changed a bit when Margaret found out they were expecting, [...]

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Charming 24-foot craftsman-style tiny house featuring a spacious loft bedroom and modern design.

24 Foot Craftsman Style Tiny Home w/ Loft Bedroom

This beautiful 24-foot Craftsman-style tiny house is NOAH-certified and ready to go! It features two lofts which are connected by a unique V-shaped staircase that meets in the middle of the home, giving you easy access to either side sans ladders. A living room sits on one end of the tiny home and the bathroom [...]

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Tiny house on wheels built by three brothers in Florida.

Three Brothers and Their Tiny House Business in Florida!

Bradford, Ryo, and Falcon are 24, 22, and 20 years old, and they’re carrying on the Florida family carpentry business with a new spin — a tiny house business! And they’re keeping things affordable. The Bunk model below is just $29,900 for the 20-foot version (and only $25K for the 16-footer). This studio-style tiny house [...]

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