Ronald was looking for a UFO-inspired dwelling that he could use as an Airbnb on his property. He came across the “Futuro Homes,” originally designed by Matti Suuronen in 1968 as portable ski chalets. There are fewer than 60 still standing in the world, but Ronald managed to track one down and purchase it. Transporting [...]
Vacations
Chalet Cabin With Mountain Views in Switzerland
This is a little chalet cabin with mountain views in Switzerland that’s available to book via Gilda on Airbnb. The farmhouse consists of: large bedroom with mezzanine, kitchen open on a large living room with sofa bed, bathroom with shower, private garden and wonderful views of the valley. The farmhouse is located on the Monti [...]
Navajo Family Shares Ancestral Earthen Homes on Airbnb
People have been living tiny since they started building homes, which is just what you’ll find at Shash Dine’ EcoRetreat. Set on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona, the “glampground” features a number of tiny dwellings which represent the past and future of Navajo architecture. On site you’ll find authentic “hogans,” which are round earthen homes [...]
Airbnb Village w/ Treehouse Yurt, Alpacas, Woodstock And More
Dan’s very first project on his property was his “Mancave.” He never dreamed that someone would want to stay in it, but when a friend recommended he put it on Airbnb, it became a popular destination. That’s when Dan started getting creative: He built a mini-village inside an airplane hangar, and then constructed a yurt, [...]
Vashon Island Glamping Treehouse with Ocean Views
Skip and Dan found the perfect property on Vashon Island (which is only accessible via ferry!) to put the treehouse they’d been dreaming of. It looks out over the ocean and is tucked in a canopy of beautiful trees. Because of its remote location, there’s an outhouse and outdoor shower and just enough electricity for [...]
They Turned A Submarine Into A Cabin In The Woods
This is a yellow submarine turned into a tiny house vacation. It’s located in Marton, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand. The submarine is literally set up as a cabin in the woods. And you can rent it on Airbnb. What do you think? Don’t miss other interesting tiny homes like this, join our FREE Tiny House Newsletter [...]
Outstanding 10-Dome-Home Built w/ Balloons & Foam!
This is definitely pushing the boundaries of what belongs on “Tiny” House Talk, but this alternative dome home — or should I say, “mansion” — is worth looking at despite it’s monstrous size! It’s created from 10 domes connected in a circle, that were built back in the 70s using balloons, rebar and foam. Pretty [...]
