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, [...]
Yurts
They Built A Yurt Home And Share How To ‘Do It Yurtself’
This is the story of a little yurt home called Do It Yurtself. It’s built by Zach Both, the same artist who brought us this super-cool cargo van conversion (AKA the VANUAL) that we posted about in 2016. Don’t miss other super-cool yurts and other small structures, join our FREE Tiny House Newsletter for more! [...]
Magical Yurt with Spiral Staircase Loft and Exterior Wooden Shell
This is Tal and Nao’s Rainforest Yurt! It’s a 32 ft traditional canvas yurt that has been modified for the West Coast climate by adding a shingled roof, wooden siding, and extra insulation. Don’t miss other super-interesting tiny house stories like this, join our FREE Tiny House Newsletter for more! Tal and Nao’s Rainforest Wooden-Yurt From the [...]
Tiny Round Cabin In Hotchkiss, Colorado: The Solargon
I don’t know what it is about round homes, but I adore them! This particular octagonal structure was inspired by a triad of home designs: the Mongolian yurt, Navajo hogons and Native American hidatsa lodges. The result is a perfect vacation spot in Colorado dubbed the “Solargon.” The interior has a studio-style setup, complete with [...]
Funky Wooden Yurt on Acreage in Australia
Yurts bring all the joy of tiny living, and make it round! This vacation yurt in Australia checks all the boxes for a fun holiday, with a stargazing dome, comfortable queen bed, and lovely windows with bush views. The yurt itself has a large deck complete with a kitchenette and outdoor shower, and there’s a [...]
1974 Coperthwaite Wooden Yurt Getaway in New Hampshire
Today I’m really excited to share this enchanting wooden yurt with all of you, mostly because my husband and I actually stayed here last summer and can vouch for how awesome it is. I’m pretty obsessed with yurts, so getting to vacation in one was a dream come true, and this one was particularly amazing [...]
Off-Grid Yurt with One Acre For Sale in Hawaii! (Sold
We post a lot of tiny homes on this site, but not many are for sale in paradise! Here’s your chance to buy an off-grid yurt with one acre of land in the gorgeous Hawaii! No more utility bills, land to cultivate, stunning views, and the coolest round house design you could ask for (I’m [...]