The Oaks Village in Tampa Bay, Florida features a variety of ESCAPE tiny house models arranged around a central park with ancient Live Oaks. The community offers different home styles and sizes to fit various needs and budgets, from compact studio layouts to larger units with first-floor bedrooms and lofts. Models include the eONE (with tall ceilings and large second floors), Boho XLS (single-level with private bedroom), Vista Boho (open studio layout), Traveler XLS Wide (clerestory windows and first-floor bedroom), and the N1 (mid-century modern with two bathrooms). All units are all-electric and feature professional landscaping, private decks, and gated security.
The Oaks Village Central Park Setting
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eONE Wide + Tall with Bronze Metal Siding
The eONE Wide + Tall features bronze metal exterior, sliding patio door, open concept living, and a large second floor accessed by staircase with cable rail. The fully equipped kitchen includes induction cooktop, electric oven, tall fridge, and pantry. Washer/dryer, full-sized shower, and Toto toilet complete the bathroom.
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Boho XLS with Cedar and Metal Accents
The Boho XLS offers a private bedroom with walk-around queen bed, bathroom with tub/shower, fold-flat couch with storage, and a special double flip table for work/dining. The kitchen features stone countertops, induction cooktop, and separate oven.
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Vista Boho Open Studio Layout
The Vista Boho features a modern, open studio layout with custom built-ins, flip-tables for work or dining, and a fold-flat couch. The kitchen includes stone countertops, gas range, and tall refrigerator. Large windows provide park views.
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eONE XL Tall with Southern Yellow Pine
The eONE XL Tall features Southern Yellow Pine siding, open concept interior, and a huge second floor with ceilings over 5 feet. The kitchen includes induction cooktop, electric oven, and the bathroom features a tub/shower with stone vanity top.
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eONE XL with Central Park Views
This eONE XL model features a huge upstairs loft, living area with sliding patio door to private deck, all-electric kitchen with induction cooktop, and a large bathroom with tile shower. Plenty of opening windows throughout.
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Traveler XLS Wide with Clerestory Windows
The Traveler XLS Wide features cedar exterior with metal accents, clerestory windows for natural light, first-floor walk-around queen bedroom with sliding patio door, and a second-floor loft. The large kitchen includes stainless convection range and stone countertops.
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Boho XLS with Oversized Kitchen
This Boho XLS variant features a private bedroom with walk-around queen bed, bathroom with tub/shower, oversized kitchen with stone countertops, and special double flip table for work/dining. Under-bed drawers provide additional storage.
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N1 Mid-Century Modern Design
The N1 is the largest model, featuring mid-century modern design with soft white walls and hard maple trim, a huge opening window wall, king bedroom with walk-around bed, en-suite bathroom with large tile shower, plus a guest bathroom. Full-size kitchen appliances include dishwasher and laundry center.
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Village Panoramic View
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The Oaks Village Site Map
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Community Details
- Community Name: The Oaks
- Developer: ESCAPE
- Location: Tampa Bay, Florida
- Setting: Central park with ancient Live Oaks
- Monthly Lot Rent Range: $575 – $725 (varies by lot)
- Lot Rent Includes: Water, sewer, garbage/recycling, private deck, landscaping maintenance, gated security, parking
- Home Types Available: eONE, eONE XL, Boho XLS, Vista Boho, Traveler XLS Wide, N1
- Common Features: All-electric, USB outlets, Smart TV, high-efficiency A/C heat pump, upgraded flooring
- Availability: Units occasionally become available for resale; contact ESCAPE for current inventory
Lessons from This Community
- Model Variety Accommodates Different Needs: Offering multiple home designs from compact studios to larger two-bathroom units lets residents choose based on their specific space requirements and lifestyle
- Loft vs. No-Loft Options Address Accessibility: Including both designs with sleeping lofts (eONE, Traveler) and single-level layouts (Boho, N1) ensures the community serves people of all ages and mobility levels
- Consistent All-Electric Design Simplifies Infrastructure: Standardizing on all-electric homes eliminates gas line installation and simplifies community utility management while enabling future solar integration
- Central Park Creates Community Identity: Organizing homes around a shared green space with mature trees provides a natural gathering point and distinguishes the community from typical RV parks
- Tiered Lot Rent Reflects Location Value: Varying lot costs based on size and location allows price-sensitive buyers to enter the community while premium lots command appropriate value
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- The Oaks Tampa Bay: ESCAPE Tiny House Village Community Florida
- Escape Tampa Bay Tiny House Village Phase Two, Coming Soon
- N1 Mid-Century Modern Home: 564 Sq Ft Two Bathrooms The Oaks Tampa Bay
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Being on wheels helps get around many barriers but it has it’s own issues, being treated as temporary housing being among the common ones.
There are some exceptions, but renting is the least difficult to do in most cases. Until more municipalities adapt the rules for tiny houses to allow more options to become common.
That said, there are places that treat the lots like a co-op, allowing individual ownership. There is also the option for special zoning to be granted, if you can convince those in charge for the location. There are places that do allow a tiny house to be the primary residence. They’re just not very common or require some change, like placing the home on a foundation and/or increasing it’s size to meet the minimum size requirement. While the home would usually need to meet Appendix Q or local equivalent in the building codes.