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Diedricksen Brothers Vermont Cabin: Hand-Built Getaway from RelaxShacks

on October 20, 2010

Derek and Dustin Diedricksen built this tiny cabin retreat in Northern Vermont as a weekend escape from Boston. Purchased in 2000, the property has been developed incrementally using mostly hand tools without power equipment. The cabin provides a quiet getaway for family and friends to enjoy nature, play music, and disconnect from city life.

Cabin Details

  • Builders: Derek and Dustin Diedricksen (brothers)
  • Location: Northern Vermont
  • Land Purchased: 2000
  • Construction: Weekends and spare time over years
  • Tools: Mostly hand tools, minimal power equipment
  • Utilities: No running water
  • Purpose: Weekend getaway from Boston
  • Website: RelaxShacks YouTube

Vermont Cabin Exterior

Diedricksen Brothers tiny cabin exterior in Vermont

Images via RelaxShacks/YouTube


Cabin Entry and Porch

Vermont cabin entry porch

Interior Living Space

Cabin interior living area

Seating and Storage

Built-in seating with storage

Sleeping Loft

Cabin sleeping loft

Window Details

Cabin window details

Addition Under Construction

Cabin addition construction

Video Tour

Lessons from Weekend Cabin Building

  • Incremental Construction Spreads Costs: Building over years on weekends avoids large upfront investments
  • Hand Tools Reduce Equipment Needs: Minimal power equipment means less to transport and maintain
  • No Running Water Simplifies Systems: Eliminating plumbing removes freeze protection and maintenance concerns
  • Shared Projects Build Relationships: Brothers building together create lasting memories alongside structures
  • City Escapes Need Not Be Far: Weekend retreats provide mental distance even when physically accessible

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Alex Pino is the founder of Tiny House Talk, a leading resource on tiny homes and simple living since 2009. He helps readers discover unique homes, connect with builders, and explore alternative living.
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