Stephanie wanted a stable, affordable place to raise her daughter — but traditional homeownership was completely out of reach. So she took a bold leap: she decided to build her own tiny house. With determination, creativity, and a little help getting the shell built, she made it happen.
Six years later, she and her daughter are still thriving in the beautiful home she finished herself. And now that they’ve moved onto their very own piece of off-grid land, their tiny-living dream is fully realized. Watch their inspiring tour below.
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Her DIY Tiny House on Her Own Land!

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Inside Stephanie’s DIY tiny house, you’ll find a thoughtfully designed main living area. This space features two huge benches with storage, offering both practicality and comfort to their tiny living experience.

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As you explore the layout of their tiny home, you’ll discover that it provides separate bedrooms for both mom and daughter. Stephanie’s bedroom is situated in one part of the house, while her daughter’s bedroom is located across the house, ensuring privacy and personal space for each family member.

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One of the delightful features of their tiny abode is the bathroom, which boasts an awesome clawfoot tub. This luxurious addition adds a touch of elegance to their tiny living setup, making their home even more inviting and comfortable.

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VIDEO: Single mom & daughter tiny house on her own private land
Highlights:
- Stephanie wanted a place to live with and raise her daughter, but knew homeownership was out of the question financially. However, she could swing a DIY tiny house — so she did!
- She had a contractor help her build the shell, and she was able to take it from there, saying the entire experience was so empowering.
- They’ve been living tiny now for 6 years, and just recently moved the tiny house on their own off-grid piece of land!
- The tiny house has two loft bedrooms connected by a catwalk, and a huge bathroom with a clawfoot tub.
- In total, the house price came to about $100,000.
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Awesome job!!! I love that she created this wonderful home for her and her daughter- and now off the grid, on her own land!!! I have been wanting to do this for a long time-one day I will! I am so happy for them! Blessed Be