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Father/Son Build $15k Tiny Cabin… How To Build A Cabin

on August 8, 2019

Ever dreamed of escaping to the woods and living the simple life? Dive into the inspiring tale of a father-son duo who turned that dream into reality by building an incredible off-grid tiny cabin for just $15,000. Discover the heart and craftsmanship that went into creating this cozy retreat and pick up some tips on how you can start your own tiny house journey. Don’t forget to check out the full video tour to see this masterpiece in action!

This is the story of a father/son who built a $15k tiny cabin.

It is off-grid and located over a mile from the nearest road.

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Father and Son Build $15,000 Tiny Cabin in the Woods


This cabin is designed to host friends and family comfortably. It’s a hunting cabin.

It’s set up with bunk beds, a fireplace, dining table, kitchen, bathroom, and of course, the cozy living area by the fireplace.

You can get the whole tour and learn more about it (including how it was designed and built) in the video below.

VIDEO – How To Build An Off-Grid Solar Cabin

This is a video documenting the process of building an off-the-grid cabin located over a mile from the nearest road. Basic carpentry skills are needed, but photos document how most of this was accomplished. The cabin’s sole source of power is solar. The cost of this build was about $15,000 but there was no labor charges as it was self-built.

Highlights

  • A father-son duo built an off-grid tiny cabin for just $15,000.
  • The cabin is located over a mile from the nearest road, offering a true escape.
  • Designed to host friends and family, it includes bunk beds, a fireplace, and a kitchen.
  • The cabin’s power comes entirely from solar energy.
  • Basic carpentry skills were used, documented in a video for DIY enthusiasts.
  • The project emphasizes heart, craftsmanship, and the simplicity of off-grid living.

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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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  • Melissa
    August 9, 2019, 9:01 pm

    Great cabin. I was hoping he would talk about the ladder/steps to the loft. I’ve never seen that before.

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    • DeanMk1
      August 21, 2019, 4:59 pm

      Yes, that pivoting stairwell is quite the ingenious design.

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  • Corina
    August 10, 2019, 8:28 am

    What a beautiful video. What a loving relationship between the father and a son. Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing.

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  • Marnie
    February 18, 2021, 3:48 pm

    Beautiful cabin and very well thought plan and video! Thank you for sharing!!

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