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The Catalina is Modern Tiny Living’s luxury model, and its standout feature is something many tiny house buyers ask for: a private bedroom on the first floor. You walk into the master bedroom instead of climbing a ladder to it, and a king-size loft above adds room for kids or guests. Built in Columbus, Ohio, the 28-foot Catalina has a bold retro saltbox shape with a black steel roof, black siding with cedar accents, and a flip-up bar window that opens the kitchen to the outdoors.
A Retro Saltbox with a Flip-Up Bar Window
The Catalina’s trapezoidal saltbox roofline gives it more height on one side for the loft, and a distinctive retro look from the road. Outside, black LP siding pairs with cedar accents and a black steel roof. The flip-up bar window is a fun detail: open it and the kitchen counter becomes an outdoor bar, great for serving drinks on the deck or just letting in a breeze.
A First-Floor Master Bedroom and a King Loft
A main-floor bedroom is a big deal in a tiny house. It means no ladder at bedtime, which matters for older owners, anyone with bad knees, or anyone who just doesn’t want to climb. The Catalina adds a king-size loft above for extra sleeping space, so it sleeps four to six. A large picture window brightens the bedroom.
Kitchen and Bathroom
Inside, stained maple plywood walls give the home a warm, modern look, with luxury vinyl plank floors underfoot. The base kitchen has a large sink, open shelving, wood or butcher-block counters, and a wood waterfall bar. The bathroom has a barn-door entry, a flush toilet, and a large shower. Upgrades can add a spa-style bathroom with a standalone tub, plus a gourmet kitchen with an oven, cooktop, and full-size fridge, like the original Catalina build.
Design Details
- Builder: Modern Tiny Living, Columbus, Ohio
- Model: Catalina tiny house on wheels
- Size: 28′ long, 8’6″ wide, 13’6″ tall; about 300 sq ft
- Weight: about 18,000 lbs on a custom 28′ trailer (21,000 lb GVWR); a one-ton truck is recommended for towing
- Sleeps: 4–6 (first-floor master bedroom plus king loft)
- Exterior: retro trapezoidal saltbox, black steel roof, black LP siding with cedar accents, flip-up bar window
- Windows: six double-pane, tempered-glass windows
- Interior: stained maple plywood walls, wood waterfall bar, LVP floors
- Kitchen: large sink, open shelving, wood or butcher-block counters
- Bathroom: barn door, flush toilet, large fiberglass shower; standalone tub upgrade available
- Systems: closed-cell spray foam insulation, 50-amp service, electric wall heater, Rheem electric water heater
- Price: starts at $139,000
What Makes the Catalina Special
- A private, ladder-free bedroom on the main floor.
- A king-size loft for kids or guests.
- A flip-up bar window that connects the kitchen to the outdoors.
- A bold retro saltbox shape you won’t confuse with any other tiny house.
See Modern Tiny Living’s most recent Catalina build, the Sangja, and the original Catalina with a full soaking tub.
Learn More
Modern Tiny Living Catalina
Gallery: moderntinyliving.com/catalina.html
Quote builder: moderntinyliving.com/catalina-quote.html · Pricing
Contact: contact@moderntinyliving.com · (614) 259-7042
Instagram: @moderntinyliving
Photos: Modern Tiny Living. Pricing as listed on moderntinyliving.com in October 2026.
Highlights
- 28-foot luxury tiny house on wheels from Ohio
- First-floor master bedroom
- King-size loft; sleeps 4–6
- Retro saltbox with a flip-up bar window
- Warm maple plywood interior
Explore More
- The Sangja Tiny House: A 28ft Home with a First-Floor Bedroom
- Catalina Tiny House with Ground-Floor Bedroom & Full Soaking Tub
- Summit Boho: A Tiny House with a Main-Floor Bedroom, Two Lofts, and a Tub
- Wind River’s Pingora: Bed on the Main Floor
- Tiny Houses
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