When his parents sold the family vacation cabin so they could buy their dream home, this man decided to buy some Canadian prairie land and build a 96 square foot cabin that could fit his family of four and keep them warm in the subarctic temperatures of Treaty 6 Territory. They live off-grid on the 141 acre property for about 125 days a year.
He didn’t have a lot of time to get the cabin built before winter set in, but in 12 days spread out over about 3 months, he and a couple friends managed to build this fully-functional little cabin for just about $3,000 (USD) in 2016. Since then they’ve added solar panels, a propane heater, and other little touches which brought the cost up to about $4,300. Still incredibly impressive for such a little space!
By keeping the cabin under 100 square feet, he’s able to keep the land labelled as agricultural, which saves on property taxes. He made an awesome video about his build, and a second video outlining his costs, which are great resources for anyone interested in doing something similar!
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This $3K Off-Grid Cabin Sleeps Four!
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Bruce Winckler saw a lovely whimsical treehouse crafted by Daniel Huscroft and Timothy Lindberg, and thought that kind of dwelling would fit perfectly on Vancouver Island where he lived. He asked the builders if they’d create a cottage in the same vein, and they agreed.
And so this Hansel and Gretel cottage came off the pages of a storybook and into real life! It’s about 450 square feet, not including the loft bedroom, and while the exterior has fairy tale charm, the interior has a clean and contemporary feel with all the creature comforts.
You’ll love the video interview and tour with Living Big in a Tiny House which you can watch below!
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Bruce’s Storybook Cottage with Contemporary Interior
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Meet Lindsay, a 63-year-old English woman who had a dream to start an eco village in Morocco — and did just that! Using a 2-brick mold, she and volunteers have created some 10,000 adobe bricks over the past 5 years to create a number of structures in the village including her home, the “boat house,” volunteer accommodations and a “yin-yang” retreat.
The Assilah Eco Village currently accepts between 2-3 volunteers to live and work at the village in 3-week-or-longer stints. It’s a great chance to learn how to build with natural materials like bamboo, cob, straw, and eucalyptus wood. You can request to work with her (COVID-travel-permitting) here.
Enjoy the awesome video interview from FLORB with Lindsay and see her village below!
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Eco Village with Four Cob/Adobe Structures
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When Portland passed a law allowing homeowners to build an <200 square foot accessory unit on their property without a permit, Chris and Jack jumped at the opportunity. Because Chris is a sculptor, she thought sculpting from cob would be a perfect way to create a small dwelling.
The bean-shaped unit features two spiral pillars and a lovely round roof with a cupola. Inside it has an open floor plan that was originally designed as a massage studio, but now features a queen-sized bed for guests.
You’ll love the video tour and interview with the couple, brought to us by FLORB on YouTube.
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Stunning Permit-Free Cob Dwelling in Portland
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Electric bed lifts are such a cool way to include a “downstairs” bedroom into a tiny home without taking up floor space. This custom 22′ Clear Creek built for Veronicque by Tiny Idahomes shows how you can take a traditional tiny house layout and make it extraordinary by adding the electric bed.
In addition to that bed, you’ll find a galley-style kitchen with all the necessary appliances, and a bathroom with a one-piece shower and composting toilet. Finally, there’s a loft bedroom accessible via stairs.
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Amazing Electric Lift Bed Tiny House by Tiny Idahomes!
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This is a 20-ft. Tumbleweed Cypress Tiny House on Wheels listed for $52k out of Carrboro, North Carolina over at the Tiny House Marketplace, where, of course, you can find even more tiny homes for sale.
Beautiful light-filled finished space, with octagonal window in loft, for someone who wants to build their own kitchen and stairs!
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20-ft. Tumbleweed Cypress Tiny Home on Wheels in Carrboro, North Carolina For Sale….
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This is a 24-ft. cargo trailer turned stealth tiny house that’s listed for $20k firm on the Tiny House Marketplace, where you can find even more tiny homes for sale.
24’x 8′.6″ with 8′ ceiling 50 amp service, 32″ shower, elongated toilet, 24″ vanity with cultural marble top, 10 cubic’ refrigerator, 24″ stove/oven, inch and a half thick butcher block counter, rectangle stainless steel sink 8″deep, pull-out faucet, 6′ closet, 40″ flat screen TV and Queen Murphy Bed/10″ memory foam mattress. Back wall opens and can be used as a Deck!! Double pane windows as well!
Total selling price is $20,000.
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$20k Stealth Tiny House Built Like A Cargo Trailer
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Now this is an awesome find for the right tiny house buyer! Get your own secluded 20 acres of land with a 372 square foot tiny house already on it! It’s set up for off-grid living, and sits on beautiful land with plenty of hiking opportunities.
It’s located 1 hour and 15 minutes from Flagstaff, Arizona, and 1.5 hours from Prescott. You’ll be quite rural — the next town (Ash Fork) is a full 35 minutes away! But there’s a solar system set up and a rainwater catchment system as well. While the house still needs to be plumbed, you could enjoy “glamping” while making some upgrades.
And for just $55,000, it would be awesome to have your own spot to live tiny! She’s selling it for $55,000, or possibly lower price for a full cash offer. Contact Sarah, the seller, at Tiny Home Builders here.
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Rural Arizona Cabin For Sale with 20 Acres!
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Looking for a nice, secluded spot in a tiny house community close to Fort Worth, Texas? So long as you pass the credit check, you could buy this tiny house ($34,000) and lease this lovely spot. The home is also for sale without the lot.
It features a covered porch, a loft bedroom with full bathroom underneath, and a galley kitchen with an oven and SMEG refrigerator. At one end of the tiny house is a cozy living room area.
This looks like a great chance to start your tiny journey! Contact the seller over at Tiny House Builders here.
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Tiny House in Community Near Fort Worth, Texas!
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