This cob cottage in Moray, Scotland demonstrates natural building techniques using straw bales, earth, clay, round timber, and stone. The living grass roof completes the fairytale aesthetic while providing insulation and blending the structure into its surroundings. The cottage is available as a vacation rental.
Today I’m really excited to share this enchanting wooden yurt with all of you, mostly because my husband and I actually stayed here last summer and can vouch for how awesome it is. I’m pretty obsessed with yurts, so getting to vacation in one was a dream come true, and this one was particularly amazing because of the history — it was built by Bill Coperthwaite in 1974, the pioneer of American yurt-building!
It’s nestled in the woods/pasture of the South of Monadnock intentional living community, and looks like something out of a storybook. The walls are all tilted out, so you walk through a funky door into the main room. My favorite part of the yurt by far is the cozy book-nook. It was the perfect spot to sit down with my morning coffee before getting ready for the day’s adventure.
You access the bedroom via ladder stairs, and it has a huge skylight for star-gazing! It was incredibly romantic and peaceful. Best of all, the hosts were incredibly kind, and supplied us with local maple syrup and farm-fresh eggs upon arrival. Can’t recommend this place enough! Book your stay on Airbnb here.
Looking to stay somewhere magical in England? This Haven on the Hill fits the bill! It’s all handmade from reclaimed materials and is filled with fun vintage decor.
It has a large porch with amazing views and a pizza oven! There’s a separate handmade outhouse, but guests have access to a full bathroom in the main house nearby. It’s available to book on Airbnb, by the way.
Like so many parents, Laura and Matt were working too hard to try and keep up with their $2,000/month mortgage and all their other bills on the dream home they built. But unlike many people, they sold the home and bought and renovated a bus so they could travel and appreciate minimalism!
They’ve been traveling (except during the shut-down) for just over a year now, and have plans to finish their round-Australia road trip once everything opens up again. Their bus includes three beds, a kitchen with an oven, and even a hide-away toilet (watch the video tour to find it!).
The couple told us they do have plans in the next year or so to purchase land where they can build a tiny house and have some roots, a washing machine, and a warm bath, but it doesn’t sound like they’re ever going back to “normal” life. Don’t miss our Q&A with them at the end of the post!
Tiny Heirloom in Oregon just shared this fantastic custom build they created for a client. This rustic-lodge-themed THOW is anything but ordinary, and so different from most of the more modern and bright builds we’re seeing lately (and that’s a good thing — love variety!).
From the arched doorway to the antler chandelier to the custom vine-inspired wrought iron railings, this tiny home feels like a woodland retreat. You have to check it out!
But it wasn’t until around seven years later when the potato was finally retired, that Kristie Wolfe was able to start making her dream of turning it into a tiny house, come true. Now, it’s known as the Potato Hotel and it’s located about 20-minutes away from Boise, Idaho.
This video tour explores the ESCAPE Tampa Bay Tiny House Village in Thonotosassa, Florida. The community features ten lots with brand-new ESCAPE tiny houses, a community center made from two Escape Space units, and an Escape Space Classic micro cabin available as an accessory unit. The village is a short distance from Tampa with easy access from I-75. Multiple ESCAPE models are featured including the ONE XL, Vista XL Wide, Traveler XL, and Boho XL Wide.
In this episode of Living Big In A Tiny House (YouTube) with Bryce Langston, he shows you the top storage ideas for tiny homes. These are really useful because if you’re looking to downsize, you’ll still find yourself with plenty of stuff. So storage ideas like this are crucial!
And I couldn’t really think of a better person to show you this, because Bryce and his partner Rasa have shown us some of the most incredible tiny houses over the years through their now-legendary channel on YouTube.
Nineteen states and five National Parks later, the Chardoulias family of 6 (@cedarbendtravels on Instagram) is enjoying life on the road in their converted coach bus!
They raised Labradoodles for service and therapy work for a living, and it was challenging to travel. Their bus is 45 ft. long and eight ft. wide, giving them enough space to house the six of them and take their work (the pups!) on the road. So they removed a third of their belongings, sold their 4-bedroom home, and DIYed this bus renovation!
We interviewed Whitney’s mom about their tiny life, so check out the Q&A at the end of the post!
