It’s by no means typical to find a free space to park a tiny house, but Kaci and Eric’s experience shows that living small really can save you big! They found a kind 83-year-old man with a couple of acres, yurts, and a greenhouse who allows them to live on his land in Bend, Oregon, free of charge and even use his greenhouse and grounds to grow food. How amazing is that?
The couple (@kacisage on Instagram) live in their renovated school bus with their two adorable dogs, but they’ve been living tiny now for years in everything from a 200-square-foot cabin to a tent! We got the awesome opportunity to interview Kaci, so check out the Q&A after the photo tour.
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Bend, Oregon Bus Life Where they Park Free
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Here’s your chance to jump into van life, and support a good cause while you’re at it. Lindsey Maxwell (@wander_woman_go) has been living the #vanlife for a while now but used her time during COVID-19 after she lost her job to create a second van with her partner to sell.
But it’s not all for-profit: She’ll also be donating a portion of the profits to No Kid Hungry and the National Alliance to End Homelessness, which is pretty awesome!
All the details on the van build, for sale on Craigslist, are at the end of the post (including the price!). Check out the pictures first…
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Get Into #VanLife with this Awesome Build!
Images via Lindsey Maxwell/Craigslist
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The only thing better than a unique vacation spot is a historical vacation spot, and you get both with this 1926 Caboose Tiny House getaway in North Carolina!
The real train caboose has been transformed into a tiny home, complete with a living room, queen-sized bed, and kitchenette with a dishwasher!
But what really seals the deal is the attached bathroom “depot” which is larger than the caboose itself! Talk about luxury. The attached porch has plenty of seating so you can relax and take in the gorgeous, very private, views. Thanks to The Hive Drive Bus for sending us pictures and a video tour of their stay at the caboose!
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1927 Caboose Cabin in North Carolina
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That’s right! This is a Lovers’ Retreat in a Boot created out of ferrocement on New Zealand’s South Island.
It’s part of the family-owned Jester House Cafe compound, where the family runs a cafe and manages a few whimsical getaways which they built. You can book your stay here.
Thankfully Bryce Langston of Living Big in a Tiny House did a great video tour of the place to get us all the details. Thanks to our reader, Paul, for sending us the link to this great place!
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Lovers’ Retreat in a Giant Boot, New Zealand
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Here’s the latest THOW from Liberation Tiny Homes: A 28′ Modern Tiny House on Wheels with a u-shaped kitchen, luxurious bathroom, and two lofts.
The interior is lined with white shiplap and dark flooring, and the bathroom has a 5-foot shower with stunning glassy-green tiles. They sent us photos and a great video tours to get all the details!
You can contact Liberation Tiny Homes for a quote for your own custom build.
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28-ft. Modern Tiny Cabin on Wheels by Liberation Tiny Homes
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This 250 square foot adobe dome getaway in Terlingua, Texas is the perfect spot for stargazing. It’s located in one of the few remaining territories with a “dark sky” ordinance, meaning there will be no light pollution to ruin your views of the Milky Way or a lovely sunrise!
The interior of the structure is cozy and eclectic, with arched windows for a cross-breeze, a double bed, and kitchen area with a stove, fridge, and sink.
While there is solar power to run the onsite refrigerator and charge phones/laptops, it won’t run a hairdryer. There’s also a composting toilet and solar bag shower, with options for paid showers in town. There is running water, but should be used sparingly. You’re not too far away from Big Bend National Park, so once it opens up again this sounds like a great headquarters! Book your stay on Airbnb.
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See The Milk Way in this Off-Grid Adobe Dome
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Looking for an ultimate private retreat? Take three flights of stairs 20 feet into the trees and enjoy the BREEZE! This treehouse is located on 120 acres of private land, and there’s even a nearby wood-fired hot tub and sauna you can reserve during your stay.
What’s really great about this stay is you won’t be sacrificing on amenities: There’s a real toilet, fully-stocked kitchen, and bedroom with a gorgeous tree-top view.
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Incredible Tiny Tree-Cabin, Built 20-Ft. Up
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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.
Design Details
- Location: Moray, Scotland
- Construction: Cob (earth, clay, straw)
- Materials: Straw bales, earth, clay, round timber, stone, reclaimed materials
- Roof: Living/green roof with natural grass
- Sleeping: Double bed in master, bunk beds, fold-out futons
- Amenities: Full kitchen, spacious bathroom, outdoor living area, fireplace, telescope
- Availability: Rental on Airbnb
Front Exterior with Living Roof
Images via Airbnb
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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.
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Vacation in this Peaceful Coperthwaite Wooden Yurt
Image via Natalie C. McKee
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