There is something quietly moving about a building that refuses to be forgotten. This 650-square-foot cottage in Woodstock, New York, started life as a barn on a Catskills farm, and its hand-hewn beams still carry the marks of the hands that raised them roughly a century ago. Rather than tear it down, the owner reimagined it as a light-filled guest house surrounded by four acres of meadow, woodland, and a birch-lined pond.
The ground floor is one open, airy room that folds a kitchenette, a seating area, and a dining table into a single flowing space. A sturdy staircase leads to the entire second story, another single room painted a soft, creamy white, where a vintage iron daybed and a king-sized bed sit beneath double windows framing the fields beyond. Outside, a private stone patio, a hidden deck, and a hammock strung between two maples invite you to slow down and soak in the birdsong.
A Barn That Became a Cottage
This is the kind of adaptive reuse that keeps rural character alive. Instead of new lumber and drywall, the home leans on what was already here: weathered barn boards, exposed timber framing, and a footprint that feels rooted in the land. The white exterior and generous windows soften the old agricultural bones into something that reads as a proper country retreat.
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Erica and Steve purchased a 24-foot tiny house that was already built and set up at the Orlando Lakefront tiny house community. They wanted to simplify their lives and escape the debt from their previous large home. Going tiny has nearly paid for itself and given them financial freedom.
They appreciate being part of a community where they know their neighbors. The house meets all their needs: a king-sized bed in the loft bedroom, a living room that doubles as a work-from-home office, and a full kitchen for home-cooked meals.
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24-Foot Tiny House in Orlando Community
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These 960-square-foot cottage plans are perfect for a family who wants to downsize but needs some wiggle room. It can comfortably sleep four regularly with two bedrooms and a shared bathroom.
The kitchen, living, and dining space share a great room with vaulted ceilings and a brick fireplace for ambiance. The front and back each share covered porches, which you can enjoy during warmer weather. What do you think of these small house plans?
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Double Porch Cottage w/ Great Room
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Jenna at Tiny House Giant Journey presents us with another incredible alternative, a “wacky” home, this time with two incredible game-themed mansions. Every room in these two Great Lakes homes has a particular theme—Scrabble, Ms. Pacman, Monopoly, LEGO—it’s a wild ride of nostalgia and fun!
Each mansion can sleep 45 and 54 people, respectively, making it an incredible option for family reunions! Besides the cool rooms, shared spaces include a movie theater, karaoke bar, arcade, large swimming pools, and outdoor games. What do you think of this unique space?
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Every Room Features a Different Game!
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Madilyn struggled with van life when she started. She missed her boyfriend, her family, her friends — and she had severe driving anxiety! But with frequent exposure and monthly trips back home, Madilyn has overcome the worst and successfully lived on the road for a year.
Her 32-square-foot camper van is her second rig. The first was an RV she renovated before realizing it was more than she wanted. She found this mostly converted campervan on Facebook Marketplace for $15K and then upgraded the kitchen and added some excellent shelving for $1K to make it work for her needs. What do you think of this conversion?
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Adorable Astro Campervan For Woman & Her Dog
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This is a lovely farmhouse in Joseph, Oregon, on a 124-acre farm with alpacas and chickens! The small home has an open-concept first floor, with a large U-shaped kitchen featuring full-sized appliances.
The grand living room on the first floor has a central fireplace that can be seen in both the kitchen and living room. A switchback staircase leads up to the full-standing-height loft bedroom, where a King-sized bed welcomes you to relax. What do you like most about this design?
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Central Fireplace in Gorgeous Small Cabin
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Meet the Doc Holliday five-seater van conversion, a family-friendly off-roader built by the professionals at Off Highway Vans. We interviewed the folks at OHV about their history, plans for the future, and this great rig that seats and sleeps up to five people!
Designed to go just about anywhere, these luxury rigs have all the bells and whistles to make your time on the road a worry-free adventure. Please read all about Off Highway Vans and their Doc Holliday below!
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Interview w/ Off Highway Van: History & Current Offerings
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Thor and Deb met later in life as part of a “hardcore hiking group” in Phoenix, Arizona. The chemistry was instant; soon, the couple traveled together and wanted to do it full-time! They purchased the bus from another couple and made some upgrades to make it work for them.
The bus features a neat modular couch that reconfigures based on their needs and offers plenty of storage. They have a rooftop deck, a large kitchen, a standing desk, a compact wet bath with metal around the bottom, and lovely penny tiles on the top. Enjoy the tour of their remarkable space below!
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Hiking Couple’s Full-Time Buslife
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The eOne is ESCAPE’s most popular model, and the reason is visible the moment you step in: a large open layout with real height, an expansive second floor, and enough glass to flood the interior with daylight. A sturdy staircase — not a ladder — climbs to two lofts joined by a catwalk, so the upper level circulates like an actual floor.
Downstairs holds a living room, a galley kitchen with all-electric appliances, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower stall. This particular unit carried upgraded windows.
Editor’s note: this eOne was offered at $79,890 with a $12.5K discount for one week in April 2024, and it has sold. The eOne remains ESCAPE’s flagship — current listings are linked below.
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Inside the Double-Loft eOne
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