Ken and Laurel were retiring and wanted to simplify their lives, but they also wanted a custom home that met all their needs and design tastes. They found Colorado-based Rocky Mountain Tiny Homes and worked with Ricky to design a gooseneck THOW that’s perfect for them.
The house has a huge kitchen with full-sized appliances, a comfortable gooseneck bedroom that’s just a couple of steps up, and a large living room where they can relax. Best of all, they live in the Escalante Village in Colorado among a variety of like-minded folks of all ages — proof that downsizing doesn’t mean giving up community.
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A Custom 10-Foot-Wide Gooseneck Built for Retirement
At just 10 feet wide, this single-level home lives much larger than its footprint suggests. Working directly with the builder let Ken and Laurel tailor every detail to how they actually live day to day.
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A Full U-Shaped Kitchen with Room to Cook
Rather than squeeze in a tight galley, Ken and Laurel opted for a full U-shaped kitchen — a smart move for two people who love to cook. Wrapping full-sized appliances and counters around three walls gives them generous prep space and storage without crowding the open living area.
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An Easy-Access Gooseneck Bedroom
Because this is a single-level layout, there’s no loft ladder to climb. The bedroom sits in the gooseneck over the trailer’s hitch and is reached by just a couple of steps — an ideal setup for comfortable aging in place while still making the most of every inch.
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A Greenhouse Window for Light and Plants
One of the home’s most charming touches is a greenhouse window that floods the space with natural light and gives the couple a sunny spot to keep herbs and plants thriving year-round.
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Design Details
- Builder: Rocky Mountain Tiny Homes (Colorado), designed with Ricky
- Style: Custom gooseneck tiny house on wheels (THOW)
- Width: 10 feet wide
- Layout: Single-level, no sleeping loft
- Kitchen: Full U-shaped kitchen with full-sized appliances
- Bedroom: Easy-access gooseneck bedroom (just a couple of steps up)
- Living space: Large living room plus a greenhouse window
- Location: Escalante Village, an all-ages tiny house community in Colorado
Why This Build Works for Retirement
- A single-level, loft-free design keeps everything accessible — no ladders, no climbing.
- Full-sized appliances and a U-shaped kitchen make everyday cooking comfortable, not cramped.
- Living in a tiny house village means built-in community and shared amenities right outside the door.
- A custom build lets you prioritize the few features that matter most when you downsize.
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This is one of my favorite tiny homes. I love everything about the design of the home. The shape of the kitchen is amazing. Galley kitchens, while often a tiny home necessity, have never been a favorite of mine. Being able to walk around the bed? Excellent. I could keep listing everything about the home, but I’ll leave it at what a fabulous tiny home. Thank you for sharing a look at it!