At the edge of a forest garden in the village of Háj, Slovakia — near Košice and the ruins of Turniansky Castle — an 18-meter stone tower rises like something out of a fantasy novel. It was not drawn up for a developer. It was built, almost entirely alone, by Peter Šimkanin, who started stacking stone in 2011 and spent roughly 12 years on the tower (plus about three more on a Hobbit-house bathroom). He recently submitted the project to Tiny House Talk, and it is one of the coolest reader builds we have seen.
Peter Šimkanin’s Veža na vlásku in Háj, Slovakia. Photo courtesy of Peter Šimkanin.
Nestled among rhododendron-covered woods, The Understory offers a peaceful, handcrafted, tiny home experience just a stone’s throw from Asheville and Black Mountain.
Dive into this post to discover how this 350 square foot cabin combines rustic charm with modern comforts, and why it might just be the perfect spot for your next peaceful getaway and inspiration for your dream habitat. Outdoor space includes a deck, a soaking bathtub, a patio with a fire pit, and propane grill.
The Understory Woodland Tiny Home in Swannanoa, North Carolina
This charming loft-style cabin in Mentone, Alabama, perfectly blends modern comfort and rustic serenity. It is surrounded by nature yet just steps from local shops and attractions.
With its cozy open floor plan, stunning wooded views, and unique features like a soaking tub and outdoor shower, this Mentone cabin creates an unforgettable getaway experience.
Discover the inspiring journey of Deanna Beesley, who, alongside her retired father, turned her dream of mountain living into reality by building a cozy tiny cabin in the woods.
Balancing a demanding work schedule with a passion for craftsmanship, Deanna, her father, and contractors worked to build her dream tiny cabin. Join us as we explore their incredible mountainside dream turned into reality!
This is the Cliff House Treehouse at Purposely Lost, a vacation rental perched among the trees that combines rustic charm with modern amenities.
The Cliff House Treehouse is located in the beautiful state of Maine. This serene and eco-friendly retreat offers guests a unique opportunity to experience sustainable living surrounded by the natural beauty of Maine’s forested landscape.
The little cabin was built with reclaimed wood and features LED lighting and efficient heating to minimize its environmental impact. Learn more about this unique tiny house below!
This quaint all-wood home in Portugal is minimalist and welcoming. It has natural wood from floor to ceiling and neutral-tone furniture and decor. It sits beneath a towering Carvalhos tree, where meals can be eaten at a long picnic table.
Indoors, the living room, dining room, and kitchen share the main space. The private bedroom has a queen-sized bed, and the adjacent bathroom has a luxurious shower stall. What do you like most about this little retreat?
Looking for an affordable tiny house? This tiny house — on skids — is only $35k! While yes, you’ll need to pay for transport, if you live anywhere near Johnson City, Tennessee (where it currently resides) it might be the perfect affordable housing option.
What I love most about this tiny home (besides the price) is the entryway with a mudroom and full walk-in closet! This allows a perfect spot for you to store shoes, jackets, hats, bags, and all those items that end up without a home. You’ll also find a loft bedroom, a full kitchen, and a bathroom. We suspect the dimensions of this 240-sq.-ft. tiny home are 24×10. What do you think?
Natalie learned carpentry skills in a number of workshops but noticed that many of the women watched while the men “did the things.” She had a passion for permaculture and sustainable building and wanted to create a safe space where women could get hands-on building experience to create their own homes! So she started Wild Abundance.
Her own log tiny house (which has been added onto over the years and is now “small” rather than “tiny”) sits on the property where she does workshops, but there are also lots of educational videos on her website which you can learn from. In the video below, you can see her amazing hand-crafted home.
