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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?

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Light & Bright Home Beneath the Carvalhos Tree

Modern Wooden Home Near Portuguese Hiking Trails 8

Images via Claudia/Airbnb

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This lovely bungalow is one of the Casas Maravilha, or “Wonderful Houses,” on the island of Madeira off the coast of Portugal. The magical little space has natural wood tones, fun green tiles, and luxury pool access for the duration of your stay.

You enter off a small covered porch into the bedroom/living area, where a queen-sized bed and two armchairs welcome you. The small kitchen offers functionality and pop of color! Finally, the sauna-inspired bathroom has a shower stall, residential toilet and small vanity. What do you think of this little slice of paradise?

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Romantic Poolside Cabin on Portuguese Island

Casas Maravilha on Madeira

Images via Airbnb

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This is a vintage flat-bed truck that’s been converted into a motorhome in Coimbra, Portugal. According to Exploring Alternatives, it’s called The Bumble Bedford and it is built using metal and wood framing, wool insulation, and a roll up canvas cover.

It’s also a vacation destination/suite that you can book over at Glamping Hub. We first told you about it in the video tour right here. Inside, there’s a sleeping nook, kitchenette, seating, and tables.

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Vintage Flat-Bed Truck Cabin Vacation in Portugal

Vintage Flat-Bed Truck to Motorhome Conversion Vacation in Portugal via Glamping Hub 001

Images via Glamping Hub

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This is a flat-bed truck tiny house. It’s a 1979 Bedford that was converted into a motorhome/truck camper in Portugal.

Mat and Danielle, of Exploring Alternatives, went and spent a night in it and they did a video tour of it for you to enjoy below too!

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1979 Flat-Bed Truck Turned Motorhome

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This is the story of how three used 20-foot shipping containers were turned into an epic waterfront off-grid tiny cabin in Portugal.

David from T-Rex Eco Container is an IT person with a passion for surfing. He wanted to create the perfect surf getaway for himself… So he built this incredible off-grid cabin in Portugal using three used 20-foot shipping containers.

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The result is this incredible waterfront tiny house made from recycled shipping containers!

Balcony and View – T-Rex Shipping Container – Exploring Alternatives Photo

Image © Exploring Alternatives

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This is a 100 sq. ft. off-grid micro cabin on a foundation in Portugal.

Mat & Danielle from Exploring Alternatives recently had the chance to spend a few nights in this extremely tiny off-grid micro pod in Portugal.

They filmed a full video tour (see below) and you might be surprised at how comfortable the space is considering it’s only 100 square feet.

100 Sq. Ft. Off-Grid Micro Cabin on a Foundation in Portugal

100 Sq. Ft. Off-Grid Micro Cabin on a Foundation in Portugal

Image © Exploring Alternatives

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