Cindy fell in love with tiny homes back in 2017, and by 2019, she had moved into Phase 2 of Acony Bell Tiny House Community in North Carolina. At the time, she was one of the third houses in the second phase, and now the village is full of other amazing tiny homes. She wanted a park model home and purchased this one for $55,000, which includes a first-floor bedroom and an 11-foot interior width. When she’s not home, she rents out the space on Airbnb to generate additional income.
There’s no question that communities everywhere are struggling to create affordable, walkable, and sustainable housing — but the team at the MicroLife Institute decided to turn that challenge into a real solution. In partnership with the city of Clarkston, Georgia, they developed Cottages on Vaughn, a half-acre micro pocket neighborhood featuring eight beautifully designed cottages ranging from 250 to 550 square feet.
What started as a small urban infill idea quickly became one of Georgia’s most talked-about tiny housing projects. Before ground was even broken in 2019, more than 1,500 people had joined the interest list — a clear sign of how badly communities want attainable small homes.
Each cottage was sold between $119,000 and $201,000, and the development includes shared green spaces, edible landscaping, solar power, and other smart, eco-friendly features. While you can’t move in today, the MicroLife Institute now offers plans for these cottages, making it possible to recreate this model in other towns facing similar housing shortages.
The Grove Classic King XL is an all-electric tiny home located at Escape Tampa Bay Tiny House Village in Florida. This unit has sold. The home features a king-sized bedroom, chef’s kitchen with full appliances, spacious bathroom, and a 29-foot indoor-outdoor living space. Interior finishes include maple trim, oak hardwood floors, a fireplace, and a flexible dining/work table with built-in USB power. The unit sits in a quiet, gated community surrounded by olive trees.
Looking to make the leap into tiny living—or take your adventures on the road? Here are some of the best resources for finding tiny houses for sale, long-term rental options, and van conversions available. Whether you’re downsizing, investing, or just exploring your options, these listings are worth checking out!
About 60 minutes from Downtown Dallas in the city of Cumby, Texas, lies The Bird’s Nest, a tiny house community started by a tiny house-dweller who wanted a way to invest her 401K. Robyn was already living tiny in another community, so she knew how supportive and special tiny house villages can be.
Right now, the village has five female occupants, and Robyn said it’s become a safe place for women to empower and encourage one another! Supportive men are always welcome, and she has 10 more concrete pads ready for tiny homes or RVs for a 12-month lease. She intentionally keeps the lot rent low, at $450/month, including everything but electricity and propane.
This is a new-to-us tiny house community of 33 homes about 45 minutes south of Albuquerque, New Mexico! The village is still expanding, with only 3 of the 17 acres available currently developed.
It offers truly affordable housing, with rent costs as low as $400/month with a 12-month lease. You can purchase a tiny house from the community or bring your own, and a handful of short-term rentals allow you to “try out” the village.
Brian was looking for a home base for his travel plans and found this second-hand tiny house at Village Farm Austin for $80,000. He was just about to set out in his campervan when the world shut down in 2020—and he was happy for the new community he found himself in!
This house has two porches, one open to the community and the other with privacy walls that he uses for storage. He has a grand living room space decorated with his guitars and mandolin. The galley kitchen has plenty of storage, and his first-floor bedroom doubles as a bike garage. What do you think?
Shantae is an amazing woman who lives and works at the Village Farm Tiny House Community in Austin, Texas. She moved there to be closer to her partner, who also has a home in the community, and she purchased her 399-square-foot park model second-hand.
But boy has she decorated it with her own style! She chose pink and gold accents all throughout the house that shows off that it’s her space. You’re going to love her tour below!
The founders of Providence Park recently broke ground on a 50-acre community designed to provide permanent housing, support, and income opportunities to the chronically homeless in Arkansas and based on Community First! Model: This village will eventually include 400 homes, a community garden, a health center, a functional hall, and more.
The village goes beyond putting a roof over someone’s head. It intends to provide wrap-around care for the most vulnerable, including access to mental health support and opportunities for individuals to work “on campus” and form a community. They just completed the first home and hope to have 100 finished by Spring 2025, eventually completing 400 homes in future phases of the project.
