ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village in Thonotosassa, Florida offered residents the opportunity to purchase tiny houses with leased lots. The original phase (The Village) has sold out, but Phase Two, The Oaks, has expanded the community with additional lots and ESCAPE models. Residents own their tiny homes and lease the land, creating an affordable path to tiny house living in a planned community setting.
ESCAPE Tampa Bay Tiny House Village Entrance
ESCAPE ONE XL Wide with Metal Siding
Video Tour: ESCAPE ONE XL Wide
=> See the full tour of the ESCAPE ONE XL Wide
ESCAPE Vista XL Wide
Video Tour: ESCAPE Boho XL Wide
=> See the full tour of the ESCAPE Boho XL Wide
Community Landscaping and Private Lots
Video Tour: Community Area
ESCAPE Space Classic Micro Cabin
Video Tour: ESCAPE Space Classic
=> Explore the ESCAPE Space Classic
Community Details
- Community Name: ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village
- Developer: ESCAPE
- Location: Thonotosassa, Florida (near Tampa Bay)
- Phase One Status: Sold Out
- Phase Two (The Oaks): Expanded with additional lots and models
- Ownership Model: Residents purchase tiny homes and lease lots
- Home Types: ONE XL, Traveler XL, Vista Boho XL, and other ESCAPE models
- Community Features: Landscaped lots, private decks, community center
- Availability: Units occasionally become available for resale; contact ESCAPE for current inventory
Lessons from This Community
- Lease Model Reduces Entry Barriers: Purchasing the home while leasing land significantly lowers the total investment required for tiny house living
- Variety of Models Meets Different Needs: Offering multiple ESCAPE designs allows residents to choose layouts that fit their lifestyle, from lofted to single-level options
- Professional Landscaping Creates Community Appeal: Well-maintained grounds and private decks elevate the community beyond typical mobile home park aesthetics
- Phased Development Allows Growth: Starting with a smaller first phase and expanding with The Oaks demonstrates successful scaling based on proven demand
- Video Tours Drive Interest: Providing detailed video walkthroughs helps prospective residents envision living in the community before visiting in person
Learn More
- ESCAPE Boho XL Wide Tour
- ESCAPE ONE XL Wide Tour
- ESCAPE Space Classic Tour
- ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village – Available Units
- ESCAPE Tampa Bay Tiny House Village
Related Stories
- The Oaks Tampa Bay: ESCAPE Tiny House Village Community Florida
- The Oaks Tiny House Community Tour: ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village
- ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village Tour and Video Walkthrough
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Tiny home in Florida? Um-m-m…NO! Tiny homes and hurricanes are a recipe for disaster.
Thank U, Kirk. That same thought hit me as soon as I read the headline. I like the beautiful landscaping of this complex, and the facades of the tiny houses are attractive. Are they built to hurricane code? That is the same fear I have with tiny houses on wheels in tornado regions, such as my home sate of Arkansas. These comments are respectfully submitted.
The building codes in Florida are very strict. You can not even build or purchase a shed without it being engineered to withstand winds over 200mph. In order to obtain building permits for these homes they would all have had to pass through the Building Dept at the County in which they were built and pass inspections. I think tiny home living and compact living is awesome. However, for me, there is too small. Everyone is different. Having affordable housing options is fantastic! Especially for the young firt time home buyers or those who just want to get out of the snow once in awhile. Island Smiles : ) Tropaholic.com. Your Tropical Clothing and Gifts Headquarters. Live Every Day Like a Vacation! – Sorry couldnt resist putting in a plug. Nice HOMES! Good job.
Only if not properly built or improperly placed. Since, so far that hasn’t been the case for tiny homes that have been in that state. Some have even been there now for over 15-20 years now and thus have been through multiple storms and are still doing fine… This includes Escape Homes that have been used as AirBNB’s…
Mind, tiny homes are usually very heavy and built extremely strong. While having a much smaller surface area for wind to push against than a larger home, as well as usually being anchored like Manufactured Homes usually are in Florida… Some are even rated to handle over 200 MPH winds…
Container conversions, especially, will provide more protection than your typical residential house… It’s usually the details of how something is built that matters more than it’s size… Just like the difference from a car and a tank, there can be a world of difference in just durability…
Also, things like shape can be more of a factor. Like a round building allows wind to flow around it instead of against it. So can withstand far higher winds before actually being effected. It’s one of the reasons options like Yurts can be used in places with very high winds, despite it being basically a tent structure since it’s a round structure.
Size is only one of many things to consider and it won’t always be that important, depending on the other factors…
Thank you for raising that question Kurt, I was thinking the same thing. Such good info James D. Thank you so much.
Are the lots in Tampa Bay for sale or rent?
They’re for rent and start at $400 a month. More info here: https://www.escapetampabay.com/available-units
I’d like a tour of seated in Tampa.
I have an 11:00 appt in Clwr. And lunch. Then I will head back to Ocala
Gay thompson
573/216-3222
Hi Gay! You’ll need to email ESCAPE directly at sales@escapetampabay.com
Love these communities. Hoping to see more of them in cooler climates. I would not tolerate the summers in Florida. And, of course, the homes are all wonderful!
I love these email flyers. My wife hates even the thought of one, she even hates Florida. You can be assured that if she were ever to pass (she’s 79 now) I will be little Housebound. Thanks again.
Glenn Van Acker