Most tiny houses on wheels treat outdoor space as an afterthought — maybe a fold-down deck you set up at camp, or a portable table you stash in the truck bed. The Tiny Tree of Life takes a different approach entirely. This 26-foot RVIA-certified build by Cornerstone Tiny Homes includes a built-in screen-enclosed porch that’s permanently attached to the home, creating a sunroom-style space that moves with you wherever you go. Add a kangaroo-style over-hitch extension that pushes usable interior space beyond what the trailer bed alone provides, and you’ve got a tiny house that punches well above its 331 square feet.
The current owner has lived in this home full-time for five years and relocated it twice — proving that every feature here isn’t just for show, it’s been road-tested. Now listed at $80,000 in Tampa, Florida, this 2019 build includes $3,959 worth of furnishings and has a comparable market value estimated at over $105,000. For anyone looking for a turnkey tiny home that’s already broken in and ready for its next chapter, this is worth a serious look.
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A Built-In Porch That Travels with the House
The standout feature of this build is the integrated porch on the entry side. Framed in wood with screen, it functions as a three-season sunroom that’s permanently part of the structure — no setup or teardown required. Inside the porch, wooden shelving holds potted plants and succulents, and the wooden deck floor provides a genuine outdoor living feel while being fully protected from rain and wind.
This isn’t a bolt-on accessory. The porch is structurally integrated into the home’s frame, which means it’s ready to roll every time you hitch up. For anyone who’s struggled with the “where do I sit outside?” problem that plagues most tiny houses on wheels, this is an elegant, permanent solution. The screens let in natural light and fresh air from all sides, making the entry feel bright and welcoming rather than like you’re stepping into a narrow corridor.
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Kangaroo Over-Hitch Design Adds Bonus Square Footage
At the hitch end of the trailer, the Tiny Tree of Life uses a kangaroo-style extension — the living space extends out over the trailer tongue, cantilevering beyond the axle line to capture square footage that most tiny house trailers leave unused. This extra pocket of space at the front of the home is used for the living and entertainment area, giving the interior a more generous layout than you’d expect from a 26-foot trailer.
The kangaroo design is one of those features that experienced tiny house shoppers specifically look for because it’s essentially free floor space. You’re already towing the trailer tongue — building over it means you get more interior room without adding to the overall trailer length. From the exterior, you can see how the structure extends forward past the hitch point, with the mini-split outdoor condenser and propane tanks neatly tucked underneath.
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A Sage Green Kitchen with Butcher Block Counters
The kitchen runs along one wall with a color palette that sets the tone for the entire interior: sage green shiplap walls, dark espresso-stained cabinets, and warm butcher block countertops. A stainless steel undermount sink with a gold gooseneck faucet sits beneath a window, and the tile backsplash adds texture without overwhelming the space. Above the counter, a microwave/convection oven combo handles cooking duties, while a NuWave induction cooktop stores neatly inside a deep kitchen drawer when not in use.
The cabinetry is well thought out for a 26-foot home. Upper and lower cabinets provide real storage depth, and the dark stain against the sage green walls creates a contrast that makes the kitchen feel like a deliberate design choice rather than a builder’s default. A mini-split unit mounted high on the wall keeps the entire home climate-controlled — this one was replaced in April 2022, so it’s relatively fresh.
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Hidden Pantry Storage Built into the Staircase
One of the cleverest features in this build is a full pull-out pantry concealed within the staircase structure. The entire panel slides out to reveal a multi-shelf storage unit loaded with spices, canned goods, and cooking essentials. When pushed back in, it disappears completely into the stair framing — you’d never know it was there.
This is the kind of detail that separates a home someone has actually lived in from a staged showpiece. After five years of full-time living, the owner has clearly optimized every inch of storage. The staircase itself features weathered wood treads with black metal railings, and additional storage cubbies are built into the steps — standard practice for tiny houses, but executed well here with the pull-out pantry taking it a step further.
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A Living Area That Feels Bigger Than It Should
The kangaroo over-hitch extension pays dividends in the living area, which occupies the front section of the home. A wall-mounted TV sits across from a daybed-style seating area near the entry, with tree-themed artwork and warm lighting creating a cozy atmosphere. The sage green shiplap continues throughout, and the staircase to the loft serves as a natural room divider between the living and kitchen zones.
What makes this space work is the ceiling height — the kangaroo section maintains full standing height at the front of the home where you spend the most waking time. Natural light pours in from windows on multiple sides, and the consistent color palette (sage green, dark wood, warm metallics) gives the open floor plan a cohesive, intentional feel rather than the patchwork look that some tiny homes develop over years of living.
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A Bedroom Loft with Room to Breathe
Up the staircase, the primary sleeping loft is surprisingly spacious. A queen bed fits comfortably with matching nightstand lamps on both sides — a luxury that most tiny house lofts can’t accommodate. Built-in bookshelves line the back wall above the bed, recessed lighting provides warm ambient glow, and a large window at one end frames views of the surrounding trees.
The sloped shiplap ceiling and wood-look flooring continue the home’s aesthetic, and there’s enough headroom at the center of the loft to sit up comfortably in bed. For a home that’s been lived in full-time for five years, the fact that the bedroom feels like an actual bedroom — not a cramped crawl space — speaks to Cornerstone Tiny Homes’ understanding of what full-time dwellers actually need.
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Full Bathroom with Standard Flush Toilet and Washer-Dryer
The bathroom packs an impressive amount of functionality into its footprint. A vessel sink sits atop a butcher block vanity counter with an oval mirror above, and the shower is tucked behind a forest-themed curtain — fitting for a home called the Tree of Life. A standard flush toilet (not composting) means simple hookup to any sewer or septic connection, and a frosted privacy window lets in natural light without sacrificing modesty.
Perhaps most notably, the bathroom includes a full-size washer and dryer stacked side by side. Having in-home laundry in a 26-foot tiny house is a genuine quality-of-life upgrade that many builds skip to save space. A wooden towel shelving unit and a Himalayan salt lamp add personal touches that make the space feel lived-in and warm rather than purely utilitarian.
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Second Loft for Storage and Guests
Above the front entry area, a second loft provides additional storage space accessed from below. Industrial-style pipe railings edge the opening, and the loft currently holds pillows, books, and seasonal items. A small window and the home’s ceiling fan keep air circulating through both loft levels. This secondary loft could also serve as a guest sleeping area in a pinch, adding flexibility to the home’s layout.
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Design Details
- Builder: Cornerstone Tiny Homes (Central Florida)
- Year Built: 2019
- Price: $80,000 (includes $3,959 in furnishings)
- Comparable Value: $105,002.90
- Dimensions: 26 ft x 8 ft
- Square Footage: 331 sq ft main level (334 sq ft with lofts)
- Bedrooms: 1 (sleeping loft)
- Bathrooms: 1 (full bath with flush toilet)
- Lofts: 2 (bedroom + storage)
- Certification: RVIA Certified
- Interior Finish: Sage green shiplap walls throughout
- Kitchen: Butcher block counters, dark espresso cabinets, NuWave induction cooktop, microwave/convection oven
- Bathroom: Standard flush toilet, vessel sink, shower, washer and dryer
- Climate Control: Mini-split AC/heat (replaced April 2022)
- Special Features: Built-in screen porch, kangaroo over-hitch extension, pull-out pantry in staircase, electronic keypad deadbolt
- Condition: Lived-in for 5 years, relocated twice
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Delivery: Contact seller for shipping options
What Makes This Build Stand Out
- Built-in porch solves outdoor living: The screen-enclosed porch is permanently attached to the home, providing a mosquito-protected outdoor space that requires zero setup at each new location — a feature almost no other tiny house on wheels offers
- Kangaroo over-hitch design maximizes space: By extending the living area over the trailer tongue, this home gains usable square footage without increasing the overall trailer length — essentially free floor space that most builders leave on the table
- Five years of full-time living proves the layout: This isn’t a freshly built showpiece — every storage solution, every design choice has been tested by actual daily use over half a decade, including two relocations
- In-home washer and dryer in 26 feet: Having laundry facilities in a tiny house this size is a significant quality-of-life feature that many larger builds still skip
- Hidden pull-out pantry: The staircase-integrated pantry is the kind of clever storage that only emerges from living in a space and discovering what you actually need
- Cohesive design language: The sage green shiplap, dark wood cabinets, butcher block counters, and gold fixtures create a consistent aesthetic that runs throughout the entire home
- Below comparable market value: At $80,000 with an estimated comparable value over $105,000, this listing represents genuine value for a professionally built, RVIA-certified home with furnishings included
Learn More About the Tiny Tree of Life
- Listing: View on Tiny Home Builders Marketplace
- Builder: Cornerstone Tiny Homes
- Location: 4909 Cresthill Dr, Tampa, FL 33615
- Video Tour: Watch on YouTube
Video Tour
Highlights
- 331 sq ft tiny house on wheels with built-in screen-enclosed porch
- Kangaroo over-hitch extension provides bonus living space over the trailer tongue
- Built by Cornerstone Tiny Homes in 2019, RVIA Certified
- Sage green shiplap interior with dark cabinets and butcher block counters
- Full bathroom with flush toilet, shower, and washer-dryer
- Two lofts: spacious bedroom with queen bed plus storage loft
- Hidden pull-out pantry integrated into the staircase
- Lived in full-time for 5 years and relocated twice — road-tested and ready
- Listed at $80,000 in Tampa, FL (comparable value over $105K)
The Tiny Tree of Life is the kind of listing that reminds you why the tiny house marketplace is worth watching. It’s not just a well-built home — it’s a home that someone actually lived in, figured out, and optimized over five years of daily use. The built-in porch alone sets it apart from virtually every other tiny house on wheels we’ve seen, and the kangaroo over-hitch design shows that Cornerstone Tiny Homes understands how to squeeze every usable inch out of a trailer platform.
Would you want a built-in porch on your tiny house? What do you think of the kangaroo over-hitch design? Let us know in the comments!
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How to i make an appointment to visit this tiny home in Tampa. I will be down there 2/20-27 love the design.
Hi Jennifer, you’ll want to make arrangements with the seller via the contact form on this page: https://www.tinyhomebuilders.com/tiny-house-marketplace/tiny-tree-of-life-home-for-sale
I definitely would want to save another $4K and get it Un-furnished! It’s always a Big turn-off & a Big hassle to have to clean out somebody else’s dust collectors; I don’t care if I even could sell it on ebay…. This used furniture, used mattress & used towels & stuff is in No-way worth $4K secondhand – $60-120 maybe at Goodwill.