Discover the simple beauty and tranquility of Living (Teeny!) Tiny while surrounded by soft, green hills. Sip a cup of coffee while gazing at greenery from the living room or deck. Lounge in a hammock, meditate, write, do yoga, cook in the outdoor kitchen, explore the land, or relax by the fire pit. Enjoy an ideal view of the gorgeous sunset. Marvel at the dazzling stars through the skylight as you drift off to sleep. Let this mystical oasis help your soul reconnect to the beauty in simplicity and in nature.
About the house:
This unique (teeny!) tiny house was custom designed as an experiment in extreme minimalist living. Its footprint is 8x12 feet! The atmosphere emits a cozy, woodland, and mystical feel. Come to reflect, relax, enjoy the views and sounds of nature, and discover how little space people really need to live well. I have lived in it for the past year. It was sort of an experiment to see just how minimalist I could design a space and live, and how many amenities for normal living I can pack into such a small space. The results were quite successful! I added a huge deck (3x the footprint of the house!) to add some outdoor living space as well. I mostly cook outdoors during the summer months.
The entire house, deck, and fire pit area is private, and is yours exclusively when you stay. The rest of the 80 acre property is shared with the family who lives there (far away on the other side of the grove) as well as with guests of the other two tiny houses nearby which are also rented out (these houses are included in the pictures); however, privacy fences obscure the views of the other tiny houses.
**Please be aware that like most tiny housers, I have a composting toilet—it’s environmentally friendly, saves a ton of water, and I love it! (I also built it!). But please be conscious of this fact before you book, and know to expect it. I know this type of thing isn’t for everyone, though most people seem to adapt just fine. If you are unsure about it, just ask. :)
**Additionally, the height of the shower from floor to ceiling is about 6'0; just know that when you book.
More Details:
The footprint is only 8x12, and the porch is collectively 288 sq. ft. This house, despite its small size, has everything you need to live; I lived in it for over a year, and had everything I needed. It has a 31”x 36”shower, composting toilet, a lofted "small full" bed (48” wide, 78" long), a futon/couch (sides fold down into a bed). The kitchen includes: a 19”-diameter galvanized steel sink (originally a flower pot) , 2 portable induction cook-top burners, pull-out drawers for storage, storage shelves for cans, spices storage on the ceiling, mini fridge (4.5 cu ft), combination microwave/convection oven, one 2 qt. saucepan, 2 frying pans (1 large, 1 medium), and collapsible food containers. It also has a foldable and stow-away custom-made counter-top that folds out to create a total of 8 feet of counter space (also can be used as a bar to eat at). This house has a ladder (with wide steps) that folds up to the wall when you want more room downstairs. Heated floors on the bottom floor are a luxurious addition. This house has a mini-split AC/heat unit, to as well as a propane fireplace for ambiance and supplemental heat. A hammock chair is stored on the wall and can be pulled down in seconds to provide alternative seating/views out the window (you can also sleep in it!). A huge deck (3x the footprint of the house!) is the cherry on top, that adds lots of outdoor living to the space. And in the summer time, cooking exclusively in the outdoor kitchen is a must! Come experience this minimalist paradise with amazing views.
The entire tiny house/surrounding outdoor area/deck/firepit is yours during your stay! For food: You have access to all kitchenware, myriad spices, anything in the pantry, cupboards or fridge, coffee/coffee maker, etc. Coffee and creamer is provided. There are also various condiments in the fridge.
The grocery store and local pizza joint are an 8-minute drive east, there's a yummy burger dive (Bob's Bar) 5 miles south, and a large variety of restaurants is a 30-minute drive East. If you're staying for three days or more, and enjoy cooking new meals at home (like I do!), I can also arrange to have Blue Apron deliver meals for you to make. More details about that below.
You'll also have access to the entire property: 80 acres! Feel free to go exploring--except the space with the cows. Don't go there. But overall, just let loose and be free! Hike the big hill by my house; the view is truly unparalleled. Or you may just prefer to sit on the back deck and take in the lovely views from there, or walk the trail circling two acres of the property.
You may see other people around the property, as the tiny houses about 150 and 200 feet north of the teeny tiny house are also rented out (this is included in a few pictures). Both other tiny houses are screened from view with privacy fence sections. I live in a tiny house North on the property, and my friends Audrey and John live with their family in the house behind the grove of trees (about 400 feet north). If I'm not there, she will be around at all times to answer any questions you might have.
During the late Fall and Winter months, this will be a peaceful oasis; there won't be people working outside much. During the temperate months of the year, this is a working farm, so expect us to be investing in and improving the land and property during the day; we may be working on the garden or food forest or the pond. Let us know if you’d like to get your hands dirty by helping John with some permaculture work (he does this on the weekends and in the late afternoon/early evening on week days)--or just relax!
1.5 miles from my tiny house is Powder Creek Lake--which is great for fishing or kayaking/canoeing. And I do have a canoe on the property for your use! You will need to have a vehicle with a hitch (1 7/8” ball ) to transport the canoe on my utility trailer to and from the lake. But just let me know in advance and I will get it set up for you! Also, I don’t know if you can ice-fish on it in the winter; I would assume so!
If you prefer a real wood fire, free to use the fire-pit next to my house with chairs and wine-glass holders to relax.
Transportation to the property:
It’s a good idea to have a 4-wheel drive vehicle, as the 4-mile-long gravel road out to my place can get tricky to drive on if it’s raining or during the winter if it snows and plows have not come through yet. If it snows, I do have someone come out and plow my driveway; yet, once in the past when the snow was extremely deep and city plows hadn’t yet come through to clear the main road, my plow guy couldn’t make it out to my property with his bobcat until the next day. This has only happened once in the last four years. But just be aware that there is a chance of being snowed in during your stay, and be okay with that before you book in the winter time! Having said that, if you have a 4-wheel-drive, high clearance vehicle (I.e. a truck or SUV), you shouldn’t have any problems. I have a Jeep Cherokee and it has been perfect in the snow!
