Maybe you have thought about downsizing, but aren’t sure if you could really live in a tiny home. They’re more spacious than you think, though; with elevated beds, staircase storage, and strategic floor plans, you will actually have room left over. But we get it, it’s a big step.
We’ve previously rounded up the tiny homes with the best designs, and this time we’ve put together a list of the best tiny homes you can vacation in. So instead of making a full-on commitment, you can just dip your toe in the tiny home world.
Note: Prices can, of course, vary over time, especially on Airbnb listings. However, we’ll work to keep the pricing as current as we can — just make sure you check out the links to get the final word.
Nestled in the picturesque town of Valais, this Swiss cabin offers the most breathtaking views. Though it looks like a log cabin from the outside, you’ll be amazed to learn that the interior is made from concrete. First built in 1890, this cabin has kept its authenticity, even after being remodeled for modern living. The view of the Dent Blanche Mountain is reason enough to want to shack up in this place for the long haul.
Straight out of Lord of the Rings, the Silo Studio Cottage in Tyringham, Massachusetts is an ultra-charming two-story cottage big enough for two. The first floor is the bathroom, living room, and kitchen all in one. Take the black spiral staircase to the bedroom, featuring a 35-foot high conical ceiling.
This may seem like your run-of-the-mill tiny home in the heart of Portland, Oregon, but what lies beneath — literally — is a mechanism that rotates the house 359 degrees. The facade features two large windows that can be pointed in any direction. The inside is a simple two-story home, with a kitchen on the bottom floor and bedroom on the top. Situated in a lush backyard, this tiny home offers beautiful views all around.
Guests will immediately understand why this tiny home is coined the “Mirror House.” The 484-square-foot home in South Tyrol, Italy, is surrounded by mirrored glass that reflects a beautiful scenery of apple trees. The contemporary architecture will take your breath away, if the mesmerizing landscape doesn’t do it first. The one bedroom and one bathroom home also includes a large terrace, private garden, and swimming pool.
This pint-sized home in Tegernsee, Germany, is perfect for two. The completely self-sufficient house has a bio toilet, PV island system, green wastewater treatment plant, and above everything else, a manual espresso machine. This eco-conscious alpine car is a quaint getaway. Enveloped by beautiful mountains, your mini vacation may have to be extended indefinitely.
Not everything is bigger in Texas; take Austin’s tiny home hotel, which offers six different places, all under 300-square-feet. Each home is unique in character, but all feature a modern floor plan. This tiny house community shows you just how livable it is to stay small.
This little mobile Seattle house is, in a word, woody. The 180 square foot space into a comfy bed loft, indoor fireplace, and pleasantly modern kitchen and bathroom areas — but the first thing you’ll notice is that the whole house is constructed with natural wood, inside and out. Even the counters are made with beautiful, polished lumber. This gives the house a very cabin-like feel, even if it is located in the heart of Seattle. Parking is free when you rent.
If your cozy vacation dreams involve getting really, really far away, this lone cabin again the Pisgah National Forest of North Carolina may be your dream come true. It’s totally off the grid so you can live out your Thoreau dreams in peace and quiet (and without all the work). Hiking trails are, of course, easy to find, and it’s only around a half hour drive to get back to Asheville. The inside is quite sparse, but there are some cooking and coffee supplies to get you by.
Vermont is one of the most successful Airbnb states in the country, and for good reason. This tiny little cabin (especially desirable in the autumn months), inspired by Nordic themes, looks rustic but also includes hot water, electricity and heating. Both the barrel-shaped sauna and the outhouse are located outside, along with a picnic table and firepit. It’s the perfect spot to get away from it all with a loved one…but you will have to live with no Wi-Fi. The cabin sits at around 30 minutes outside of Montpelier.
Made from locally-sourced, sustainable larch, the “Rambleshack” is the tiniest of homes located in Coldingham, Scotland. This small pod has two-fold out beds, a shower/toilet, and a little bit of counter space. Situated in a backyard garden, this tiny home features an outdoor deck and a seating area, and is located just one mile from the ocean.
Outdoor security cameras are not always practical if you live in an apartment or rental. Drilling into an exterior wall may be off-limits, while pointing a regular indoor camera through a window can create another problem once reflections start showing up after dark.
Baseus is trying to solve both issues with the new PrimeSentinel W1, a $69.99 security camera designed specifically to monitor the outdoors through glass. It mounts directly to a window without drilling and uses a 4K Starlight sensor with an F1.0 aperture for full-color monitoring during the day and at night.
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