There are fixed costs that do not scale down with the square footage. The basic fixtures for a bath, kitchen, and heating system cost essentially the same for a 100sf cabin as for an 800sf cabin. However, reduction in size does lower ‘overall’ cost of construction, meaning that you can afford much higher quality components, creating greater end value per square foot than a larger structure. Also, in the end, long term costs of maintenance will be significantly reduced due to scale.

Are you building on MV? My sister lives there and I’ve been trying to convince her that building such a home on MV is practical and possible. Would love to know if that’s where you are and if yes, how you’ve gone about the design/build process.

Cheers!

I think there are two basic Tiny House “Trailers” types being designed/built here. From reading I’d say 95+% are “really” not going far, IF anywhere? like for property Tax reasons or only resale. So it doesn’t matter too much what is all hung outside where(I’d just try not to move them on the highway in rain). I’m designing two, one small V-nose for dogs shows & so travel & also may stay Hitched up the whole time(need rear entry), no windows, vents up front for rain & travel to get into.

The other one which I plan on living in for a few years. I NEED storage. So have a “Shed” up front on the tougue. Bulk dogfood(5+ dogs), 2 chickens(convert garbage into eggs), gas tanks,etc. Whether I use 2 more scissor jacks on the folding deck too, or just block it up. I haven’t gotten to that stage yet.

What is the price range of these classic pieces?

66 is young today. My dh is 66 and I am 61 and our attitude is, we will have enough time to rest when were dead.

When it stops being fun is when it’s time to stop.

Best of luck with whatever you decide to do.