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Tiny Getaways Now Available (Away From) 17 Cities

Getting out of the city seems to be a lot more important these days. Getting away from any kind of internet connectivity and commune with nature is even more important. Getaway offers tiny cabins for rent just a few hours from major cities. It’s a good thing there is a … Read more

4 Inspiring Rural Compounds & How to Create Your Own

by Christina Nellemann

The term “compound” has taken on a much different meaning these days. The term actually describes a property (usually rural) that has multiple buildings on one or several lots. Compounds are usually inhabited by multiple owners, family members, or business or organizational partners. A compound is usually a multi-family property … Read more

Unyolked Offers Rural Hideaway Cabins Down Under

by Christina Nellemann

Harried workers all over the world need to get away sometimes and what better way than in a tiny, unplugged cabin in the woods? The overworked people of New York or Boston escape to places such as Getaway, but now there is a new escape tactic for people Down Under. … Read more

Little Green Camper

by Kent Griswold

In my profession, I deal with the un-pleasantries of human nature. While working in law enforcement stationed in a metropolitan area, I often find myself needing a break from civilization. Over the years, I have found that time spent in nature is where I could clear my head and find … Read more

Patrick and Christie’s Cabin Story

by Kent Griswold

by Patrick Schutt Who hasn’t dreamed of escaping the stress of the real world and going back to a simpler time? That is exactly what my wife Christie and I did. After years of running the rat race Monday through Friday and dealing with hectic weekends we were frazzled and … Read more

Tiny House in a Landscape

by Kent Griswold

This weeks Tiny House in a Landscape was a post back a year to two on the Tiny House Blog but this is a new picture is perfect for the fall season. The person who sent it to me called it the the perfect autumn weekend getaway cottage and I … Read more

Tiny Straw Bale Village Getaway

by Kent Griswold

Recently I had the opportunity to work closely with Strawbale.com to introduce to you the new Applegate Residence, a small straw bale home that can be built for around $20,000. I am very intrigued by this type of construction but I have never actually stayed in a straw bale home. As I was learning more about Strawbale.com I stumbled across a page that showed some tiny straw bale homes for rent. I contacted Gabrielle Morrison to learn more about them and she wrote back with the following information and photographs. I’ll let Gabriella tell you more.

Over the course of about 3 years we built a series of 4 charming and beautiful straw bale cabins, all at 200sqft to create a mini “Straw Bale Village.” Three of them serve as sleeping cabins and have plenty of space for queen size beds as well as desks.

Millie Hill Floating Getaway

by Kent Griswold

Ok, I know this blog should be called the Tiny House Blog and the Tiny Floating House Blog. I am enthralled with both and when ever I see a new or exciting floating home or getaway I want to share it with everyone. This one also comes from Chris from … Read more

The Small Cabin

by Christina Nellemann

Alexander of the Small Cabin website has created a nice little community of cabin lovers and builders. His tiny cabin in Bancroft, Ontario, Canada is the quintessential getaway. It is efficient and utilizes the outdoors as much as possible. The cabin is 8×12 feet with large windows for extra light. … Read more