Tiny-house owners are often the first to share how living small can simplify your life. After all, it’s a trend for a reason. If simplifying doesn’t have you convinced, consider how much easier it would be to clean a small space, and how much more affordable it would be to heat and cool it. But just how much do these mini houses cost? Find out with these seven tiny houses for sale across the country.
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Home delivery: (click for price!), 305 S. Carolina Ave., Carolina Beach, NC 28428
This stylish, marine-blue shipping container turned tiny home feels like a luxury suite set down in a laid-back beach town. Amenities include a two-burner ceramic cooktop, a stainless steel minifridge, custom exterior lights, and a full master suite with plenty of storage. The 320-square-foot home also comes furnished! When you’re ready to explore your new neighborhood, head three blocks east and you’ll find the Atlantic Ocean, offering up its waves for surfing, fishing, and floating. The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is a few miles to the south, and the restaurants and shops of downtown Wilmington, NC, are less than 30 minutes away by car.
Cabin on the creek: (click for price!), 152 Big Rock Road #267, Cleveland, GA 30528
If you want cozy, take a peek at this 400-square-foot cabin tucked in the North Georgia mountains. This tiny home is in the heart of Georgia wine country. That means easy access to wines made from the chardonnay, viognier, and merlot grapes growing at a dozen nearby vineyards. Features include a wood-burning stove and pull-down stairs leading to a loft sleeping space. The back porch enhances the cabin’s relaxed feel —the home sits beside a babbling creek.
Live off the grid: (click for price!), 00 N. Bank Chetco River Road, Brookings, OR 97415
Live completely off the grid in this 216-square-foot tiny home on the banks of Oregon’s Chetco River. You’ll link up with a community water system and rely on a 2,000-watt generator for energy; a wood-burning stove keeps the petite house warm. This tiny house is authentically rustic, with an outhouse and stone shower adding to the property’s back-to-nature feel. Outdoor activities abound on this slice of Oregon, whether you choose to fish or swim in the nearby river, or simply explore the surrounding wilderness.
Seaside cottage: (click for price!), 548 S. Columbia St., Seaside, OR 97138
Claim your corner of this charming beach town. At 396 square feet, this tiny cottage was recently updated with a remodeled bathroom and new plumbing, electrical, and carpet. Best of all, it’s located in a community nicknamed “The Beach Village.” The one-bedroom bungalow is just blocks from Seaside’s famous 1.5-mile oceanfront promenade — where a statue marks the end of the famous Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail. Plus, the cafes, boutiques, and nightlife of Broadway Street are a short walk away.
Little house in the valley: (click for price!), 1635 Upper Rock Creek Road, Philipsburg, MT 59858
This 216-square-foot home in Montana’s western mountains is located on a 20-acre lot. Spend your summer swimming in Rock Creek, which winds through the property. Keep an eye out for deer, moose, elk, and bighorn sheep — these majestic animals are frequently your closest neighbors. When it’s time to venture into town (a half-hour drive), you’ll be charmed by Philipsburg’s rich history as a mining town turned tourist destination. Once a center for mining silver, manganese, sapphires, and even gold, the town is now home to the popular Philipsburg Brewing Company. Visit The Ranch at Rock Creek for a day spa or some fine dining, and you may run into some famous folk — celebrities like Scarlett Johansson have been known to visit.
Old Town blues: (click for price!), 813 Johnson Lane, Key West, FL 33040
This petite spread is a perfect home base for exploring Key West’s sunny Old Town district. More than 200 eateries and almost 300 shops and boutiques await within a 10-minute walk, many along famed Duval Street. Homebodies have lots to love here too. Built in 1923, this 534-square-foot charmer has been updated for modern conveniences with amenities including a pool and pool house, new deck, new stainless steel appliances, and a huge new kitchen island.
A-plus architecture: (click for price!), 339 Placentia Ave., Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Located in Pismo Beach, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA, this home is the only A-frame in Shell Beach Village — and just steps from the Pacific. With high-end finishes like Viking appliances, granite countertops, custom cherry cabinets, and red oak floors, it’s big on style. Perhaps that’s why it has been featured on NBC’s The Hottest Homes on the Central Coast! Only 680 square feet, the home includes two stories above a basement garage, elevating it for California sunset views. A wraparound deck ends at the front door, which opens to the home’s kitchen, living room, and bedroom. Climb the ladder up to the loft, which is perfect for a study, second sleeping area, or reading nook.