This Cozy Tiny House Makes You Want to Move in Right Away!

The owner, John, bought this tiny home from a couple who lived in it off-grid for 2 years while they built their permanent home. He made it more functional by adding plumbing (sinks, a toilet and shower), and by switching it from solar power to a 120 volt plug and play electrical system that is currently plugged into a sub panel (pony panel) from his main home.

The house weighs between 15,000 and 16,000 lbs, and measures 24' x 8.6' x 13.6' on the outside. It's insulated with Roxul in the floor, walls and ceiling, it has 2x4 framing, plywood sheathing, and cedar shakes on the outside. There is a Tyvek air barrier and a 6 mil super vapour barrier.

For heat, there is a small marine wood stove that is solid cast iron, and a wall mounted 1500 Watt electric heater.

For water, the tiny house has freshwater piped in from the main house. To protect the water line from freezing, John installed a product called a retro line. Here's a link if you want to check it out:

From the website FAQ:

Q - Does the unit shut off when not required?
A – No. Retro-Line self-regulating heating cable systems increase heat output with cold but more importantly, decrease heat output with warmth. As a result, Heat-Line brand products are very energy efficient to operate, but do not completely shut off as they can only idle their output to a minimum amount. To completely shut off the system it must be unplugged or installed with a thermostat.

Because of the soil type and the proximity to the lake, a septic tank was not a viable option, so John has a 360 gallon insulated holding tank beneath the tiny house that needs to be pumped out a couple of times each year.

Thanks for watching!

Mat & Danielle

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Music & Song Credits:
All music in this video was composed, performed, and recorded by Mat of Exploring Alternatives.

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Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives

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John & Jenn, tiny house owners

[ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks for watching! You can check out the tiny house on Airbnb here:

[CeeCee]

It’s super helpful whenever you talk about the infrastructure of the tiny homes you feature, things like the trailer style, insulation, heat source, etc.

[heidiullrich]

There really needs to be more tiny home communities. Not everyone wants a big home with a big mortgage. This home featured, is so cozy, practical and rather spacious looking. One day I would love to call a place like this one, home. 😊

[alexandrossimitsis]

At last! A tiny house with a cosy nice sofa!

[uzair]

I don't want mansions or Villas, i want this house where i can live happily ❤️😘

[gyorgyangelkottbocz]

LOVELY INTERIOR. This video only proves that one can have old fashioned comfort a tiny house doesn't have to be a place of sensory deprivation (=functionalistic minimal-modernism). well done thanks for sharing this great video!

[edithp.]

Oh my goodness! How inviting! That’s a place for the soul to rest.

[Snowinginstardew]

i really like how the living room is underneath the sleeping loft. that's something you don't always see but seems like it would feel really nice and open!

[anicole]

Of the dozens of tiny house videos that I've seen..this is my favorite,

[andrewyang]

Love this rustic, cottage-vibe tiny home! Thanks for sharing!

[MillennialMountainMama]

I absolutely love the rustic look and feel, especially in tiny houses! 😍

[chriss.]

You know the more I watch these tiny house videos the more appealing they become. I started to picture my life in this one and it gave me a great sense of joy that I currently do not have where I live now. Thank you for giving me something to work towards and hopefully one day achieve!

[mollycrupi]

I stayed in this tiny house one weekend!! I loved it!!!

[tmck]

You can tell that she admires John. The way she talks about how smart he is is so cute

[lizizme]

Love the house. And she has such a calm, relaxing voice.

[金倫秀]

I love this house's ALL wooden works. So natural, cozy and Thanks .

[oOLansonOo]

I had no idea there were so many tiny houses in Quebec. Makes me want to visit even more, and makes me want to find these tiny gems!

[SrSrk]

tiny space or small house, a home that fits the family needs without lot of dead space...efficient storage and ideal light and breeze is brilliant:)
just keep what we need and too much...ideal home, ideal life!:) great video once again guys:)

[rvnut]

I have seen a lot of tiny houses, all beautiful and unique on it's on way but this one is by far the best for me. The look, feel, rustic features, the placement on the property with the lake just behind it and the overall cozy feel. Wish I could spend some time there resting, reading or just enjoying the lake and nature. Well done!

[Nyctophora]

Finally, a tiny house with a flush toilet! :D