A 12 ft wide tiny home opens up a world of possibilities compared to an 8.5 THOW! Enjoy a full tour of this 399 sqft park model Airbnb AND our small space design ideas for making this even more functional as a full-time tiny home. Got more ideas? Let us know below! See the booking link in the description above.🏡 *Ever considered life on the water? Watch a small floating home tour with pros & cons:* ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gcPB06k3Dh4.htmlsi=XUtWSrKgQqCdW6XO
@@lindahayes547 join us every Friday for a new tour! Next week, we’ll share a couple living on a bay in Florida in a 30’ tiny house with reversed living-bedroom downstairs and loft living room. 😊
Laminate lasts as long as you take care of it my mothers countertop was 43 years old we cleaned it up and the pioneer bought her house still have it cute house
I love the 12 foot width, and I agree that the walk-in shower would be better with one seat -- or none -- and you could put in your own if you want one. More room to move around in the shower is better! Lastly, I think the stairs could come out a bit more to make them less steep, plus enclosing the storage underneath would be preferred. Very nice park model, though! Love the kitchen and living room area, especially.
You’re absolutely right and I agree with you 100% about the improvement and design and the electrical outlets. I have given a lot of thought and the designs of my tiny home which is 36 x 14 which I paid for a 36 x 16 must be very careful there’s rip off out there! And I was a victim. Of course they would’ve took it back. I would’ve paid for their mistake or hired an attorney and hired an attorney like a $10,000 attorney to get two dollars. So I kept the mistake and making the best out of it by rearranging the entire designthat I’ve worked two years for two perfect. Lol I’ll be all right. Thank you love your videos the best out there!❤❤❤ you really gave a lot of information. That’s very helpful in the design and purchasing. Bless you both.❤❤❤❤ you seem to be real good people😊
This is a beautiful home! I love the downstairs bedroom with its own mini split! ❤ The whole home is decorated perfectly! The porch is very nice. I would screen that in. Grest tour!
My favorite thing about this video was the 12 ft width and your comments re: little changes you would make. You have toured so many tiny homes that you two are a wealth of information. This is a great video to watch when planning your own tiny home! Great job!
So happy to hear you’re enjoy this style of tour with us! ☺️ Anytime we’re in a small space rental, we can’t help ourselves with the idea brainstorming so why not share with everyone 😄
❤❤ Acony Bell! Really gives Diversity and all walks of life. Listen, Alex & Chris. 🤝🏾🙌🏾💝🫶🏾😅 Thank you for revisiting. I am so excited to get into this episode. We look forward to seeing so much more content. 💃🏾🔥🤝🏾😻✊🏾🙌🏾🧚🏾♀️ Thank You, From Toronto ON.
We just love Acony Bell! Can't wait to share all the amazing & very different tiny homes and tiny homeowners we had the pleasure of filming this past month 💖
Yes to all the excellent alternatives suggested by hosts, A & C. 👍 The kitchen's U-shaped work triangle is a win! A galley layout may be a necessity in an 8.5' & 10' wide TH, but opening those oven, dishwasher, cabinet, and fridge doors in this home will not impede family, friends, and furpals from passing by.😊 A covered porch is sweet for several options, imo. I'd enjoy it for guest entertainment space--hammock snoozes--wet weather gear coats/boots rack--seasonal decorations.
This park model is VERY APPEALING to someone looking for their first tiny for two! It has EVERYTHING, but I would stretch that 'staircase" to the upper floor out as far as I could and enclose the underneath. Two benefits - less steep stairs and delightful storage. Love you guys!!
I do like the park models and this one is 13:36 nice, pretty well laid out. This one wouldn't work for me as a single senior that needs one floor living but I can see this working for a couple or family. I agree about the shower, just give me a regular walk in, and I'll pug a fold up seat in if ever needed. Some of the park model builders do offer choices of backsplashes and colors and even tiled showers. Thanks for the tour!
Appreciate your feedback & perspective! There are lots of great park model builders out there; definitely worth shopping around to find a quality one with great design & finishes options 😊✨
Always make space for a dishwasher. Even if you don't hook it up, it's a place to dry your dishes so they're not using up precious counter space. Great tour. Great tips! ♥
No thank you. Doesn’t seem like they make the best use of all that extra width. It seems like they did cheapen it as much as possible. But thanks for letting us take a good look. I appreciate your channel.
This is very nice and a great location. I could live here. Even, have a small garden. Love the bathroom. Each person can put their own style in the home.
This is beautiful. I would prefer a tiled shower with a bench seat. I have one now and it is the best. I could even use it to wash my dog if I had one. Someday I will live tiny and have a dog.
I love it, but pricing would be a plus if discussed. The reason is the bombarded calls from Insurance companies has caused a deep reluctance for phone calling. Having to call to acquire information is a drawback for many people.
Hi. I think this modality of the both of you trying a place and commenting your thoughts and thought process is a nice addition and something I haven't seen anywhere else. My suggestion is to alternate these videos with the regular ones where you don't appear and it is all about the owners, etc. Of course you'll see how these fare compared to the regular stuff. You certainly are knowledgeable and your advice and tips have value. Yet in these last videos you also mix an informal look and feel that is kind of more direct, down to earth and friendly. It would be awesome if in the future you could have (own) 1 of each type of tiny house (renting them of course but living in each for a while and commenting long term differences). Cheers
Fantastic feedback. Thank you! Our plan is to alternate between the two; moving forward, we’ll probably feature us once per month. Longer term stays are tough. Besides the design ideas, we also will feature some where we share top considerations for converting a train car or living full-time on a floating home. 😊
I think park model mobile homes got an upgrade when Tiny Houses got shoved into that category, but this one was very nice. I agree with the under-ladder broom storage, great idea. The outlet behind the couch is absolutely useless, unless it's wired to a switch, and you put lamps on end tables next to the couch and use that outlet. In the kitchen I noticed the lower cabinets are mostly corner cabinets that are harder to use, I heard someone say that below the countertop should only be draws that pull out to you and above the countertop should be cabinets you reach into, because it just works better. and hooks, lots more hooks.
We think you’re right, Buddy! Tiny houses on wheels came along and started using the same building standards but with more residential quality materials and more customization 👌
i stayed 2 nights in Ch)essie about a month ago - with my 2 dogs!! Fabulous! i never went upstairs lol. yeah i loved the kitchen & living room! a great addition for the deck would be closable gates (🐕🐶)
I absolutely love this layout. I love the bigger kitchen, but not "too" big where there's also a good sized living room. In the bedroom? That nook area, I would honestly make that a double hanging closet with a barn door covering it, because there's plenty of wall space next to it, and maybe put a mirror on the barn door. But overall? I'm going to definitely look into this one. Planning on moving within 2 years, to retire. Thanks! Love all your vids!!
I personally think that the bed should always have either a bed with the spring and storage underneath or captains drawers. Otherwise a waste of space.
A good idea would be to not only have one bathroom but it would be awesome to have a half bath room in a tiny house so other family members or guests can use encase one bathroom is being used.
I like your feedback on this, to which I would add that whoever built this has no idea how long a piece of clothing on a hanger is. That upstairs clothes hanger might actually work if you lost the shelf above the hanger, and hung the rod higher. With the closet downstairs you could put two rods for more hanging space. I have even hung another rod below that wasn't as long (wide) as the upper rod (attaching it to the upper rod with rope or a chain), and leaving a wee bit of space at one end for a few dresses or anything longer. I totally think that drawers are much better use of space in a kitchen than the standard 24" deep cabinets. The pull-outs are helpful but depending on style can take up some of the room inside the cabinet. If you put windows on either side of the upstairs loft bedroom you could have a divider in the middle (set back enough for walking (crawling? LOL) space at the edge, and curtain off the end for privacy for two kids, or two separate guests, and each space would have its own natural light and ventilation. I'm surprised that they didn't tidy up those cords below the TV. Ugh. Such a simple fix. I don't like sofas or TVs (I have neither) but they seem to be popular. I could totally see four matching comfy armchairs around a round coffee table in that living space instead. I'd have a bathtub rather than a shower, and definitely a medicine cabinet. It can so easily be recessed into the wall! I actually don't like the layout of this bathroom. It feels a bit institutional. But Alexis, your comment about wallpaper is a great suggestion. One could also paint the backsplash in the kitchen for an inexpensive pop of colour. Just use gloss or semi-gloss paint for easy clean-up. Oops, this was long. Sorry you asked? LOL!
Right?! It’s lovely but just dying for some pops of color. 😁 But to each their own for sure; we’re always partial to a more vibrant color palette. Great feedback on closets!
I agree with your ideas. I really like this one but I'd like a less steep staircase with storage incorporated. Love the porch and French doors. How much would a park model like this run?
About $100k for a new one of this size. 😅 Think this is the Bankhead park model by Clayton Homes: www.rrcrockwall.com/clayton-park-models#:~:text=The%20Bankhead,%E2%80%8BBase%20Price%3A%20%24100762.00&text=Base%20prices%20include%20delivery%2Fset,contract%20totaling%207%20year%20coverage.
Love the width , love when you both mention what you would do in these home's.that bathroom does need something for sure., It is so plain. Hate that counter idea in the one bedroom its ugly. I definitely agree with the changes you would do, Id change the plain counter in the kitchen to wood for sure . This place needs some color I don't care for it as it is too plain , My happy place would have some timber and color
Design is everything. The loft is huge but planned all wrong, and the down stairs bedroom looked cramped. And those steep stairs, I could see someone falling late at night. The best thing about this semi tiny house is the kitchen. I wonder if the porch could have been screened in. It blow my mind to see such a big house designed not so great. Makes me wonder if the owners live tiny or just went cheep so they could add another rental.
@TinyHouseExpedition I am writing to ask you for my cousin that’s 68 and legally blind now due to glaucoma it’s so hard to find something she can afford. Her credit is excellent 798 and I am 60 and take care of her. How much would it cost to rent this home to buy or to just rent it. We live in Ga and so wish they had tiny homes up in north ga we so desperately need to be closer to her doctors in Atlanta. She will have her 3rd Cornea Transplant June 3rd. Please let me know about how much a Tiny House like this would be and what is the best way to actually reach you guys. I have been subscribe to your channel for some time now I was so happy that your video popped up in my utube feed. Thank you so much and I pray you guys can help us. Sherri
The bed upstairs cannot probably spring up for Storage, but maybe if there was some sort of wooden frame around the mattress and the whole thing slid out straight on wheels
We hear that! For a tiny home on wheels, you might like single level models or ones like this with a full standing height loft: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-G4Z7pu9PoGo.htmlsi=uep9mMs3yK0umn49
This is funny viewing as someone from the UK, at almost 400sq ft this is approximately half the size of a standard UK home! So would not really consider this 'tiny', but equivalent to a starter home or flat. It's curious, as you point out, that there are many inefficiencies in terms of space and storage despite being larger than a standard tiny. Makes me think that all homes should do the tiny approach to storage - anything can be a cupboard 😂
They are a good option. Unfortunately I can't even afford a Park Model or Tiny home. The costs just keep going sky high - then to find a space or land to put them on - ridiculous with all the regulations. It would be easier to get a tent and live under a bridge.
Ok, is a park model the same thing as mobile home, or modular home? I know its different from a tiny house on wheels, but I'm a little confused about what exactly it is.
Completely understandable! It is confusing. The main difference between all of those is what building standards they use and size limitations. Park model RVs can only be 400 sqft; though, small lofts & covered porches are bonus space. They’re also meant for recreational use; however, many local areas don’t restrict year-round use or expressly allow full-time use. Most tiny house on wheels builders built to park model RV standards but exceed them; some can even be certified as modular homes too. Both modular & manufactured housing are built off-site in factories and both are considered residential housing. However, there are many key differences when it comes to strictness of building codes, building materials, mobility, customization, etc. Here’s a great breakdown: www.bankrate.com/real-estate/modular-vs-manufactured-homes/#difference
IT'S SO SAD HOW MOST PEOPLE ARE MORE LIKELY TO LITSEN TO SOMEONE TELL THEM HOW GETTING MORE MEANINGLESS MATERIAL THINGS WOULD BE A BETTER OPTION; BUT, WHEN THE SUBJECT OF LOVING "ALL PEOPLE" COME UP, YOU CAN HEAR CRICKETS IN THE NEIGHBORING STATE! MORE STUFF IS THE LAST THING WE NEED. HASN'T THAT ALREADY BEEN ACHIEVED IN EXCESS? BEING CONTENT WITH WHAT WE HAVE, IS A GOOD OPTION. USING WHAT WE ALREADY HAVE TO BLESS OTHERS TOO, WILL DEFINITELY BE THE BETTER CHOICE. I DON'T NEED SOMEONE TO COME IN MY HOME TO CONVINCE ME OTHERWISE.
Running a dehumidifier is a very good idea in these, especially depending on insulation quality and climate. Insurance annually can range from $800-$2k
My guess is in 5 years Acony Bell will be an over 55 mobile home park. These larger permanent structures will push the THOW out and rent will continue to climb at an alarming rate.
Hmm not sure about that 🤔 there are only a few park models there now and diverse mix of ages currently. But the tiny home world leans older adult female for sure.
I'd get.rid of the upstairs carpet. I can't imagine trying to vacuum a 4' high room. Plus carpet needs maintenance to help it last. Not frequently vacuuming it, if there are kids or someone living full time up in the loft, is a no no. For me wall to wall carpet is like having a sweater on the floor and crawling all over it; especially kids whose nature is to get dirty, hid invented potions in their room or food in corners, etc. Kids might learn to be clean adults but there is no guarantee. When kids they are messy and that is okay but who wants to clean a rug in a loft; not me.
I wouldn't want a park model unless I absolutely had to .....they are drafty just like a mobile home, paper thin walls everything is cheap and some still use asbestos in the walls I wouldn't want that ....
You raise important points! The world of park model RVs is quite diverse in terms of quality; they’re very high quality materials used for some and the opposite for others. Definitely important to due your research before buying!
I personally think that the bed should always have either a bed with the spring and storage underneath or captains drawers. Otherwise a waste of space.
