TreeBones Resort Big Sur, CA $155 and Up

Want to experience living in a tiny house, now that Summer is approaching it is a great time to consider renting a Yurt at a retreat or campground for a couple of nights or a week to get the feel of what it would be like downsizing to a tiny house. Prices have a wide range, anywhere from $27 to over $250 per night, so choose what fits your life style best and go try it out.

There are many choices across the country where you can rent a yurt for a night or for a week. Below are a few options that I found searching on google under yurt camping. These are in the states, but there are many options in Canada and Europe as well. Click on the links below the pictures to learn more.

Oregon Parks $27-$30 (Rustic)

Oregon Parks $66 (Deluxe)

Orca Island Cabins Seward Alaska $250

Mary Rose Herb Farm & Retreat Indiana $84 to $100

If your looking for that house for under $20k, look no further than Global Portable Buildings, Inc. of Santa Rosa, California. They make a standard storage container into a very livable structure, which is also very affordable.

Global Portable Buildings, Inc. build the “Ultimate” with its modern finished kitchen, bathroom and extra room (8′ x 40′ model). Their most complete portable building. Standard features include kitchen, bathroom (with shower, toilet, sink), AC electrical system, telephone/internet connection, 2″ rigid insulated finished walls and ceiling, windows, entrance door, finished linoleum/vinyl floor and utility room.

Unlike most of their competition, these are available now and all you need to do is place an order. They can be shipped anywhere around the world. These are not just fancy drawings and renditions of ideas.

According to Sean Taylor Vice President of Sales & Marketing. These can not officially be called homes, but what people do with them is their business. Although aimed at the construction industry, you the buyer will need to verify with your area what permits etc. are required.

Some suggested uses are: hunting cabin, guest cabins, mother-in-law cottages, retreats. These are very affordable with the 8 x 20 starting at $16,500 and the 8 x 40 starting at $23,500. Plus shipping to your destination.

Additional options such as solar are available.

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