Must-see Tiny House Communities in the United States
Nomad Adjacent4 months ago
Checkout these Tiny House Communities in the United States
If you want to live in a tiny home, finding the right tiny house community for you can be challenging. There are many to choose from, and each offers its own set of benefits. Some allow children and pets, while others do not. Prices vary by location. These are some of the best tiny house communities in the United States.
Acony Bell
Acony Bell is a community for tiny homes located in Mills River, North Carolina. With its location in the Blue Ridge Mountains, there is plenty for nature lovers to do including hiking and biking. Acony Bell offers residential sites with a one year lease or you can book a vacation rental where you can learn more about life in tiny houses before you decide if it is the right lifestyle for you.
Pricing
Residential lots cost about $700 per month. The price includes water, sewage, garbage and recycling fees.
Vacation rentals range from $129 to $172 per night.
Amenities:
hiking and biking trails
community center with a grill
laundry facilities
community garden
Requirements
If you are interested in renting a residential lot for your tiny home, your house must be built by an accredited builder. If you have a DIY home, you must have a certification from Bildsworth or an electrical inspection. Your home also needs to meet insurance requirements.
Why You Should Choose this Community
Acony Bell is a child and pet friendly community. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets so you don't have to worry about pet waste from your neighbors. Acony Bell offers one year leases with water and electrical hookups for your tiny home. Peaceful community with the necessary amenities.
The Sanctuary Minnesota
The Sanctuary Minnesota is a privately owned tiny home community in Ogilvie, Minnesota. This is an adult only community and any visits by children need to be approved ahead of time. Indoor cats are allowed, but other pets may be approved on a case by case basis.
Pricing
The current price to rent a spot to park your tiny home with a minimum six month lease is between $350 to $450 per month but it is subject to change without notice.
Amenities
Electricity to each site
Most of the tiny homes are heated with propane but electric and wood heat are options
Most residents use water containment systems and composting toilets but The Sanctuary has two full sized restrooms and laundry facilities
Requirements
The Sanctuary requires cats to be spayed or neutered and current on all their vaccines. Hunting and discharging firearms are not allowed but there is a nearby area where you can hunt.
Why You Should Choose this Community
This is a quiet community on 80 acres of wooded land where you can relax without listening to dogs barking and children playing. The Sanctuary hosts events including workshops, yoga, and activities involving personal development. There is also a lodge available to residents.
Bluegrass Tiny Ridge
Bluegrass Tiny Ridge is an adult only, non-smoking tiny house community located in central Kentucky. You can enjoy many outdoor activities here including hiking and camping. There are also several nearby lakes for water sports.
Pricing
The cost to rent a spot to park your tiny house is $450 per month. Electricity is billed separately and internet is available through local providers, which would also be a separate charge.
Amenities
water, sewer and trash are all included in your rent
street mailbox and package drop off
lockable 6x8 storage
mowed walking paths
dog park
group fire pit with shaded sitting area
Requirements
If you are interested in living in Blue Grass Tiny Ridge, you will need to consent to a background check and fill out a lease agreement. All spots are currently full but you can easily be added to the waiting list.
Why You Should Choose this Community
This quiet community is surrounded by farmland and nature, but is only two miles from the town square of Lancaster, Kentucky. You have many options for local dining and shopping in the nearby town. You can utilize the community garden and your dog may enjoy playing in the dog park.
Tiny House Block on Mount Laguna
Tiny House Block on Mount Laguna is located in southern California, about an hour east of San Diego. This community offers you the option to park your tiny home, lease one of their tiny houses, or take advantage of one of their vacation rentals.
Pricing
Renting a spot to park your tiny house will cost $900 per month. Electricity is not included in the price, so you should expect to receive a separate bill. If you choose to lease one of the tiny houses that are owned by the community, the price is between $1400 to $1700 per month depending on the option you choose. Vacation rentals cost between $45 to $180 per night depending on the option you choose. You can also get a discount if you stay longer than a week.
Amenities
Water, sewer and trash are included in the rental price
Electricity is provided, but it is billed separately
If you lease one of the tiny homes, propane is provided but you are billed separately
On site restaurant
Requirements
Renting a spot to park your home requires a six month lease. There is also a maximum length and width requirement for your home with the maximum length being 32 feet and the maximum width being 8 feet. Owners are responsible for filling their own gas tanks. Leasing one of the available tiny homes requires a six or 12 month lease. You will need to fill out a rental application. Vacation rentals require a minimum of a one night stay.
Why You Should Choose this Community
This community allows you to choose between parking your own home, leasing one that is already there, and vacationing in a shorter term rental. The nearby Laguna Mountains offer many hiking trails and great views. Mountain biking and star gazing are also fun activities in the area. You may also enjoy a visit to the local old fashioned general store.
Cedar Springs
Cedar Springs Tiny Village is located in New Paris, Ohio. The tiny houses are all resident owned, and you rent the site. This is a pet friendly community with lakefront views.
Pricing
Renting a spot to park your tiny home in this community costs $490 per month if you will be renting for a year or longer. You can stay for a shorter amount of time but the price is slightly higher. Water, sewer, garbage, recycling, and lawn care are all included in the rental price. There is a $500 deposit required to be put on the waitlist, which is then applied to the nonrefundable $1000 site deposit.
Amenities
lakefront views with mature cedar trees
walking paths
water, sewage and electricity
recycling program
community garden
private parking
Requirements
This is a pet friendly community but you have to request approval for your pet and your pet must live inside your home. If you are interested in living in this community there are a few steps you need to complete. First, you need to schedule a tour and consultation. This will help you get more information about the community so you can decide if it is the best fit for you. Next, you will need to be added to the waitlist with your $500 deposit and a waitlist agreement. Finally, when your site becomes available, you can move in and start enjoying all the benefits of the community.
Why You Should Choose this Community
Cedar Springs Tiny Village is a pet friendly, lakefront community. There are many local events in close proximity to the community that you can enjoy. Local attractions include the historic Richmond depot district, Natural Springs Resort, and Olde Schoolhouse Vineyard and Winery.
Tiny Tranquility
Tiny Tranquility is located in Waldport, Oregon. This community offers long term site rentals. There is also a nightly rental option for tiny homes that are already in the community.
Pricing
Long term site rental costs between $750 to $800 per month plus electricity. You can also rent space in the greenhouse for an additional $65 to $150 per month depending on the size of the space. Nightly rentals cost between $95 to $169 per night.
Amenities
indoor common areas with ocean views
2400 square foot lodge
TV room
barbeque area
two bonfire pits
community garden
fitness area with commercial grade fitness equipment
dog park
outdoor activity area
water, power, and sewage hookups
free wifi
Requirements
To rent a spot to park your tiny home in this community, you will need a 12 month lease. Your lease can be renewed at the end of the 12 months and you are not able to lease for multiple years at a time without renewing your lease. To rent a site, your home needs to be registered as a recreational vehicle in the state of Oregon. Dogs need to be kept on a leash except for when they are in the dog park. In the nightly rentals cats are not allowed. Also, in the nightly rentals, you should try to keep dogs out of the loft and off of cloth furniture and blankets.
Why You Should Choose this Community
This is a pet friendly community with the option of nightly or long term rentals. Each site is between 2,400 to 4,000 square feet with natural landscaping between sites for added privacy. Another benefit of this community is when you are not using your tiny house you can add it to the vacation rental pool. Tiny Tranquility will manage the rental for you for just a 30 percent fee. This includes handling the reservations and all interactions with renters as well as cleaning and maintaining your home while its being used as a rental. This community is close to the coast where you can watch whales, visit an active lighthouse, or simply just relax on the beach.
There are many communities for tiny houses in the United States and it can be difficult to choose the one that is perfect for you. But by knowing the price, requirements, and benefits of the best communities for tiny homes it can help you narrow down your choices and pick the one that is best for you. Whether you have children, pets, both, or neither, you are sure to find the perfect community.