20 off-grid cabins built by regular people

[@stevenwarner7348]

There ya go! Wow! I guess this would be called "Networking." Some really happy, creative people. Just great. A huge THANK YOU to all who contributed. Wow! And of course a Huge Thank you to Brooke and her "Girl in the Woods" theme. Just great. Wow!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Wow, thank you!

[@josephpeck]

​@@therealgirlinthewoods do you have a Facebook page

[@aevalk8369]

Congratulations Brooke and Dave! It must feel great to see some of the fruits of your inspiration. That's just a fraction, there are many, many more who may not have made it to cabin building level yet , but have stepped up and stepped out and changed their lives because of you wonderful people. You deserve to treat yourselves.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Yes! Thank you!

[@johnteachout610]

Totally all in !! going to buy some land in the Adirondacks. Build our little get away cabin on it. Want to fish, hunt and hike the trails. This is my retirement plan when I hit 62 in a few short years. So inspiring to watch other people do it. Thank You

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Sounds great!

[@essi019]

07:25 That view though! Oh gosh. They are absolutely lucky! So gorgeous.

[@johnhelmuth9718]

When my folks were younger, they purchased some land in Lake County MI (near Manistee NF). After many years, they finally hauled us kids from northwest indiana up there over a weekend to check it out and camp. Over the years, they slowly constructed an off grid cabin. When I found your channel, and learned you have lived in area, I had to tell my folks about ya and your hubby. My mom is now hooked on your channel! When we visit, we have to head up and spend time at the cabin...get out on the Pere Marquette River, get some Jones icecream, pick up food from the m37 meat shack for bbq, etc!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

LOL nice :)

[@NotThatBob]

What a wonderful video. At the age of 66, I purchased land and plan on building a cabin as well. So very thankful for all the folks my age and older, especially the ladies, to show that it can be done. What an inspiration all these good folks are. Blessings and cheers to all

[@chefvaleriewilson8738]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO! So inspiring! Born and raised in Michigan and have deep ties to the Upper Peninsula. These stories brought tears of joy to my eyes to see the successes! I absolutely LOVE your channel, Brooke. Thank you for sharing your love of the outdoors with everyone! When I can not be in the woods I watch you in the woods.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

love it thanks so much!

[@ClarkKash124]

I teared up too ! All the hard work - it was cathartic to see others give so much to have something of their own.

[@linak7155]

I love it when creators give other creators a plug 🔌 that is how I've found the best channels. found you guys one day while searching for canvas tents. I could not believe how fearless n motivated you were. You put a complicated canvas tent up fitted with stove, cooked a meal n stayed for the night while husband was out traveling . Her only companion was dog, who has since passed away.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

my dog is still living LOL

[@linak7155]

@@therealgirlinthewoods Huh! He is still around!? 😲I have seen u running around with the smaller quirky🐈‍⬛ dog.

[@donscottvansandt4139]

Love the floating cabin idea...

[@ProlificInvention]

There was a book I became enamored with when I was a teenager in the 90's: Cordwood Masonry Homebuilding. There were several builds that were off grid type dwellings with an amazingly efficient design. One was built by a grandmother and her young granddaughter! It is in my opinion the ultimate building method, very interesting subject

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

yes love that book

[@lindap.p.1337]

This is such a great video, thank you all!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Lots of Awesome stories Brooke, but WOW and YAY to Paula. It would have been easy, when the family wasn't interested, to just give up on that dream.....But She pushed forward and made it happen. SO COOL!!!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

yes I agree! thanks again for sending in your story!

[@johno140]

Wow, wow, wow! I think you've inspired an A-Frame cabin revolution Brooke girl! You've definitely inspired your viewing audience to ,"get outside, and get happy!" Yay.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

hahah yeup

[@johno140]

You can't imagine what kind of hero you are to a great many of us! Yay @@therealgirlinthewoods!

[@easylogcabins]

It’s amazing what you can do with creativity and resourcefulness. I saw a video the other day of an English chap who lives in a tiny home built inside a dumpster!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

wow!

[@wanderlustwillows6488]

My bf and I converted a pop-up camper into a hard shell camper using cedar planks from my parents house they built in 1979, and I sewed cushion covers for the benches using my dad's blue and white pinstripe overalls, and also curtains with matching curtain ties using my dad's overalls also... My dad instilled camping in me, and with him being gone for 11 years, it's a good memory!:) Just waiting to get to our newly purchased land in Arizona where we will be living in the camper while building an earth bag home!:)

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

wow cool!

[@wendyoutdoors2230]

fabulous cabin builds. It does make one want to get out and build again! great creative and gutsy moves by so many.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

It does!

[@OldLadyInFL]

I really wish I was younger, but at 70 years old, I don't think I'm going to be building any cabins. I love to watch other people's adventures and dreams come true, though. Thanks for sharing!

[@robertsplumbing7463]

I sure wish I had a off grid cabin right it would beat living on the streets. Thank you Tracie Wright

[@feathersky860]

Thx For Sharin’ some Mighty 🙏🏽 Innovation’ ❤️ you Brooke an Family

[@donaldeugenealford4080]

Great example's of beautiful cabins,Brooke,great example of what one could do,when they conquer their negative thought's,nice video ty Brooke.👍☘️😎

[@purity2706]

Great video!! Thirty-five years ago we bought a hundred year old fixer upper!! Raised a family, health isn't the best, so we're not moving to our farm, BUT!!! We've decided to build a she shed in the backyard for my art and gardening. With the old house redo, we saved every solid door and window casing (there were a lot of them!) and lots of old furniture. So, between what we've salvaged and the builder's surplus stores, we're going to build an eclectic getaway at the end of our deck. My faraway getaway next door! Love your channel!!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

love it! good luck :)

[@marciamusial9952]

I appreciate the dexterity and talent of these people and I’m impressed by the dwellings. But this video only reinforces how happy I am to be a city person. Composting commodes, snakes and living off the grid is a nightmare to me. Give me a loft in NYC anytime. Best wishes to those who enjoy this type of life though. Blessings.

[@TomGorman-x8q]

Loved this video of like minded people, Brooke I’m glad you put this story together!

[@womanoftruth6873]

Thank you so much Brooke! You have SO encouraged so many of us!!!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

You are so welcome!

[@bellelecroix7061]

Thanks Brooke you are amazing

[@nancymoule6317]

Tyler great job! Yes your cabin looks like a great place for your son's to enjoy!

[@puccipower]

I know you're closer to my age, but your personality type really reminds me of my best friends mom growing up. It's comforting. You're free spirited and true to yourself. Good or you. My best friends mom was a Kayak Adventure Guide in the Pacific Northwest. Keep being you!!

[@National757]

Well, just in case your and Dave's videos are not inspirational enough. There is this! Wow! I need to get my 60 year old butt out of the suburbs and get my dream going! A rural/wilderness homestead! If you, and all of the folks you just showed can do it? So can I! My age is clearly no excuse! As a retired airline pilot I have had the fancy homes. Cars. The "good" life. But reality is all I want is a simpler, self sustaining life! Land. Cabin. Etc.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

yesss

[@swiftlytilting5088]

Make your dream a reality! Even if it's just a fun little getaway spot, you can start simple or go big. Good luck!

[@karenbrest187]

Hi Brooke 🤗 that was awesome - thank you ☺️ take care 🙏🇺🇲

[@sandrathomson1084]

Saddened by the demonatizing of the other video. Censorship is getting worse. I loved both videos though. Keep up the great videos Brooke. Waiting for Dave to get another Radical video out. Stay safe . God Bless y'all and your homesteads. ❤🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@hobie695]

Thanks for sharing all of the different people and their cabins. It left me with a big smile on my face.

[@redmayhem6684]

i would love to build a small cabin . But i dont think my county in ohio will let me , i ended up taking a old garage filled with trash . And turned it into a 320sq ft tiny house , still a work in process while i live in it lol but it took me a year to get it together . I atleast got the front of the garage to look cabinish and the town allowed it . Great video !

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

sweet!

[@swiftlytilting5088]

Actually that's a smart and great way to use existing infrastructure and get around the red tape. Sounds neat!

[@caraoosterhouse7348]

You have inspired a lot of people to do cool things and build cool spaces. Thank for the video.

[@kodeywhitewolf6408]

Brooke,. You & Dave are so inspirational to all of us out here. Someday we might be doing some building after we get moved into our own place next year Thanks for sharing all this.

[@Mike.Caimbeul]

Another great video Brooke. It pleases us to see you help promote other KZbinrs who have been inspired by you and Dave.

[@CrazyCrafter-le9ge]

I love both videos. Forget the censorship. They have no clue on life. Keep up the great work.

[@irenecontreras3247]

Brooke this was an awesome video of all those people following in your n Dave's footsteps. I want to be your neighbor. Do more videos like this. It shows Seniors building cabins like yours. I want to buy n build 2 cabi s on 2 separate parcels so I can sell the 1st place so I can afford to live comfortably in the 2nd cabin. I'm on Social Security. I watch All your & Dave's videos over & over several times. I really like when you add your viewers to your prayers. Thank you for doing so. Irene Contreras from Lake Elsinore, CA :c)

[@laruedouglas7972]

I love watching Off Grid with Jay and Jen.

[@sherrywright4557]

What an awesome & inspiring video! Well done everyone! 👏👏👏 I'm just about ready to tear down a wall and expand my 3' x 5' kitchen to 16' x 14'; And I'll finally have a stove & oven! Then I'll be 3/4 of the way to restoring this 100 year old house. Lots of fires outback & garden things to ready for spring here in Nebraska. Brooke has inspired so many. God is Good All the Time 🥰 Thanks for letting you light shine, like a beacon on a hill. God bless.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

love it!

[@ClarkKash124]

We are so thankful to be included in this project of yours! Everyone’s story was very inspiring, we were totally blown away by all the great accomplishments! ❤

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Awesome congrats on your cabin and life in AK!

[@ClarkKash124]

@@therealgirlinthewoods Can’t say it enough, just how much you and bush gave us the real content and info we needed to make our projects happen ! We really appreciate your genuine honesty and real life advice !🤩

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

@@ClarkKash124 love it thanks!

[@cabanahostess]

I am among the forest-loving souls who ventured to build our own cabin. This was back in 1991 in far northern Wisconsin. It started out to be a garage, but we kept adding projects to the build and decided to go the cabin route. It was 26 x28 and was a one-room design. It had a 6 x 8 bathroom with an old fashioned claw foot tub on a terrazza base with a shower. We built an angled utility closet that functioned as a break between the bedroom area and the kitchen space. In front of the kitchen space was the living area with a small built in fireplace. There was a large space to the right of the living area that we used for a bunch of things - an office - makeshift sleeping area - work space - perfect! Outback we had a beautiful yard. A cozy fire pit, concrete slab for a really cute patio set, and best of all, the hot tub with a privacy fence. I did make a video of the process but my now ex husband "loaned" it out and we never got it back 😢. We started clearing the land on May 18 and moved in on Nov. 19, only working weekends. What an exciting Christmas that year!

[@shaunhall960]

Proof that we can all do something to create a little spot to call our home!

[@raullywhere3602]

You Guys are Very Inspirational, Nice and Seem like Wonderful People. Thanks for the Great insight and Vids !

[@rebelgirl7289]

Look what you've gone and done. Inspired people to get out and build their own dreams. Way to go, Brooke and Dave!

[@alaskansonthefly2737]

Pretty Awesome Video As Always Mrs. Whipple.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

congrats on 1000 johnny!

[@alaskansonthefly2737]

@@therealgirlinthewoods Thanks so much, I really appreciate you.

[@alanaward6584]

Brooke, you guys are such an inspiration to so many people. Thank you!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

thanks

[@hollybeary]

These cabins everyone built are so cool and inspiring! My favorite is Jay and Jen's cabin... gorgeous!!

[@katekobylarz3447]

Loved seeing the variety of homes y'all created from hearts and minds

[@terryellis3479]

Thank you Brook! We are very happy that you included us. We excitedly wait for your next creation. I think you have a new fan named Abby (our granddaughter). Terry

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

awesome thanks for your submission!!

[@briandepoppe7209]

My wife and I found a 40 ft Vietnam (river) war boat. Dragged it out in the woods spanning a creek and built a house in it. Next to a 16 x22 deck. Rustic on the out side . Plush on the inside. Queen bed two recliner's and a potbelly stove with propane heat. People thought we were nuts. No one would ever think it would ever become anything again. Saved it from a chainsaw. Brian and Debi

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

wow!!! so cool :)

[@MaineUSA]

You are such an amazing woman !!!! God Bless you and your family ❤,, 🙏

[@rossclay3317]

We all just love the video that you and Dave produce. Thank you for this video and sharing the inspiration of freedom and joy in the off-grid nation! Whoo Hoo! Thank you again!~

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@southernjustice615]

I'm am so happy an proud of all these people!✌️

[@jessemeyer3052]

If you want to check out yurts, there are several for rent at the various state parks in Minnesota. No electricity or running water, but there is a wood stove. Might be a fun video idea.

[@deborahnielens9134]

Love Jay and Jen's place they done a super job I watched all the videos

[@suezaple4950]

These folks have done such awesome work to their cabins thanks to Dave and your encouragment , well done people !

[@hephzibahbradshaw9509]

REJOICE I SAY REJOICE. MUCH DIVINE LOVE TO ALL . THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

[@denisehaley9271]

This was cool to see other people's adventures and stories. Great share Brooke ❤

[@ritawilson8762]

Brooke, I'm so focused right now on making things from cedar and learning how to use power tools that I didn't even think to send you pics of Mt truck camper build. Lol. Maybe I can next time. This was a great idea.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

lol oh wow yeah that would have been cool! thanks again for showing the world your mad skills!

[@Carolbearce]

Such awesome videos. Everyone’s builds were amazing.

[@sandyhartman2310]

That was amazing! Loved seeing everyone’s builds! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@lindawoody8501]

All are special and wonderful. Thanks for showcasing such interesting artistic and nice cabins and homes.

[@janetwithers7427]

Wow, very interesting. All great cabins. So cool. 💖

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@debraafortuna]

Go Mike d and Jackie d great job on your cabin. Quite the talent and so different than other cabins. Love the flags!!

[@miloontheready7814]

This inspires me (as well as your sons videos) to make the move to Alaska, and build a cabin. Thank you for the video.

[@debbienewman7923]

Amazing video. I just love seeing people making their dreams come true. Very inspiring. Thanks

[@wanderingviolet9761]

Oh ya! So Inspired! I found my new path to cozy! Thank you!

[@alive.off-grid]

Hey Brooke that was great. Thank you so much for sharing that.. God bless

[@debbilermond1553]

Thank you, Brooke for sharing all of the wonderful people and their very own cabin builds! It was very inspiring that most of them got that inspiration from you and Dave. I really look forward to your next cabin build too! BTW, you look so pretty with your natural hair loose and free. 😁👍

[@Angelaleeahava]

Praying for the health and provisions for building beautiful cabins soon. 💕

[@ashleyccmarie]

i love these fan cabin review kinda videos!!

[@RainyJo715]

This was such an awesome and inspiring video that you put together Brooke! You have some amazing new friends out there.:)

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

thanks!

[@robinjaime]

This is so amazing. Oh how I wish.

[@houseofsolomon2440]

Almost half a million! You GOT this -

[@earlshaner4441]

Good evening from Syracuse NY USA everyone

[@susanwilhelm5320]

This was great I watched it on my tv ❤

[@cheryldailey5178]

Wow they have all done such a great job! I am still working on mine, I work on it most nights, IN MY DREAMS! I have been gathering some components for it though!

[@irenagallagher8053]

Brooke and Dave you are an inspiration. I love love love your channel and I love how you inspire others. xxx

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

thanks!

[@danielleterry2331]

This was awesome and thank you for sharing I hope it inspires more to get out of the cookie cutter city life and live their dreams and becoming debt free

[@dustrabbit4761]

Great video, Brooke! TY for sharing your community. So great to see what people are doing.

[@kodiyakangler]

Love both of your channels. Thanks for inspiring me to give a dry cabin a go on the Kenai Peninsula this summer!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Good luck!

[@Wetdoor]

Awesome builds, all of you! Truly inspiring.

[@pbayers]

This is starting to make me want to make a video sharing my experience with building my 4 story cabin in the Ozarks soon

[@UTVBoondocker]

My wife and I build an off grid cabin in the Eastern UP of Michigan. Sure wish we had our editing done in time to get it off to you - we are so proud of what we've done and you and Dave have been a huge influence on our work - sure wish I would have had you around for some 'opportunities' that we encountered but we pushed thru and are super happy with the result! Keep up the great work!!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

congrats. you guys!

[@teresalewelling7318]

Thank you for sharing this with me. I just loved them all.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@rhondak1175]

Wonderful. T.Y. for sharing all of these cabins.

[@BigGabes91]

Love this idea for a video... very inspiring!

[@leahkayb66]

Love it and love how inspired you and Dave have made so many people! Great job!

[@daylenestaneart775]

So cool! Thank you for sharing these cabins!

[@theREmissionary]

Very inspiring! We both watch your channel and your husband's channel, and really enjoy them. We're building a small cabin (12X20) on our 5 acres of woods, and we're really enjoying the journey. Who knows, we may be able to actually sleep in it any day now. Well...any week now. At least before next winter anyway.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

That is awesome!

[@Hapitat]

Girl! You even inspired me to build the same cabin. I had no…I mean NO experience. I was scared of the miter saw lol. Thanks for all the inspiration. Btw, I used gas struts to lift wall. They work great and don’t block the view.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

awesome!!!

[@aprilMichelleXJRL]

Oh wow i really like the outdoor kitchens

[@daveberger9616]

Way to go Brook. Very inspirational love it great video. Keep up your great work.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cekfraun]

Wow, Brooke! This is so inspiring. I love all the different builds. It's so cool that many were inspired by your and Dave's videos. And thanks for including the names of some of the people's channels. Now to go look them up and subscribe. 🙂

[@janetgraham2588]

As long as they are happy. Good on them.

[@patchadams4me]

I just LOVE you! Thanks for another great video.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

Thanks for watching!

[@diversekayaker]

I loved this... thank you so much for sharing!

[@heatherchannelgetoutside]

love this channel Brooke... its my dream as well to live in nature and the ideas i get from your channel really inspire me... keep it comin!

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

thanks much!

[@judithrnorris2047]

enjoyed that thanks brooke.

[@irisglass1816]

Hi! This is inspiring, thanks for sharing. I have only just begun my process of building a tiny house. It will be my way of practicing the skills I have learned as a life coach. Healing myself, nature, novelty and growth. I did a little work as a kiddo on houses, but I’ve never built one before. I found and fell in love with a piece of land only big enough for a tiny house. I saved up for the past 3 years and have enough to last me this year and through the build as long as I keep to a tight budget. I am currently building a garden and a deck to put my little yurt on so that I can live on the property as I work this summer. Wish me luck! Next month I move into my yurt. 🎉 I’ve considered it 90 percent likely I will build it all the way down to 20 percent likely. But I am the type that sticks with it. Also my training as a life coach will be useful. Time to meet and greet and beat my fears as I go after my dreams and uncover my deepest desires.

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

have fun!