Amazing One Of A Kind Yurt - Full Tour + Pros & Cons of Yurt Living

In this video we're sharing our experience spending a couple of nights in a traditional Mongolian yurt (ger) but one that has a really neat modification: floor to ceiling windows along one wall. We love yurts because they're portable, affordable, and made with natural materials.
We're going to give you a full tour of the yurt we stayed in, as well as the pros and cons we anticipate from using a yurt as a full time alternative housing option (even during winter).
This yurt was handcrafted in Mongolia and imported by our friends at Groovy Yurts. They have an awesome selection of yurts (this is not a sponsored video!) and they also have a couple of yurts set up at their farm in Alexandria, Ontario that will soon be B&Bs where people can come try sleeping in a yurt.
They also have a page on their website called Yurt & Breakfast with a listing of yurt B&Bs in case you want to give one a try in your area:
www.groovyyurts.com/dev/en/yur...
For more information about Groovy Yurts, you can visit their website here:
www.groovyyurts.com/dev/en/
Thanks for watching!
Mat & Danielle
PS thank you to all of our Patrons who support us so generously and a very special thank you to our backbone supporters: The Burgess Family!
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[@offgridarts7835]

Its so great that there are pros and cons! usually these types of videos are sugar coated for the best possible times! refreshing and useful! such a beautiful space!

[@GrandmaSandy]

Looked really cozy. Decorated so beautifully .Windows were great.

[@theplacesthepalsgototravel]

Interesting yurt, doesn’t feel claustrophobic like a tiny house, and it’s so uniquely beautiful.

[@kaepsele0711]

Interesting choice. Never thought of a yurt as an option. Ty for the very informative, clear and calm video!!

[@yukiamy9024]

That looks amazing. I really appreciated. I'm from Mongolia. I see that yurt is not traditional Mongolian. Real Mongolian Traditional Ger has much amazing things. There isnt any toilet and window. But It must be easy to built and move. Every mongolians was a nomads before. Ger is not normal thing and yurt. It is safe for many disasters. It is made for natural materials very healthy for people. All things easy to get. But I cant imagine window and toilet it can be safety for flood, an earthquake. And Ger made by felt. Felt is shrinking when it is cold outside also felt is stretching when it is hot outside. And Ger has many amazing details inside there. Maybe it will be long story if I find every amazing thing about ger.

[@lulumgl]

Хээе, энэ танилцуулгап байгаа Канад компани нь гэр үйлдвэрлэж, борлуулдаг юм байна. Гэрийн доторх тавилга, өнгө будаг, материалыг бараг л копи пастласан байна. Эсгий, уяа, тооно унины өнгө хээ гэх мэт. Би жаахан атаархаж л байна. Өөрсдөө чадахгүй хирнээ бусад сайжруулаад байхаар 😔

[@laura98listru]

@@lulumgl Здорово! Пишете русскими буквами. Пойду попробую перевести в Гггуле. Обожаю юрты. Сама о такой мечтаю. В России есть фирмы, которые строят юрты. Немного похож язык на казахский. Процветания Монголии и монголам!

[@spacetragedy]

Thats it, they've turned the yurt into a swedish tourist cottage, i think its disrespectfull to what a yurt is🐺🤘

[@steveogregg6940]

Rich people living in what should be for the homeless and the poor.

[@mvl6827]

These windows make it look, well, expensive...

[@jupiter0jupiter]

What a great little yurt! Your videos are always so inspiring and interesting. I also really enjoyed hearing your input on what changes you might make if you guys were to live there. I know whatever housing situation you guys eventually end up in will be amazing!!

[@DutchNomadFamily]

What an incredibly beautiful yurt. Love the glass and furniture. And you made some real neat shots by the way, just great!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much for the positive feedback :) :)

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Looks nice and cozy in there. Thanks for the pros and cons

[@Johnny-wy9lv]

Shut up grandpa

[@rukhsanaakram25]

Wow so much beautiful and cozy camping

[@maisbruh]

You two are SUCH a beautiful couple. Love your chill, laid-back personalities. Been a subscriber for months now just wanted to say hey! Really enjoy your content.

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much for all the positive vibes Tiffany :)

[@laiths7388]

🐄🐴🐒🐏🐖🦌🦌🎎🍇🍇🍒🍒🍓🍅

[@sxyfelonyjustice]

Its clean and warm... Amazing

[@claudiaw9246]

I've always loved yurts, for all the reasons you mention -- I'm so pleased whenever you make a video about them! I especially love the fact that they're portable and affordable, the main issue is zoning in many areas (often a problem when it comes to non-standard homes, unfortunately).

[@barbibutton9619]

It's the most beautifully decorated yurt I have ever seen.

[@billiejoepellegrino6016]

You both came a long way on your journey, I remember when you both started. Great job !!

[@TheTravelingTogetherJournal]

appreciate all your tips.

[@TheBearDenPhotography]

I fell in love with Yurts back in 2007 in Kaslo B.C. Living in the round is awesome, not so confining as four walls. The ones in Kaslo had plumbing and electricity. They weren't winterized, however, that wouldn't be hard to do. I came away from there with a similar idea to add on a ablutions/laundry yurt, and one for a studio to work in. Maybe some day before it's too late I'll realize my dream of living in the round.

[@annabodhi38]

Very nice, thanks for sharing. I now have an idea of what's what when it comes to living in a yurt.

[@sarahndipity8375]

Yurts are amazing

[@offgridsweden]

That yurt is awesome. Greetings from Andreas on Off Grid Sweden

[@zdenekbenedikt9900]

Nice yurt. Excellent editing. Very observant and useful comments. Over the long term, yours is one of my TOP 10 KZbin channels. You are doing a great service to us who love simple living and always look for inspiration. Thank you very much.

[@Litzbitz]

ENJOYED THE VIDEO. THANK YOU FOR THE TOUR.

[@homebase967]

Hi Matt and Danielle!! Really enjoyed this video, and ha e watched a lot of your. Keeps. You both have good insight into the pros and cons of yurt building and living! Mahalos!! :-)

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much for the positive vibes, I'm happy that you're finding our videos helpful :) Thanks for watching!

[@laiths7388]

🦁🐯🐅🐅🐄🐄🐄

[@ChrisProuse]

Amazing. So calming - your videos are therapeutic :)

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Ha! Thanks so much, that's great to hear :) :)

[@user-sb9lo8wb8z]

Poi.sone

[@jenniferd6883]

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[@benbowers4360]

Chris Prouse is that girlfriend

[@jessebamburg5345]

NJ jJohnson

[@kw2756]

Great ppl. Lovely yurt. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@Verses01]

You two are endearing and amazing. Thank you.

[@Ohiogirl419]

Door has a pull down flap for privacy, but has an entire wall of floor to "ceiling" windows 🤷😆 Very cool yurt. They are always fascinating.

[@yyyihateyou]

Uall are truely living the Dream ! God Bless you strong people ! Much respect from me in the 🇺🇸 ! 👏👏👏

[@smallbabssheffield1152]

Absolutely beautiful I wish I could live in one of those wow

[@MariaChelidoni]

The round shape makes the difference in everything. Nice video, beautiful yurt!

[@randallgrant6175]

Great insight to living in a Yurt, thank you for posting

[@Sciayam]

I like the way you tour us, pros and cons are fine ways to explain the whole funktion, thanks - you are getting better, more natural, in front of camera. Looking forward to see more videos :)

[@purevsurenerdembayar350]

beautiful modern designed "Ger". Amazing job.

[@angela_burch]

I think it would be awesome to live in a yurt. Great info here. Thank you! I saved this one to my favorites for future reference. 😉❤

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Outstanding tour we just had our first yurt experience. We posted the video last week.

[@sunshinemishasmommy5352]

That looks so nice and cozy...and I like how you said ways that you would alter the yurt to suit your personal tastes if you lived in one permanently...I could see my cat and I being quite happy in one of those...I agree with you I would put a smaller yurt on the side for a bathroom...great video,thanks for sharing it :)

[@seyestudio4971]

Glad to meet you Hope to have a new experience Good luck

[@spiritflower6640]

Yay :) good information- thank you!!

[@bluefeatherco]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing! 💗

[@koenstravels282]

Looks so awesome!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks for watching!

[@ehatley]

My grandparents had a wood stove exactly like that one, it gets super hot. We, sometimes had to open windows, even when snow was on the ground (in rural Oregon). That's a nice way to set up.

[@brianwideman2342]

Earthen floor with radiant heat is the way to go here. Small woodstove can easily heat 1000sqf with copper tubbing coiling stovepipe. Great video.

[@12elpida]

I really Love it when you do yurt or Tipi Videos!!!

[@Rojo731]

Sooooo cozy!!! I love it!

[@rachael6382]

I love tiny houses, but I really appreciate how you guys so many more different living options. Your videos are always so interesting- keep it up!!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much Rachael :)

[@duanewilliams7353]

Was taking a train ride via youtube through an area with a lot of Yurt's, I anxiously watched for an open one, and finally found one...surprised by two beds across from each other in the center!! but I guess two guys taking care of cattle!! It looked really nice inside seams like a stove in the middle too!! and beds on either side of it! Thanks for the tour, I've waited a long time!!!!

[@johanjohn3959]

Love the windows. Great video.

[@azizhabib2350]

All house in one roof. . Lovely. . Very good.

[@petten33]

I absolutely love that yurt and your idea for a possible extra attached bathroom, is commendable. I just subbed, because I'm an Ontarian, as well. 🇨🇦Thanx 4 sharing.

[@thomasf.5768]

Fantastic & beautiful !!

[@tootseug]

Great video!

[@indigenousin-couragement9891]

Thank you for this VERY helpful video!

[@marcell5055]

Matt is a lucky and blessed man.

[@georgerosado5194]

Great job you two

[@Lue_Jonin]

Outstanding presentation 👍

[@1950harleycharley]

Excellent...wish I could live simply like this...

[@Brandon-lc7gk]

I love your guy's life. You might inspire me to make money then live like you do.

[@susanwilson2297]

Beautiful

[@paulandrews8113]

Living in that Yurt all year around would drive me nuts!!!

[@romanchristopher4399]

Awesome !!! Greeting from Mongolia.

[@MrRourk]

Love that wood stove

[@diedrapayne6202]

Amazing! If one can one should! 🤗🤗🤗

[@A1DJPaul]

VERY CLEVER INFO !! Try it, rent it, BEFORE YOU Build or buy ANY ALTERNATIVE HOME. not everything will suit everyone & all of your needs. the same goes for Van builds & Motorhomes / RV's. etc. rent one for a few days to try it. Then build yours to suit your needs.

[@callmemaybe3114]

Love it so much! Wow! 😱😱😱

[@VikkiLynn]

Omg! I love it! So cool!

[@draven3838]

I love the yurts and tipis ,they are a minimalist design and life style

[@agul6287]

Awesome!

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

Excellent review thank you! I've seen yurts in Bashkortostan, Russia and noted the bright colours. Our scout group (UK) purchased a yurt tent from Germany many years ago: we though about trying to sleep in it but the central campfire didn't vent through the top too well and we ha d difficulty not only seeing each other but also breathing!😀

[@tonyofarrell2775]

Fantastic,windows really make it

[@user-oj3th9bo6e]

Самая лучшая юрта, дизайн продумка всего отличная....а главное чистенько..продумано все до мелочей...

[@AP-pk9gw]

If you're trying to save the heat lost by the windows, just use an isolation translucid material and double the layers separated by a space with air. Same as floor...

[@user-ve4ml5ry6e]

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[@ichinkhorloobatsuuri5397]

thats look greatfull. This is good idea.

[@nonsolovita]

great video as always

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thank you :)

[@piccadillypie]

Thanks! Love the yurt videos. Would love to see more profiles on yurt living/lifestyle if you have the opportunity.

[@miraxell]

This is the first time ive ever seen a toilette inside of a ger. I just cant imagine doing the job inside of it hmm. going outside for toilette during winter is really nice, you have fresh air and stuff.

[@RampantArtist]

it is -46C today where this yurt was built. Why would anyone want to go outside... especially at night, in the dark and freezing cold... when you can have a simple composting system? All they had there is a bucket with a seat on it. There was no plumbing. I am also guessing you are male... a lot less uncomfortable to pee in the cold when you don't need to get exposed to do so

[@globetruc]

You are actually right, Mongolians would not consider doing this in the ger! Just an adaptation to most wetsern ways... and this Humanure composting system is amazing!

[@ronaldmarrero4075]

I thought the yurt was so cool . Pretty spacious even for two people . I live in New York City so that kinda tells you . Peace great video .

[@user-qc3eo2lq2h]

Классное видео, прикольная юрта )

[@shaunhall1838]

Very cool!

[@smallfootprint2961]

Thanks for showing. Older armoires etc can serve as closets.

[@chezmoi42]

Yes, but then there is moving to think of; unless they can be broken down, they are pretty bulky and heavy. I think I'd go for a suspended shelf with a hanging rail beneath or even a simple clothes rack, and a curtain or 'slipcover' to protect clothes from dust. There are flat pack kits for cloth-covered wardrobes, too, like these: www.amazon.co.uk/Songmics-Wardrobe-Clothes-Cupboard-Hanging/dp/B012N0N88K

[@stellalopez355]

chez moi c

[@stellalopez355]

Phone was messing up😕

[@shabinakausar1519]

Beautiful no doubt.

[@selesnyaconclave1850]

I would effing LOVE to live in a yurt! Preferably two yurts joined together via one of the panels. X

[@SimpleBelieverKJV]

Very interesting, nice video!

[@tonytony1035]

I love the fire extinguisher at 2:00.

[@Lowklass]

Super helpful. Looking into buying one in Quebec. Thanks for helping my research.

[@Lbd000]

very, very nice!!!😊

[@tinamariefarmer4419]

so cool! i subbed!

[@crazyjoe4020]

great ideas

[@noorshahin9199]

so nice yurt😍

[@Onlinesully]

that's nice you stayed a few nights in a yurt tent. hope the move into the yurt works out for your

[@rs5570]

I have never seen a cozy looking yurt interior, including this one. Space could be divided w screens but never is. Maybe some don't mind this.

[@45noname]

Fantastic setup, thanks for sharing. Here in New Zealand on the west coast of the south island an article in our local paper just recently showed a young woman who designed a portable yurt on a trailer, I have checked out their facebook page "Journey Yurts" and it's a really cool setup worth a look! Cheers Mike

[@freelancer-azad]

Amazing

[@wojtek7812ify]

That is awesome

[@aurourajest2557]

So cozy

[@narendrabandsode8066]

Wow good nature

[@emmajones8838]

Beautiful i love it 😊

[@CATRYNA49]

I have always loved yurts. The only think of one improvement and that would be a rocket stove instead of the wood burning stove.

[@Cindy-cs5js]

Thanks for sharing

[@williamlobur6181]

wifi & satellite tv i am sold lol , great structure

[@dapursukabeda]

That is amazing

[@nandsinghrajput7653]

Thanks for sharing So much beautiful your house. God bless you . From _ India