Fun Living in My ITH Tiny Home at the Grove, Newport, TN

[@Bess9779]

I'm always surprised when many spend so much more on a mini-split when a window unit is really more than sufficient. I know you'll be glad once you get all settled.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

I agree with you. However, in my second home located in north Florida, which is 8 x 16 I have a mini split and glad that I have one there

[@inthesunbythebeach]

Great videos! The recreation center in Newport, Tennessee is so modern and such a bargain. I am glad that you will be taking advantage of it.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Thanks for watching and do you live in the Newport area. If so, do you use it?

[@dorisharrison9885]

You go Van,on the road again😊😅💜🪻

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

@@dorisharrison9885 Thanks for watching a have a blessed day

[@martasarber7133]

Thank you for taking the time to show us around this beautiful area. When you get a chance would like to see more videos of things around rhe community and how far and long does it take to get there. Such as grocery stores, hospital, gas station, and restaurants you would recomend. Again, thank you so much.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

My pleasure and thanks for watching

[@kungazopa2831]

Dear Mr. Van Life Storytelling You are one cool dude, love your sunglasses. Your tiny house colour is so pleasant and calming. Have fun in your new community, with kind regards from Pam in London UK.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Thanks so very much Pam from London and thanks for watching

[@sapphirexwind]

Good to see someone's process actually moving there step-by-step. I love that you have the option to go to so many cool locations!

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

It certainly has been a long process. However, I am beginning to see the "light at the end of the tunnel". I am back at my second home in the Tallahassee, FL area and working on getting water hooked up and getting the grey water issue resolved.

[@KathyR1964]

I really enjoy your adventures with your Tiny Home. It looks like such a beautiful area to live, lucky you!

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Thanks so very much and I have been pleased with the eastern TN area and so much more to see and enjoy. Thanks for watching.

[@ChrisGarcia-xo5zl]

Thank you for these very informative videos. My wife and I will ultimately be moving to the Mountain.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Thanks for watching and good for you as I drove up around the mountain and quite beautiful. Congratulations!

[@streetsmartintelligent]

The Mountain area, those lots you CAN own, correct? I heard they were 40k. And I know there is nothing left at the mountain. I'm just trying to see if he'll ever sell lots again. 40k is what I paid for my 3 acres wooded here in Texas, with ALL the utilities on it. I don't think mountain area is even an acre.

[@streetsmartintelligent]

Does anyone know?

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Not sure about The Mountain. However, I assume Amanda and Randy have already put up a video or two with more to come.

[@angeliamixon8452]

The home exterior paint is Great. I enjoyed seeing some local sights. Very informative video. Take care traveling between Fl, Ga & Tn.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Appreciate your favorable comments and thanks for watching.

[@cindyscanlan7826]

Thank you for showing some info on Newport It would be great to know what things/stores etc are there and how convenient they are to the ITH communities. No one has shown any of this information before. If someone was thinking about living there , it would be so helpful to see the area and know where you would grocery shop, go the doctor, and have some recreation You did do some of that in your video Thank you …it was really helpful Please do more😊 It would be appreciated and may help people who are in the middle of making a decision whether to do this tiny home lifestyle in Newport

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Fair enough and understood. I will do my best to provide such information the best that I can and thanks for watching.

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

you have been busy, enjoy your trip to your Florida tiny home and back to TN, we live next to Douglas Lake

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Wow! Good for you what a special place

[@cindygray4533]

Enjoying your updates and local information. I like the exterior paint color on your home.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Cindy, thanks for watching and glad that you like the color of the home.

[@jennysiebenthaler134]

Great video!! I'll be moving to Buffalo Creek, and have been making a list of everything that's available nearby. From walking the mountain everyday with my dog, swimming & pickleball at the Community Center, to horseback riding, hiking sections of the Appalachian Trail, kayaking/SUP, even zip lining and ropes courses : ) Can't wait to get relocated!!

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Wow! You sound quite active and great good moving into Buffalo Creek. Perhaps, I will see you on the trails.

[@jillgott6567]

My understanding is the individual communities will be gated so people from one will not be able to access to another

[@Faithful525]

​@@jillgott6567- They will be gated, but every resident will be able to access all the ITH communities.

[@cristinacarnevale1599]

Thanks for showing the surroundings of the Incredible tiny town! And your tiny home is getting very cute (the coffee table is very special!)

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

You are welcome and thanks for watchibg

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Glad that you liked the end table

[@tammysine6762]

WOW, beautiful lake and beautiful place to live.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Yes, Douglas Lake is beautiful. Thanks for wtaching.

[@seekingjoynow1722]

I am interested in Incredible Tiny Homes. Thank you for showing the beautiful lake and the recreation area. I plan to go there and see for myself what Newport Tenn. Is like.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Good for you and thanks for watching.

[@susanbryan5142]

Thanks, I was "waiting for" your next Video. Great Video !

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Okay and thanks so very much for watching.

[@emiliagarcia6868]

Love the exterior color, your tiny home is looking great.

[@caroljackson4093]

Yes, love your color sections. Consider adding some exterior window shutters the same color as the door. Shutters would really tie your colors all together and dress it up even more. You’ve made great progress!!!

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Thanks for watching and I am glad that you like the colors.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

@@caroljackson4093 You are correct and might consider it. However, I am spending so much money as as. Thanks

[@santinacoons3965]

Awesome! Loved this video! Thank you for all the lovely information!

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Thanks for watching and my pleasure. I will posting another video about my second tiny home in north Florida soon.

[@hellothere22766]

I Luv the paint color😊

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Thanks.

[@tessdecarlo666]

Excellent video! Thank you for the tour of some of the local amenities!!

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

You are welcome and my pleasure!

[@jenniferkey4715]

Thank you for sharing, a friend and I visited a couple weeks ago and wow there is alot to see in New Port. I'm trying to get the new Woody it will be a perfect home for me just got to find financing . Keep the videos rolling and enjoy your home 😊

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Glad that you visited Newport and congratulations on getting a Woody home and thanks for watching

[@nancyrutkowski2150]

Thank you so much for the tour and your home. Have not seen the area and appreciate it muchly.

[@carolechenowith900]

Thanks for the pics. It looks beautiful!

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

The eastern TN area is beautiful and plan to spend more time exploring it.

[@kathyoaks5898]

Wait til you go to your 1st Tn football game this fall, then you will never want to leave Tn. Go vols!! I really love your choice of colors, welcome to Tn.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

I hope to go to my first VOLS game sometime in the fall

[@keithcolegrove2924]

Sounds like you're having a blast with your new lifestyle. Way to go!!!

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Thanks for watching and it has been a lot of hard work and a some fun along the way. Once I get both tiny homes livable I think that it will be enjoyable to have two homes.

[@melaniehoshall6942]

I've already commented on the color choices for the exterior, but I wanted to say that it is looking really nicely done! Also, Im wondering if you were there for the community get-together they recently held? Someone mentioned a homemade gnat trap that was effective, and we have problems with them here (CA),too. Since I don't live there, yet, I can't contact anyone but you because you've been kind enough to share your journey. Please don't go to any extra effort. We are not in danger of being overrun! The videos are wonderful! 😊 A really nice glimpse of such a beautiful area and I really like the added information! I'm going to be looking for good day trips and Swann Marina and Douglas Lake look perfect. I've also recently renewed my love for dwarf (Nubian) goats and I'm hoping that one or more of the local farms is a dairy farm and will have access during kidding season.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

I did attend the The Grove get-together and I don't recall the conversation regarding the gnat trap discussion. However, I do believe that Amanda and Randy posted it on ITH videos.

[@streetsmartintelligent]

They said to pour bleach down your drains, & Amanda said just putting bleach in a cup on the counter would kill them. What I personally use, is alot of soapy water in a bowl, & they fly into it & drown. Randy said if you still are having gnat issues around the commode area, to let him know, because you shouldn't be & he'd take a look at it.

[@melaniehoshall6942]

@l.h5618 @VanLifeStorytelling Thanks so much for your reply! The soap is worth a try, but I'd rather avoid the fumes from bleach if I can. I'll need to go back and watch the video again. I remember someone (offscreen) talking about vinegar, and I think Amana said her name. Also, I hope I haven't misrepresented myself - it wasn't my intention. I'm not in one of the communities yet. I've got a bit more time to work (and money to save) before I can buy my tiny home and move to Tennesee, but I'm working on it, and I believe it's the best plan out there for me! I feel like I'm meeting my future neighbors!

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

@@streetsmartintelligent Thanks so very much for providing the solution provided by Amanda.

[@cadizwilmo9687]

Wow, the community center is really nice. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

You are so welcome and thanks for watching and for a dollar a day such a deal.

[@tammysine6762]

I love the lake and fishing.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Thanks so very much and Douglas Lake is indeed special.

[@annabrusa8004]

Thanks for sharing! So happy there is a place nearby for doing laps! Enjoyed seeing the area I’ll be living in. Your house looks great.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

You are welcome and thanks for watching.

[@gulfgal98]

I enjoyed seeing what you have done to make your Incredibox a home. It sounds like there is plenty to see and do in the Newport area. Funny thing, I live not far from the headwaters of the French Broad River in NC. It is one of the oldest rivers in the world. And it is certainly much bigger in your area than it is in mine.

[@anna13lak]

Wow 🤩 lovely community and lovely home - congratulations 🎉❤

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Yes, The Grove as part of the Tiny Towne Community is indeed special.

[@dsstewbaby9]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👈🏾

[@brendaelk69]

That is a nice area I would like to explore there! The River is interesting too, it is so neat to spend time in nature, so often we do not realize how much our own communities have to offer us! 🐟🦈🐬🦭🌿

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

It was a special surprise to visit around the church and the graveyard around it. Indeed one must get out and explore the area where we live. Thanks for watching.

[@Faithful525]

Love your green home! Really looks nice.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Thanks so very much for watching and I am pleased that you like it.

[@carajssavannahga]

Love your videos.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Thanks so very much and appreciate your support and your viewing them.

[@carajssavannahga]

@@VanLifeStorytelling your welcome. Me and my twin sister want to buy two incrediboxes and move to Tennessee the first of the year from Savannah

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

@@carajssavannahga Good for you and best wishes!

[@CampingTherapy]

Nice rec center. How is pickleball different than tennis? Your home is looking good.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Thanks for watching and great question. PB is one of the fastest growing sports in the world and it is played on a court about 1/4 of the size of a tennis court. Go online and goggle Pickleball or go to KZbin and do the same to learn.

[@minzeysadventures3128]

Thank you for putting this on. We are wanting to move there from Michigan and are trying to figure out how to make it all work!

[@jeanstout5858]

Love your videos. $1/day...unbelievable bargain and pickleball too. Thanks for the informative ride.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

You are totally welcome and my pleasure. Thanks for watching and do you play Pickleball?

[@herschelpowers5086]

Your house is looking great I think I would have chosen the window ac as well they are so much cheaper and with the small area that Your cooling as well insulated as the house is it shouldn't take much electricity either

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Thanks so very much and I greatly appreciate your kind words and approving the AC window unit over the min-split. Thanks for watching.

[@susanayers2781]

Enjoyed your video about the area, glad you are getting out and enjoying Newportl

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Thanks so very much for watching and glad that you enjoyed it.

[@Stacey721]

I'm really enjoying your channel! Your home at the Grofe looks lovely! Great job. Thanks for the tour.

[@mickclark4647]

Am really enjoying your progress details.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Glad that you are enjoying the progress and thanks for watching

[@tripletgirl2484]

Always enjoy your videos!

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Thanks so very much for watching and you are welcome

[@pcthayer]

Thanks for sharing your trip to Newport with us. It is nice to see the surrounding areas and how built up it is. Nice you were able to do some fishing. (Didn't you need to get a fishing license there first?) Sorry you didn't catch anything. As mentioned before, I love the colors you picked for your home, those metal panels blend right in and you can hardly notice them.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Thanks for watching and you do need a fishing license and I think that seniors get a discounted pass. I will purchase one when I return.

[@pcthayer]

@@VanLifeStorytelling I really didn't know since I'm from Massachusetts (Taxachusetts) where the state gets money from us on everything (one way or another). I though perhaps Tenn. may be more people friendly and less money grubbing but I guess not. (Here it is $14.75 for a senior between 65-69 and free over 70.)

[@debraconner2493]

Watch out for the snakes 🐍 on Douglas Lake & when swimming watch out because there are a lot of really deep coves in that lake…..you will see how deep when they drop the water. Welcome to East TN, go Vols lol

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

I appreciate your advice and I am happy to be a new resident of east Tennessee and go VOLS!

[@debraconner2493]

@@VanLifeStorytelling I grew up in the area of French Broad Baptist Church……. you will love east TN ❤️

[@brendaelk69]

Sounds like a great place to live! I would love to live in one of the communities there! I love to fish and I enjoyed your video and hearing about the French Brood River. Looks like you are enjoying your new neighborhood and that's awesome! I am happy for you!

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Thanks so very much for watching and I am still learning about the community.

[@shariwelch9573]

Great information . 😀

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Thanks so very much and thanks for watching

[@sarahsayitaintso1768]

Great job on this video! 🎉

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

My pleasure and thanks for watching

[@terrymartin6886]

Enjoyed your video. Where did you get the small window AC?

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Actually, I walked around The Grove community and asked around the other owners who live there who purchased a window AC and I decided on the Midea 5,000 BTU with a remote from Wal-Mart.

[@jennysiebenthaler134]

​@@VanLifeStorytellinghow is that model of a/c working for you?

[@chriscesafsky7498]

This is neat the step by step process that you are showing us. Do you drive from Atlanta to Tennessee? I am from MN so that would be a very long drive for me..but one step at a time. Congratulations on your home.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

My brother lives in Atlanta and when I travel from north Florida (second tiny home) to TN it half-way point.

[@AmiFriendsStudio]

Nice to see the amenities available to you nearby. How far is it to the grocery store? Will you be adding a deck?

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

A grocery store is a few miles away and I would like to add a deck. However, I have been spending more money than I expected. Thanks for watching.

[@traceytheisen8067]

Its looking beautiful! Just curious, why did you opt for an air conditioner vs mini split from ITC? Your paint color choice is fantastic.

[@inthesunbythebeach]

As for me, I also would put in an a small A/C in the exact same place, for two reasons: 1) a small A/C is significantly less expensive than a mini-split; and 2) you are not making holes in the walls of the tiny home.

[@traceytheisen8067]

@@inthesunbythebeach Good points!

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

@@inthesunbythebeach Looking back I wish I had secured a mini split in the tiny home up in TN. However, I do have a mini split on my second tiny home in north Florida and I love it. It is very quiet.

[@streetsmartintelligent]

​@inthesunbythebeach I have 2) mini splits currently. One in my house of 1800 sq. ft, I actually sold my BIG TRANE unit outside. BECAUSE, the mini splits uses ALOT LESS electricity & cools the place quickly. The other mini split is in my 10x20 metal shed converted to my ceramic art studio, it's insulated & sheet rocked. I have it set at 77, & I still have to adjust it to 80 because it freezes me out. So maybe the mini split brand you had was not a good one, they make all sorts of brands.

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

@@streetsmartintelligent Thanks for providing the explanation of your two mini splits and how they are being used. I am quite pleased with the mini split on my 8x16 home in north Florida. Thanks for watching.

[@donnadiesburg7451]

Wow those homes are way too close!!😮😮

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

You are correct and I need to have a means to have the appropriate amount of clothes in both homes and thanks for watching.

[@edithtrowbridge1775]

Is this a bicycle friendly area to ride from the home community to wallmart and other shopping?

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

Good question and from the tiny home community that main road does not have a bike lane and I would not ride a bike. Sorry.

[@Swan-rb4yg]

Where will your home be after it is moved out of the parking/storage area?

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

One home is located in the tiny home community called The Grove and the other is located underneath a pole barn in north Florida.

[@chezmoi42]

@@VanLifeStorytelling They know what the Grove is, they're just trolling ITH. I hope you'll be very happy in your home(s)! You sound like a person who knows how to make his own fun.

[@rrdogface]

Hi. Overall has your experience been good with Incredible Tiny Homes? I am considering buying the 8x20 incredibox and setting it up on Buffalo Creek. What do you think about the community and company overall? Any help would be appreciated!

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

I have two tiny homes from ITH and one of those is a 8x20 in The Grove in Newport. I would agree that the 8x20 compared to the 8x16 is the way to go. Having that extra 4 feet of space and having that sleeping loft is well worth the extra price. In addition, I would recommend the mini split in your tiny. Also, I ordered the flip up/down table and have enjoyed that upgrade. I will have some data on the flip up table on my next video.

[@rrdogface]

And your overall experience with ITH as a company? Do you recommend?

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

@@rrdogface Overall I am pleased. I think that both Randy and Amanda are good people and they do the best they can while keeping the company stable and paying all his employees. It might be wise to make a trip to Newport, TN and see the property.

[@rrdogface]

@@VanLifeStorytelling Thank you!

[@VanLifeStorytelling]

@@rrdogface You are welcome and tell them that Robert sent you. Good luck!

[@carolcatchychanneltipsandt1448]

I have noticed a lot of homes are coming up for sell on the property.

[@streetsmartintelligent]

How can you find out about those?

[@grizeldagrimm3698]

Sadly Randy has not shown us very much of the surrounding country side 🙄 if he showed us what you have just shown, he would have twice as many customers 😂

[@trixesatelier]

The biggest problem ~ PERIOD HANDS DOWN ~ it's Mitch Mcconnell's state. I can't get past it. I mean come on........think about it.

[@chezmoi42]

He's infesting KY, but TN has Blackburn. They both need good people to move in and vote them out! 😃👍

[@Faithful525]

He's from Kentucky (not TN).

[@ravenmeyer3740]

See Roberto, there are others who think like I do. Some of your leaders really suck.

[@annjames1837]

​@@chezmoi42Democratic policies always lead to hellish living conditions