His Adorable 492 Sqft Home in Cottage & Tiny House Community He Built

[@janinafisher101]

Interesting how so many people comment on how close together these homes are, when most urban homes - especially subdivisions - are as close, apartment and townhouse dwellers share walls.

[@AngkatanNamwaran]

Exactly... like, what are these people thinking?

[@1999nathanule]

exactly right

[@theresabu3000]

In Europe we built densely out of necessity - cause there's no space otherwise 😅😇 Different zoning makes it possible to have single family houses beside small businesses (hairdresser, doctor,...), and multi family houses that range from a 3 story house that looks like normal single family house, to row houses and bigger apartment buildings (up to 4-5 stories). The landscaping is crucial too - big trees and hedges offer privacy and shade. Soundproofing and excellent thermal isolation is also essential - makes it possible to have privacy in a city. The courtjard cottages seem like a compromise between what americans expect in suburban living and to create a dense, walkable community still. Having parks and playgrounds in walking distance in Germany - often even multiple in 1km distance is also a huge part - makes you connect to other families.

[@janinafisher101]

@@theresabu3000 Europe definitely does a much better job of urban planning than we do here in North America. Developers call the shots here and get away with a lot, and this really started with the building of the suburbs back after World War II. One small hint about English - I notice that Europeans almost always refer to "isolation" which means something completely different in English. The word in English you want is "insulation." Isolation means being set apart, alone, (like monks often live in isolation, or where I live far from town in the woods people talk about the "isolation") but it never means the thermal barrier that keeps your home warm. (Otherwise your English is impeccable. A lot better than my German 🙂)!

[@CALredhead]

3000 sqft townhomes being built RN in suburbia miles from SanDiego ~8ft apart on 3 sides w/postage stamp front yards!!

[@JohannaVanWinkle]

This type of community is so needed all around the U.S.. Good job!

[@fareshajjar1208]

Why? 500 sq ft house is mostly useless. Aside from women liking the pictures on Instagram, what is the benefit. The cost is 4 times more than a traditional house. It's a dumb fad. Live in a camper and see how sustainable it is. Novelty wears off real fast.

[@Klayhed]

Much like the old bungalow courts from the early 1900s. Adorable home/community!

[@becs2272]

This concept exactly, has been my dream to do since I was 20 and at 50 still wish I could.

[@nancyoconnor124]

This is my dream community! Gorgeous homes, landscaping, and opportunities to speak with neighbors! Perfect!

[@xpsxps1339]

The outside space is absolutely gorgeous! And the house/s is/are cute too! And of course, people🙂 and dogs🙂; lovely!

[@jobrodersen7341]

BINGO!!!

[@krom820]

Having working for a local non-profit that serves homeless families, I can see huge benefits in this type of model! I think there need to be different pocket neighborhoods at even more affordable levels, but, I would happily retire in.a community like this. And--community is a huge part of what will make this a success. Creating a space to connect to other humans. Love, love, love this!

[@KyleRuggles]

Agreed!!!!!!!! I wish everyone thought this way.

[@epiasta5976]

Would love a one story unit geared towards senior citizens.

[@TamarLitvot]

@@epiasta5976 Yes -- that's my one gripe. I need a 1-level house but a single level in the same footprint as Will's would be quite small for two people. There needs to be an option for a slightly larger footprint for one-level homes in some of these tiny house communities. Many of us need that one extra room (like Will's loft) for family to be able to come visit.

[@deborahcaldwell9775]

Yes

[@blackbrry02]

@@epiasta5976 1:02

[@JB-eg1tb]

"If it is designed well, it works!" Love it.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

🎤

[@DeeE101]

My sediments exactly.

[@whatneth]

Exactly “I just want to exist. I want to be able to buy cheese.” ❤ Love your children and squirrel TV view

[@ariel393939]

Yes, and maybe a loaf of bread.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

💯

[@CuzmicTarot]

Yes! 🙌🏾

[@ListedInTheSouth]

@@ariel393939 And maybe a loaf of bread...😂 so true!

[@TamarLitvot]

@@ariel393939 And some fruit -- especially peaches in the summer! (and I'm not a Georgian)

[@karenmurtaghyoga9195]

Hard to believe it's under 500 sq feet! Spacious and very nice. Love it. The pups need a couch 😉

[@HobbesRN]

They have a couch. It's in the upstairs loft 🙂

[@denverdubois5835]

Yeah, I could see the big dog thinking, "dis lounger needz to go. want couch back."

[@willjohnston9334]

Oh they got one!

[@edielawrence97]

That's what I was thinking !

[@countrysister700]

Little love seat

[@TamaraJoy7]

I totally agree with what he said at the start, that people can thrive if they have their own, safe, affordable home in a friendly community. This is my dream. As I’m currently homeless, at 58 years old, due to the high cost of living in Australia, bunking down in a spare room with family, this truly resonated with me.

[@claireroberts5051]

So common in Australia, and so wrong in such a wealthy country. Sorry to hear of your situation.

[@kobrien7945]

Fellow Australian here. We definitely need the ability to have this as an option rather than just apartments or the multi townhome developments with car access and driveway given priority over green space.

[@theresabrown1272]

Do they have tiny homes in Australia ?

[@claireroberts5051]

@@theresabrown1272 yes. There’s a company in Shellharbour (south of Wollongong) that is manufacturing them.

[@KR-pp7wp]

Yep. I hear you. That isn't a tiny home though is it? Try living in a caravan. That's a mansion!

[@libbyjensen1858]

I love this man, I love what he's done, I love his house, I love the other houses and I love how they set them up! More people like him, please!!! I would LOVE to see these communities pop up more and more here in Minnesota, especially in the Twin Cities area where they are so badly needed! Add a community garden to help them all grow as much of their own food as possible and that makes it perfect!!

[@catherineferguson7646]

I have been forced to be an introvert because of circumstances. I am truly an extrovert. If I saw anyone sitting in the outside circle, I would join for a chat. This is a healthy lifestyle

[@dianehall5345]

We term that as cluster housing in my rural NH town. No town water or sewer here, so the houses share common land, along with a shared well and septic.system. Tiny houses are still not too common here, but there is minimum square footage allowed. We have a severe housing shortage here. Our state is small and should look at tiny houses that would meet our building codes. I see vacant industrial parks that already have water, electricity and sewer. These industrial parks look like they would be good places for tiny homes or cluster housing. These parks are usually on the outskirts of towns, so its not a question of disrupting neighborhoods to integrate more viable housing.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Excellent point! Pretty much every municipality owns multiple vacant lots, some odd shaped or too small for regular neighborhoods but could be ideal for cluster type communities

[@janinafisher101]

Minimum square footage is so our of date!

[@craven5328]

​@janinafisher101 Yeah, many of the counties near me have rules that you can't build less than 1000 Sq ft...which is bananas, because multi unit dwellings / apartments can be like 400 Sq ft per unit! Doesn't make sense.

[@kitty_s23456]

​@@craven5328yeah, the minimum size is crazy. I've seen apartment tours/ renos wherein the units are 150/ 200/ 250 sq ft (studio apts). A 400 sq ft tiny house can be quite luxurious, depending on the layout.

[@rolling_resilience]

Thrilled to see my friend Will's beautiful home featured! I'm honored to have been one of the original 11 that came to that meet up at Wrecking Bar Brewpub on July 14, 2014 and to have been part of Tiny House Atlanta and now the MicroLife Institute. You did it , Will! So proud. All we need is a safe home that we can afford, the ability to buy all the cheese we could ever want 😅 and we can flourish! Once I'm done living #vanlife, I'll be following suit ❤

[@lindagrace2]

@@rolling_resilience thank you for YOUR work too and YAASSSSS good 😊 cheese!!

[@Renee60722]

Vaulted ceilings make a huge difference in a small space! Lovely home.

[@brendacriswell1264]

Love this concept! We need more pocket communities like this all over America. Exactly what I’m looking for.

[@melissabenson6749]

@Brenda. I completely agree & we used to have somewhat larger neighborhoods w/the concept of speaking w/your neighbors, cultivating relationships, looking out for one another & one another's children... It seems in the past 30 years this concept has somehow died, it's very sad! I love this idea of "pocket neighborhood" & it being this small you would know all your neighbors & definitely feel safe! ❤

[@floridastitcher1]

This is what I had envisioned for the ladies from my former neighborhood that I grew up in. The moms and daughters still get together several times a year. The moms are elderly now and need homes that are handicap accessible. When they pass all the daughters could move in. You have done a good job making the common area available to all and filling it with edible gardens. I love it.

[@janinafisher101]

Edible gardens! Yes!

[@HeyitsTaylorXOXO]

Omg love this! Such an incredible concept, design and execution. Beautiful pocket neighborhood and love the greenery with edible fruits and herbs 🥰💜💕

[@norliahnasir2252]

Very compact but functional none the less. Oh and beautiful too 🙂

[@bobbyjones7354]

Such a beautiful cozy small neighborhood. Love these small homes that are more attainable and cost effective than large homes. Thanks so much for sharing 🐾🐕🥀♥️🙏✝️

[@Susan-jg7ce]

Will did an amazing job of creating not only beautiful tiny homes but a community space for folks that don't have a million dollars in their bank account! Very, very nice! I'd live there in a heartbeat!

[@kimhorton6109]

Ms Harris says she wants to see a whole pile of new homes. This looks like a perfectly good way to go about it

[@mariajotruthseeker]

Love this property I live 20 minutes away from it ❤

[@andreawhite2672]

Bravo! We need Will going coast to coast to help create beautiful neighborhoods like this across the nation. Just lovely and so smart.

[@valeriecallaghan]

I wholeheartedly agree !!

[@wandaglover4938]

Love it! I built 450 sq ft with a 200 screened porch 7 1-2 years ago. Love living minimally. I wouldn’t mind having a neighbor closer. I do have the space.

[@kallasusort2986]

Your dogs did a wonderful job showing the house! So cute .... Love the surprise bedroom color! Nice project - I hope you're able to do many many more. Plant some veggies too ...

[@sirilorece]

This is a brilliant concept. I picture a community like this for fellow artists and sustainability-focused folks. Areas like Los Angeles could really benefit from adapting to pocket neighborhoods like this. It would maximize so many of the vacant and/or abandoned lots while minimizing the traditional footprint of oversized homes that often squeeze into smaller parcels. There are lots of cool ideas in this video!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Well said!! Better density can creat more connected healthier communities 💕

[@aliceputt3133]

Los Angeles used to have a lot of Little Home Courts. There's still a few left. They are wonderful.

[@AngkatanNamwaran]

Los Angeles used to have many of them, they're called cottage courts.

[@janinafisher101]

It's the way of the future...just a matter of time.

[@victorkreig6089]

Or just regular people who don't want to have to rely on the elevator working today or hearing their neighbors through the walls or in the ceiling. Hippies aren't the only ones who want pieces of mind yah know

[@KyleRuggles]

I love this guy! And his outlook on everything, man I wish more people had the same mindset as him. He's funny AF too! 10:43! He's doing such great work.

[@singthesongofmypeople]

This guy has an amazing energy. I can see why people listen to to him. He's very passionate about tiny housing. Love his house.

[@lindar6151]

This is just amazing. The only thing I didn’t care for is the steep ladder. I had anxiety watching the dogs go up and especially down. They won’t be able to do that as they get older. Otherwise your home is absolutely perfect!

[@nelliehagen5267]

I believe his main bedroom is downstairs.So hopefully the two doggies won’t have to use those stairs. It’s a beautiful tiny home ❤

[@craythachef7774]

Right!! I would like a more traditional staircase. I like how the bathroom is on the opposite side of the kitchen.

[@SeatoSky1111]

He just needs a couple of dog beds near his chair so the pups are cozy n comfy all day and when he's enjoying his TV. Really love his bathroom motif, very cool.

[@theresabrown1272]

YES! I have 2 beds for my small dog. One in the livingroom and one on our bed . She loves to lay on her bed in our bed . Often she leaves her bed and sleeps right on my feet . 😂

[@Mijah1016]

Many people might not realize that dogs, much like us, have a deep appreciation for soft and cozy spaces. My dog, for instance, adamantly avoids hard surfaces, seeking comfort instead. She has her own little couch and a spacious dog bed where she loves to curl up and nap peacefully. It’s heartwarming to see how much they cherish those gentle, cushioned spots just for them.

[@nata3467]

There are some great old historic little neighborhoods like this all over the country they're wonderful places

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

So true! We’re slowly rediscovering the benefits of these kinds of developments

[@DawnaLeigh]

I would love to see more of the homes in this community.

[@beebee4334]

That drying rack idea is everything!! 🙌

[@hollyvick181]

Love the house. Great closet! I too have a passion for affordable housing. This price would still be too high for my income, but I love the idea and setup!

[@suzannecranford6819]

This is so smart! I could happily live like this in a 200-ish sq ft one floor home. Thanks for showing us around! Your girls are beautiful! ♥️ 💕

[@jamiereife5581]

Fantastic. I love that you are in town and living tiny but have the garden…its great

[@bonnies9861]

Will, your home is beautiful, and I thank you for inviting me to stay overnight, but this 76 y.o. is NOT going to climb that ladder!!!! lol!!! The entire philosophy of your tiny home village is remarkable, and so needed in our society today. Thank you for sharing this valuable video, you have made a beautiful community. Have a wonderful day ~ I love you.

[@sallyire1]

Yes, that tall ladder could be very dangerous to older folks and older pets.

[@RieH71]

Love the idea!!!

[@pcthayer]

I love this! Housing like this makes so much sense. It is so much more attractive and conventional than a tiny house on wheels where you have to find a place to put it. I love the community aspect of this setup too. Thanks for the video.

[@janinafisher101]

I think there's a place for both. Lots of beautiful tiny home communities being built in the US. Residents love them. Check the KZbin videos about them.

[@pcthayer]

@@janinafisher101 My fear is the renting of land (with a tiny house) rather than a coop where you own part of the community (and pay an HOA) after seeing so many mobile parks bought up recently by big companies and their rents doubled and the residents have nowhere to go to move their homes to. A tiny home co-op would be OK though.

[@DoloresLewis-d4x]

I wish these could be everywhere. ❤ I'd live in this type neighborhood in a heartbeat.

[@erikaamerica4546]

Love the home and the concept

[@TheKlh54]

I love this idea and I so agree about space! He’s done a fabulous job with this little community and I hope all our cities and town will embrace this style of living!

[@terrydomeier9252]

Awesome idea! Love your humor. "Squirrel T.V. " lol.... And that blue bedroom is gorgeous!! Absolutely love living smaller .We live in a mobile home park and in our area the neighbors are great, and everyone is friendly and so helpful. similar to your neighborhood idea. Bigger houses don't make you happy and content, living within your means is the best and cozy. We love it!

[@jennygiallanza4524]

I love this dude. Would totally want to be his neighbor. Been looking at the tiny life for years now. Going to retire in 3 years and trying to figure out what state I’m going to live in. California is too expensive for me. Might consider Georgia if they get rid of MTG

[@ddlang2514]

Love these. They’re beautiful and the way the community is set up is attractive. Not crazy about the ladder.

[@ListedInTheSouth]

I love this community. The cottages are incredibly cute & practical.

[@tresboujay]

I remember his initial home tour back when they first opened. He was talking about how the pantry was undone. It was really cool to see all of his upgrades.

[@MrsElinMaria]

I love the idea of community yet privacy! Beautiful home!

[@RestorationRanchHealing]

This is an amazing community and the homes are gorgeous. They look more like small homes instead of tiny homes. I didn’t hear the narrator explain anything about the plumbing for composting or anything like that only about grid utilities. Great job and kudos to this developer. The layout is really awesome and no cars in the mix but to the side is a great idea 🎉 cheers !

[@robertsimon4867]

Wonderful video. I love your little house and your pocket neighborhood. I agree with everything you say about the value of living in small-yet-well-designed spaces. I can't believe the sizes of houses people feel they need these days -- as if bigger is better. I believe small is beautiful. I hope the idea of little houses and neighborhoods like yours will catch on. Congratulations on your excellent achievements. Inspirational. PS: Adorable dogs!

[@ariel393939]

Yes, I like how this man thinks. I hope his ideas spread across the Nation like wild flowers. Home buying and rent is too dog gone high, along with Everything else. You can tell his girls love him, they follow him around the house ❤. I would have a sofa so I could cuddle with them. The GT looked sad behind the recliner. The lot and his home is beautiful, a tiny gem, with a big punch. The high ceilings give the illusion of his home being bigger, I really like that. His bathroom is so moody. Yes, get the full length mirror for the closet.

[@HobbesRN]

I love this concept. My dream is to retire in a place like this. Will is very personable. I feel like we've been friends for years, but we've never met. lol. @ 8:55: typical golden😍 Another very well-put-together video. Great job, Alexis & Christian!

[@mothercrow333]

Love your beautiful home! Excellent use of color - and that stencil! 🤩 492Sq ft is really quite spacious! And I love your two children as well! Nice to see they can climb ladder stairs with no problem at all! 🐕🦮 Enjoy!

[@Trudloops]

Great tour. I'd like to see the other houses.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Another house tour is coming soon! 😊

[@deborahgigliotti9077]

Love your designs!!

[@rosemarywilliams9969]

I have to say major props for the edible landscaping because I believe that it's so important. We need to use our land and grow food for people to just eat and not worry about profits and teach kids to grow their own food and make that be a thing so I really really value that❤❤👏👏👏👏👏

[@janinafisher101]

Agree!

[@rizpahjael1]

Fabulous. Makes me think of your other video of the couple in New Hampshire (?) that did the tiny home community mostly for their employees at the assisted living homes they own…great functionality and visual design…some people mention that these type of homes are too close to each other, or to cramped…but these provide much more autonomy than apartments or condos, where you share one or more walls or floors. Thanks for sharing this one. I’m going to look into their site. 💜💜💜

[@KBPriger]

Thanks for sharing your costs. That is helpful guidance for future developments

[@UniquelySustainable]

This is so cute! Looks wonderful to be in community like this. I could see myself somewhere like this as long as it was located on nice land in a nice area. The houses aren't that close compared to a lot of old neighborhoods. I'm born and raised LA and in many homes if you look out your window you can look directly into your neighbors.

[@superbear617]

Excellent design speaks for itself. Great project.

[@janinafisher101]

I love pocket neighbourhoods - I remember finding Ross Chapin's book on them in my local library and thinking it was brilliant. I totally agree with Will that most people don't utilize most of their space in large houses, and then they are paying to heat an insure those spaces! A lot of people want houses with enormous rooms, and then when it comes down to it, everybody congregates in the cozy, human-scale rooms. If you have a party where does everybody end up? Always the kitchen!!! There's this mystique about huge house with high ceilings and enormous rooms, but I think it's an idea that's been sold to us - just like they sold folks on needing to have stainless steel appliances and granite countertops! We are sheep! (By the way, in a recent discussion a friend who is a smart designer with a lot of common sense mentioned that granite countertops give off radon!) Give me a small space with 8' ceilings or less - less space to heat in winter, and really cozy and livable. Thank as usually for a great feature, Alexis and Christian!!!

[@pamelajj9634]

My point exactly.my PEACE 🥰

[@cathyhatfield5340]

What a great looking community! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@fromhumblebeginnings7798]

I just love this home! Great job!

[@feliciasampson8032]

Beautiful design, and love the minimal footprint while promoting community.

[@theresabrown1272]

Will your home is beautiful, neat, and so organized . So well made and just classy! It’s smart to have a bedroom on the first floor!

[@rosemarywilliams9969]

I Can't! Climbing those steps....❤❤❤Those Dog's are too much😍😍😍😍

[@TamarLitvot]

We're not in a tiny house but we downsized to a house about 1/3 the size of the house in which we raised our children. Like Will says, we realized there were all these extra rooms in our original home that we weren't using. We use every single room in our much smaller home and are far more comfortable.

[@lindamartin2045]

agreed.....this type of living is marvelous for some......claustrophobic for others. great for seniors to check on each other. love the garden space. beautiful homes.

[@InsideouttrainingWB]

10,000 times, BRAVO!!!!!!!! PERFECTION, ABSOLUTE PERFECTION!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nellenejooste4636]

This is wonderful! I am always struck by how limiting in layout a house on wheels is. Long and narrow can only do so much. Your house feels more like a house 😊

[@shelley5008]

Love your energy. Great community and home. We need more of this everywhere!

[@shannahighsmith1179]

I love this. Having been a resident of East Atlanta, Decatur, Stone Mountain and worked in the Permitting industry, i know how essential this is for Atlanta.

[@rochellerule8854]

This is exactly what, and how I would love to live!! ❤️

[@themercurialmoxie]

I really like the layout of this community!

[@BellaBennett-o7d]

Sadie Rae knows her spot on the recliner like a kitty Cat.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

She is such a sweetheart!

[@susanlupo9744]

This home is fantastic. I love all the storage. It has everything you need.

[@debzeb6899]

Love this.

[@jlaurie9252]

Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful ❤❤❤ I wish that you could help me build me a small place in Fort Valley ❤❤❤

[@JaneDoeDoeDeeOhDoe]

Love the way you set up your bedroom closet. A very clever use of space!

[@peggypetterson5585]

This is incredible! It would be great for a family reunion, when we live in n different states!! I need a very comfortable chair, & they look amazing!!! Great showing as always, thank you Levy!! Take care & GOD bless!!!

[@aeastman59]

I love your enthusiasm it is catching! your dogs are so cute and that house with all the light is just lovley! your closet idea and the walk in shower are excellent!! its just the perfect amount of space. Its so nice the way you set up the houses for the community yet also allowing privacy.

[@reconstructingleslie4597]

Absolutely love your home and how the neighborhood is set up! ❤

[@tabitha-sk5kc]

Love how excited he is about his pantry! (I would be too...its pretty great!)

[@cherylporter1056]

I think this is an incredible idea. The idea of social connection is spot on!

[@susanpage8315]

I would love to live in a community like this!

[@sandralnwebster3204]

People making living better and better! Kudos to this young man!😊

[@daniellem5175]

I love everything about this video! Love the house, the dogs, the outside space, and the village community! What a cool concept Will has come up with! It would be so nice to hear from some of the other residents and see their homes!!

[@melissabenson6749]

Yes I would've loved to see the other homes, I really love to see how different people style & decorate their homes, it always speaks a lot about them & their personalities ❤

[@rondacarroll7618]

This absolutely beautiful. I love the idea and his house is spacious enough

[@tripletgirl2484]

Enjoyed the enthusiasm and advocacy for smaller living. Beautiful tiny house and neighborhood

[@robertmoore1254]

Smart, creative, powerful. You have amazing taste. Enjoy each moment in your new home with your boys.

[@jodywynnrodiger8195]

Love love love!!! Thank you!

[@gloriaoppen8412]

Your home is well-designed and appears larger than the actual size. I love your central courtyard!

[@KathrynBarnett-s8h]

Thank you for doing this! My daughter lives and works in Decatur and this type of residence is just so much more attainable! I am an LA in GA and would love to be involved in a project like yours!

[@lajdemarashi5460]

Will your so adorably cute & so on point with what you’re passion is about 🤩

[@maganalia]

Such a wonderful idea. It is needed all over the world.

[@FaveWasteOfTime]

love this tiny home so much but what floored me the most was watching those dogs come down those stairs. Amazing - lol

[@Anne-pk8gs]

Agreed, I thought he was going to have to carry them down!

[@debbralehrman5957]

It's good to see more places being set up like this in many places in the U.S.🇺🇸 Thanks for sharing this one with us.👏🏻👏🏻 🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂

[@suezaple4950]

I love how the area is set up very cool community. Love the natural gardens and community fire pit. The home: > However id want my stairs going up against a wall in two sections . these are too steep. I like everything else and your way of thinking re the tiny homes. / space, you have a great personality and sweet dogs. Love love your tiny homes and the bright colors this is perfect .Ontario, Canada.

[@AerialWaviator]

Love the concept of Pocket / Cottage House Communities. We need more of these innovative micro communities.

[@lesliecichuttek4036]

Love this! Makes so much sense. We need this in Ontario.