Leaving The City To Live Off-Grid In A Peaceful Tiny Home Cabin

[@livingbig]

If right now you’re living in a big city, dreaming of a quiet life, off-the-grid and close to the ocean, this is the video for you! Ben has had quite the journey to get to where he is now and his beautiful tiny house cabin is something very special indeed. We hope you enjoy his story! Thanks so much for watching and supporting our channel. With Love, Bryce & Rasa

[@sarahjeanserrano9712]

😊😊

[@Judith-t6k3j]

😂you are so positive and upbeat. “I like that sentiment”…

[@exhalenz2035]

Love how beautifully authentic and open Ben is and his house reflects this. Beautiful, personal and unpretentious. Love that papakāinga gives Ben the perfect place to land. The connections will keep growing ❤

[@hansejr]

Sounds like a person who has found himself in life with enough time to enjoy it.

[@glenysperry3421]

One of the best interviews a tiny home environments ever.

[@livingbig]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@BellaBennett-o7d]

Environment.

[@juderickman8275]

It feels up a notch, like the video of the ex-airplane pilot’s amazingly ventilated house. The interview has more depth and resonates with Ben’s particular application of tiny house philosophy and principles as it intersects with his experience as a landscape professional and creative sound engineer. He’s chosen well and reconnected with his roots, pun intended, meaning both his family and his botanical bent. This one also is worth watching again to glean more insights. I love Ben’s material choices and execution. The golden interior wood tones and the white kitchen look wonderful!

[@shiralleehaggart72]

Love this Tiny house. What I like about Ben's home is that it is lived in. A peaceful and comfortable talently crafted home and not like some of these tiny homes that have that 'show home' look. His cups may be mismatched as with the bedroom curtains but this is what I like about seeing homes like this. Thank you for showing us your lovely home Ben.

[@gildaolsen2888]

As one get older priorities shift, from busy, social and materialistic to practicality, living a peaceful and happy life. This is the power of simplicity. This man just showed us that! 🍀

[@sylviekins]

I totally agree!😊

[@jean405]

What a wonderful house, I like the bedroom and bathroom is across the breezeway. Ben is a cool guy🌸

[@BeverleyAnn-rh2lv]

Unpretentious, relaxed living. Ben has created HIS special place ❤ Well done 👍

[@edmass4517]

Really happy for Ben, he’s created a beautiful home and peaceful place to enjoy life!

[@juderickman8275]

💯💖👍

[@myalee108]

This is the first time I heard a man in New Zealand saying "I'm not an ocean person" Love it. 😊

[@claymccleery9451]

This house is special. It's like being on vacation, every day!

[@vavanz]

Happy home of happy man! Enjoy, dear man!

[@0M0S01A]

This is luxury! No compromise and the peace that came watching this is soothing. Thanks Bryce.

[@DawnOldham]

Once they went inside, I felt like they were inside of a yacht! What a beautiful home. For being a renter all his life, he sure did end up in a gorgeous home so near the ocean! I especially love that the bedroom is in a separate space than the living area and kitchen. The price was phenomenal. A young couple could much more easily save for a home like this. Another great video! Thank you, Bryce and Rasa!

[@livingbig]

It is a bit! All the timber does remind me a bit of the beautiful old timber yachts. Glad you enjoyed the episode! ❤

[@victorkreig6089]

I was very surprised he didn't use an old galley kitchen tbh

[@demiluigi]

How realistic and sincere your guest for this edition was! I liked it a lot how he talked about the challenges of his transition. Thanks Bryce!

[@melhawk1352]

What a top bloke.

[@livingbig]

He sure is!

[@juderickman8275]

Seriously. I’m American but want to incorporate “Bob’s your uncle” into my vocabulary!

[@Judith-t6k3j]

14:37. 🎉🎉🎉 This guy is gold! His books!!!! He’s smart…. Good for him! ❤

[@bookwoman5130]

I really love this place. It seems really warm and comfortable. I am on my own also, so I get the idea of earting in front of the TV, and since I am 70, I have a CD and album collection, as well, with a turntable, so I can listen to my music. What a really special place.

[@layalabi1667]

Me, too!!!😊😊

[@rafiakhan6080]

A very typical tiny house set up that actually looks like the ones u used to show 4,5 years ago that is literally after ages. Its such a treat to watch

[@livingbig]

It is! Actually a bit similar in style to some of the tiny homes we visited in Canada! Glad you like it! ❤

[@TorchwoodPandP]

He treatment he gave the wood: chef’s kiss! ❤❤❤

[@janl7078]

In Canada? Could you please share the link?

[@MYKUMHULL]

As a daily dish doer myself I appreciate that this fellow dish doer designed for discipline and not necessarily convenience

[@belindachappell9875]

So happy for you Ben, what a lovely open space and positive vibe you’ve created in your tiny home. I’ve rented and moved constantly my whole life too and can only imagine that feeling of stability and security of having your own place. What a stunning parking spot too. Enjoy 😊

[@dlg5485]

I love Ben's place and he has great taste in music and books. I also love the larger size of this tiny home. Most tiny homes are a bit too compact for me. The closer I get to retirement, the more interested I become in simple off-grid living. It's so much easier to make being off-grid feasible with a smaller house that has minimal energy demands.

[@miangelsai]

Very special fellow is Ben ! His home is like him ,simple , practical ,warm , easy going . The music on the shelves , speak of him very much ! Thanks Bryce and Rada , I enjoyed very much !

[@anro11087]

Insetead of watching TV in the evening I always check if you have uploaded a new video. Love the effort you are putting into your work. Can't wait having my own tiny house and in the meantime I watch your videos🥰

[@livingbig]

Thanks so much! So glad you enjoy our videos and take the time to check if we have uploaded. ❤️

[@sabinereinert6337]

For me it is the first thing I do on Saturday morning. I take my coffee and watch it on the iPad in bed. 😊

[@bonniepwtf]

So happy for Ben living his best life. What a beautiful parking spot & deck to enjoy it from. So nice he can be close to his parents.

[@ZH4317]

He has done an excellent job. Beautiful home. I love how he separated the bathroom from the kitchen. Love love love that

[@fmsnzil]

Love this guy, his home, and your respectful connection to each other ❤️

[@levibates]

The exterior black with the wood trim on all the windows is so contemporary! Also, that sleek composting toilet in the bathroom with the softclose is ingenious! You make my Fridays that much better Bryce!

[@livingbig]

Thanks so much! I'm so glad we can brighten your Fridays! ❤ Thank you for making us a regular part of your week. 😊

[@carolewarner101]

Wow! Ben, your home is so perfect for you. Spacious, practical, accommodating to everything you really love, close to family, our in a beautiful spot in Nature...and it's all yours. That must bring you such peace of mind. Seriously, wow. Congratulations!

[@JanesDough855]

I'm glad Ben has found peace and happiness. Thats worth more than anything. He has a very comfortable home.

[@cmsmith3010]

One of the nicest tiny home setups yet!! Ben has created a gorgeous home!! I love the two buildings - I don’t like sleeping in the same space as a refrigerator!! Beautiful wood. Stunning views. Practical layout. On and on… truly awesome!!!

[@elizaanderson6363]

What a sweet sweet man, and he’s come up with a really great layout! Wishing him the best!

[@ladyvoreva2754]

Congratulations. This is a beautiful, peaceful home.

[@kimrivera7712]

When he straight-forwardly say, I dont! When asked about missing the city life, so certain of calm life!.

[@susannegiesen2114]

How funny is that: Ben has the same Ikea leksvik chest of drawers than me in my bedroom ( I thrifted 2 of them)🙂. I like the home and the whole tour so much, Ben is such a cool guy! And the two of you had such a good and vibrant conversation😃 The idea of cleaning the dishes in the evening reminds me a bit of a buddhistic thinking. I also don't have a dishwasher but in my case it is more of financial reasons😄 All the best to Ben and his family 🍀 would love to learn picklball as well😉greetings from Germany 😊

[@ritahassing2533]

Awesome, in every way. Yah, us hippies have CDs. Perfect

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

What a gorgeous man!! I love how authentic Ben is and the interior of his tiny is so reminiscent of the retro designed homes that I lived in as a kid in the 70s. The wooden panels are beautiful!

[@Lionforaday]

I thought exactly that - it definitely has that stylistic 70s vibe.

[@thestoneforestchannel]

Voy a disfrutar del video. Saludos cordiales del cantero de Barcelona.

[@livingbig]

Thank you!

[@victorkreig6089]

Love your work

[@Dannsandiego]

Well done, Ben! Enjoy your beautiful home.

[@missglenellen]

Modest and very cozy, what a sympathetic vibe! Cheers from Ireland!

[@WilliamCrippen-mj7mj]

What a beautiful place to live!

[@charoletteyanos5825]

This one is really beautiful. I really like all the light colored wood. It gives it that very relaxing feel about the home. I also like how spacious this home is. Most tiny homes seam to be a very cramped space. But this one seams more open. I like that it's off grid. No monthly bills to worry about. The only thing I might do differently is to cover the deck, so that rain is not an issue. Other then that, I think it's a very good build.

[@kimirio66]

Inside and out - LOVE IT!

[@jaciriley123]

I love the colour of the walls as soon as I saw them it reminded me of Anzac biscuits and the colour the melted butter, sugar and golden syrup goes when you add the baking soda 😂😂 I love it, it's warm and cozy but I think id be craving biscuits living in that home and end up too large for the tiny home 😂😂

[@equinevoicesuk]

What an amazing home and credit to Ben for following his heart and living a life many would only dream off. Best wishes Ben and Bryce from a corner of Lincolnshire in the UK 🙂

[@richadubey8941]

Always commendable content from this channel, forever a subscriber from India, wish I could have a tiny house as well..❤ Love the whole team..😊

[@livingbig]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoy our channel and I hope your tiny home dreams come true someday soon. ❤

[@debrawucik826]

I like the 2 sections; bedroom, bathroom are roomy as are the kitchen and living area. Of course, the lovely outside decks add to the living area so nicely.

[@AJ-kf4fc]

I usually forward and watch but watched this completely. Something about the space and the owner was different and felt close to the heart. Really enjoyed this episode.

[@ladywolverine1828]

Finally, someone else that doesn't like dishwashers 👍 Totally kool

[@emmaafa]

It never ceases to amaze me that Kiwi men are exceptionally talented at building their own homes with flair and unreserved creativity, i also love how owner builders are adept at inserting their character into their homes, thereby making their living space a true reflection of who they are and what they're bringing in to their special place...Good on you Ben, what a marvellous insight you have given us into your life and personality, tyvm for sharing your amazing creation! Ko koe te tangata e hoa, you are the man!

[@sylviekins]

Well said!

[@LOOKOUT2012]

Lovely Build & a Cool Chap ✌🙏

[@РондаЛиПомогаева]

Love all of the space! Its so important to create your dream and this home seems to be all that he wanted. Congratulations on creating your dream its lovely.

[@angiereinecke9608]

Absolutely adorable!

[@aquarius42]

Happy home and Happy man.

[@longlivedemocracy756]

I really love how he has set everything up. It doesn’t feel tiny at all. It looks so spacious! Very happy for Mr Ben living the best life he can imagine in such a lovely space!

[@SuzanneWho]

The location is fantastic!

[@jasonallen1532]

Of all the people and places you’ve been over the years, this guy is my absolute favorite.

[@maryeliason1504]

I feel the same about doing dishes. Not many when only one person.

[@Squirel]

Spectacular.

[@denisegibson819]

The best thing about this tiny house is all the beautiful wood. It makes the house look cosy and warm. ❤

[@hilarywalker7596]

Simple vegetarian cooking and a beautiful little home! Best things in life ❤

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Ben’s obviously a fan of Bryce’s channel. It was nice Ben had the chance to acknowledge Bryce, Rasa, and the channel’s influence on his build.

[@MagdalenaShakti]

Incredible!! I absolutely love his approach to life. Simplicity and practical beauty as a way of life. How lovely.

[@DelondaRoberts]

I love it.

[@teresal5553]

Tiny but not too tiny and I AGREE, nothing like wood! It has a subtle timeless beauty!

[@Scotty7268]

golly, a really enviable set up!

[@kiwigirljacks]

The perfect set up! I am now moving closer and closer to seeing my tiny house dream fulfilled as I just lost my part time job and will have the time and space to think about it more (I have ACC so fortunately didn’t lose most of my income, but enough of it to make me consider whether I should sell my home and finally make the shift). Looking at this setup gives me hope and ideas 😊

[@allisonbigelow3745]

I love the accents of color on the outside and inside, the orange doors, and the wood inside is like burnished gold, glorious. And it’s amazing what an extra 2 feet will do!! Also really like the separation of the 2 spaces.

[@sueg2658]

I love this guy and his home. Great job!

[@mountainhopeband]

What a beautiful, peaceful home! Your life and story are so inspiring. God bless you and your home.

[@royrcf]

Beautiful 100 per cent

[@sylviekins]

How very beautiful this home is! All the timber is light and so it looks lovely. The setting is also lovely and the openness of space, and the separate areas, the being off the grid- perfect!

[@andrewhurst6360]

This guy is so cool! 😎

[@FaithArise_]

Clicked under 5 mins. 😅 Another great episode Bryce! Thanks for what you do.

[@livingbig]

Awesome to have you here so early! Thanks so much for supporting our show. ❤

[@JoanneSgrignoli]

It was so enjoyable to hear Ben's story and what he wanted in his tiny house. He has created a warm and cozy home for all his needs and interests. It's a beautiful place to live, as well.

[@missybekind5022]

Ben, you have one beautiful home!! Everything about it screams to me that's the way & place I'd love to be living!! Love it! ✌️💜🇺🇸

[@VirginiaBarber-nv9hj]

Thank you. I enjoys watching the peek into Ben’s very intentional life!

[@kathyw3466]

Gosh it reminded me so much of my Great Grandmothers home by the beach. Simple but very functional. I esp loved the timber on the ceiling. Cheers from Yamba NSW.

[@yoli1342]

what a beautiful home surrounded by peacefulness I absolutely love his style thank you so much for sharing another wonderful video

[@susandam5153]

Thank you for sharing your lovely home, Ben! Wonderful in all ways. 🐦

[@brandysears3546]

I agree with the open wardrobe. it looks good, plus you will never have to clean a closet. Also, I'm so glad you zoomed in on the pine shavings, I was panickly trying to figure out why there was popcorn by the toilet. 😂 Sending support, love, and kindness from Lexington, MI, USA. Also, EPIC design, lovely space.

[@river8760]

Popcorn 😂 I just used a shavings toilet during a vacation at an Airbnb, it was not a fun experience. Three days in and it absolutely reeked. 😫

[@ariel393939]

Ben has a lovely home, great location. Spacious kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. He made some wise decisions in his build. Hope he enjoys his lovely home, I'm so happy for him. I'm also happy that they have compost toilets so men can stand up and pee 😀

[@river8760]

I am an ocean person, and this spot is fabulous for that! Cool guy. Great attitude.

[@nikolawright1241]

A sweet man in a beautiful cozy home! I love the lay out of this house with the separate bedroom, gives it more space

[@janethansen9612]

Ben has a choice of cosy spaces to enjoy as well as all the function. That outside lounge looks particularly inviting with the awesome outlook.

[@jayblack3926]

What a huge “tiny” space! Lovely.

[@yulanalow2395]

I love the fact that Ben has made room for his books and music. This is well designed, spacious, and well-appointed. Lovely. Congratulations, Ben, and thank you for inviting us in to see your tiny home.

[@carolynclitheroe3588]

This is how I’d do it - two tiny homes together like that - I’d never be ok with the low ceiling bedrooms as a full time living situation

[@EmmEmmm26]

Or climbing up stairs to a loft and being unable to stand up. Making the bed would be a nightmare.

[@roy42na]

I really admire the big windows and the breath-taking views.

[@MyFamAdventures]

One of the best episodes ❤🎉

[@madamemaai5387]

Really love the color inside, his experimentation with color payeed dividends! Lovely design, couldn’t agree more about shelves, and no oven is great!

[@belyndasonger7574]

This is one of the most inspiring home designs ive seen and ive been watching this channel for years! Love the practicality.

[@canyoudoitagain7978]

Dreamy ❤

[@jm8meditate274]

What a sweetheart! And what a great place.

[@cepaselegidaswines5073]

Beautiful build and quality of life! Way to go Ben!

[@geraldinegodichaud6426]

Cette tiny-house est spacieuse dans sa conception . J'aime ses grandes fenêtres. Pour ce qui est du bois doré et de la déco, ce n'est pas ce que j'aurais choisi mais à chacun ses goûts... Magnifique paysage, qui s'embellira encore quand les arbres plantés grandiront... Belle réalisation !

[@DragonflyenAmber]

I love his home! So cozy and well laid out.

[@france4me117]

This gentleman is absolutely lovely and his positive look at life is certainly admirable … I sooo would love to have a tiny home in the near future as much as I love my absolutely lovely Mid-Century Modern home, it’s becoming big for one person. Beautiful small home you have built and enjoy it … Well done to you

[@layalabi1667]

Thank you for this video!! Very special!! ❤❤

[@longloismariam7767]

The best choice for life ! Bravo !!!!