Minimalist Tiny House in the Forest! // Full Tour!

[@marybrandriet9102]

Hello! We are Tyler and Mary, the designers and owners of Northwoods. We see the Tiny Cabins and Bathhouse have generated opinions about the kitchen/bathroom. We were initially going to do glamping tents (canvas). After a lot of thought and what this would look like, we decided the change of seasons in Minnesota are worth having a cabin available for all seasons, including winter. Glamping tents would not have provided that option. We wanted the cabins to have a true “in the woods” experience that are tucked into it’s surroundings. When we built the Tiny Cabins and Bathhouse we did it in a way to preserve as much nature as we could. There was already a clearing on the property where the Bathhouse was built. In order to do a well and septic by the Tiny Cabins we would have had to take out a significant number of trees, which goes against what we were trying to do. We understand that the Tiny Cabin experience is not for everyone, nor are we asking for it to be. There are other glamping / cabins in the area that also have a walk to the bathroom that are renting for a comparable price. If walking to the bathroom isn’t your jam, we have another cabin on the property that would be a better fit for you!

[@LeviKellyTours]

Thank you guys for having me! I loved being there😁

[@CarlyneDTQTonPod]

hey there Tyler and Mary 👋 Whoa!..you guys are famous for your beautiful cabins. Impeccable architectural designs

[@sagew7377]

They look fantastic.. So nice that I’d like to build something similar on a plot of land in the Colorado mountains. Could you give me a ballpark of cost of materials and assembly?

[@arigutman]

Actually enjoyed this channel for the first time here and think this is how life should be lived, minablistically. A wealthy many does not need a lot... peace/ solitude and enjoyment of nature...

[@nathanielmartin6631]

Have to walk to a bathroom or kitchen in the cold blowing snow in upper MN? Woof.

[@karimartin9441]

A bathroom is a must for me…I don’t see myself taking a shower in the winter and having to return to the room. My head would freeze! But can’t ignore the aesthetics of these rooms! They are really cute and I love the color scheme!!!

[@yoly_dyn_mdn]

Beautiful, simple place but it does need the bathroom in the house! 😊

[@btbam412]

The separate bathroom/kitchen is not a big deal... You know what you are getting into if you book here and you are already probably used to a Minnesota chilly evening. Having a minimalist setting while still being beautiful is part of the appeal.

[@TitiLatulipe]

Thank you very much for all your great videos (...). I really like the harmony, that emerges from it ! Good continuation !

[@focusinterior.architecture]

LOVE THE VIEW IN THIS HOUSE

[@catherinewilson1079]

The bathroom at a distance is a NO GO.

[@lipsticklodge7526]

Like the simplicity here..love the walkway to the firepit!

[@elizamangia1011]

The location is definitely an A+, I love that it is surrounded with trees. The house is very minimal which is OK. It is really a place where to take a break from all the hustle and bustle. I’m not so crazy about the kitchen and bathroom tho, not a fan of it being separated from the house but overall it is a nice house with great location. Your tiny house will look great I can tell 🥰. I like the gold sink! It’s an eye catcher! Can’t wait for the full video when its done!! Thank you for sharing and showing it to us! God bless!

[@kapriway4865]

I love this channel. I can watch it for hours.

[@Butter_bread_]

The wood under the deck is a good idea

[@ellenrkelly7856]

Love the firewood under the front porch. Great idea!

[@villeneuvewoodworks]

I would be worried about snowdrifts “freezing” your logs if you didn’t have an axe/chainsaw

[@sueburgess7248]

I love the large porches.

[@CarlyneDTQTonPod]

Levi’s uploads are always a great joy 🙌🏽✨🌲🪴🍂🏠🍂 now that’s a good looking little cabin. that fire pit is so pretty as far as the rocks surrounding it lol

[@shonaford250]

Going to the bathroom during the night would be an issue for me especially if cold.

[@pumpkinhughes7416]

That was exactly what I was thinking

[@황정익-p3t]

wow~~*100 ~ lovely house !!!

[@TheDavidMustard]

Another great Tiny House! Thanks for sharing :)

[@kathy3178]

I liked the one from last week better. This is nice one to unplug and get out into nature. The hike to the bathroom would be too much for this old lady.

[@lilianabulla9960]

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[@andrewhurst6360]

I can see the appeal of a simple place without indoor plumbing but the price should reflect that. Really like the overall look of the place.

[@aleisaetheridge8682]

I like the blue but black will be pretty too .I can't wait to see your tiny house all fineshed and I'm so glad to see a bathroom and kitchen in your tiny house lol

[@cynthiachambers4105]

Good Afternoon Levi, How are You, Savanah and Weston Doing? I loved the outside of this tiny house, But the inside not much. If I was staying there I would have to have a bathroom and sink near Me. Going outside during the Winter not good 😖. The little kitchenette is cute, But still need a sink. Thanks Levi Enjoyed and Blessings 🙏 ❤️🥰😇 From Pennsylvania,USA

[@simoneraoult8699]

Love,,this

[@bridgettepetty527]

GREAT JOB MY BROTHER!

[@rowanatkinson5706]

Sometimes local bylaws don’t allow for more than one accessory dwelling (with kitchen) so having bunkies that don’t have a kitchen is a way around it

[@OrendaDesignStudio]

Beautiful 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰.

[@sueburgess7248]

I would be happiest in a secluded home surrounded by nature and very difficult for people to find me. 2022.

[@danteinferno175]

Beautifully designed properties, but one issue: a room where the BED occupies most of the space - and prominently - is not a "living" space. I'd feel uncomfortable hanging around a bed all day! They should've used a pull-out sofa or some kind of partition to separate the living and sleeping spaces.

[@tmc1373]

Horrible design, really!

[@eolsunder]

@@tmc1373 it is just a basic cabin design that looks good. Doesn't have good function, basic cabin size, no plumming, and they want 200+ a night for this? no thanks.

[@tmc1373]

​@@eolsunder Exactly! I found it to be quite disappointing.

[@penitent2401]

Yeah I think they should have made it a sofa that folds out into a bed or the bed folds into the wall.

[@Swameh]

its beautiful. but i would at the very least need a WC and sink with running drinkwater attached to the place I'm actually sleeping -- this place is not for those who get up to drink or pee in the middle of the night :')

[@Batken.Kg.Kgz.]

Nice house 🏡

[@LaMaiStyle]

I want this in my back yard

[@AndriiZhulidov]

Thank you for showing us this place! Hmmm, I’m not sure if $424 for two nights minimum is a good price considering you will have to put warm clothing and walk outside (maybe in a rain) at night if you need to go to bathroom. The set up in a cabin is very basic. Not having even a sink in a cabin will be a dealbreaker for a lot of people. You keep calling it minimalism, but minimalism is not that! Separated kitchen & bathroom looks nice, cabin looks good, but it is just an overpriced campground cabin at this point, sorry.

[@Swameh]

My thoughts exactly - beautiful design doesn't make up for bad CX.

[@listentocrows]

It’s giving modern day colonizer

[@MeiyuAkumano]

This is really minimalistic, but I like it. That would be a place to find to youself, without your phone or a TV. Just the nature and you!❤ I like bathrooms available inside the tiny house, but I would visit this one to try it a different way.🤷‍♀️😉 Ps.: Probably the people watching would like to know how far it is to the bathroom and kitchen space. Five Minutes walking distance? Ten? Do you have to drive? Something like this.😉 See you soon!❤ I can't wait to see your own tiny house finished!😁❤👍

[@LeviKellyTours]

Good question! its a 2 minute walk id say. But since the guests get a golf cart, 15 seconds on that if you like to go fast haha

[@MeiyuAkumano]

@@LeviKellyTours if you need the bathroom, 15 seconds sounds good 🤣🤣🤣

[@kathleenbifulco8129]

One really important option missing in the first cabin , a toilet. You have a stove for cold winter nights, and what are you supposed to do, walk out in the snow and pee? Or go to another building in the winter, carry the woodstove with you? These are really ridiculous!

[@cristinahutchins1902]

😂I totally agree! What were they thinking!!!

[@degraham9198]

Hey, Levy. How tall do you suppose the bedroom ceilings are?

[@PhotoBrad]

These tiny houses look nice, but the fatal flaw is that the kitchen and (especially) the bathroom are in a separate building. Some people may need to use the bathroom at night. Plus, it snows in Minnesota. Bad idea to separate the tiny homes from the facilities. What were they thinking??

[@BB-fb2uh]

Absolutely right

[@linedezainde]

A compost toilet in a tiny addition to each unit would make all the difference in the world. Otherwise, this is indoor camping.

[@PhotoBrad]

@@linedezainde Yes - so true!

[@davidj8658]

Amongst the things that they are thinking , in many places designing and building a septic system can be a limiting factor. What they’re thinking is it’s more sustainable. What they’re thinking is that in the right location and properly advertised, glamping is a wonderful experience. What they could be thinking is that they only want to be open seasonally for life balance. All of the things that we were thinking when we built a very similar operation in a four season wilderness setting with world class recreation. Guess what ? They paid for themselves in less than two years, produce an easy and impressive revenue stream, and our guests love it returning over and over. Those who can do , those who can’t criticize on KZbin. We can’t tell you how many times people like all of you told us we were crazy and our ideas wouldn’t work. Our bank accounts and thousands of very happy guests tell a different story.

[@PhotoBrad]

@@davidj8658 It's great that you've been able to find renters who don't mind the "no toilet" accommodations. But, just think of how many more paying customers you'd have if your units had toilets. For most people, the no toilet feature will be a deal-breaker.

[@tmc1373]

The outside design of this home was very cool, but the fact that you had to go to a completely different building for eating, dinning, and bathing was a big let down. I guess it works, however, if you just think of this as the type of summer camp we used to go to in elementary school with everything being separated from the sleeping bunks. Otherwise, very bad design that lacks practicality, especially in that climate..

[@queenanne94101]

Any idea if this is a kit/prefab house?

[@federicoreacts]

grande levin, how do you register in airbnb? do you need authorization?

[@blakirish31]

Like someone posted this being a “fatal flaw”; it isn’t. Everyone can enjoy different options to enjoy this space and that’s the beauty of camping/glamming or any outdoor activity. Choose what works for you, the video does a great job of showing the options, and the website gives you the other options of the kitchen and bathroom being in another unit. I wouldn’t mind the change of pace, but that is my own opinion and preference, if I wanted something that was all inclusive, then I would look at other options. Just because it’s different in design, doesn’t make it flawed.😊

[@jamesg7016]

omg. stabilize volume peaking, please!

[@lisecousineau2788]

I would put everything together! What if you need to Go at the Toilet at night!🤷🏻‍♀️

[@romilsonsoares1199]

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[@heatherleighhall]

Definitely a no for me. I have done plenty of camping in my life, and yes I’ve had to walk to a restroom, but I definitely wouldn’t pay that pricetag to essentially camp. They stated they did the cabins instead of “glamping” tents so people could enjoy the space even in the winter, but who wants to freeze wen getting up in the night to use the restroom Also, it’s a beautiful property…but how would be able to enjoy a “getaway” when the the seating options are either in bed or in a small hard chair in the corner. There is literally nothing in there that is inviting and says “come enjoy your getaway” Sorry, but it seems like a waste of money to me.

[@aleisaetheridge8682]

It's pretty and beautiful scenery but having a bathroom outside of the bedroom is a game changer and a No for me ,the kitchen I maybe could do without in the room but not the bathroom . It's a shame though cause it's beautiful there ,maybe some people would like it that way but I don't see why .It seems like such a waste of such a gorgeous place but with no bathroom in the house where U sleep just doesn't work .

[@antoinettescott1970]

I want to come

[@vlz30177]

It seem nice but I don’t like the kitchen or bathroom separate, someone that constantly gets up at night to go. I would have attached the kitchen and bathroom to the back of the house that way you don’t have to go far or still be in the house. It could be two ways to enter each place just us your imagination. 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@zakkruse3097]

Where did you get that cedar hot tub?

[@christianhernandez7102]

Does someone have any idea how much would it cost to build a house of this size/design?

[@KI-qj2ui]

So this isn't a tiny house. It's pretty much 2 storey house separated?

[@_yesp]

Wow its stunning

[@Hard_7_Iron]

Odd kitchen bath setup. Im not feelin it.

[@mistimclaughlin144]

Cost to build?

[@ms.tep_]

👍👍

[@timmusic4532]

👌👍

[@curlypap1]

What a beautiful looking tiny home!! 😍

[@sporqfoon5989]

nice!

[@tri6160]

👍

[@MrsElinMaria]

I don’t like the separate bathroom when you’re in the woods at night

[@freeanimals594]

Not for myself and my older cat. I live in Florida and want to stay here.

[@andreyanwijaya4556]

First comment ... Indonesia🇮🇩

[@frameframe7228]

Hello.🇹🇭

[@larrytowe6672]

A lot of wasted space, they could had done so much more.

[@cor8129]

So, Levi...I normally love all of your Airbnb videos...but this ain't one of them, Lol. I personally would not stay here. No indoor plumbing or kitchen, in 2022, is NOT happening, NOT appealing, NOT worth any amount of money, even for a weekend. Sorry, but that's my opinion. On the other hand, I am so excited about your own Airbnb. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[@lia12345Abc]

No bathroom…

[@sirrobertrobertson2270]

Amazing place Levi. That would be a great place to retire. Cheers.!

[@atlanta2076]

These two tiny houses are not well designed. Why is the table so tiny? It could've been twice the size and no space would have been lost. What's it with that black thing on top of them? Is it empty? That's a waste of space. Is it just there so the roof is dipping? Strange choice. And that bathroom... WHO designed that? Way too much space. Tiny board for no reason. And why is the window on up so high? Why not lower it so you actually have a view, and curtains for privacy.

[@tmc1373]

Yeah, it's terrible, such a let down because the outside design is actually quite cool which made me click on it.

[@roberthayes8246]

Not for me.

[@aamirahmed5897]

This is NOT minimalistic, rather clean and tiny.

[@stephenhill2404]

Nope...

[@wendelynanderson9517]

I find abb tiny house videos not very inspiring. I’m more interested in seeing tiny houses that are really lived in.

[@drgranger2]

Separate bath and kitchen .... why? No popcorn or peeing on a cold winter nite, no thanks.

[@federicoreacts]

grande levin, how do you register in airbnb? do you need authorization?