Retired and living affordably in a tiny house of her dreams

After retirement, Susan purchased a luxury tiny home for $160k to live in a tiny house village. In this episode, she takes us on a tour and explains why this is her dream life.
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0:00 On this week's episode...
0:48 Welcome to Susan's Dollhouse tiny home
1:05 Making the decision to live tiny
1:27 Designing the home & total cost
2:10 Parking in a tiny house village
2:26 How big is the tiny home?
2:41 Exterior tiny house tour
3:59 Welcome inside!
4:16 Kitchen tour
5:55 Versatile dining room
6:13 Cozy living room
7:30 Laundry area
8:02 Bathroom
8:48 Custom staircase
9:50 A loft you can stand in?!
10:52 What is the best part of living tiny?
11:31 Until next time!
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[@teddysdadcory]

Susan, I designed your tiny house!! It brings tears to my eyes seeing how you live in and enjoy it, and I love your feedback and how I can improve future designs. I wish you all the happiness in the world ❤.

[@kswag5759]

Do you travel to other states an design tiny homes

[@EMBERS-BECAME-BRIGHT-JOY]

Thank you Susan, for showing us your lovely Dollhouse 😍

[@flower-the-earth]

I LOVE it that she's being so honest about a lot of these newfangled appliances that most of us haven't had the chance to use, like the vent-less washer/dryer and tank-less water heater! You don't usually hear about things they're less than happy about. It's usually like it's all just unicorns and daisies. I learned a lot from this video. I also love that she's honest about being sick and tired of working, the early mornings and hassles of it. I'm getting to that point and I don't feel like such a weakling when I hear other people say it. Thank you, Susan! Your tiny home is awesome.

[@jstanders6973]

Flower, I feel the same. Hearing these stories does inspire me too and take the leap to retire earlier. I'm racking my brains all the time to see 8f I can afford it or work less hours.. Good luck dear.. 💐

[@flower-the-earth]

@@jstanders6973 I'm doing the exact same thing. Tired of 7:30 starting times and office drama. Best of luck to you as well!

[@deb9806]

I am not interested for myself now but always google "regrets" and some people are very honest about why they had some, what they did to improve, why they sold etc. One thing I saw on THNation show was that 80% or more were on Tiny House Listings within a year or two. They never could get money back and being on a TV show doesn't translate to someone wanting to pay 20,000 more for yours. If you are retiring, it's fine or using it as AirBNB I'd never do it if I wanted to resell.

[@pdq5465]

Funny you’d say that. I was so, so tired of getting up before 6am, doing overtime, dealing with nonsense, commuting, dealing with crowds at the train station. So, I retired. I love it.

[@flower-the-earth]

@@pdq5465 Lucky you!! Enjoy ❤

[@1SprintCarLady]

It is wonderful to have a home that fits your needs and is beautiful. Susan, may you enjoy your Doll House for many days and many years to come!

[@susankupersmit5932]

Thank you for all your well wishes!

[@laureldreinking]

I like the configuration of the kitchen. It doesn’t take up too much space, and it also enables people to move by the cook or dishwasher without creating a blockage. I also like the shorter rise on the stairs. Even stairs in most conventional houses have a rise that is higher than people my age (75) prefer. Susan is right about the safety of going up and down the stairs. Thanks for sharing your home. It is beautiful.

[@justjen4125]

the stairs are easier for her dog too, better for her back when she gets older. xx

[@michaelzorro2738]

Thank you for sharing at age 73 I truly appreciate you.

[@margreetanceaux3906]

Extremely well designed, Susan! Wish you lots of happiness!

[@sherriweber7105]

Hi Susan! This is a nice Doll house and it was nicely made. Glad you have a loft you can walk around in. It is very nice. Love your little dog too. Wish you many years of much happiness with your home.

[@stacyhackney6100]

Lovely lady, lovely home, nice dog.

[@GG-qy2wy]

Susan's home is lovely! Its so well thought out, and organied, and spacious! I love her porch. Very safe. Love her huge bathroom, especially that beautiful sink! Im glad for her safety her stairs are shorter. Her loft is very nice--I would opt for a full sized bed as well. Best wishes Susan!❤

[@happydogdays2982]

Beautiful home..perfect for you and your furry friend You might consider a hand rail on the porch steps.

[@dkruetzfeldt2980]

Really like your house and Marshall. He is adorable.

[@susankupersmit5932]

❤

[@cmsmith3010]

Great little Doll House - layout and design features!! Good on Susan for making her forever home perfect for her!!

[@joanndavis4843]

Beautiful tiny home! Standing up in the loft bedroom is key. Even if she ever needed more storage, her planned new mattress can sit on an elevated platform with pull out drawers.

[@chezmoi42]

Or better yet, one with a lift-up mattress, which give full access to the storage without being blocked if your space is too narrow to pull out the drawers.

[@jennifertaylor5776]

I love your doggy Marshall. He’s so sweet and you have such a lovely home. God bless.👋🙏🙏💕🇨🇦

[@doloresreynolds8145]

I have heard some complaints from others about the length of time a washer-dryer combo takes to do a load. I also wonder at the ease of getting repairs done. And since it is ventless, the humidity gets released into the home, to a certain extent.

[@yukistraton5304]

Just beautiful. Congratulations

[@susankupersmit5932]

❤

[@kiza4178]

I am so just so in love with your home! I am 5feet tall and could totally enjoy it!

[@joylynnburkhardt3202]

I like that you can stand up in the bedroom! Most tinys you have to crawl on your hands to the bed ..

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

Great home for a retired gal. As a retired woman with major health issues I could not do stairs like that. Small Community of homes as these is appealing

[@chezmoi42]

Yes, pocket communities like this are needed everywhere.

[@lindanelson3092]

Lovely home and is obviously built with quality materials…enjoy! You earned it!!

[@deb9806]

I got my daughter that Ikea table used for her apartment. Great buy at 100 with 4 chairs. I think 160000 seems very high but sometimes the tiny homes don't have high quality materials and items. If she could afford it, it's beautiful. Kitchen is lovely. Too bad she couldn't get washer/dryer for that money. Everyone complains about those washers. ; ) Bathroom sink is so pretty.

[@carolynrebeccadick3907]

Wow that lovely tiny homes I wish her all the best wishes lovely dog too Cheers 🥂

[@jesslinc]

Beautiful home, nice and bright. Nice lady beautiful, adorable dog.

[@zezizezseze7544]

Beautiful house and puppy❤.

[@tthom2459]

LOVE your blue subway back splash. I bet the builder was thrilled to know that your loft actually accommodates you to fully stand up.

[@susankupersmit5932]

It was a must for me. I had to fight for it lol.

[@chezmoi42]

@@susankupersmit5932 Good for you! It's so important to know what you need and stand up for it. Your house is lovely, and practical. I wanted to mention to you that beds made for RVs offer a 48" X 75", to give you more accessible space in your loft. You can also have a gas strut lift mechanism installed for storage under the mattress.

[@SusanChristmas]

It's nice but seems too expensive. I would assume you could never sell it for that price. I sometimes worry that these people are being taken advantage of by these builders.

[@deb9806]

Some haven't been great, some close and leave buyers in the lurch, some make homes with faults that are hard to fix. I hope she has many happy years in hers but I'm not sure why the high cost. I've seen others that were 100,000 and "luxury"

[@cindystebbins3022]

An rv would be more affordable not pleasing to the eye but you would have slide outs and two rooms on single floor for 30 to 40k new.

[@deb9806]

@@cindystebbins3022 You can get a tiny home cheaper than that with one floor. I've seen many online but quality, I'm sure it varies. The bad thing is that it doesn't increase in value but if not selling it's fine. The younger ones who buy, I don't see the value.

[@Beck248]

I agree.

[@blowinshtup6553]

yeah, she got fleeced

[@kanyisantombini8793]

I love all the safety features!

[@lolaoh2001]

Beautiful home & design!

[@Jules73572]

Very nice, comfy & cozy…Beautiful home 🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@sayoon4175]

❤Love your home and super cute puppy!

[@Bambi-xg3kr]

I love it. You have created a beautiful home Susan.

[@f.jbeerling20]

Super cosy bedroom!

[@vanessadeklerk2862]

She is so pretty when she smiles, it's a shame that she doesn't do it more often.

[@susankupersmit5932]

My smiles were not featured lol. Thank you ❤

[@bettyharris-km3my]

Beautiful home. Really like the loft area too.

[@rosemarywilliams9969]

$160K ok good to know. I'm budgeting 300k for my retirement tiny home. In whatever country that will take me by the time im 66.😅

[@aeastman59]

thank you for the tour Susan and Marshall! Its a lovely home!

[@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer]

Hi Susan, You have a great home. I live in a smalls studio apartment so I understand about space/storage constraints. I just have a couple of suggestions… 1) Find out about getting your water heater INSIDE. That, I’m betting will help with getting hot water faster, or if for some reason it can’t be moved in now, I HIGHLY suggest you have it and the water lines REALLY well insulated. I don’t know which end of your house the water heater is connected to but I’m thinking they might be able to put it in that alcove space where are the litter box used to be. 2) When I saw your stairs, the first thing that I thought of was one of those chairs that they mount that goes up & one just sits on it, and rides. They have seats & arms that fold up out of the way if need be. Please consider that because even if the stair risers aren’t as high as regular ones and you have a handrail, one of those chairs would be a lot safer. I have bad knees and I think about these things. 3) Please consider getting a shower chair. I currently have a stool & I’m going to get a chair version. They are height adjustable so you could have it just right for you. It’s safer than just a grab bar. 4) LOL…this is the last one… Please also consider getting handrails for your deck/patio stairs. Take care, enjoy life and be safe. Peace & Blessings, Kevin

[@susankupersmit5932]

Thank you for your suggestions Kevin. I have thought of that chair lift lol. For now, the exercise is good for me. The issue with the water heater is the water pressure here. On demand heaters need good water pressure to work properly and consistently. Take care!!

[@aletheasmith1013]

Love your Tiny Home ♥️ And you have the retirement plan that everyone dreams of ♥️🙏🏽

[@lia12345Abc]

Congratulations.. it’s a beautiful home!!!

[@BeeKay4444]

Beautiful home Susan. Your bathroom sink is gorgeous, reminds me of the ocean. A new chapter of independence and adventure with affordability. I wish you all the best. 💐

[@mowattlavern62]

Nice size tiny home, very spacious

[@anuraktaray4255]

Beautiful house ❤

[@klharris391]

What a lovely home. Thank you for the tour.

[@notapplicable-zn9us]

Regardless of which region of the country a Tiny House is constructed or intended to reside the tankless water heater should be installed inside; protected from inclement weather. Extreme weather events are causing freezing weather patterns in usually hot environments; like Texas. Also, if the Tiny House is sold and relocated to a colder environment a tankless water heater that is insulated inside from the outside cold weather would be better

[@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer]

Agreed. The water heater has no business outside. She is the first person I’ve ever heard of having a hard time actually getting hot water quickly. I know people that had to turn their hot water temp setting down or it would burn folks…fast.

[@Weezieweeks]

@@RevdUp.Art.FotograferWe have a tankless water heater installed in our garage. Our kitchen is maybe 15’ from the tank and takes a bit to get hot. Same as hot water in our bathroom.

[@shiralleehaggart72]

Beautiful little home and your dog is cute as well.

[@gingernotturno5365]

I love the way she did the bedroom with a closet for her cloths that is genius

[@12Gaile]

Beautiful home & sweet doggie too. ❤🐕

[@user-is8ne1oc4y]

thank you for your job Jenna! your tours make me happy, because I see a lot of happy people who lives in their dreams and I hope I'll be one of those people very soon.

[@reginacalcara4273]

What a lovely land her house is fantastic

[@texasoutlook60]

Thank you for showing us what you do like and things you would do differently!

[@stowie7733]

I love your home and decor. The layout and all the windows bring in so much light. I downsized from 1500 sq. ft. To just over 1000. I got rid of so much unnecessary items in the move. Now as I go through my current home, I am picturing a tiny home similar to this home and it helps to have this in mind as I decide to keep an item or not. If it will fit in a tiny home, it stays, otherwise it goes!!

[@laurievillotta7935]

Susan I loved your home. But the biggest mistake you made was not having your bedroom on the main floor. One fall down those stairs you will not be able to access your bedroom.

[@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer]

She can get one of the chairs that will take her up and down. I thought of that while watching the vid.

[@doloresreynolds8145]

In a lot of cases, having to move in different ways (eg climbing stairs) keeps a person in better shape as they age. There is no reason to think she’s going to fall down them. They aren’t steep and the railing is solid. The worst fall I ever had down stairs was when I was 16, and I learned to be a lot more careful on stairs.

[@pdq5465]

What a beautiful, comfortable looking home. I’m so happy that you’re happy. Thanks for sharing the good & the not great of your home.👍🏻❤️🇨🇦

[@eileenstickney80]

Totally love your beautiful home. More importantly love the Gator throw on your bed. Goooooo GATORS!

[@susankupersmit5932]

😂😂😂❤❤❤❤

[@princessruffledscout]

Beautiful home Susan

[@elsjemassyn8921]

Love this house, this lady and her doggie

[@cinnamon8884]

lovely!

[@wendy3437]

Very nice and practical and pretty made for the person living in it as it should be!!!

[@beverlypearson5332]

Really nice home and I like the layout. She made a lot of smart choices for her safety and because of her age. The one thing that may be a problem down the road is the upstairs bedroom. All in all, beautiful home.

[@barbaraventura2732]

Lovely home, but kind of surprised someone retired, investing money in a custom tiny home, wouldn’t design one with the bedroom on the same level and not do steps.

[@bxw2721]

Wonderful unique “doll house”, I want to be the doll that lives there too! Thank you for sharing! I love your furbaby as well! ❤😊

[@user-np9zq7wp9n]

That is a beautiful home you have created.

[@jessicajessie1849]

Beautiful home 🏡

[@pacaluvr7963]

Great job of getting it ready for aging in place…beautiful home.

[@barbarawilliams236]

Love love love your tiny house ❣️❣️❣️

[@Ozlemtinyhouselife]

Super tiny house ❤

[@carolinaleandro2669]

Your house is georgeus, and you have the best company ❤❤❤

[@sleuththewild]

You have to pay a fortune to lease the spot. That fee can go up at any time, and the owner can sell out: this is not "future-proof". Plus, these "homes" are categorized as mobile homes (trailers) and have to comply with mobile home regulations at HUD; hey don't have to comply with regular building codes, which are a lot more stringent and safety-oriented.

[@lindahayes547]

Like her a lot!! GATER fan!! Me too!!

[@susankupersmit5932]

❤

[@whitneybrown4067]

This is Gonna b so Good THGJ🔥🔥🔥👍n Happy Friday😀….

[@kayecrozier5384]

Lovely home Susan...

[@gwendoylnluckettcarrethers7600]

Love your tiny homes.

[@pamthompson3316]

Your house is adorable and so is Marshall❤

[@SleeplessinOC]

Marshall is so adorable 🥰

[@debbralehrman5957]

Thanks👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@katz20200]

beautiful house!!

[@Sepia36912]

BEAUTIFUL ❤

[@jonimosteller8946]

Love your little home💖💖💖

[@susankupersmit5932]

❤❤❤

[@ritatyas2615]

I lov this design😊

[@evaa-w5399]

Beautiful and her fridge is a standard fridge here in Europe 😊

[@abarnswell]

It's too bad the bedroom isn't on the ground floor. That would be ideal for a senior.

[@deb9806]

I quickly looked at builders site. They didn't have a lot of options but you can customize it which brings the cost up. They were honest most were 100.000 up so not for people on limited budget unless you got a windfall for your house. Hers is adorable but I don't know if I would want to put more than half of what my home is worth on a tiny home. Is Florida that high?

[@valeriegoode9762]

Beautiful house.

[@elainelipscomb1476]

Really beautiful home.🎉🎉 enjoy 💞😅

[@kristenschnese6980]

It’s a lovely home very spacious even though it’s small

[@DebraJMSmith]

That's a Coton!!! They are great dogs! I have one, named, Coti!

[@davidbaron6647]

Nice Love air fryers.

[@aileensochon7500]

Gorgeous. 👌☺️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@peggyowen3386]

I love this beautiful tiny house but for me I would want everything on one level ❤

[@cheryljohnson1618]

Susan! I don’t know if you’ll see this but i love the artwork, especially the Flying Chorizos! Where did you find it and who is the artist? Happy Retirement to you 😊

[@debbiedebbie9473]

Please show more affordable housing. ❤

[@thisis.michelletorres444]

It's fabulous and I love that it gives her freedom and peace. I do wonder about hurricanes. Like is the house insured?

[@reginacalcara4273]

What a lthey lady and her house is wonderful

[@Leafgreen1976]

Here in Nova Scotia I could buy 2 houses with the land for $160.000

[@jenlown4640]

NICE tiny house she has

[@ellenfisona8530]

Very cute home but as you age you will need a bedroom on the main floor

[@deb9806]

I like a retired teachers I saw on youtube tours. Her name was Charlene but I don't like Texas. I don't know if you had to live there or the expense would be too much to move.

[@user-pp3lc5hj3u]

💙tiny home living..

[@lauriesliz2731]

Love your wholesome approach to your build.i too am very short and would enjoy a home like yours. Love Marshall what breed of dog is he?😊

[@bernicemadrid2907]

I love it ! I love the idea of the stairs .

[@deb9806]

I love the stairs wth drawers. Maybe not as sturdy in a way but I wish they'd have that in regular homes at least at the bottom. Great for things you need while running out or cords etc.

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada there's an actual tiny house in Toronto its permanent 400 square feet if you google it as Torontos tiny home it will appear including the address its all 1 room with lane way parking thanks for today's presentation