Retired Couple Built This Tiny Home On a Budget - $7k Cost

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Kevin & Elizabeth built this cabin in the backcountry of Montana. Surrounded by trees and wildlife, they are able to enjoy the simple living lifestyle. With the space they were working with, they designed a functional tiny kitchen that serves them well. Their living room is spacious and bright with ample room.
This project started back in 2018 and was built slowly as they had to content with the snow. Being the cabin is so remote, Kevin & Elizabeth had to wait until the snow had melted to work on the cabin. Once they got the cobin shell completed, the build progressed much rapidly.
Believe it or not, they build this stunning cabin for only $7k. While they did luck out with some of the building materials, they also thrifted and bargain shopped for building material.
My favorite part of about this build is the thrifting aspect. I thrifted a ton for my skoolie build and was one of my favorite things to do on weekends! What is your favorite part about this cabin?
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[@TinyHomeTours]

My favorite part of about this build is the thrifting aspect. I thrifted a ton for my skoolie build and was one of my favorite things to do on weekends! What is your favorite part about this cabin?

[@paulinemizzi4768]

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[@ollieados]

I'm blown away that they accomplished this for $7000. Wow. What a cozy and adorable cabin!😊

[@TinyHomeTours]

Agreed! We're absolutely amazed at the beautiful home Kevin & Elizabeth created on a budget.

[@KevinPeterson-ed3xz]

Thank you

[@summerocean5748]

Beautiful! Love your home! Would love to build this - a plan? Thanks 💗🙏💗

[@GG-qy2wy]

A lovely couple, and a lovely, comfortable, cozy home. They are so kind and humble to offer people a retreat. 🏡🕊

[@kellyembleton3743]

FYI. You should not put the stove and fridge side by side as the stoves heat can interfere with the fridges compressor and not cooling it properly.

[@darlenemeeka5384]

I was thinking the exact same thing. Not the best design, but if they’re happy that’s all that matters🤷🏻‍♀️They seem like very nice people and I wish them the best😁

[@BrittMFH]

Yes, that's entirely true. Also, it's not aesthetically pleasing. It's not practical for a right-handed person to stir and manage handles. No counter on right side of the stove is unhandy. I've remodeled and vetoed this very layout so I have my reasons!!! 😉

[@tinyhomeslady]

@@BrittMFH Good advice! I understand we are all different but the idea of counter space to my right while a cook is a good idea. I would love to have this cabin as a getaway and would just change some things around. They seem happy.🙂

[@conspickerous]

Yep, should’ve followed the kitchen triangle concept, with the sink in between the two following the right workflow of working in a kitchen.

[@user-pp7zq1bq9c]

​@@darlenemeeka5384😊

[@maryhight6030]

Absolutely gorgeous. You guys did a beautiful job and a beautiful home ❤

[@mwmentor]

Bless you guys for being willing to provide folks with a retreat from the world when they need it and sharing your cabin with them. I love the simplicity and the location must be just amazing. All the best to you and your guests 🙏🙂❤

[@Jules73572]

Adorable!!!!! I love the organization & simplicity of the cottage. Very nice build. God Bless 👏🏻👏🏻❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸🏠

[@thesoulofmemories]

Montana always was and will be the state I fell in love with. Most amazing people that would help you out in any situation. The peace and quiet you feel in Montana is one of a kind for sure. Miss you MT.❤❤❤❤

[@donnaleemaheu1037]

Congradulations on your retirement dreams. Very beautiful cabin and set up love it. Stay safe my friends and enjoy your new place. A friend from Canada.❤

[@jthomas1626]

This is a nice place that both you and Kevin had built. Enjoy each other, enjoy your cabin beautiful.

[@margiedrizz4482]

you should be proud of your home it’s extremely beautiful.

[@joannestinson7301]

I would definitely recommend a compost toilet in this situation. We have 2 , one has a large tank outside that almost never needs to be emptied, and when you do, it’s a bag of dirt. And one that has the tank inside the bathroom. More work so we don’t use often.

[@rogertemple7193]

Another really great Tiny Home here and like the interiors of it and how everything is set up with the rooms and this is really nice and Thank You for another great video of these magnificent tiny homes.🏠🏠🏠🏠

[@TinyHomeTours]

Thank you for watching! We're glad you enjoyed seeing Kevin & Elizabeth's home. :)

[@meridethhendry5733]

Brilliant! Really sweet little house.

[@lindajadams8932]

I love recycling and reusing. Well done and beautiful!🎉🎉

[@TinyHomeTours]

It's amazing that all of that cedar was reclaimed! 🤩

[@TheAmmoDan]

Awesome job, planning, designing and constructing the cabin! And the location, less than 50 miles to Glacier national Park. Thanks for sharing.

[@KevinPeterson-ed3xz]

Does IYAAYAS mean anything?

[@TheAmmoDan]

@@KevinPeterson-ed3xz It most certainly does! 26 years retired from the USAF in 2007, still working at General Electric. Still living in Abilene with Rosemary Henson.

[@maclac48]

Thank U nice folks for sharing a piece of your world. 🙏🏿

[@suzannecranford6819]

It's very charming. What a great build. It's now one of my very favorites! The cedar was an incredible gift, wasn't it? The bedroom is wonderful. Thank you for the tour! 💕

[@TinyHomeTours]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. :)

[@KevinPeterson-ed3xz]

Thank you for watching. It was enjoyable to build.

[@lesleyfarrington4809]

Absolutely fabulous. Well done x

[@katg.2628]

Q; how many gallons for the shower and how do you dispose of the grey water? TY for sharing. Love ur tiny cabin. Great job. 10/7/33 CA

[@KevinPeterson-ed3xz]

Water lasts about 4-6 days.

[@tammyjantzen9004]

Beautiful and on a dime too! You did good! Love it!

[@jeannerountree952]

Beautiful home

[@Truelyblue333]

What a lovely couple. This cabin is super cute. Love that it’s not cluttered up. 😂

[@mommafayeakafayecarmichael8427]

Love it all!

[@TinyHomeTours]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheHorsetamer2]

oh my word I am from Kalispell...:) I love it there and miss it very much...Don,t miss the cold...

[@roxannsejkora1691]

Very cute! Looks like a very peaceful place to stay.

[@TinyHomeTours]

Definitely a peaceful retreat space. :)

[@Bossladyone2]

Have some friends in the Kalispell area. Lots of fun things to do in the summer.

[@myheartsdesire643]

Thanks for sharing your tiny home. It is very pretty and well done. You have both worked very hard! Stay safe.

[@terryshaw3493]

🥰🥰 Wonderful home. Perfect couple.

[@Badgeweefixstuff]

Very cool well done

[@aquilaclark814]

Thanks for the tour of the tiny home. You did a beautiful job building it. I was just wondering have you seen any bears?🥰

[@gailsanders7737]

Beautiful blessing for all who enjoy

[@hassankajogoo3226]

Wonderful build. No matter what negative comments are here, its great. Only thing you should consider is building a bio-digester for the sewage and waste water. You will be pleasantly surprised at how great it works and how much trouble it will save you.

[@angelaweeks5607]

Such a beautiful home,🥰thank you for sharing your story! Stay safe and God bless!🙏🏽🦋❤️❤️❤️

[@tikihutgenius9290]

Is it difficult climbing to the loft at your age? I know my 56 year old husband has to use the restroom 4 or 5 times a night so a loft would be very inconvenient

[@jthomas1626]

I am proud of you both.

[@user-np9zq7wp9n]

Beautiful little place love what you are doing with it.

[@Jirehbireh]

What a beautiful couple, and may the Lord bless you both for your kindness ❤

[@gailrogers7341]

Absolutely beautiful!!

[@GrampalettasCamp]

Very creative. What have you worked out to load a 200 lb 25 gal full tank of sewage into your truck and how do you fill the 60 gal water tank? What is the non-freeze period you can use the water/sewer? In Maine we’re good May-October

[@KevinPeterson-ed3xz]

Tank is on wheels. We fill with a hose from the well. We plan on enclosing the water tank and heating it. Usually we shut down the water about October. Thanks for watching!

[@NurseEmilie]

You all did an excellent job ! It looks so professional ! And it looks so comfy ! I'm envious !

[@carolineroy9026]

Beautiful love love it :) thank you for sharing

[@TinyHomeTours]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. :)

[@scottpolenske9224]

This looks great! The video makes it seem so peaceful and relaxing. Of it is anything like when i built my kids fort/cabin it wasnt alot of peacefull days building. Lol contemplated just lighting a match. Haha. Really cool that so much of it is reclaimed materials! I also have probaby 75% of the materials in their fort reclaimed material. Great job you two!

[@Dikz.70769]

Beutiful amazing place 😅

[@DaveWebb-ec8sk]

I can't imagine how good that house smells with all that ceder

[@fayee8986]

Love your cabin. Thank you for the tour very enjoyable may you both have many years of happiness and health in your cabin the Lord bless you

[@angelacollins1343]

My impression is that this is more of a tiny guest cabin on their property, not their full time home.

[@KevinPeterson-ed3xz]

You are correct. First it was for guest and family. And now we use it for rental and retreats.

[@bonnies9861]

What a beautiful job you have done building this cabin!!! I take it that it must be for summertime only because I see no coat closets, or any closets for that matter? And that ladder to the loft looks mighty scary to this 75 y.o. - it would be the coming down aspect I would not cherish!! The land that it sits on is beautiful!! Enjoy every moment of evrey day ~ sending you light, love, peace, joy and abundance always! I love you.

[@sabinamock4799]

Cute house. Looks very cozy! Thanks for sharing.

[@karendamian8456]

❤ I Would love to live in that mightly Awesome cabin

[@TinyHomeTours]

Agreed! :)

[@jackie-k]

It is beautiful! Only missing a window in the loft and would have loved to see outside

[@larrytowe6672]

Great job, may God continue to bless your family.

[@angelastewart9497]

Nice house .that’s more space then I need . Love it.

[@trishellingson276]

Beautiful inside/out, God Bless U/family.

[@barbarasingh8708]

so beautifully planned thank u so much

[@user-lr1zj5bm7e]

GOS BLESS YOUR HOUSE BEAUTIFUL ENJOY ❤

[@user-dr2js7bv2i]

What a beautiful tiny home!❤

[@dianep3071]

Beautiful cabin !

[@user-ct2ym1pz4o]

Sweet cabin, sweet couple!

[@applecart353]

It's nice that someone gave them that cedar. And that's a good price

[@charmainefield6785]

Beautifully done!

[@lindageiling5922]

I like it but i can't climb ladders so it would have to be one floor. I have bad legs.

[@annetakubiak3374]

Very nice and sweet 💯👏👍🏻💜AND A VERY NICE COUPLE ♥️

[@mommafayeakafayecarmichael8427]

Good Morning! MommaFaye

[@cathyhughes9887]

Amazing job, you two!

[@missmajor5640]

This is a lovely home 🤗

[@ladywolverine1828]

Perfect!

[@camerajen]

Lovely ❤

[@gretavains8707]

Lovely I could live in that easy😊Very nice people 😊

[@TinyHomeTours]

Glad you enjoyed it! It sure seems like a peaceful and serene place to call home.

[@carmenakanana2518]

I want a tiny house!! Yours is beautiful.. I would need a bedroom on the first level, or stairs to go up to the loft. 🥰

[@catherineferguson7646]

I love this. It is very well decorated. Some have too many colours in some that make I love how the loftit look junky. Too many colours

[@SilverAspen1]

Lovely couple ❤

[@helenadeering4276]

It's beautiful...❤😊

[@Excuse-My-Cooking]

Wow beautiful

[@wendylallas9197]

LOVE! Great job!

[@kathyomalley3753]

I like how they put the water tank beside the home. Id like to see where the septic tank is?

[@sherribatko8981]

I just don't like climbing a ladder to go to bed and I'm only 27 years old And eventually I'm going to be 60 and climbing up and down a ladder wouldn't be that safe I would perfer my bedroom be on the first floor do to cleaning, etc And aging Or build stairs

[@tinyhomeslady]

I'm with you. I've always been that way. I can so a loft for a night or two, but I don't want to live like that especially because of having to go to the bathroom at night and when I'm a senior citizen.

[@1mourningdove54]

@@tinyhomeslady I wouldn't be able to do it even for one night.

[@BrittMFH]

Seems like a recipe for an accident in the middle of the night when an urgent bathroom need arises.

[@Neolithika]

Lovely

[@TheHorsetamer2]

Love the tiny home:)

[@user-ix8mt6ir8o]

Nice To

[@michelecrowder6741]

Shout out to/for the reclaimed Cedar!

[@TinyHomeTours]

Such a game changer, and beautiful wood!

[@normantaylor4098]

Enjoy your video

[@allanhover5008]

Very nice I like it

[@user-zj2tf5vs3g]

Thank u for sharing

[@TinyHomeTours]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Nice:)

[@Enjoywatchingyoutube8227]

Very nice

[@lorettataylor9902]

Very nice 😊

[@lear.806]

I don't see any storage ...for clothes, towels, sheets....

[@CherrieMcKenzie]

I really like their attitude of thinking about what you want and then asking how you can do it cheaper by looking for throwaway items that will do the job. My friends teased me when I was looking to outfit a van that I held on to free tongue and grove cedar for 8 months while I was looking for a van. But, once I got the van I was able to complete my conversion for under $200 in materials. This couple lets me know I am not alone passing the wait for the cookie test. Haha

[@TinyHomeTours]

What a great deal! Patience is key if you're trying to save, and it sounds like it's working out for you! :)

[@catherineferguson7646]

I love the loft but I wouldn't physically be able to climb a ladder.

[@aysehangumus6361]

Beautiful, but how are you gonna climb that ladder in your later years? I'm guessing you have the land? Why not a little larger?

[@annebourbonnais7558]

Yours is ĺovely..would give anything to bring this for myself for under 10,000.00😮

[@buddmcclure]

What states allow you to buy a piece of land and put a tiny house on it? If the building codes won't allow it you're screwed. I flat know California won't let you live in it. You have to declare it's a recational cabin and I'm pretty sure you have to go somewhere else after 3months.

[@janhatcher6991]

you said you have 8 acres, why did you build a tiny home if you had that much acreage?

[@jerrygandia2650]

Did you buy the land?

[@Goddesssssssssss]

Omg very Inspirational and Affordable. Can you please build me one? I'll throw an extra thousand in there hehe 😅🎉

[@TinyHomeTours]

Something tells me there would be a long line if Kevin and Elizabeth started building these for folks. :)

[@conspickerous]

12x20m as in meters? Not sure if that’s tiny. Maybe it should’ve been in feet instead?

[@KevinPeterson-ed3xz]

Yes it is feet. Without the porch. They must have fat fingered that one

[@TinyHomeTours]

Typos sneak up on us sometimes.😅 It is indeed 12 x 20 ft. 🙂

[@conspickerous]

@@TinyHomeTours thanks for confirming! Keep the good content coming!

[@KevinPeterson-ed3xz]

@@TinyHomeToursthat is easily done.

[@joanneganon7157]

Very nice 🎉. JO JO IN VT 💞

[@sallyedwards9171]

What about laundfy?😊

[@sallyedwards9171]

I meant laundry 😮

[@TinyHomeTours]

Many folks who live tiny or off grid end up using laundromats to save on the space, water and power use. 🙂

[@cyndeeh]

So,they don't live there fulltime?