This Epic Tiny House & Land Cost A Fraction Of The Average Home And Is Way Better!

Amidst ultra-high house prices, it’s great to know there are still achievable ways of getting into your own home and your own land. This brilliant off-grid tiny house, designed for family life, is spacious, functional and has everything this young family needs.
It’s parked up on communal land, which Paula and Boyd have bough a share in, giving them long-term security with their parking spot. Around their tiny house they grow their own vegetable gardens and have even planted a food forest. Beyond the borders of their garden, they have access to hundreds of acres of communal land, for which they have taken responsibility of the conservation program.
Their home is self-sufficient and off the grid, with an impressive solar system and abundant rainwater collection. This, coupled with the gardens means that overhead costs of running the home and feeding the family can remain relatively low.
Between the house and the land, they have been able to construct an incredible family home for only a fraction of the cost of the average, yet in truth, have also got a tremendous amount more than you would get with an ordinary home.
We hope you enjoy the tour of this beautiful tiny home. To follow Paula and Boyd's journey, you can find them on Instagram: / thebohemiannz
And their conservation work here: / trapping_aotearoa
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Presented and Produced by: Bryce Langston
Camera: Rasa Pescud & Bryce Langston
Editing: Sarah Binder & Rasa Pescud
Title music in this video by Bryce Langston: / brycelangston
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[@livingbig]

This is a seriously cool tiny house! It's another which is located at the tiny house community we featured in last weeks episode. If you missed that, you can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqrSlXlnpbd7kNE - There's a lot to love about this brilliant home that Paula and Boyd have created for their family. We hope you enjoy the tour! With Love, Bryce & Rasa

[@SMS9155]

Can you tell me who built their home?

[@jessdavis2926]

@@SMS9155 I’m pretty sure it’s built by Shaye’s Tiny Homes

[@kimmieskreations1969]

I was just wondering if they were part of Franiko's community since they had mentioned that someone did Festivals and alot of the arial shots looked familiar and you answered that question for me here... Such a beautiful community to live in.

[@SMS9155]

@@jessdavis2926 Thank you sincerely for answering my question. I've been giving it some real serious thought of selling my stick home and living tiny and I really liked the layout of this one. Much appreciated.

[@marinathomas7820]

Absolutely lovely! And hope that you'll shoot a sequel after a year to be updated on their progress with their projects. It would also be nice if you could have episodes on the community as a whole. How do they function? Many tiny home owners would love to be part of a community. Thanks Bryce and Rasa. Keep going 😊

[@llorylloyd]

I love how you don't just jump into the house and start talking about that. The initial connection with the people and who they are and what their about and why tiny living is just as important as the home they live in. I enjoy your videos so much.

[@suxieval9387]

I also like it

[@ramseykelvin168]

Hello Llory LIoyd how are you doing today

[@ParyatakParag]

I am watching this before I sleep so that I can have a tiny house dream... Good Night

[@livingbig]

Sweet tiny house dreams!

[@libbypetersen3523]

Really like the floorplan of this one, with the kitchen centered and the lounge on the end, better than the typical arrangement which is usually the reverse. I feel like a central lounge always suffers a bit from being in the middle of the traffic pattern, but this layout solves that problem nicely, allowing the kitchen to flow smoothly to the outdoors. Well done!

[@BH-ix7nq]

Totally agree

[@carlabrown6976]

My thoughts exactly.....n especially the 2 bedroom ...really love that...

[@rosekisiel3383]

Having a tiny home is my dream for retirement in 2024.

[@bonniepwtf]

I hope you achieve your dream.😊

[@karengossett1475]

I did and I love it! The best advice I can give you is to start purging now! It is not easy but I have never felt so free! Best wishes 🙏❤️

[@rosekisiel3383]

@@karengossett1475 purging is a must. Going to spend this summer doing exactly that. Decluttering is a great form of di-stressing your life. Great advice...thank you.

[@rosekisiel3383]

@@bonniepwtf thank you. My sister and husband just purchased a home with 25 acres in Alabama and they are open to me putting a home on their property. I can't wait.

[@bonniepwtf]

@@rosekisiel3383 Very, very cool. It's something I would have enjoyed doing.

[@kiwigirljacks]

I believe this is the Sophie design by Shaye’s Tiny Homes… she really is the top tiny home designer in my opinion. Just stunning 🙌

[@libbypetersen3523]

Thanks for the tip!

[@princesspearlthumb]

Definitely looks like a Shaye’s Tiny Home!

[@ivymeganmedicinewoman]

I'm so glad you mentioned who made this gorgeous home because I was dying to find out😂❤ Great to know, thankyou

[@gelly8983]

Thank you ❤

[@bellacat4160]

thx i was thinking the same and wonder why they didn't mention that

[@dyannacoleman7092]

I am totally blown away with this tiny house! This is exactly what I would want hook, line and sinker! This young couple is lovely and having two tiny girls - I'll bet those girls will really have a wonderful life growing up there! Good luck to them both and thanks for trying to save our planet and be self-sufficient! Thanks much Bryce & Rasa! Well done!

[@cannavaras]

A wonderful self sufficient family of 4. Our kids are a bit older now but picking up plenty of ideas for downsizing and living a similar life when they are old enough to move away. The views are breathtaking too. Absolutely love it. Thanks for showing us around it Rasa and Bryce. All the best.

[@livingbig]

Glad you enjoyed this episode and are getting some ideas! All the best to you too! :)

[@leahbaker1724]

If you have thee opportunity don’t do stairs, it’s the one thing I wish I had done differently. They are not welcoming to old age. 😊

[@nedaaquarius1]

@@leahbaker1724 Very good point and true! Cheers!

[@suxieval9387]

We live a short life, I think we can do anything at any age for as long as It makes u feel happy

[@weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars]

I wasn't sure about the kitchen layout but when I realised that that section could simply roll out of the way or onto the decking I was completely sold!! A home of complete happiness and a couple full of joy, absolutely wonderful ❤️❤️❤️

[@susannebrown3255]

That’s my most favourite design yet. Girls are adorable.👋🏻🇨🇦🐉👩🏼‍⚖️

[@minaw6618]

😍

[@Patrienatorlondon]

You really need to love Shaye’s designs!

[@kiwigirljacks]

I love that this channel features tiny houses that are higher end and also those more budget friendly. Not everyone who wants to go tiny wants to, or needs to, do it on a budget. It’s all individual and adds a nice variety to life 😊

[@buzzawuzza3743]

Technology had to catch up before the hippie dream of the 1960s could become real. Now it's here and we have to embrace it. Another excellent video.

[@nixie.moon1]

This was such a gorgeous episode. The families little dance at the end so adorable.. 🥰 Wishing them all the best.

[@ramseykelvin168]

Hello Nixie Moon how are you doing today

[@cynthiagolini6983]

Loved this whole episode. Loved the tiny house and the people. Brought lots of smiles and a few chuckles to me. Really needed that so this episode was perfect timing for me. Thx you.

[@butterflybeatles]

Willow and Winter are beautiful but unusual names -- I especially like 'Willow'.

[@puppycat58]

Wow, Paula and Boyd..You home is absolutely gorgeous....I love where your living room is ..tucked out of the way while your kitchen is in the center of your home makes perfect sense... your kitchen is absolutely gorgeous...that bread looked amazing...the bathroom has lots of space and it awesome...love the catwalk and both bedrooms are beautiful...growing your own veggies and fruit is satisfying and no pesticides. Your land is gorgeous and your porch is such an amazing addition ...❤ Be Safe and Be Blessed ...Congratulations on your new baby ....

[@suxieval9387]

Its such an inspiration

[@ramseykelvin168]

Hello how are you doing today

[@KimberlyGreen]

The center kitchen is a nifty, welcoming touch. Side note: cute kiddos.

[@ramseykelvin168]

Hello how are you doing today

[@levibates]

Phenomenal design, love the all the white.

[@Bess9779]

This is epic!! It is in a whole class different from a tiny house. I don't even think most people who live in smaller homes would notice the difference. It's pricey, but worth it.

[@ps...]

What a gorgeous house!! The huge deck, gardening area, amazing interiors, breathtaking parking spot and a very beautiful family😍 Everything about this tiny house is stunning!💚

[@aviajarehema7393]

Love this house also. The layout of the kitchen, bath, bedrooms, and livingroom nook, as well as the surrounding land and landscape also.

[@jilltesell8627]

Very nice home.. The land is to die for, just beautiful!

[@lisahelwig-payne660]

I love the design of the living room! The different pitches in the ceiling are so cool & modern! And, it's very private, something you don't usually see in tiny homes.

[@kaseyberube1810]

I saw the empty space from where the washing machine was in the bathroom and immediately thought it would make a great vanity space! And would take minimal effort to create that.

[@juliebarnett9812]

New Zealanders say "yeah" alot. 😂

[@wadzamac5677]

Love the design of this home very practical with children

[@j.v.1973]

I love this tiny home, awesome bathroom design. All of it is so functional and beautiful! And the spot they are on is spectacular! I think New Zealand is one of the most beautiful places on earth.

[@leannemaitland9170]

It's a beautiful home but what scares me is the drop from the decking for the kids

[@meredithc2755]

I thought of that, too. Afraid the kids would be running around, not paying attention, and fall off.

[@ramseykelvin168]

Hello how are you doing today

[@dianeb.4791]

I have never commented on a KZbin video, but I’m concerned about the decking attached to this beautiful tiny house. In most parts of Canada any deck must have fencing/railing if the deck/patio is more than 42 inches above the ground. The patio appeared higher than that to me. Willow would be hurt if she danced off the edge. Even 42” is too high for a little one! Love the channel!!

[@ljs5276]

Bewildering isn’t it. Love the design of the house but come on, this is an accident waiting to happen!

[@annawilson5587]

they have only been there 3mths? and with a new baby! If it were me I'd put some garden boxes/seats round the edge

[@tmc1373]

This home was easily one of the best designs I've ever seen on this channel. Putting the kitchen in the centre is soooo much better than the sides! Great job on designing this home!

[@mariankeighley2695]

Love the Sophie Design by Shaye, works really well with the kitchen in the middle. Awesome deck guys, that is an amazing addition to a tiny, and what an incredible spot, love love love it!!!!!!!!!!

[@loisfolk5492]

Love the idea of the kitchen in the middle. I grew up entertaining in the kitchen. Best way to do that.

[@eileenmetzkow7748]

Beautiful floor plan. And no crawling into bed upstairs. All Tiny Homes with stairs should have ceilings high enough to stand in. 😊💕🙏🏼

[@kimdawcatgirl]

I just smiled so big during this segment! Seeing them so happy just made me so happy and happy for them! What a genuinely gentle and kind couple with sweet little girls ( and I'm not a kid person, I like cats and dogs, lol!). They will grow up so loved by their family and community and will benefit from this environment! Beautiful home with THE perfect layout! Great job as always, Rasa and Bryce! You two know how to bring out the best in a presentation! You and Boyd could be brothers hair wise and names! Lol! Thank you for a lovely time while I ate my loaded salad! 😊

[@Habibtay]

I've been enjoying watching these tiny home videos in an effort to live off grid and sustainably in the coming future.

[@eckapicar1139]

I love their tiny house. It has one of the best layouts i have ever seen

[@allisondriver5257]

A gorgeous family with beautiful values and what an amazing place for their kids to grow up. Gorgeous tiny house!

[@nandangundapaneni967]

Never seen such a spacious tiny house before ❤❤❤

[@cindyrissal3628]

This house checks a-l-l the boxes...except for one...no wood stove. Coming from a colder climate, I love those😊😉 LOVE the upstairs walkway & the real stairs (no monkeys required). I don't know why other tiny home designers don't use the catwalk idea. (Interesting choice...queen bed for a teeny girl. Think of how much more play space she'd have w/ a smaller bed...) If the designer sells plans, could we have contact info? Hopefully more people will do the community living thing. What a great idea!

[@livingbig]

Very true! Nothing makes a home cosier than a wood stove! That being said, this region of New Zealand is pretty warm year round and tiny houses are so easy to heat. Most of the time, if I light my wood stove, I end up cooking myself out of the tiny house and need to open up all the windows!

[@marig.1536]

i believe the designer is shaye's tiny homes... i recognized the layout immediately. i think the layout is called sophie? i love shaye's homes - they're so well thought out!

[@a.d.r.entertainment3791]

@@livingbig hi can i ask what is the size of this tiny house? And can you send the floor plan

[@marraharris6080]

Probably the nicest/best all-around tiny home I've seen. The land, the community, the home, the incredible deck, fully off grid, self-sustaining. Well done, Paula and Boyd!

[@liciadeb8292]

Amazing home and lovely family.

[@michaelpolkey5996]

Can't beat a bush find, living off the land its what tiny living is all about!

[@hotelierid9029]

What a beautiful family. I love their home so much. Its bright, and look so spacious even though its a tiny house. Talking about good design. The kitchen as a centerpiece is brilliant. I love how they put dried flowers here and there. Lovely touch.

[@jeroberts7228]

This was such a joy to watch - what a beautiful and wonderful home they have in that community! I'm happy for them, and I hope this beautiful little family has many happy years there.

[@nata3467]

The key to tiny homes is a generous outdoor space for sure. And a bambaloo...

[@wendylbranchfield7959]

370 seems like an exorbitant amount of money for a tiny house, until you think about the fact that they own the land, the water catchment system, the solar (both of which there’s no ongoing bills for) and the support that they get with everybody else living there. Amazing!

[@amandagrogan4536]

This is so incredible Bryce! Would love a whole video (or several) that explore community set ups like this, and discuss what models they use, guidelines etc ! You would do such justice to the topic ❤

[@GregCurtin45]

Brilliant layout and the colour scheme (or lack thereof) only increases the resale value.

[@missglenellen]

Another amazing place! Thank you for sharing this home and their beautiful vision!

[@suxieval9387]

Very cool

[@ramseykelvin168]

Hello Eliane how are you doing today

[@CulinaryGuide]

I love this family and their cozy home.

[@PeterKNoone]

Lovely loaf of bread, family and home.

[@RaySingh87]

I'm a foodie so any house where the kitchen is the center of the house gets my vote!! Haha!

[@abdullaheusufzai4149]

Lovely family in a cozy tasteful home! And what an amazing community and country..all the credits go to New Zealanders who have kept their country so beautiful and natural!

[@shahlajaber6382]

I love this tiny house It’s my dream to have my own land and house And this design it’s perfect ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@LUnger-ls6gh]

This is the best tiny house layout I’ve seen!

[@kittyvaughn76]

In a world with conspicuous consumption mega mansions, it's nice to see these wonderful homes. Living beyond our means is wasteful. I would love to be able to start again like this couple.

[@judithfairchild3872]

what a happy life so simple and so lovely. and so wonderful for the girls to grow up so connected to the land. it is inspiring to see the joy possible with tiny house living in a community!

[@Andy_M986]

Some homes make you feel so welcome and relaxed, this home and location, the way it's set out, is one of those, and those kids are seriously adorable.

[@jodiebelton625]

I enjoy watching your tiny home videos.

[@BlairKoss]

He does such a great job!

[@kalipaul2480]

Wow I watch this channel all the time and never noticed this video! Best layout yet, love this! And did anyone remember Paula was a Silver Fern!! 🥰👌🏽 Awesome whare guys thanks for sharing

[@pattenonlife483]

What a beautiful home and family. I wish this type of living was allowed in the US. Good luck to all of you

[@TWROC96]

Beautiful home and adorable children. Congrats and best of luck to this family; they have a beautiful foundation on which to build their lives.

[@rek8193]

The kitchen entrance area is such a nice variation of this layout. 😊

[@janefryer6750]

Wonderful house and couple/kids to match ! Please secure your deck SURROUND and make it kiddy proof 😘

[@ellenfoster9764]

I really like having the kitchen in the middle. Great design. And a wonderful community

[@BlairKoss]

Agree with you Ellen. First time I've seen the kitchen in the middle. What a difference to not have wheels...

[@WinnieLuthienThye]

Im seeing a steady trend moving towards this kind of tiny community living in a beautiful setting. And it is just wonderful. It is like a storybook dream.

[@lone982]

Great use of space with the walk way above the kitchen bench!

[@elizabethcarrington5819]

This place rocks! What a wonderful the house is so well designed for a family too. The carport add-on is spectacular! ❤️

[@vikaskalmegh2405]

Finally, I can say that's the best build, following this show for so long. Extraordinary view, great interior design, the garden area also awesome. The vast and beautiful world is the home we share together . Be your own kind of beautiful .Thanks for Bryce and Rasa for this golden opportunity to saw such a great build home.😃 Dream to make such home come true..... 💖🌷🌷🌷💖

[@michellejolly7325]

This the best designed tiny house ever! Beautifully executed….❤

[@cafedre]

OMG my mind is blown! Talk about living the dream, holy hecka!

[@BlairKoss]

using "Holy Hecka!" tomorrow 3X.! thanks for that.

[@bgtyhnmju7]

Nice place. I like the stairs up, the upper walkway, and the way extra headroom is achieved with the layout. Nice folks too.

[@juderickman8275]

Nice alternative, lovely family. That foccacia and bread!!

[@karengossett1475]

Oh my goodness! What a beautiful family 🙏💝 Yes the home they have created is gorgeous, but they are the stars of this video. Many blessings to all 🙏💕

[@calebcapson811]

One of the best layouts I have seen, great use of sunken walkways.

[@shellyackerman3177]

Beautiful home for beautiful people ❤

[@chikatoo]

I hope they put some kind of railing around the deck

[@janetclaireSays]

A beautiful home and I love the co-op arrangement of the community!

[@evek2501]

This home and lovely family is so inspiring! What a wonderful place to raise a family.

[@BH-ix7nq]

I believe i saw a gap between the deck roof and the house; I wonder how that does during rain🤔

[@jreu2e]

Don’t let the kids dive off that deck!

[@missybekind5022]

These young people have an awesome living setup!! Beautiful home being off grid in a communal environment is the way everyone should be thinking of living!! ✌️❤️

[@ramseykelvin168]

Hello how are you doing today

[@valeriepalenkas3706]

This is by far my most favorite!

[@mmsmits2868]

Beautiful family, beautiful home, beautiful community, beautiful tour...you just made my evening perfect. Thank you!

[@lisacolledge7624]

Just started the video......wow, Bryce, got your 'guns' out down on the fence post. Now I'm awake. 😁

[@lisacolledge7624]

Such a lovely couple, such a great interview. They're so 'la' given a 2 yo and 3 month old. But therein lies the difference between a mortgage, shit you don't need, the kids don't need, and teaching them how to do it themselves. Bravo.❤

[@alinecharpentier2638]

I love this family, this house, the garden, and the countryside ❤!

[@michaelcauser474]

Hi Bryce and Rasa. Great to keep up with your videos. I have tried watching a few other channels, but I keep coming back to only yours. Maybe it is predominantly the NZ/Aus base being more relatable, but definitely your presentation of each home is a major part of the decision. Keep up the good work.

[@mijotwentyseven3935]

Beautiful home, beautiful children and beautiful couple, what more could you ask for? Tfs.

[@sparrowgeiller9360]

Beautiful home and beautiful family! Thank you and Namaste.

[@amypieterse4127]

Love this layout. Stunning home.

[@tejerosusan8955]

Super dooper beautiful ❤️♥️❤️

[@jeanniecampbell1374]

REALLY Lovely family and way of living ..hard to imagine How I ended up in a city after living on a farm ..this just takes me back to the kind of open landscape I grew up around but on the other side of the world , I love to dream and get inspiration from when others get it right ..I would have loved to see this kind of thing in schools ,

[@jasminebauer5697]

Beautiful..just loving the tiny house communities. Simple life and off the grid ❤️❤️ thanks Bryce and Rasa for sharing

[@zardraastahlbock8985]

This is the best tiny house layout I've ever seen. Having the kitchen in the middle and the lounge at one end makes each room more versatile.

[@motherwolf8407]

What a cute couple. Absolutely beautiful home. What a great way to live and great place for children to grow up.

[@chantalrochon3566]

Wish this concept existed in Quebec, Canada. Thank you for this video ❤❤❤❤

[@renataaffonso1627]

Congratulations! This is a beautiful house full of love!

[@lotusdolphin]

Hi Bryce! Love this couple! Really sweet. This is one of the best floorplans I’ve seen for a tiny house. They really fixed today. Cute and I really really like the floorplan. Cheers from California.💜🤗🤟🏻😎🦔🇺🇸