Hawai'i local priced out of paradise, until she built this container home

[@Aphelia.]

This issue is really unfortunate for native residents of Hawaii and similar places. My heart goes to everyone who's affected by the impossible prices. This "Green Box" is absolutely beautiful and I wish the owner the best. Mahalo nui 💚

[@Corgio22]

Maybe native Hawaiians can organize like other native peoples around the world. Build casinos, get filthy rich, change laws, get revenge on the haoles and whinies.

[@benwarped7272]

Oh shut up... paradise comes with a price. She rents this shit Hella money she's living the dream...

[@frenchweewee4444]

My first thoughts. 😕 Can't afford to live on their own land. What a world we live in. 😏😐 The green box is cute though,🤩 my favorite color.💚💚 💚

[@kahuaokalaniburgess5521]

My roots are on the islands, though I've never been. My mom was born and raised there. When she said, "Hawai'i needs Hawaiians" it touched my heart ❤️. I will get there! Aloha!

[@HeatherJacobs-r5h]

This lady is articulate and very smart. She has found a way to have an alternative lifestyle and, it is great. We think we need STUFF but, the truth is, we manage very well with less. Great video❤

[@solarnator]

so true, i thought she was an architect for a minute...

[@rtyria]

My family was priced out of the islands off of the coast of Maine and I always feel a twinge of sympathy pain whenever I hear of other families forced to leave their home. I've never actually seen the islands my grandparents left. None of us has been able to go back. I'm glad she found a way.

[@Americanmamaistired]

@@rtyria it has been happening in NY for many years the property taxes are unaffordable as well as the city water and you have to filter it

[@user-yk9sk7pg6v]

I am sorry to hear that. I like watching videos of beautiful places online and the coast of Maine comes up often ... it looks so undeniably lovely there ... I am sorry you cannot go back. :(

[@beckyleslie4091]

Ingenious water filtration system. Beautiful home!

[@donnafranzman2027]

Your own little piece of paradise...including fruit!!! Totally love it. And Hawaii does need Hawaiians!

[@Americanmamaistired]

@@donnafranzman2027 so lucky they can grow food where they live without it being stolen or poisoned! 🙏 Is there lots of room in Hawaii? 😭 What a dream

[@taramcdonough3599]

Looks like she rents this own VS living in it.

[@donnafranzman2027]

@@Americanmamaistired probably not a lot of room. I live in coastal SC, most land has been bought up by very rich folks from elsewhere...I can only imagine that Hawaii would be much, much worse.

[@Americanmamaistired]

@@donnafranzman2027 so sad there's no nice land anywhere

[@lillianhayslip7094]

BINGO.... She is 💯 correct. Hawaii needs Hawaiians....

[@Native-Kitty]

I love that you can close the door and windows as protection for major storms ❤❤

[@solarnator]

yeah me too. Even the grilles protecting vital systems like aircond and hot water on the outside, brilliant! i would love to buy the deisgn and building plans of this container...

[@Dragon24Lee]

Ingenious design and a practical solution to high real estate costs…love how she respects her homeland and nature and is living in harmony with creation!!! Awesome job! Mahalo! ❤

[@too2great8]

Her container home is absolutely lovely, and so is she. I'm so happy she was able to return to her roots. We all have them. ❤

[@bonnyphotinos4262]

she's so smart! I like her! She has so much wisdom to impart!

[@karennoble3795]

I really appreciated how Brandi explained her community guidelines, water system and toilet. It really helps me in trying to figure out what my choices and concerns might be. It saves a lot of individual research. I also don’t mind ads about products used in tiny homes. Aloha!

[@barbaramuzychka3836]

The camera loves this woman. She could be hired to show other people's small homes, if they are too shy.

[@sherw6456]

Aloha, Brandie! I am also on Hawaii Island, nearby you, but in a ground-bound tiny house, not a container. Your home is beautiful and so practical, and *needs* to reach a larger audience as a viable alternative for people to afford housing here. The county and state make it so difficult with their bureaucratic over-regulation to build and live tiny...it is a wonder you were able to get your place built and allowed where you are, and to even have a Laveo toilet (I'm amazed!) You are an inspiration! I have been trying to find the ways and means to reach the right people to work with toward building entire tiny home communities here to help all people, and particularly the homeless, be able to have permanent safe housing. Would love to keep up with you and your container, and see if there is progress in keeping more Kanaka Maoli from having to leave Hawaii! Mahalo nui loa! 🤙

[@meridethhendry5733]

Such a beautiful spot with a very clever, comfortable build. Brilliant!!

[@josephsonnier3594]

That's a plus , the way you respect mother earth and the variety of fruit trees

[@figmo397]

I love this woman and her house! IMHO she's got the right attitude about the nature around her. I've seen way too many folks go to Hawaii and replace the beautiful nature with golf courses.

[@elizabethcarrington5819]

Great alternative to buying a sticks and bricks home! Especially with the changing climate-they can just lock the whole place up. The land is gorgeous and you can embrace the natural and beautiful environment. 😊❤️

[@dianajohn9701]

Love her! She is so positive, resourceful and smart!

[@johnthomas3842]

The only thing I would change on the box is to paint native fauna all over it to blend in a little more into the native plants.

[@torigillispie9823]

Yes, the green is too bright and doesn’t blend with the beautiful nature

[@opalessence4818]

So glad Brandy and her partner are able to have a comfortable, safe and eco friendly home on her amazing island. Much aloha! 🌈 🌺 🌴 🌋 🦎 🤙

[@thepunadude]

IVE BUILT 6-7 OF THESE HILO SIDE .. GOOD JOB!

[@angieburdette5050]

She is so interesting and I enjoyed her video!! She needs to hold office in Hawaii!! She would help a lot of people and her State. 🎉🎉❤

[@SJ-db1lh]

A beautiful home on a beautiful piece of paradise! Thank you for sharing your home wuth us! 💜

[@harriet677]

Shes right about living in Hawaii I had to sell my childhood home back on Oahu and now have to live on the mainland

[@cmsmith3010]

I love this Design!! She has done an awesome job!! Love it!! ❤❤❤

[@philippes1987]

Minimal, no clutter, beautiful.

[@unlikenoother434]

Very well thought out design. Lovely all around! 🧡💛💚🩷

[@PhilippinesFarmLife]

The Best Use of a Container U have seen. I like the security of a steel she'll and the Murphy Bed. SUPER SMART. I am doing a similar build on a flatbed truck so I can be truly mobile.

[@brendalloyd1903]

A beautiful home in a beautiful place for beautiful people. well done and enjoy x

[@subhadrarai5628]

I realkly like, and agree with the idea-"working with whst you have here already". I wish developers would think similar way instead of clearing the forests. Really like your home.

[@suecathcart4687]

It's so lovely to see your dog again - they must be a good old age by now xx

[@vivian9803]

Aloha, Brandie, what a beautiful home you've made - neat, minimal and well-designed. Mahalo for the tour and be well!

[@patriciasilvia7998]

That’s awesome. We’re moving to Florida and we’re building a container house also. Thank you for all your positive input. 😊

[@BC5391]

She did a great job, amazing home.

[@TZEDGAMES]

Love these Tiny Homes, A thought for the future, Beautiful Home! ❤

[@michael9509]

Superb! To hell with unaffordable orthodoxy 😊 … I live in a park home and have done for over 15 years; a delightful lifestyle.

[@DaveWebb-ec8sk]

Nice home.. there is only one place I would want to live more than Hawaii,,,that is New Zealand. 🌴 🌴🌴

[@barbaramuzychka3836]

...and be Bryce's neighbor?

[@DaveWebb-ec8sk]

@barbaramuzychka3836 yeah right..😄 I like his show too

[@Ann-cx3dd]

Really love this one! She explained it all so well....... the interior is beautiful! 💕 In time, she could expand on her outdoor living and she could do a wrap around porch to give her even more outside happiness, if needed. The only thing I'd suggest is to possibly tone done the exterior green to blend in to the surroundings a bit more.....but, other than that, it's really nice & a great solution! Also, I want to be in that strong container in a massive storm or any other issues. : )

[@sumosprojects]

One of the best setups I’ve seen on your channel & what a delightful lady presenting this home ❤

[@ListedInTheSouth]

I didn't know you could get a 8'x25' container. I've just seen the 8'x20' and 8'x40'. I love the exterior color and her property is paradise.

[@cynthiachambers4105]

This a Beautiful Green Home made from a Shipping Cantainer with a Murphy Bed, Spacious Kitchen and a Large Bathroom. This Queen has made a Wise decision to have a Life Style She Comfortable with and Loving Her Heritage, Thanks for Sharing Enjoyed and Blessings 🙏❤️🥰😇 From Pennsylvania,USA "Aloha"

[@leilareggie1826]

How exciting to at last see this happening on Bug Island. I lived in Volcanoe Village and Pahoa over a decade ago. I was so hopeful this kind of housing would find its place in the islands. Mahalo!

[@kristenschnese6980]

Years ago they started with tiny homes maybe not as small as these but they were tiny.non the less perhaps this is the best way for everyone lovely home

[@Badgeweefixstuff]

Now that is a very cool set up love the deck well done awesome 🛠️🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦

[@anastasiaburchette1531]

Beautiful story, beautiful lifestyle. Congratulations. You found a way to keep your birthright, beautiful.

[@donnagant7032]

Yes Hawaii Need Native Hawaiian families..❤ I loved your Green box I thought cammo idea for shed great. What about paintin big multi color green leaves on house to blend even better and be a cool looking hawaiian Cammo😊 Thats was my thought as soon as I saw, and you mentioned not having just red container but wanted to blend with the beauty around you. Ive psinted murals on my Daddys RVs creative and one of a kind. Aloha From Donna 61 Redding California

[@juliebianchi2163]

It makes me sick to my stomach that native Hawaiians are losing their land and homes to outsiders. I know of at least 4 families from Utah (that are pretty big on social media) that have purchased land in Hawaii and are building vacation homes there. I remember the young man from Hawaii who won American Idol saying his family had to leave the island and move to the states because they couldn't afford it anymore. 😢 I'm glad Brandie found a solution and I hope more Hawaiians do the same!

[@selvarajkannan9923]

Your judicious jubilantly is shows it shows your crust of your high potential 👏.Your Tiny house is in the midst of green mute forest and you have the comfort zone of home .I noticed scarce view from your green window palatine pleasing garden .I appreciate twice such a sensible approach of living with cool breezy and God bless you ever 👍🙏🇮🇳.

[@kitcancanu114]

I would love it! Shipping containers have come a long way!

[@lauraellis5741]

Your house really appeals to me, do you mind talking about approx cost of putting it together, not counting land. My parents and brothers were priced out of Seattle, too. ( property taxes)

[@carenjobe1228]

Wow! Beautiful paradise home! Love the whole thing!

[@ribbleslipscomb5171]

The Green Box is adorable.

[@Americanmamaistired]

We need someone to help us in our state too! Nothing is affordable you are so lucky 😍 the last four years have been increasingly worsening its so sad you are so blessed to have real help in Hawaii. Wish we had that in NY state

[@ritacother3251]

Beautiful home, and a beautiful lady, I was fortunate to visit Hawaii it absolutely beautiful

[@simonielang]

This a fantastic home!! Wonderful that you were able to create a way to be home.

[@AlohaJade808]

Maui county, Your are looking at your new Homes for Maui Fire Residents!! Get those Shipping Containers Ready!!

[@candacecarnicelli8145]

WELL DONE! Congratulations for Creating a Way. Agreed: Hawaii needs Hawaiians! xo

[@Americanmamaistired]

Who burned down all the houses to make room for these containers to replace them?

[@kikivon3501]

@@Americanmamaistired she is in Hilo, that’s the big island. The fire was on Maui, but I’m sure you’ve got an opinion. So please tell us, who burnt the houses down?

[@Americanmamaistired]

​@@kikivon3501 if I knew, why would I ask? All I hear is the houses have been burned down

[@kikivon3501]

@ americanmamaistired The fire was in Maui. Her families house was sold on the big island of Hawaii years ago, and this was how she could afford to move back was a container home. No one’s house in this video burned.

[@too2great8]

​@Americanmamaistired You seem particularly caustic. If you would have watched the video, you wouldn't have commented in the way you did.

[@eskanderx1027]

Love her vibes and the house!

[@stacyhackney6100]

Smart lady, nice home.

[@sonialariviere4700]

I'm so happy for this woman, wow beautiful place and home on wheel☺☺😇

[@beverlyeisen7557]

Love the green color. Lucky you have a perfect spot with all the fruit trees ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@cynthiagilchrist7330]

This is incredible!

[@jeremias93m]

I think you can do this in cold climate but it's gonna be even harder to setup

[@katewest130]

The homeowner was equally likable as her tiny home.

[@AndreaSimone57]

I love the water catchment and the offgrid home, the murphy bed / couch is totally cool. I didnt see enough storage options for personal belongings so ut made me wonder if it's actually set up as an air bnb type situation.

[@donnasilver940]

Nice house.Beautiful area.

[@desireejohnson4947]

I would love to move there with my 3 sons and live that style home. That's all you need!

[@josephsonnier3594]

You can also weld containers side by side or on top each other . Infact Google container homes , you'll be in awe

[@orlinchirinos1981]

I like the green tiny container house. Also, the introduction was f*ck*ng awesome

[@rosieboerner2359]

I love your house! You have everything you need and you're in Hawaii!!! What more could you want! I would love to live in Hawaii! I'm so happy for you!!! 🙂

[@einzgeisha]

I love that when she said about all the native plants that want to be here! and yes Hawaii needs Hawaiians! sustainable way to live and remain on the big island!

[@AAbstractArtist22]

Thank you. I love your tiny home.

[@barrylauth6838]

You're good at advertising the Jackery! I'm scared to ask how many hours it took to edit that. Love your content.

[@AK2HI]

I’m in Oceanview and seen a bunch of people use these as a house and they are absolutely terrible place to live, buy a container and all the insulation and walls you need to put in to keep it from sweating , cheaper to build a small cabin. mobile tiny homes need 2 acres per Hawaii regulations, my good friend was forced to move his tiny home in milolii because of the state regulations . you can build 1,000 sq ft building with out a permit, I build a 400 sq ft agriculture shed that’s legal for $15k, that area she lives is well know for meth heads that’s why you need to lock it not hurricanes

[@joanneganon7157]

I'm impressed with your water system👍. Nicely Done 🎉. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 Jenna and guest🌞! JO JO IN VT 🇺🇲

[@topnotchpiperdad]

Very practical,and a reel down to earth lady, nice home.

[@AlohaJade808]

Honestly that’s what they need to do for everyone in Hawai’I meaning in O’ahu as well. It would absolutely help the poor and homeless on the islands.

[@AlohaJade808]

That’s also helpful for those who loss their homes from the Maui fires.

[@dianna8626]

Really nice. Love the lot location with the vegetation and stream.

[@Sir-.-]

I have seen these types of houses before they're really smart and I like their off the grid sustainability. Every Hawaiian who suffered from the Maui fire should be getting one of these houses or one of those new tiny houses that Elon Musk is making for free

[@kelleyhawk6595]

And make Oprah & Tom Hanks & their friends pay the taxes for them at the very least.

[@Americanmamaistired]

We aren't allowed to comment about the fires on here apparently

[@lisettegarvin5030]

Wow so nice! Continue to enjoy.

[@LiveLaughLeaveBB]

I really love seeing all of the tinies you tour but it would be so incredibly helpful if you could share more information about where is legal to park THOW's. That's a big issue and a lot of people are just doing it illegally. Would love to see more content on HOW to make this happen the right way. ❤

[@joviahbirungi9992]

Someone here living exactly my dream life❤❤❤❤

[@nikiwaters9041]

This is such a beautiful container home. In fact, the first one I've seen that I would love to live in. I wonder how it would do in Arizona? 😎

[@peggyowen3386]

I would need a real cook stove and big refrigerator and washer/dryer

[@barbaramuzychka3836]

I was thinking that I would also need a larger fridge, maybe around 10 cu ft and a regular washing machine, no dryer, I hang all my laundry outside, I would be fine without a dryer and with the two burner cook top they have,

[@teresitap5778]

Hey lady, were you at Golden Gardens? Go Hawks! what a great home Brandie has!

[@Nan-59]

Nice home!! Rock on 🤘🏻

[@dsmadre3840]

Go HAWKS! Love seeing you are a hawks fan too😁

[@yootoobnz8109]

I am going to do something like this in NZ. I have a couple of high-cube openside 20ft shipping containers already. I am elderly, and I am hoping to find some cheap land that I can afford, and get it all done while I physically still can.

[@marklanders630]

We need to change the codes so the trailer is not a requirement. I can get a forty foot container for $7-8 k, but the trailer will cost as much if not more. Imagine how useful this would be during events like the Lahaina fire or the 2018 eruption of Kilauea where so many homes were lost.

[@buydirectusa4954]

Great idea and God forbid a fire, take your home with you.❤❤❤

[@juanitakauffman6336]

Love Hawaii. Great house

[@alicecowan3499]

I love it! WTG!!!❤❤❤

[@stacyjones-erickson3147]

She was Awes😊me!!

[@debbralehrman5957]

Thanks Jenna👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🍂🍁🍂🦃🍂🍁🍂

[@ilenedechurch833]

Suggestion, why don't you think of making your sliding doors on the side a large sliding wood barn door & the split doors on the back a set of wooden split doors on the back, & they would still fit in with the environmently feature you've established!!! I think it would look great!!!

[@marciatimboy5138]

So cool! Maika`i loa, Brandie 🤙🏾 Are you Hamakua or Puna side?

[@rodellwilliams871]

Awesome love it

[@EaZyKiNg]

Nice land and nice box

[@conniepayne591]

Your lucky you live in Hawaii. I just love your yard. Do you plant some vegetables? I would try sweet potatoes. So enjoy your wonderful life and aloha.

[@thisorthat7626]

Taro will grow there and is very nutritious.

[@TheHiawatha]

Perfect solution!

[@chandrasutton4669]

Nice video!!!😊🎉❤

[@dolamajumdar295]

Hawai needs Hawaiian ....sums it all...❤