If someone ever told me to imagine a house where fairies could live, this would be it.
The miniature cabin in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by nothing but trees, is the ideal hideout for magical forest creatures and occasional visitors.
If I was one of them, I’d move in instantly.
Just imagine stumbling upon it while taking a hike through the forest. At first, you might think it’s a product of your fantasy. A tiny house covered in moss? Could it be abandoned? Should you come closer?
But then, the cabin starts revealing its magic, making itself more attractive than any modern mansion in luxurious locations.
I can’t shake the thought of getting the utmost serenity in this place. I highly doubt any other cabin could achieve that. It’s the location that sells and in this case, the location guarantees nothing but peace around you.
I know you might wonder how someone could get rested in a tiny place. It absolutely can. It’s not the size of the house that guarantees rest. It’s the energy. The atmosphere! The feeling when you step inside and say: I’m home.
This enchanting little masterpiece has an exterior put together from different parts of wood salvaged from a bunch of other projects and locations. The deck used to be an old bowling alley, and the exposed beams come from some old construction site in Tacoma, Washington.
But, it’s not the wooden beams and siding that makes this house so unique. It’s the roof covered in moss! It makes you believe the house was always there, blending in with nature and standing proud as a part of it.
The unusual roofing was quite an undertaking since the owner had to install a top-notch isolation under it to keep the house dry. That’s the deal with using natural sources to build: you have to adapt them to make the most of it and make it last longer.
Inside the cabin is exactly how I pictured it would be: inviting, friendly, and heartwarming. It feels like a home away from home.
Since the cabin had to be under 200 sq ft to avoid permits, the space is compact but cozy. There’s a day room with a kitchen downstairs and a bedroom loft up those stairs in the corner.
I was surprised to see lots of space in the kitchenette to prepare a satisfying meal, as well as an office corner. There’s always space when you think things through and save clever solutions.
The upstairs bedroom loft is as simple as it is with one lovely uniqueness: the skylight windows against the naked wood beams.
This small house may not be something special compared to some trendy tiny houses you see on Instagram, but it’s way more special in my opinion. It’s got a soul. Every part of this house was recycled, reused, and given a new life. Almost no finished products were bought.
It feels like reassembling nature, bringing back its products from where they came.
Building such a tiny, yet so sustainable and nature-oriented house in the middle of the woods, with nothing but trees and the sky above you took a lot of strenuous work.
In the end, every drop of sweat was more than worth it.