'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free,
'Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be,
And when we find ourselves in the place just right,
'Twill be in the valley of love and delight.
Venturing out into the countryside, just a bit over an hour from my house, I was reminded how freeing living simply can be.
In 200 square feet, I found all the necessary conveniences with a dash of cozy and Instagram cuteness.
Tiny home gurus, ESCAPE, designs and builds award-winning dwellings for vacation rentals and primary homes. The units are hand-crafted and the company has been around for 25 years, now with thousands of privately and company-owned units all over America including multiple islands in Hawaii.
This cutie is in Griffin, Georgia, and available on Airbnb. The 275 sq. ft. tiny home offers cozy lofts with memory foam beds, A/C, heating, a full kitchen and bathroom, a desk, and a comfy couch. The bathroom features an off-grid, composting toilet which just requires following directions. Cook in the efficient kitchen or on the firepit outside. Though this spot is off the grid, on 100 acres with outdoor spaces, hiking trails, and creek access, you'll still have Wi-Fi. But, bring a book and curl up. Forget about the noise of the outside world.
ESCAPE is based in Wisconsin and puts the homes through the wringer, where temperatures reach the 90s in the summer and stay below zero in the winter for extended periods with ice storms, blizzards, severe thunderstorms, hail and high winds. The buildings have their own leveling system, so with any site that is relatively level, ESCAPE is set in a matter of minutes. The company uses eco-conscious construction and energy efficiency, including sustainable wood, Green Gold Certified insulation, Low-E, thermopane windows, custom window coverings, stainless appliances and more.
There are 10 different models, plus four all-electric eESCAPE designs for sale and rent, built with attention to detail with quiet, clean interiors, functional spaces with lots of storage, USB outlets and web connectivity, light neutral colors with warm wood finishes and panorama views of the outdoors. My queen loft bed gave me a near-panoramic view of the woods and meadow below, so I felt like a kid in a tree house. Sweet dreams!