Discover the incredible stories and Airbnb hosts behind some of the world’s most memorable tiny homes.
The tiny house movement is booming, encompassing everything from cozy treehouse retreats nestled in the woods to modern, luxe glass structures built for stargazing. These small but stunning homes offer a unique balance: downsized interiors with all the comforts, alongside expansive outdoor spaces.
Here are three tiny Airbnbs, where you can immerse yourself in nature near New Zealand’s Canterbury wine country, enjoy a fairytale escape in New York’s Berkshire Mountains, or embrace sustainable living in the Scottish Highlands.
1. The Scottish Airship
Host: Amanda
Location: Sound of Mull, Scotland
This aluminum pod, created by Superhost Amanda Markham and her architect husband Roderick James, offers a one-of-a-kind experience with curved windows that open up to the scenic Sound of Mull. With its metallic exterior and porthole-style windows, the 420-square-foot Airship 002 feels like a futuristic hideaway. Inside, wood paneling and thoughtful designs make it both cozy and self-sufficient, with an undisturbed connection to the Highlands.
Story Behind the Home
After meeting in London, Amanda and Roderick moved to Scotland, inspired by the landscape. A stay in a California Airstream trailer ignited their passion for small, unique spaces, leading them to design this insulated, aluminum-clad pod on their scenic four-acre property. Each detail, like the wood-burning stove and storage sofa, serves multiple purposes to maximize space.
Standout Feature
Amanda calls the spherical windows “dragonfly windows” due to their resemblance to dragonfly eyes. These offer sweeping views of the Sound of Mull and beyond to Tobermory.
Favorite Guest Memory
One evening, a pair of guests arrived late and found the local village closed. The hosts invited them over for dinner, bonding over shared heritage and interests. They’ve remained friends ever since.
2. The Massachusetts Tiny Tower
Host: Josh
Location: Berkshire Mountains, New York
This 350-square-foot tower sits within Santarella Gardens, a historic, four-acre property once owned by sculptor Henry Hudson Kitson. Middle school teacher Joshua Williams and physical therapist Shaun Mosley transformed this former grain silo into a cozy retreat with a two-story layout, pellet stove, and upstairs canopied bed.
Story Behind the Home
The couple purchased Santarella Gardens to create a bed-and-breakfast getaway in a beautiful small-town setting. The property’s lush greenery, lily ponds, and winding trails make it an enchanting escape. Leaning into Kitson’s vision from the 1920s, Josh and Shaun decorated the space with vintage furniture, enhancing its fairytale charm.
Standout Feature
The 35-foot conical roof is a whimsical architectural highlight, with windows that fill the tower with natural light and starlit views. “This place is like stepping into a different world,” one guest shared.
Favorite Guest Memory
Their first guests arrived on the couple’s move-in day. They spent socially distanced time outdoors, enjoying stories by the creek, a memorable welcome in their new home.
3. The New Zealand Glass House
Host: Stephanie
Location: Greystone Vineyard, Waipara, New Zealand
High above the organic Greystone Vineyard, the Greystone PurePod is an eco-cabin that blends into the surrounding landscape. Created by former software startup professional Stephanie Hassall, this 215-square-foot pod is solar-powered and off-grid, perfect for a tranquil stay among the vines.
Story Behind the Home
Stephanie’s childhood vacations in North Canterbury inspired her to design a retreat that captures the essence of New Zealand’s natural beauty. She spent years researching materials that balance environmental sustainability with luxurious comfort, ultimately creating this fully glass-enclosed pod that lets nature steal the show.
Standout Feature
The glass ceiling allows guests to stargaze from bed, with the Southern Cross constellation often visible in the night sky. “Even on the coldest winter day, you stay cozy inside while enjoying the landscape outside,” says Stephanie.
Favorite Guest Memory
Stephanie rarely meets guests due to the cabin’s privacy, but she loves receiving notes and photos. One guest, who proposed to his partner at sunrise, called it “pure paradise for me to pop the question.”
Wherever you go, these tiny homes provide a perfect balance of nature, comfort, and charm.
Information compiled by House Exterior from Airbnb – the go-to platform for tiny house rentals. Readers can visit their website to book for their upcoming trips!
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