Woman Gains Extra Freedom After Downsizing to a Legal Tiny House in the City + FULL TOUR
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2021
- Adelina has been living in her tiny house in Canada for 2 years and says it has only positively impacted her life. She downsized from a 1,200 square foot townhome into a 37' long tiny house built by Teacup Tiny Homes on a gooseneck trailer. Her three main requirements for the house included having a bedroom she could stand up in, a permanent home office space, and a big kitchen so she could cook for her friends and family.
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Adelina was able to find a legal place to park her tiny house at a mobile home park because she worked with a CSA-certified builder and had the trailer registered as a park model. Without planning and researching in advance to make sure these things were in place, she would not have been able to find a legal spot to park. The rules are different in each municipality so it's important to ask around before you start building/buying your tiny house!
Tiny House Talk has a great list of communities that accept tiny houses here:
tinyhousetalk.com/communities/
Serendipity is 37' long and 9.5' wide and has a functional layout and beautiful interior design. The living room is at one end of the house next to the entrance and has a vaulted ceiling, an electric fireplace, and a coat closet. The kitchen is u-shaped with loads of counter and storage space. In the hallway, there's a permanent home office space and a massive pantry for food storage. The bathroom has a combo washer-dryer and an RV-sized bathtub. And up a set of storage steps is the bedroom on the gooseneck of the trailer. It has big windows, a storage bed, and a big clothes closet. There's also a loft above the kitchen that could be converted into a guest room, and the space beneath the gooseneck is closed in to create a shed for things like a lawnmower and bicycles.
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She still doesnt have freedom if she had to ask to be allowed to build somewhere. Also seen much better cabins then this and she is still dependent on others. But its legal to ask permission to build your own shelter.
@@grabithard2534 Actually some of what you say here with all due respect is incorrect. You’d have to follow Adelina to get the full pic. She actually has the MOST options to live in various places which is why she had a certified builder do her tiny home. Thnx for listening.✌🏼
@@marirose19 i said nothing incorrectly. The fact it had to even say legal shows it comes with strings/chains attached. She still has to submit plans to someone to even approve her type of building or else face eviction if she attempted. Lets not even mention its in a RV park...thankfully the title didnt say secluded.
@@marirose19 Marirose! Hope all is well with you and Daniel.❤
@@grabithard2534 As Mariirose said, Adelina went to great lengths to make sure that she has the most options. Ceetainly, building tiny can come with certain hurdles, which if you follow Adelina, she will explain how she covered all of her bases. Additionally, any structure erected requires permits, often more than one. Also, with all due respect, she lives in a mobile home park. Plenty of wonderful people live in mobile homes and RVs. A person's character is not directly proportional to his/her pocketbook or address. Please consider watching some of Adelina's videos. Living tiny isn't for everyone, but you will see what a kind, joyous, sweet, funny, and responsible person she is and the wonderful CZcams community that she has built.. She is a breath of fresh air in a badly hurting world. Truly, wiishing you much peace and love. ❤❤❤
I appreciate that she’s honest about living in a mobile home park. There is such a disdain for traditional mobile homes (trailers = eww, poors; “tiny house on wheels” aka trailers = socially conscious downsizes! 🙄), so it’s refreshing to see a practical approach. It’s a lovely design. That kitchen is a dream and all that pantry space warms my home cook heart.
Yes! I totally agree!
I bought a triple wide in a senior park this year. Pride of ownership everywhere and park is well kept that everything looks pristine.
@@33Jenesis I didn't even know triple wide was a thing! I bet it's so nice and spacious. *envy*
@@aldralee it is about 1800sf but feels bigger because the common areas are all spacious (2 bedrooms and 2 baths). My mother and I live together therefore we need separate space to cool off…..
There are so many things that are considered trashy only when poor people do it....
I don't see anything practical in gentrification
I think this house would have a lot of people go tiny. Definitely looks more “roomy”than most I’ve seen. I wish her luck in my jealousy!
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It's wider than what I've seen allowed on the roads. It also doesn't look like it would fit under at least some bridges. I asked about these things in a comment above. It'll be interesting to see what the response is.
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@@eugenenumberoneov I live in Karachi Pakistan I like your comments
@@justrosy5 Adelina chose to have it be one’ wider to have the kitchen & storage she wanted. She talks abt this in various vids on her channels. And it does fit under highway bridges; there’s a vid of it being moved from the builder to where she is in in Calgary.
This is hands down THE BEST LAYOUT of a tiny house!
Totally unconventional .. no tunnel vision, no toilet adjacent to the kitchen, no cramped bench seating..
Two lofts with one being a perfectly normal bedroom with on suite!
Everything looks so normal and not tiny!
Hats off to the designer!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I have seen so many tiny homes and the one drawback for me was always the crouch-down loft bedroom. I love your "stand-up-in" bedroom! Also the kitchen is perfect. I also love to cook! Your house is beautiful and so well designed for life in a cold climate.
Hello Maria
How are you doing today?
This doesnt seem like a tiny house at all. Great use of space seems way bigger. Beautiful
They gave the dimensions at the start of the video. It's not legal on at least some state roads, I know that much for sure. I posted a question about this above. Should be interesting to find out the answer.
@@justrosy5 It’s legal. Doesn’t need guide cars. Basically anything 500 sq feet or less is a tiny which Adelina’s is & that’s including the loft which many ppl don’t.
Adelina's home was such a joy to build and design! She did so good knowing what she needed!
@@justrosy5 you are right, it is not legal for day to day towing, however it is legal for occasional towing. thanks for watching!
Exactly! Some small flats in expensive cities are much smaller 😳
This is one of my favorite tiny houses I have ever seen 🤩
Ironically, so much out-of-the-box thinking is required to achieve this "normal" feel!
Yes, it it beautifully designed. It makes me wonder whether a lot of people are just looking in the wrong box.
hahaha, you hit the nail on the head there.... yes, contractor pun intended. The thought and processing that goes into every build is incredible!
There's no denying just how well thought-out this house is. Good job.
Thank you so much! we love this home very much!
This is one of the best designed tiny houses I’ve seen. It’s extremely functional for long-term living (not just vacation), beautifully stylish, well-planned and customized.
I've been watching and admiring tiny houses for a few years now, but this house is the first that I thought if I ever manage to get myself into a tiny house, this would be the only design I would want to live in. I love absolutely everything in here to the tiniest detail!
that is very exciting to know! so happy you love it!
Me too😋😘
Me too!! It's perfect!! 🥰😊
Me 2.....❤️🌿❤️
@@teacuptinyhomes6005 ❤️❤️❤️🌿❤️❤️🌿
I live in a tiny home and love it, but I have to say, the layout of Adelina's tiny house might just be the best I've ever seen. 💙
Thank you so much! It is a beautiful home!
@@teacuptinyhomes6005 she did not mention her what price range this house was?
@@sandrastevens2793 probably 150k. a little outrageous considering you dont get any land and its 600 sqft max.
Where are you located ? Are you on Private land or in a mobile home park ?
@@412pgh2 $150K Canadian isn't so bad considering the size you get nowadays for $450K Canadian (little brick bungalow fixer-upper)
Ding, Ding, Ding! Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner. This is the most beautiful and practical tiny house I've ever seen. Cozy living room, efficient kitchen, a bathroom with a bathtub, a bedroom you can actually stand up in (!), a "home office," plentiful storage (love the pantry and the entryway coat closet), and even an outdoor "shed." This house was obviously the result of thoughtful and careful planning. Best of luck. Adelina sounds like an intelligent lady who knows what she wants.
Spectacular! This lady is completely fully utilised every inches of her home space into proper functioning living space! This homie vibe and passion is so far the best I have seen among all the tiny house tour videos.
This is the first Tiny House I've seen that I think I could actually live in. Most are ok for a vacation or camping trip, but this one is special!
Agreed!
Your tiny house is simply beautiful you made excellent choices.
Hello 👋 Dianne. How are you..?
yes! she did thanks for watching!
Hello 👋 how are you
I love your floor plan and everything in your home, your storage area, beautiful kitchen and how your bedroom is situated. If I ever went tiny, I would love a home like your beautiful home!
This is probably the most comfortable and well thought out tiny home ive seen. I want this house!
I've definitely added her channel. She's remarkable. Any company she works for her is lucky to have her, she's organized, she's a self motivator, and she is happy. Great combo!
She's very well organized and seems to know her stuff. Nice video!
I love this house! It looks so well thought out, and I love the "tall" bedroom that is a walk-up. The storage under the goose neck is a plus--everything is so contained and efficient. Plus, the interior is so cozy and I can see it as a four season tiny house. 😊
Hello Connie
How are you doing today?
This is one of the best designs I have seen. Lots of storage and looks comfy
that's one of the best looking, best designed tiny houses i've seen. They usually look so cramped...maybe it's the big kitchen. The materials look high quality also. I would love to know how much it cost.
she has a detailed video on her YT channel on the costs of the build and also utilities etc.
That extra footage making it 9.5 feet wide makes a big difference.
@@Em-mr6wu Thank you, I too wondered about the cost.
@@-._.-KRiS-._.- right? The hell is that price? Might as well buy a house lololol
@@potatobraus9098 Fr.
I follow Adelina on utube & know her home from her tour & her videos. I love her home & Adelina is awesome & very responsive to her viewers. Thank you for featuring Adelina's home & showing her adorable Sofie !!!
she is so lovely! :) so happy you watch and follow her!
Really loved this layout and stoked that she is Canadian.
Thanks Brenda!
The door mat at the entrance "key, phone, wallet"drew my attention.
ADELINA!!!! COMING THROUGH WITH THE BEST TINY HOUSE!!!! We love to see her and her house!!
Congrats Adelina! One of the best designed Tiny House there is!!
This is a HUGE complement. Thanks so much for following.
I was forced into a senior mobile home park after losing my spacious and beautiful suburban house as a result of the Great Recession and auto accident. What a come down. Then I learned that my 50 year old updated mobile home offered all the shelter that was needed. Parklife with my peers was great. The lower costs took away alot of the anxiety of keeping a house going. We need to rethink our priorities. This is a perfect home.
Unfortunately mobile homes in my area are going for $200,000+ so they aren't even budget-friendly options anymore. And if they aren't on a permanent foundation, you can't qualify for an FHA loan for one. I'm glad over 55 parks are more affordable for people, though. And I'm glad your situation has been a positive one.
i love the name "Serendipity" for her tiny home, it fits. I like the layout of her home, so quaint. I would live like this if i could afford to do so.
I have seen a ton of tiny house videos but I must say this rates as 1 of my top 10 favorites! Thanks for the tour. 😊
Teacup does beautiful work, and it's great being able to see a longer showcase of what they can achieve.
Thank you for your kind words! Are you suggesting longer tours of our homes? ;) okay! Let's do it!
@@teacuptinyhomes6005 Sounds perfect!
I love that tiny house plus she's so nicely situated. She thought of all the practical things like humidity and vents and all things like comfort a d safety.
yessss!!! all of these things you noted are so important in choosing certified professional builders. thanks for watching!
One of the best presenters we have seen discussing their own home!
That front door closet is wonderful! ... and you hardly see it, it blends in so well.
Love the tub! Great idea. It is such a waste, even with single showers, that people don't make them tubs. Nothing like a good soak for the body, especially with healing herbs/oils.
Gorgeous decor ... love the solid colours (blue especially :-)), and the light hearted pattern to the fabrics.
It is so lovely!
@@teacuptinyhomes6005 Indeed! :-)
Love everything you said, especially about the tub!
Adelina is such an inspiring woman! Thanks for sharing your beautiful tiny home! 👍👍👍
She is the best!
We couldn't agree more!
This is beautiful and a lot bigger than a lot of tiny houses I've seen. With all that storage, it would be perfect for me and I love a big kitchen. If I did a tiny house, I couldn't downsize to a tiny fridge and that's what I love most in the kitchen.
I have watched tiny home videos for over a decade and this tiny home is by far my favorite!! I can see myself living there quite comfortably. Thank you for sharing! :-)
So far out of all the tiny homes I've seen this is my favorite! Would not change a thing! Love the shed built under goose neck
Hi to Adelina from My Big Tiny House Life! I love your Tiny House. In addition, you have 2 wonderful CZcams channels.
Wow 🤩. This house really shows you a regular sized house isn't necessary unless you have multiple rescued Animals like me.
I've seen a LOT of tiny houses, but this one is my favorite. Such great use of space. I LOVE IT!!
I love the neat skirting that makes a great storage space! Lovely lady, and wish her more great adventures!
thanks for watching!
This is the best tiny house I have seen. Love that the bedroom is downstairs and that you have a functional bathroom. The kitchen and the vaulted ceilings make it feel so spacious! Great job! 😁
Such a cozy ,beautiful n functional house.I just love it
What fun it is to watch how others make their tiny dreams come true. What a blessing … and thanks for sharing!
A beautiful, well organized, cozy home. I can't think of any negatives in this home either. The bedroom looks like a bedroom, not a wall-to-wall mattress filling every inch.
yes to all of those things! Adelina's home is so incredibly cozy!
This is the best tiny I have seen and most beautiful. I have seen a lot of tinys. I would want them to build mine if I ever decided to do this. The only thing I would add would be a large closet in the lofts. Nice to be able to stand up in bedroom. I didn't see anywhere mentioned the cost to build the house. Also kitchen and refrigerator are great and pantry. I seldom see this. I would prefer a couple of feet longer so I could have a large shower. Lucky you.
@Kim Hicks She has a couple vids that break down the costs of utilities & to build & why. As for the closet, there’s one at the gooseneck that goes almost the entire length of house. She rotates her seasonal clothing. There’s a tour of her house on her channel that features it more & a lot else.
Thank you so much for watching! We would love to build yours for you! ;)
I wish more US builders would do tiny home subdivisions with tiny homes from 400 square feet to a max of 800 square feet. I would move to one in a minute
Great ideas in this build. Love it!
Thank you so much! glad you were able to watch it!
Your intentional life style and the word "simplify" are everything. Congratulations! You made a great choice for great reasons. I made similar changes, with the word "simplify" at the top, in my life 14 years ago. Very happy for you.
thank you for watching!
Great seeing you on this channel, Adelina!
Wow I do love how big is her walk in closet for the Tiny House and also she is able to walk around her bedroom..If I ever wanted to build one for myself, I will opt for the high ceiling factor just like hers and a huge kitchen place....This is the best Tiny House I have ever watched on CZcams...
So much closet space!!
Congratulations, Adelina and Sophie!!❤💖
The most beautiful tiny house I have seen . And it is extremely functional . We had a 5th wheel for a number of years and I thought it was nice but yours's hands down the nicest I've ever seen
Hello 👋 Lois. How are you..?
You are so kind! Different type of nice i suppose. RV vs. custom home ;)
This style would be perfect for me. Gorgeous home!
Love it!!!!
Me too !
Your design is by far the prettiest I have seen. Absolutely love your home! It is warm and inviting and efficient.
i love that its name is serendipity
This is my absolute favorite tiny home ever!!! Beautiful!
Hello 👋 Michelle. How are you..?
yaaaaaayyyy! That is music to our ears!
She seems happy and content. I think it is brave for her to do something out of the ordinary from her profession career. People’s perception of her doing this may think this is wild. Owning a home with a foundation is an illusion the real owner will show up when property taxes are not paid. The dream of the white picket fence and house in the suburbs was bankers idea sold to the people. We have to really ask ourselves was this my idea or the advertiser idea!?
Amen!
I love your name. I just want to add "keep on playing those mind games". ;-)
Local government has to change to allow a tiny home to be included in a land parcel to include the appropriate zoning and tax base for independent living.
This has to be one of my favorite tiny homes!!! I love the layout, furnishing and especially the kitchen. Best kitchen I've seen.
Her home is beautiful. I love the kitchen and the color she chose for the lower cabinets. I love her bedroom, I'm a fan of main level bedrooms or bedrooms that are on top of the gooseneck. It was a very smart idea for her to use the space under the gooseneck as a shed/storage area. The only thing I would do different is maybe have a sliding or barn door for the bedroom for privacy, but since it's just her, I get it. Also, a lot of tiny home videos I've watched have mentioned the legalities of being able to park their home. Hopefully with this movement growing, tiny house owners will find it easier to find places to put their homes. IF you can have a regular mobile home on a piece ofproperty, then I don't see the problem with having a tiny home, which is just a smaller version.
In the US, laws do not allow a THOW as a legal primary dwelling, even on your own land out in the country. And yes they fly drones over land looking for law breakers b/c THOW are usually RV certified. They are not classified as a mobile home. They often do not meet inspection requirements like a real home (electric, plumbing, insulation, etc) . Many towns & states have a minimum size of 500 SF for a permanent home dwelling. Occasionally you can put a tiny house on a property IF YOU TAKE OFF THE WHEELS OR PUT IT ON A PERM FOUNDATION.
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... love the front door mat. :-)
Beautiful tiny home. Great use of the space. Love the kitchen and bedroom.
Really well-designed, 9.5 foot width makes a huge difference.
It probably helps that she isn't 6ft tall, too. I'm not sure my husband could live comfortably in a tiny home.
My mom's name is also Adelina. I've never met anyone that had my mother's name. Amazing! Love your tiny house! God bless!
Beautiful video 😍👍
What a beautifull home! 🏡
:) we love this home!
She's definitely got a cute place and I think that the soft colors help make it feel like a modern home.
Any living space that has the ‘seal of feline approval’ is OK by me! Seriously, this is a lovely home, and so well though out. Thank you for sharing!
Adelina is one of the best tiny house CZcamsrs. Absolutely recommend everyone subscribes to her channel!
Ditto!
Woohoo! Adelina!!!
Best tiny house I have seen. Great storage, great layout.
thank you so much!
Storage is key and this woman has it! What a great home.
You made a lovely home. Its truly inspiring. Im glad I heard about making sure its legal to park it everywhere. Ill make sure when I have mine done. Thank you.
Cute house. Smart, logical, well thought out move. She seems content with the decision.
Yes! I agree totally!
Really neat to see a tiny home designed and built for Canadian seasons! Also, I love the colours on the decor!
.... and we have so many more! All of our builds are for cold weather climates :)
I love her house, it's really confortable and beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome Tiny House!!
Love the kitchen and livingroom areas 🤓
Prepared a cup of coffee so I can sit down and relax to a new video. About 3/4's in when Adelina was lounging on her couch on her laptop sipping on her cuppa... when I had realized I have left my coffee on the counter. XD Adelina, you have thought about a lot of things in your set up and it is amazing. How is maintenance?
I think this is certainly one of the best tiny house designs I have seen, I just love you can stand up & move around the master bed on both sides. 👌
One of THE best designs I have EVER seen. Well done!!
So nice to see you and your beautiful home on this channel Adelina! I am subscribed to both your channels, and look forward to your videos every week :) You are truly an inspiration, and I think Serendipity is one of the best tiny homes I've seen. Thank you Exploring Alternatives for posting this! :)
Hello 👋 Lonnie, how are you doing.?
She is so amazing isnt she?? Thanks for watching and following.
@@teacuptinyhomes6005 If I ever build a Tiny Home - I will hire you to do it! Your work is beautiful :)
Your tiny house is so incredibly well-thought-out by you in the builder I can't believe it. Thank you for showing us.
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! CONFIDENTLY IT DISPLAYS YOUR PERSONALITY WITH EVERY DETAIL. TAKE CARE, BE SAFE & SAVOR IN YOUR LIFETIME ADVENTURE! 💞
Adelina is wonderful and her channel offers so much good advice and practical information!
Hello Nancy
How are you doing today?
Great preparation, fantastic layout!!!
You are an excellent example to your peers! MUST BE LIBERATING!!!
Congrats on making your dreams come true. You're an inspiration for a lot of people to might be thinking about going tiny.
Love this house it looks so cosy
Great details like the "office" area, entry closet, and the many storage ares. The only thing I would change is I would sacrifice a small amount of storage to have a full sized tub. When I soak, it is to relax and soothe the worst pain areas: my hips and shoulders and neck. So being able to lay comfortably with those areas all under the hot water means a bigger tub. I could live with that design otherwise. Loved it.
YES! Gotta love a good soak!
This is a beautiful home. Thanks for sharing 👍 🥰
Hello 👋 how are you doing today..?
I love your home. It is a tiny house for "grown ups". Beautiful.
This lady was so comfortable and confident on camera, impressive use of space - most especially the disassemble-able shed!
I love the color of blue on the cabinet and stairs! This is so dreamy with the loft and vaulted tongue and groove ceiling.
this is the best tiny house layout I have seen yet. Congrats!
YES! Thank you so much for your kind words!
This is exactly what I want in my life... The quality matter, not quantity.. 💕💕
Hello Ms. Adelina (My BIG Tiny House Life) I can tell that you do have planty of space and everythingit's where it belongs, therefore: you do not need anything else=You are right on that. Thank You for sahring IT with all of us, and Congratulations Ma'am!
I was super entertained by the video until I saw the. That's the cutest cat ever! Had to rewind to see what I missed. But seriously though, the house is amazing, it's crazy how you can utilize every area to its maximum.
Inspired content!! You can only remain broke when you live over your means, spend more and invest less. Do not be in a haste to forget that liabilities feed on you while assets feed you. Start up an investment and save your future. Forex is a very good Idea.
Can you share me some idea on forex investments? I would love to learn
I tried to make profits in forex trading but I ended up losing lots of money to the market.
Wise words you spoke. I have always believed in investments and it's working for me real good
The world is going digital, so I invest online Forex. It takes a good broker or expert to be successful, but I worry less because I have a trader(Ms Rebecca). She trades and make profitable returns to in 7 days.
@@perryroland5466 I would like to work with your trader, is that possible?
Wow this is perfect. Love everything about this tiny home. Love her design and decor/style. Great job. 👍👍❤
Hello 👋 Cathy. How are you..?
thank you so very much, that is a huge compliment.
Very beautiful, functional. She made some wonderful choices for herself. 💝🙏💝 Huge kitchen good for her she's passionate about cooking. 💝🙏💝