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Four new models, and 5 000 € off the first of each!Lucia, Leah, Antonia and Helena are here: four modular homes that, in most countries, can get a regular building permit and an ordinary mortgage. Be the first to order one and get 5 000 € off.Read →
Built for Getting Lost: How Hiide Crafts Comfort in Portugal's Unspoiled WildernessAn interview with Marcus Southon, co-founder of Hiide CabinsPicture this - you are driving down a dirt road that is seemingly leading to nowhere. Then suddenly through the cork trees, perched on a hill, is a rectangular wooden cabin in dark wood. You haven’t seen another building or person for a while, so you know you’re alone here. Park up, put your luggage in the trolley and walk up to the cabin. From the terrace you get a view down the cork valley, it’s evening so the light is starting to cha
Introducing Julia – Your New Tiny House Haven!We’re stoked to unveil our newest tiny house model – Julia! Designed for those who crave a cozy retreat without giving up modern style, Julia has all you need for work, relaxation, family time, and more. With a clever, multifunctional layout, Julia offers a designated mini-office that easily switches to a relaxation nook with a hammock – perfect for a quick escape from the everyday hustle. And with spacious sleeping areas on the ground floor and loft, there’s room for everyone to unwind. And here’
Your Room in NatureAn interview with Luca Ricchi, founder of FrilandLuca Ricchi established Friland, his unique venture in Italy, with a simple yet revolutionary idea: placing tiny houses in some of Italy's most stunning locations to foster a deeper connection with nature. Friland is more than just a travel company; it's a gateway to experiencing "slow travel," a concept that invites travellers to step away from the relentless pace of modern life and engage more profoundly with their environment. This approach str
Exciting News: Our Tiny Houses Now with Detachable Trailers!We are excited to introduce a game-changing feature to our tiny houses-a detachable trailer. This upgrade not only enhances the mobility of your home but also simplifies the registration process, making it easier than ever before! Why a Detachable Trailer? Tiny living is about flexibility. These new detachable trailers ensure you can move your home as easily as before, but without the hassle of a complex registration process: simply detach your house before the inspection and skip the hassle of
Guide to European Tiny House InsuranceWhile building or owning a tiny house is an exciting endeavor, it's essential to also consider the less glamorous aspects, such as insurance. Insurance provides the necessary protection for your tiny house, just as it would for a traditional home. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the specific considerations for insuring your tiny house Understanding Tiny House Insurance:Before diving into the insurance landscape in Europe, let's understand the basics of tiny house insurance. Tiny
Tiny House Security and Safety: Protecting Your Compact HavenToday, we will explore various aspects of tiny house security and safety to help you create a secure and tranquil haven. In the pursuit of minimalism that often accompanies tiny house living, it's crucial not to overlook the importance of security and safety. While tiny houses may not face the same risks as traditional homes, there are unique challenges and considerations to keep in mind. Section 1: Location and Legal Considerations1. Choosing the Right Location: Research and select a safe locati
Lofted Bedrooms vs. Ground Floor Sleeping in Tiny Houses: Finding Your Dreamy Sleep SpaceWhen you read this article, convincing you of the greatness of tiny houses may be stating the obvious. However, when it comes to choosing the perfect sleeping arrangement in a tiny home, the decision between a lofted bedroom and ground floor sleeping can be a critical one. These two primary choices for your resting space are one aspect that distinguishes one tiny home from another. Our Vagabond Haven models offer these various options, ranging from traditional raised lofts to mezzanines, to mode
Downsizing Tips for Transitioning to a Tiny HouseToday, we wanted to share an experience that we, along with many people from the tiny house community, went through when we embarked on our tiny living adventure: It promises a simpler lifestyle, fewer possessions, and a closer connection to one's surroundings. However, the transition from a conventional home to a tiny house can be a bit overwhelming, especially when it comes to downsizing your possessions. Here are some actionable tips to make that transition smoother and more rewarding:1. Visu
Being mobile - or: The Lowdown on Weight, Trailers, and WheelsHave you ever dreamed of waking up to the view of the Swiss Alps one morning and the shimmering coast of the Mediterranean the next, all from the comfort of your own home? Welcome to the world of mobile tiny houses! For any aspiring tiny house dweller aiming to achieve this dream, understanding the intricacies of weight, trailers, and wheels is crucial. While we at Vagabond Haven strive diligently to remain within the legal weight limit of 3.5t, which is applicable in most countries, you might con
Big Considerations - Water, Electricity, and SewageThe tiny house movement has taken the world by storm, and for good reason. As more people aim to minimize their carbon footprint, simplify their lives, and optimize their finances, tiny homes offer a charming and practical solution. But while the idea of a compact, minimalist dwelling might be tempting, it's essential to remember that these houses come with their own unique challenges. One significant area to consider is utilities: water, electricity, and sewage. While the great advantages of tin
Tiny House Kitchens: Where Design Meets FunctionalityImagine a kitchen that is the epitome of design and functionality, yet fits within a fraction of the space of a traditional kitchen. Welcome to the world of tiny house kitchens! The tiny house movement, which champions living simply in small homes, is not just a trend-it’s a lifestyle. As more and more people opt for minimalistic living, they're faced with the challenge of creating functional spaces in a limited footprint. The kitchen, being a hub of activity and a cherished space in most homes,
Embracing Tranquility: The Perfect Harmony of Wood Stoves in Tiny HousesIn a world that seems to continuously accelerate, where bigger often equates to better, there's a growing movement that celebrates the elegance of simplicity and the art of compact living. Enter the world of tiny houses, where the philosophy is less about having more and more about cherishing the essentials. At the heart of this lifestyle lies a charming and practical secret: wood stoves. These humble yet powerful devices bring not only warmth but also a sense of connection, nostalgia, and resou
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Simpler rules for Tiny Houses in Norway!- Progress in our neighbouring country, new rules will ensure that more people can live alternatively. PHOTO: MARTHE SVENDSEN / NRK"- I love it. I have done that from day one."That's what Maren Oftebro (30) says. She lives in a mini house on wheels, a stone's throw from NTNU in Trondheim. People visiting are often surprised. Oftebro lives in the small house with a husky and two cats. She also has space for a bathtub, equipment for brewing beer and a large kitchen bench for baking. Oftebro's mini ho
Alternative insulation- Cheap, effective AND environmentally concious. Let's dig into another way tiny houses are helping to minimize the waste on our planet! Did you know that every year the Average US Consumer Throws Away 81.5lbs of Clothes Every Year. In America alone, an estimated 11.3 million tons of textile waste – equivalent to 85% of all textiles – end up in landfills on a yearly basis. One way is of course to consume less and buy second hand, something we can all help with. Another way is to transform these clo
Salamander Hobbit wood stove- Sleek, compact and very effective! The woodstove is one of our greatest heating options and also works great for off-grid living. The model we use in our tiny houses is the beloved Hobbit by Salamander. It is the ideal choice for small fireplaces where larger stoves simply won't fit, and on top of that - it looks lovely! It’s a small cast iron multi-fuel stove that can burn both wood, coal and eco logs, and it’s specifically designed for installations where the space for a stove might be more li
We wool always love insulation, in all sheeps and sizes!- KEEPING WARM, WHILE CARING FOR THE PLANET 🤍 Keeping warm is essential in many countries around the world. This is especially true here in the norden Scandinavia, where we are based. But we do not want to compromise on the footprint that we make on our beloved planet Earth. This is where the lovely wool makes an entrance! 🐑 Our sheep wool consists of 100% pure shorn wool from sheep living in the alpine regions of Austria, Germany and Switzerland. The producers are strictly animal-friendly, and
Our family grows to sunny Andalucia!- TINY HOUSES MOBILE SOLUTIONS. From snowy Scandinavia to sunny Spain, the success of our houses are spreading around the world. The latest addition to Vagabond Havens globe trotter wave, is Mary Beker's real estate office that now sells our houses under the Andalucían sun 💛"A selection of beautifully built, road legal, tiny homes to take anywhere. Be it for a holiday retreat, an extra guest house, or your new home"If you are looking to be able to move anywhere, add extra accommodation onto your
Homecrux interview with founder Manuel regarding the wonderful tiny houses from Vagabond Haven- Options, prices and availability. Manuel gives us a video tour of Maya tiny home amid answering to our queries related to space management and customization. Why did you found Vagabond Haven?“We wanted to create a haven for all the ‘vagabonds’ and that is where the name of the company was derived,” said Manuel who is motivated by the love for nature and freedom. In the past few years, Vagabond Haven has made its name in the European tiny house industry and has been making models that are built
Jeans as insulation, really?Yes, really! It’s true. We use recycled textile insulation in all our houses. Métisse insulation consists of the fibers of leftover denim jeans and sweaters. Old discarded clothing gets fiberized and processed into a high-quality insulation product. It consists of 90% recycled cotton fibers. The first stage in the process is to remove any metal such as studs, fastenings, buttons and zips. Then the material is shredded by industrial equipment and finally deconstructed until they are returned to t
We are on televisionSwedish television interviewing Vagabond Haven about our tiny houses. We are happy to talk about the growing interest in living tiny. In this interview, Manuel is being interviewed about our work and the benefits of living in a tiny house. A short description:Uppsala resident Manuel builds mini house: "Interest grows"From three to fifty houses a year. In recent years, mini-houses have become increasingly popular - not least during the pandemic.- You can take your house to any place and that feeli
What is Laminate floor?Durability, affordability and designLaminate floor is a hybrid floor covering consisting of a particleboard wood base topped by an image layer and a transparent wear layer. It’s been around for about 50 years and most of the time it’s designed to look like wood but not always. The laminate we use is made of residue of the forestry and wood industry, which makes it a sustainable choice. This is the only floor compatible with our infrared underfloor heating. PROS & CONS By being affordable and more
FUN FACTS - tiny house livingWho lives in Tiny Houses? How big is the average tiny house? And how does living in one affect your financial situation? #vagabondhaven #tinyhousefactsHere are some fun facts I found about tiny house living. Since the movement is biggest in the US, all these statistics come from there.
Meet our customers: Tollef & EvaA ferry ride away from Oslo you’ll find Nesodden peninsula where Eva and Tollef have set up their Elise - in the middle of nature, but close to the Norwegian capital. Living in a tiny house became a way for the couple to break free from restrictive structures in society.– The design, materials and the costs of your living situation lay the foundation for so much of your way of life in general. We wanted a house built of high-quality materials, but at the same time we didn’t want a large mortgage
Durable and eco-friendly woodLet's talk about THERMOWOOD! This eco-friendly, light, durable and absolutely gorgeous wood you can have as facade of your tiny house. THERMOWOOD IS MADE in special furnaces where the wood is heated to 180 - 230° C for several days. The addition of steam prevents cracking and the oxygen content in the air is kept low to prevent the wood from burning up. In the process, the chemical properties of the cell walls in the wood are changed. This is the cause for its improved resistance and durability.
Tiny House HistoryHow and when did the Tiny House Movement start and how did it become so popular? #vagabondhaven #tinyhousemovement #tinyhousehistory I saw my first tiny houses when travelling in New Zealand about two decades ago. They were brilliant, quirky creations rolling on the backstreets of the country, looking like something escaped from a children’s book, all helter-skelter woodwork, lopsided roofs, coloured windows and pull-out verandas. Probably home-built, probably built with as much fun as one can
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