I stayed in a tiny home for the first time, and now I think I could live in one

I stayed in a tiny home that I found on Airbnb for two nights, and now I want to live in one full-time.
I'd never stayed in a tiny home before and thought I'd feel limited in a 250-square-foot house.
The home's impressive space-saving hacks and lush outdoor area won me over.

"Hopefully it looks smaller on the outside than it feels on the inside," I thought as I walked up to the front door of my home for the next two nights.

In 2021, I took a trip to Miami and stayed in a 250-square-foot tiny home I found on Airbnb for about $100 a night.

It was my first time staying in one, and I figured I'd find the space uncomfortably small for more than a couple of nights. But the tiny house packed in a queen-sized bed, a kitchen, a bathroom, decor, and storage space, all without feeling cramped.

I also thought tiny homes were just for minimalists. However, this one's liberal use of color, unique storage spaces, and mixed-media wall decor made it feel inviting without seeming cluttered.

I never thought I'd say this — but now I can picture myself living tiny.

The tiny home had a private entrance in the side yard and felt hidden away by plants.

The exterior of a vibrant tiny home with a painted porch and trees on the left

Located in the lush backyard of a full-sized home, my Airbnb was hidden underneath 100-year-old oak trees, according to the listing.

When I arrived, I pictured myself working among the array of plants and thought this outdoor space made the tiny home seem livable.

To the right of the front door, the bedroom had a queen-sized mattress and frame.

The author rests in a bed with a vibrant quilt and decorated headboard

I was surprised to find a queen bed in such a small space. But it made me realize I wouldn't have to get a smaller mattress to live in a tiny home — as long as I was smart about using the remaining space.

There was a table next to the bedroom, and I thought it was clever of the owners to put crates on the walls for more storage space.

The kitchen counter microwave and storage hacks and decor

The table also doubled as storage shelving. I stored my belongings here to feel more at home during my stay.

The kitchen had a fridge, toaster oven, full-sized sink, and counter space to the left.

A sliding barn door led to the bathroom past the kitchen, which I thought was a clever way to save the space a swinging door would take up.

The bathroom had more storage and decor all over the walls.

Next to the shower, a storage closet had a curtain rather than a door, which I thought looked better while saving more space.

After a meal and a shower, I relaxed on the bed and thought, "Yeah, I could live somewhere like this."

In the morning, my feelings were confirmed when I saw all the natural light through the windows.

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I stayed in a tiny home for the first time, and now I think I could live in one