Solo Woman's Tiny House with Main Floor Bedroom - her best life at 60!
Meet Kim, a solo woman who has been living in her 399 sq ft tiny house with a ground-floor bedroom for 5 years at the Acony Bell Tiny Home Village. It's a storage-filled park model by Green River Log Cabins. Kim absolutely adores tiny life (& her cat does too!)--supports her vegan sustainability values. She travels 4 months each year as a tour guide, her dream job. But finds it harder & harder to leave because of how much Kim loves being home and the special relationship she has with her 2-year-old "neighbor niece".
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - her tiny home journey
1:54 - 40 ft park model tiny home
2:41 - screened in porch
3:12 - interior tour
7:15 - her travel tours
8:05 - veganism & tiny living values
8:39 - kitchen tour
13:28 - tiny home community life
14:48 - bathroom tour
15:12 - downstairs bedroom tour
17:50 - loft tour
18:18 - Green River Cabins experience
18:47 - tiny house cost & lot rent
19:28 - living her best life at tiny house village
20:46 - hello from Alexis & Christian
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For 5 years, Kim has been living comfortably in a 40' long by 10' wide park model tiny home with a ground-floor bedroom--impressive storage! She travels 4 months each year as a vegan tour guide, her dream job. It's becoming harder & harder to leave because of how much she loves being home with her huge group of friends and the special relationship she has with her 2-year-old "neighbor niece". 💞 👉 *Watch the Acony Bell Tiny Home Community tour:* kzhead.info/sun/dqqfh8iLrIyVdok/bejne.html
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Tiny house expedition I pray the same for me if it's Good wills
Travel mug is good idea
Acony Bell, Mills River
@@kerryjames6312 you mean "God's will"
I'm in my late 60's and bought 700 Sq ft house with a yard, in a small town in Florida. I am so inspired by this woman as being lonely is my worst fear. I don't have a close family, but am inspired that I can build a friend family. Thank you for this video!😊
Yes! " Friends are the family that we choose." Thanks for watching!
Awee I’m almost 60 and I don’t have any friends. I moved to a small town and I just don’t know anyone. Everyone keeps to themselves. I’d love to be your neighbor.
Hi 👋 I live in Florida too , maybe 🤔 if you live close by we can become friends and we can connect first by telephone ☎️
I live by myself and have for a long time. Am 75. Do have family. See my daughter 2 to 4 times a year. My grandchildren once in awhile. Once or twice a year. If I am lucky. Yet, not alone. Have two cats and two possums. Three live outside. Figure the possums are mine. They eat the cat's food when I forget to put it up. I do give them apples. Possums eat mice (yes!) and (double yes!) ticks. When I start feeling alone, I recall God gave me a guardian Angel. We all have one.
@@JustanotherLiz How about checking out churches, especially if it has groups for seniors? Also another lonesome Florida lady down below said she'd like to make contact if you live near enough. God bless both of you in your efforts to make friends! 🙏♥️🙂
A couple of years ago, I moved into a similar community, and while it’s technically a retirement community, the constant flow of everyone’s grandkids keeps it young (and fun!). Downsizing wasn’t easy, but it was absolutely liberating. The kids are older and on their own, and for an older widower with 3 old dogs, the cavernous Victorian house and property had to go! I still have plenty of room for all those things that are so precious to me, but none of the worries I had with all the upkeep I just couldn’t handle myself anymore. It’s a fantastic lifestyle, and as tough as the transition was, I’d do it again in a heartbeat. I have peace of mind again.
It sounds like you made a wonderful decision for your life!
I was a little horrified when she said she had her stove removed to add a dishwasher. But she explained how she has the two burner cooktop because she doesn't need more than two at a time anyway and that the toaster oven fits a 9 x 13 lasagna pan, sold me on not having a stove.
Makes sense!
In a rental apartment in NC, we had no access to our oven for 4 years due to space constraints. We put a dryer in the kitchen and could not open the oven drawer. Im a baker but my toaster oven worked fabulously!
I love your setup!
All my life I've wanted a log cabin and just recently became interested in tiny homes. This model is as close to my dream as I've ever seen. I just love it!
Go for it!
Me too!!!
That’s truly the dream, having a tiny house, living at Acony Bell, and being surrounded by community and nature!
It is a dreamy lifestyle there! Best wishes with your planning ❤
I agree
Can't find time but she is currently showing her bedroom. Elkie is on the night table. I love this tiny home! The deck is gorgeous! This home is so well appointed, really nice curb appeal. For $70,000 this is tiny living at its best.
So true! 😺
It's at 15:33 when you can spot her :)
@@PhoenixFoxGem319 thank you! 🙂
I guarantee it probably costs double that amount today than when she bought it
@@rexbeavers6746 She said it was now double that.
I'm 60 yrs old and I would love to live in a Tiny Home like this. Especially the nice bedroom being on the main floor. I also have a 12 yr old cat named Nellie. This would be perfect for us.
Sounds great! You and Nellie would be living the dream like Kim! 😻
Living in a peaceful environment means a lot. Your health is better and stress-free. I love the tiny houses.
Hello Marie how are you doing hopefully you are doing good??
This is the first tiny house I've seen that I personally liked, even though I have seen lots of videos by people who were quite happy with their choices. I think the wood interior gives a feel of living in a cabin, and safeness, coziness. I like the layout very much. Glad Elkie has the comfort of staying in her own space with a caregiver--and that means you can have peace of mind where she is concerned.
Happy to hear it! That cabin feel really does make a welcoming cozy feel ✨
Yes , I really love all the wood enveloping the space. My husband is a Master Carpenter and boatbuilder.
I love the screened in porch on this.
There was one I saw from Victoria Australia, and it was 45k and so practical and nice. Most are 120 to 200k ,. And then with land rent,. You may as well buy a house and rent half of it out.
I so agree. Having a bedroom on the main floor is a must for me. Best storage in kitchen & bedroom I've seen in tiny homes. So glad I watched this and a big congrats to you on peaceful living ❤
I think it’s a beautiful friendship with her and the lil girl! Made me smile to hear that
Their friendship is the sweetest! ❤️❤️❤️
i am seeing some positive things about these tiny house communities, they seem to be a plus for the mental health of people . These sense of community and intimacy is so good for people.The lack of stress that comes from keeping up with the Jones is such a plus . And I notice that many of these communities are placed close to nature and wildlife.The whole life style is a plus.
That's so true! Living in community has many proven mental health benefits, especially when you know that the community you interact with daily shares similar values. It's also wonderful to have intergenerational relationships to learn from each other's experiences. Tiny living is ultimately about crafting a life that rings true to your values rather than " keeping up with the Jones" and often comes with a simpler way of life at whatever price point suits you best.
Hello Melody how are you doing hopefully you are doing good??
The house is soo beautiful. I love it. I especially love having a bedroom on the ground floor.
I like that idea too.Especially as you get older climbing up and down stairs is a pain.Like too it has a nice front porch.
I will not be surprised why she is now having her best life. Congratulations, Kim! 🙌
Hello my friend how are you doing today😊
This is my favorite Tiny Home thus far.
The camping life with all the comforts of home. Looks like a fantastic place to live.
Living in community is so important...Everything looks fabulous! Your attention to helping the Planet with a lesser foot print is admirable!!
Thank you!
Wow! Kim’s home and community are absolutely fabulous! Plenty of cosy space in her tiny home, lots of storage. It’s so beautiful! She is a nice lady and what an ideal place to live! Vegans, Omnivores and Carnivores can live along side each other as Kim’s beautiful community is demonstrating! It’s called respect for each other and that is awesome.
Yes true
Yes true
So true
I can live with them because there's no choice, but I will never respect someone who eats animal flesh, thereby contributing to the suffering of animals and Life as we know It on this beautiful Planet God gave us
@@Swan-rb4yg Kim explained in the video that the meat eaters enjoy the vegan food as well when they have community get togethers. It’s a good start and a positive step towards better health and better for the environment. People just need to learn and be educated about the truth, Kim’s community at AB are patiently discovering and learning together in a calm and supportive way. The rest of society could take a leaf out of their book.
Wow I loved this video and the house itself! I'm turning 50 and am preparing to get a tiny. The first floor bedroom option is an awesome idea because I'm becoming more "golden" 😊.
So cool too see Kim on here! I was super lucky to get to house sit for her back in the fall! Her house, the community and surrounding areas are exactly as magical as they sound!! And Elkie ofcourse ❤
How cool!
What a fabulous lifestyle! A lovely home, travel, nice community and a sweet cat for company. Can’t get better than that if you ask me! ❤
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Loved my Green River tiny house when i lived in it. Now my son & his family are going to live in it while their house is being built. Green River homes are so well built and solid.
I'm so curious about their park m8dels. Are they insulated well enough for the rainy pacific northwest? They are truly beautiful.
@leahweinberger583 to be honest..... they're not insulated at all. It's solid hardwood.. I'm sure you'd need insulation around your pipes under the cabin and have it enclosed to the weather. A small LP gas heater or electric heater would help supplement the mini split unit. Good luck on your search!
@@twilightshealy4152 ahh thank you very much.
This is a lovely tiny home. I appreciate how your video goes deeper than the home itself, into personal philosophy and life choices. One can be inspired by this even if living in a larger home.
We always strive to do just that! Thank you sincerely for your kind feedback❤️
I absolutely agree with you ❤🎉🎉
She’s so lovely, how happy someone can be feeling connected to their home! The cat made me smile, i aim to be as joyous and content as them! Community vibes are something special it seems, great vid!
Thanks for watching!
What a lovely house with a wholesome woman! Also, the community seems wonderfully open-minded and diverse. I liked that a lot.
I just loved hearing Kim's story and seeing the amazing house and the beautiful life she has built for herself. Never give up on your dreams everyone!
The porch , location next to the woods and the first floor bedroom is outstanding. Size is perfect.
I love that she has meaningful relationships with her neighbors and she just seems so informed. She is like a protector watching over the community. There is such a balance with simplistic living letting nature and people color her life. Travel, a wholesome community, financial freedom, wellness, nature, good coffee. What more can you ask for?
I love this! I could live here wonderfully!! Love the screened in porch!!❤❤
What a lovely home & community she has. So happy for her. Can't get much better than this.
Hello Sandra how are you doing hopefully you are doing good?)
This tiny home is by far the best planned out, spacious, lovely home I've ever seen and I have watched so so many of these videos. ❤
Wow! That is high praise 😄😊
What a beautiful community, I love it. This is my retirement goals. Tiny home in a beautiful, nature surrounded space ❤
Hello Katie how are you doing hopefully you are doing good??
Cute place. I like the coffee idea, I may use it when I go camping.
I really like that also and was trying to figure out where to buy one ❤
I’m interested in checking that out too. I started using a French press about a month ago and I’m enjoying that so far.
Love the wood~!!! Very nice Kim enjoy, lovely interior/exterior. Love that John your landlord planted the Willow Tree.
Now that's a tiny home I could life in! Loved everything about it!!
This I love! Not so tiny I can't breathe. This is great, cozy, attractive, homey! Thank you for sharing.
Glad you like it!
I am so glad that she is so happy. This lady is very appreciative and grateful for things in her life. And to love a child, such a beautiful gift.
The sense of community and connection is so wonderful. I love this idea of retirement living. Peace and simplicity. I’m all about it.
Kim is living her best life, all the videos I've seen of Acony Bell are like paradise. Everyone seems to just love it there and are truly very happy. The monthly rent there isn't too bad as well. Another great video. Its wonderful seeing close knit communities like AB and all the people look out for each other, Kim has found the perfect spot for her home. 😊
This home is so cozy and cute! Love that she's a "adoptive grandma" to the little one! Mentoring is so important!
She's wonderful and helpful in explaining. I didn't like her bedroom but I love her porch, I feel like a good outdoor space makes much smaller homes big enough.
So happy for this gal - being alone and LONELY is real issue for those of us who are or might be single seniors. These types of communities make life a joy again.
I love all the wood, very Scandinavian. Love from a Swedish woman who's also a cat mum
Thank you for the love! 😻😺
It's really gratifying to hear someone so full of life in their little house . handle
Beautiful place
Hello Sharon how are you doing hopefully you are doing good?
I love Kim's home! It's so cozy, welcoming, and so organized! I love all the pretty wood! And her first floor bedroom--such a great feature! The whole home is awesome! Kim's lovely personality and happiness truly shines through! It's such a great community.🌞😊
You have such a beautiful home and I love the design of it. Especially the bedroom on the bottom floor. It's very nice. Sounds like a wonderful community of people.
GREAT! I live in the Poconos in one of those cute little summer homes here... with my dear daughter, and we made renovations to winterize it. It's been about 6 years now we're going on that we lived here, originally living in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Plus the owner we bought it from added a full extension on the other side of this main little house, and so she has her very own place. Its like being plopped down in the middle of a lovely forest, as it's So beautiful and peaceful here in the community that we live in. But it was a lot of joy to see the community you have, and the lovely cute homes, and I do wish everyone much happiness. God bless you and yours. 👍❤
Fantastic cost for her home. Rent not bad at all for all what is included, land plot, water, sewage, trash and recycling and landscaping. Fabulous. I like their sense of community, I like it, but hope they also respect each others space and privacy.
I have seen so many videos now of people living at Acony Bell. It seems to be a really wonderful community, and Kim's video attests to that. She is really fortunate to have gotten such a large tiny house (I know... that sounds funny) for such an amazing price! And that lovely porch! She and kitty have a pretty great place.
Love love this so warm.feeling😊
$70K is amazing for a house! Even $140K would be a bargain. That is such an important aspect. I want quality, but in a small house, that is not that hard to get! Natural materials, including wood, stone, glass and steel, and excellent craftsmanship are all I need. I would love the challenge of living with limited possessions… and obligations! This woman can live very comfortably, without being a slave to money making.
Smart woman for having the bedroom on the first floor!
Love her tiny house! Love all the natural wood! What a wonderful sweet lady! So happy for her! 😊
She is a gem! And her house is great too 😉
Hello Judy how are you doing hopefully you are doing good??
Hey, Sweet Pea! So many people already said such thoughtful things to you. I just wanted to tell you that I really liked the red ceramic lady next to your toasteroven. Adorable. 😊
Ha ha! Thanks! I got her in Puglia, Italy.
I really like how her home still looks like a "house" instead of a storage container.
Hello Stacy how are you doing hopefully you are doing good??
I'm so in awe of how confident u r. U had a plan, u executed it, and ur mind is at ease.
Thanks so much!
This is the best tiny house ive ever seen. If i ever had a chance to live in one, this would be it!
The way that you have organized your spices in the drawer is something I would really like to try. How simple and great!
You can do it!
you don't want a smaller place, what you have is great !!
Bookmark collection is a great idea. Utopia is when you have found all you need.
Great story. Thank you for sharing.
It’s like a cozy log cabin! I love it so much! 😊 Hi Kitty!
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Hello Laurah how are you doing hopefully you are doing good?
Amazing. I love the 3 seasons porch to the bedroom. Being able to walk around the bed and it being on the main floor is the best for someone like me at age 70. Everything is so open.
We had a neighbour-grandma 🥰! She meant so much to us.
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I love this house and the story. This seems like the perfect place to retire to or even live your whole life in. The scenery is breathtaking and waking up to that each morning must feel like being in paradise.
Thanks for watching! She seems to think so, too!
This tiny house has the most amazing layout I have ever seen.
Hello Donna how are you doing hopefully you are doing good??
Love seeing a tiny house with a ground floor bedroom.
Great tiny home! Can't believe it's only 399 Sq feet 😮
The porch is so nice
Screened in porches are the best!
Hello Dawn how are you doing hopefully you are doing good??
I just love this house! If I ever built a tiny house , this model would suit all of my needs. Thanx Alexis and Christian for showcasing it.
Thanks so much for watching!
Hello Lina how are you doing hopefully you are doing good??
It’s especially nice to see @@TinyHouseExpedition responding to the wonderful comments here, from all these viewers. Great episode with Kim in her delightful home. Cheers from Canada! 🇨🇦🤗
@@corinnemurphy7278 cheers! ☺️🍻
I'm so happy you found your happily ever after .
Hello Melanie how are you doing hopefully you are doing good??
Wow, i love this. It's like a log cabin look. Im in my 60's and live in Indiana and me and my Cat would be perfect for something like this 💞
This is HEAVEN ON EARTH! AMAZING!!
This is the sweetest video. I love the connection she has with the neighbor's daughter ❤.
Aren't they so lovely together?! Such a dedicated friendship.
Beautiful home and a beautiful community so happy for her .
It looks amazing there. I recognized Gene and Wendy from those pictures. I'm vegan but couldn't live without my microwave!🙂
What a beautiful story, home, community, and person!
Hello Katie how are you doing hopefully you are doing good??
Love your home. So spacious and comfortable.
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A tiny house is our dream. We are vegan also. Living in a tiny home with our little family of rescue dogs is something we're looking forward to. You're tours look amazing
Have you thought of taking your bookmark collection and have a quilt made from them? I can imagine how beautiful it would be! I love your home!
Hello Laura how are you doing hopefully you are doing good?
You’ve created a blissful life for yourself! Smart lady!❤😊
Hello Judy how are you doing hopefully you are doing good??
Cat getting mellow in old age. (The calm before the storm.)😱
Love the airiness, the huge porch, all the warm wood. Wonderful life you've created.
What a gorgeouse home I love the cabin look something id deffinantly want have lovley views as well, looks like a lovley community For yourself and your old kitty I love your porch as well Kitty . there is more than enough storage i like that. your a level headed women and sure have a good head on your shoulders awesome personality. Well done Kim. Ontario canada.
Wow! I would love to live in a situation and not-so-tiny-home like hers, only in WA State in Snohomish County. That community with the mix of ages is wonderful. It feels so healthy, friendly, and natural. What a wonderful story and her house is perfect!! ❤🎉😊❤ Sherrill Smith
Nice price! Real nice park! Absolutely organized and beautiful Home! I love the porch!
The screened in porch is the best part 😊
Absolutely love this place!! She's done an amazingl job,making it a cozy,comfortable tiny house!! Love the vegan lifestyle and her cute cat too!!! 💜
🙌 Kim really has a wonderful well-rounded home & lifestyle 💚
Hello Lisa how are you doing hopefully you are doing good??
Wow, that porch is incredible!! 😍
And Mills River is an awesome area! Asheville native here. Though I have moved away…oneday Lord willing I will be back.
I love this tiny house story!
A really sweet lady, home & lifestyle! 💕
love this house
I love Kim's beautiful home, community, attitude and lifestyle! 😃♥
Hello Susannah how are you doing hopefully you are doing good?
I am envious. This is a lovely home in a beautiful location. Wow. I'd live there for sure.
I like this community they don't live on top of each other. love the 11.30 daily walk. Love the size of her tiny house and her bedroom is the best I have seen. Not crazy about being all-natural wood indoors. I like some colour
I am envious of your large screened -in porch! Your spaces are a comfortable size. Very nice!
Beautiful house Charming, cozy and comfortable!❤❤❤
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Lovely and the first floor bedroom especially is what I would like to have.
Love Love Love.... Ur Tiny Home & a bedroom on the First floor! I Can't Do Stairs -anymore! Very Nice! 🎉