An idyllic tiny house in Vermont that is surrounded by 15 acres of beautiful fall foliage has hit the market for just $225,000—offering enormous earning potential in one pint-sized package.
The dwelling, which is nestled in the Green Mountains in Jamaica, VT, already boasts quite the impressive fan club, having been featured on an episode of A&E’s “Living Smaller.”
Nestled on a sprawling and lush parcel, the farmhouse-inspired residence may be small in size, but it has plenty of design personality, having been thoughtfully designed to maximize every inch of space in a way that would impress even the likes of Chip and Joanna Gaines.
Offering just 265 square feet of cozy living, the one-bedroom abode has been used as a rental property by the sellers, who charge upward of $250 a night for the itsy-bitsy abode.
“The property sits up high, and you can hear the water nearby, which is very peaceful. The location is amazing,” listing agent Sandy Laserte, of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stratton Home, says.
While the home offers plenty of earning potential as a short-term rental, Laserte warns that the large plot of land surrounding it likely won’t provide a cash cow.
“I have shown it quite a bit to people who are looking to use it as an investment property. Some people are attracted to the listing for the 15 acres, but it’s a mountain in the back of the house that is not developable. You are actually owning a part of the mountain,” she explains.
Located across the road from the Ball Mountain Brook, the Green Mountain dwelling is being offered fully furnished. The full kitchen boasts a four-burner gas stove and oven, farmhouse sink, and butcher block countertops.
There is even a soaking tub inside the bathroom, as well as a shower—another example of the sellers’ incredible design skills.
“They really do a remarkable job decorating and designing their properties,” Laserte says. “Kitchens in most tiny homes often have smaller appliances, but this one has a full-size stove and sink. There are a lot of amazing features, including a small soaking bathtub with shower.”
The open floor plan boasts a vaulted ceiling, skylights, laminate flooring, and shiplap walls. The main living area has an electric fireplace, and a loft-style bedroom features a queen bed.
“Most tiny homes have ladders that go upstairs, but this one has a full set of stairs that go up to the bedroom,” she notes. “Each of the stairs has a drawer for extra storage as well.”
A spacious deck and patio found on the turnkey property feature a grill, picnic table, Adirondack chairs, and a Solo stove to warm up by on chilly Vermont nights.
The property comes with a well, septic system, and Starlink internet access.
The location is just a 5-minute drive from nearby Jamaica.
“Jamaica has a cute downtown with restaurants and shops, and there are state parks with trails nearby as well,” the agent adds. “There are also ski resorts, including Stratton, Bromley, and Mount Snow, that are about 20 minutes away.”
In fact, the dwelling was originally located in downtown Jamaica, until the owners moved it to its current plot.
“The Green Mountain Tiny House has moved!” the owners announced on Instagram in 2022. “While we enjoyed three great years in downtown Jamaica, we are super excited to announce that the GMT now resides just down the road on a wooded hillside in the Green Mountain National Forest.
“Fun fact: this was the spot we had originally planned to place the house back when we bought it in 2019 … but fate had other plans for us! So happy to see this dream finally come true and can’t wait for guests to enjoy the quiet, relaxing surroundings of this special place.”
The current sellers are seasoned experts when it comes to transforming tiny houses, having also overhauled multiple other rental properties across the U.S.
“They are property owners who own the Wildwood Collective, which has a collection of rental properties from New England to Florida,” Laserte says. “They also own The Modern House next door, which they would often offer together to groups for rental.”
Laserte believes the next owner will likely continue to use it as an investment property.
“It is priced right for a tiny home on wheels that has a well, septic, power, on-demand hot water, and Starlink for internet access,” she says. “If the buyer wants to use the sellers as a property manager, the sellers have said they can continue offering the property for rent under the Wildwood Collection.”
