This Modern Villa-inspired Tiny House Has a Rooftop Terrace, Natural Light, and Solar Panels for Under $10K

You can be a homeowner without sacrificing your travel budget.

As a frequent flier, it feels like a waste of money paying for monthly rent when I spend most months traveling and not in my apartment. Amazon has a selection of tiny houses, including ranch styles and farmhouse-inspired designs, that are larger than my New York City apartment, cost a fraction of my annual rent, and have enough space to fit my entire luggage collection and wardrobe. 

While scrolling through Amazon’s Tiny House Kits store, I found a luxurious villa-inspired tiny home that’s less than $10,000. It has modern touches, like clean lines and floor-to-ceiling windows to drench the space in natural light. You can also customize the space, including changing the number of bedrooms, total square feet, and adding outdoor space.

Expandable Modern Tiny Home

$9539

Everything about the tiny house was designed with convenience in mind. Electrical outlets are included, and the kitchen and bathroom come with pre-installed plumbing, a toilet, sink, and shower for no additional cost, saving you time and money.

What’s most notable about the tiny house is how the manufacturer, ZHong Machinery, lets you be the designer. You can completely customize the layout by adding square footage (up to 800 square feet) and increasing the number of bedrooms. This allows you to have an office, at-home gym, or guest room if you want. 

Hosts will love the option to add a rooftop deck for lounging under the sun or having a summer barbecue with friends. These extras come at a cost, but it’s a one-time payment that’s still cheaper than paying a contractor to renovate or build a traditional home from scratch.

If you want to cut down your energy and water bill, you can install solar panels and a rainwater harvesting system for an extra fee, according to a brand representative from ZHong Machinery. Since both will need to be installed by you, you can put them up exactly where you want them. Plus, the brand representative added that the solar panels can rotate, ensuring they receive optimal sunlight during the day.

Shop the villa-inspired tiny house while it’s still in stock, and be sure to check out the below essentials and accessories to put in your new home.

Shop Tiny Home Essentials at Amazon:

Gorilla Grip Bath Mat

$12

House Day Velvet Hangers

$18

Afnop Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

$190

$102

Serwall Folding Adirondack Chair

$154

$114

Caraway 12-piece Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set

$445

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