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What happens when you trade a 7,000-square-foot home, a pool, and acres of responsibility for a 399-square-foot slice of paradise? For Crystal, it meant freedom. Both financial and personal.
We recently came across Crystal’s inspiring tour on Tiny Home Tours, where she opens up about her decision to downsize in a major way. We just had to share her story here on Tiny House Talk because this isn’t just a tiny house… It might just change the way you think about downsizing.
From Mansion to Minimalism: Crystal’s Journey
Images via Tiny Home Tours/YouTube
After raising three daughters in a traditional home that many would call a dream, Crystal made a bold choice: to trade excess for intention. She now lives in a 399 sq ft Escape Classic tiny home in sunny Florida, and let’s just say, this space knows how to impress.
💡 “I cut over $2,000 a month from my expenses,” she shares in the video.
Crystal wanted a space that required less upkeep, offered more flexibility, and still gave her the privacy and comfort she was used to. And she nailed it.
Images via Tiny Home Tours/YouTube
The Layout: Wide, Open, and All On One Level
One of the first things you’ll notice? This isn’t your average tiny home. It’s 14 feet wide and 32 feet long, with a dreamy 14’x14’ screened-in porch that acts as a proper Florida room.
Inside, everything is on one level. No ladders. No lofts. Just easy-access living that flows from a spacious living room to a fully functional kitchen, a separate bedroom, and a luxurious full bath with double sinks, a large shower, and plenty of built-in storage.
Images via Tiny Home Tours/YouTube
🏡 Key Features:
- Full-size stainless appliances
- Massive windows for natural light
- Split-unit AC for comfort
- Built-in closet & dresser combo
- Fold-away desk & movable furniture
- Clever under-bed storage and overhead compartments
- Fireplace mantel for cozy ambiance
Images via Tiny Home Tours/YouTube
The Community: Escape Tampa Bay
Crystal’s tiny home is nestled in Escape Tampa Bay, a curated community designed specifically for Escape Tiny Homes. Her monthly lot rent is $735, which includes:
- Water
- Sewer
- Garbage
- Exterior maintenance
Not bad considering she’s living in a place that feels like a year-round vacation, and she’s getting most of the perks of living in a single-family home without all the upkeep.
Images via Tiny Home Tours/YouTube
Who This Home is Perfect For
This tour is especially eye-opening if you’re:
- Looking to slash your expenses
- Dreaming of a retirement retreat
- A minimalist at heart
- A remote worker wanting peace and quiet
- Exploring tiny home communities in Florida
Images via Tiny Home Tours/YouTube
Final Thoughts
With a total cost of $193,000 furnished, Crystal’s tiny home reflects more than just a shift in budget. It also demonstrates a lifestyle change. Her story shows that choosing to live small doesn’t have to mean sacrificing comfort or quality. In fact, it can open the door to something even better:
- More peace
- More clarity
- More freedom
Images via Tiny Home Tours/YouTube
Want to see the whole tour?
Watch it here and follow Crystal on Instagram at @kdk_927.
What do you think? Could you live in a wide tiny home like Crystal’s? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to join our free Tiny House Newsletter for more inspiring stories like this one!
📸 Tour by Tiny Home Tours on YouTube
Community and tiny home by Escape Tampa Bay.
Our big thanks to Dan for sharing!🙏
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