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215-sq-ft tiny house goes big on comfort with hot tub and sauna

Don't let its 215 sq ft fool you. This tiny house packs big luxury, including a comfortable interior for two, plus a nearby sauna and hot tub.

Elena Voss
Elena Voss
·1 min read·Hungary·4 views

Originally reported by New Atlas · Rewritten for clarity and brevity by Brightcast

This 215-square-foot tiny house in rural Hungary offers big comforts. It includes a sauna and a hot tub, making it a luxurious getaway.

Architect Peter Kotek designed the NestOff. It's not on wheels but sits on screw piles. This design minimizes site damage and allows for easier relocation than traditional foundations.

Design and Features

The tiny house features a wood finish and a metal roof. A large terrace surrounds it, adding significant outdoor living space. This terrace holds a wood-fired hot tub and a standalone wood-fired sauna. Both take a couple of hours to heat up.

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Inside, the home has a rustic feel with birch plywood and large windows. The kitchen is in the center, equipped with a sink, microwave, induction cooktop, and plenty of cabinets. It's simple, perfect for a vacation home.

Next to the kitchen is the living room. It feels spacious for a tiny house, with an L-shaped sofa that has built-in storage, a coffee table, and a wood-burning stove. The sleeping area is adjacent, offering a double bed, a wall-mounted TV, and a shelf.

On the other side of the kitchen is the bathroom. It has a flushing toilet, a vanity sink, a walk-in shower, and storage. Above the bathroom, a secondary loft provides extra storage space.

The NestOff’s interior looks light-filled thanks to its generous glazing

The NestOff is currently available as a vacation rental. The architect mentioned it's a prototype for a future network of homes, suggesting it might be available for purchase later.

Deep Dive & References: NestOff

Brightcast Impact Score (BIS)

This article highlights an innovative tiny house design that maximizes comfort and minimizes environmental impact through its construction method. While the direct beneficiaries are limited, the design showcases a scalable approach to sustainable living and vacation homes. The detailed description and images provide good evidence of the completed project.

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Sources: New Atlas

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