Making the Case for a Urinal
at Home
There are plenty of reasons why your house needs one. Here are just a few.
Real talk: there's a lot of reasons why we want to jet out of town right now—the political climate and the actual climate are just two of them. But the idea of holing up somewhere and swapping the news and social media for a good book and a stiff drink sounds idyllic. And if you're as intrigued by tiny houses as much as we are, consider renting one for the weekend. These wee homes give you a break from materialism and a taste of the small life (without having to permanently downsize). From the Pacific coast and the high desert of Texas to the woods of the American south, here are eight options for your travel wish list.
Probably the largest of the tiny homes, this is just large enough to fit a full size tub. The double-decker cabin is tucked off the coast of Sechelt Inlet, which means you've got beautiful views of the water from your bed or the balcony.
Go off the grid in the desert of far West Texas in this solar-powered "earth house," just 30 minutes from Big Bend National park. The remote location boasts some epic stargazing, a fire pit and a hammock lounge.
One of the most posh pocket cabins you'll ever see, this wedge design cabin has a rustic-meets-modern design and sleeps up to four people with a king-sized bed and queen-sized TempurPedic pullout couch. There's also a fireplace and flat screen TVs in the bedroom and living room.
This romantic multi-leveled tree house is nestled in a majestic multi-trunked 110 foot eucalyptus tree. Located within driving distance to both San Francisco and wine country, there's a spacious deck, comfortable living room on the main level and queen bed in the loft.
Featured on the TV show "Tiny House Nation", this charming 350 sq. ft. space features a lot of handsome hand-built features. From the kitted-out kitchen, living room with convertible couch to the bathroom with a tiny clawfoot tub.
Surrounded by bamboo groves, banana and mango trees, this tiny cottage promises unmistakable island style. Inside, there's a kitchen, lounge area and serene canopy bed. Outside, there's a covered lana'i and outdoor shower.
Perfectly packed into 216 sq. ft., this charming house (located minutes from downtown Nashville) can accommodate up to four people. There's a fully-functioning kitchenette, stocked coffee station and even a soaking tub.
This dreamy space holds the title of Airbnb's #1 most wished-for listing worldwide for 2016. Conveniently located within the heart of intown Atlanta, this hidden gem consists of three handsomely furnished rooms, each connected by rope-bridges.
The slim design, blending modern aesthetics and a traditional farmhouse form, is available through Tumbleweed Tiny House Co. for as little as $425 a month.