When it comes to living small, there are a few options: You can have a tiny home that’s 8x6 ft. and road legal if you want the freedom of being able to tow your home with you wherever you go, or opt for one that’s wider and more spacious if you want to stay put and stretch out (they can still be towed if needed).

Besides the amount of space inside, the owner of Lake Walk says that what surprises many people about tiny homes is how accessible they are for anyone. Most people in the community aren’t just young couples or minimalists. You’ll find tiny house owners of all ages, from retirees who are downsizing to small families wanting a flexible lifestyle.

From downstairs king-sized beds to marble kitchen countertops, tiny homes are surprisingly modern and accommodating. Here are a few other homes we peeked inside:

The Alexander – 399 sq. ft.

Upstairs loft
Downstairs bedroom (fits a queen-size) + set of bunk beds
Covered front porch (perfect for sitting out and chatting with your neighbors)
Silent heating + air
Electric fireplace (and plenty of living room to hang out around it)
Hardwood floors + marble countertops

A custom tiny home – can vary from 325 – 500 sq. ft.

Recessed lighting (including under the stairs so you don’t trip at night)
Wooden countertops + farmhouse sink
Skylight and tons of windows (forest view from bed)
Shelving and hidden drawers under stairs + in kitchen
Tiled shower nestled in the back

Buying a house is one of the biggest investments a person makes in their life. Maybe that’s what makes it so daunting and keeps younger people renting for so long. On the other end of the spectrum, older people who have spent years mowing lawns and cleaning rooms sometimes get tired of all the work it takes to maintain a house.

Could tiny homes be a solution for flexible + sustainable home ownership? We’ll tell you what we know – They can be as functional and comfortable as they are compact.