This Little Island Gem Was Built by One Determined Woman

This place is a bit of a find. It’s a single-family residence built just last year, a tiny home that someone clearly put a lot of work into, all by themselves. It’s off-grid and sits on a piece of land that’s protected by the Island Nature Trust, so no one’s building around it. But you’re still close to Tyne Valley and everything else on the island. It’s not currently listed, so it’s a bit of a private sale.
Specifications
- Sq. Ft: Not Specified (approx. 384 sq ft based on room dimensions)
- Price: Unknown
- Bedrooms: 1
- Stories: 1 (with loft)
- Year Built: 2023
Here’s the exterior — warm wood planks, modern lines, forest hug. She built this?

Inside, loft tucked up top. All wood, golden, cozy, not claustrophobic.

Muted earth tones everywhere. Soft textiles, simple chairs. Feels a weekend nap.

Okay, these green-trimmed windows are doing the most. Light everywhere, plants loving it.

Kitchen time. cream cabinets, chunky wood counter. I mean, cute, maybe a bit much?

And then this black stove against corrugated metal. Cozy, slightly industrial. Not sure together.

Back outside — tidy lawn, little path lines. You can hear the quiet.

Another outbuilding? Dark siding with metal accents. Anyone know why they went black?

Okay, tiny pond moment. Stones ring it nicely. Frogs probably own the HOA.

Here’s the A-frame shed — weathered boards, simple joinery. An older lady built this. Respect.

Final shot. rutted dirt road through green. Feels you just keep walking.

Details
This is a unique little off-grid tiny home, built in 2023 and nestled in a protected area by the Island Nature Trust. The owner did all the work herself, creating a cozy space that's surprisingly well-equipped for its size. Inside, you’ll find a 12 x 14 kitchen, an 8 x 12 living area, and an 8 x 12 loft bedroom. Most of the windows are vinyl, with just one exception in the kitchen. For essentials, there’s an older concrete septic tank and a new well installed in 2020 with a 12-volt pump.
Power comes from solar panels with a backup generator, and the home is heated with a wood stove and propane. There’s even a clever flip-down space in the cupboards for a laptop. The property itself is a natural beauty with lush greenery and a small garden pond. It’s being sold as-is, and it comes with everything inside, barring a few personal items. You can get to it via a public maintained gravel road that gets snow removal and waste pickup. It’s a chance for someone to really make it their own.