This off-grid cabin-style tiny house is seriously small, with a floorspace of just 20 sq m (215 sq ft). However, despite its compact dimensions, it has been expertly designed to provide everything needed for a short stay.
Created by Ark-Shelter, Cabin Devín is located on a picturesque rural plot near Devín Castle in Bratislava, Slovakia. It's a non-towable model and is raised slightly above the ground on stilts, with an exterior finished in wood. Two sides of the house feature fold-down terraces that expand living space outside. Once lowered, they reveal sliding glass walls that open up the home and allow lots of daylight to permeate within, helped along by skylights.
The home gets all of its power from a roof-based solar panel array, which is connected to batteries. If this proves inadequate, there's also a gas-powered backup system installed to ensure the lights stay on.
Cabin Devín was designed from the ground up as a vacation home and the interior reflects this. It has a nice high ceiling and a tasteful and unfussy layout that flatters the small space. Most of the home is arranged on one floor and a good chunk of the available floorspace is taken up by an open living/dining area. It contains a dining table and seating, plus a small kitchen, with a sink and a neat tap that takes the form of a long pipe. A wood-burning stove is installed nearby for warmth.
The bathroom is situated behind the kitchen and looks nicely done too. It has a similar tap to the kitchen, as well as an attractive concrete sink, a shower, and a toilet. The bedroom, meanwhile, is a simple mezzanine loft that's accessed by a removable wooden ladder.
If you'd like to pay a visit yourself, Cabin Devín is currently available for vacation rentals. Pricing starts at €119 (roughly US$136) per night.
Source: Cabin Devín
