TUCKED away in a corner of central Pennsylvania is the Tiny Estates community.
Here, in Elizabethtown, residents have everything they need to live all in spaces that don’t average much more than 500 square feet.
According to the Tiny Estates website, the homes are the "perfect place to unplug, relax and recharge."
The village is part of a larger national trend that’s occurring as more Americans turn to tiny homes to save money on their monthly living expenses while embracing a more minimalist lifestyle.
Tiny Estates began in 2018 when owners Ryan and Abby Shank converted the land and built the community as a way to let people experience tiny home living firsthand.
Visitors have their choice between nightly and long term stays, and there are a variety of home designs suited for any style.
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To date, nearly 60 homes occupy the property, and residents can also opt to bring their own home as long as it fits size and lease requirements.
“What we’ve tried to create is an opportunity for people of all different backgrounds to live in a community they feel they have some ownership,” Ryan told Penn Live.
Prices for the properties already existing range from $50,000 to $150,000.
But nightly guests can book a spot for just $170.
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Meanwhile, the size of the homes ranges from 24 to 40 feet, with about 8 feet in width, offering enough space for queen or even king sized beds.
And the community's services are wide ranging.
Your full rent covers water, sewer, wifi, grounds maintenance, trash as well as security to the private community.
Alongside the property, you’ll get the opportunity to enjoy the lake near the village as well as a common area stocked with grills and fire pits.
And best of all, the downtown area of Elizabethtown is only a few minutes away from the secluded, peaceful Tiny Estates.
Families of all sizes can fit as well.
No matter if you’re looking for a space for you and your significant other or an entire family, Tiny Estates has a place to offer you.
Tiny Estates is also looking to build out its community beyond Pennsylvania.
Currently, there are plans to establish similar tiny home villages in South Carolina and Tennessee, but exact details haven’t been released.
