The Ovida is one of three tiny houses available for rent through Getaway, a tiny house startup. The houses are all within a two-hour drive of Boston. The Ovida's kitchen area is outfitted with a sink, a burner and a cooler for storing food, and the bathroom has a shower and a composting toilet. On average, the Getaway houses rent for $99 a night.
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Your mission: Relaxation —
Each Getaway house has a fire pit outside. Guests receive the house's exact location just 24 hours before their trip to encourage relaxation and minimal scheduling.
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A playful home base in Austin —
This little home in Austin, Texas, was built to serve as a guest house across the yard from owner Erin Gentry's 1928 bungalow. Her family started renting it out on Airbnb for $100 per night, and it's been a hit with guests.
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Indoor-outdoor enjoyment —
Outside, guests can lounge on the spacious patio. The house is in East Austin, two blocks from a light rail station.
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Austin tiny pad —
Another tiny house on the east side of Austin, this spot rents for $125 a night. A rustic love-seat swing provides seating in the living space. Stairs lead to the house's sleeping loft.
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Tucked away in the city —
The house is situated in a "zen-inspired backyard setting" less than 2 miles from downtown.
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Reimagining home in Portland —
This 350-square-foot house in Portland, Oregon, is listed on Airbnb for $145 per night. The space features a variety of reclaimed materials. The sheet metal on the bar was rescued from a TV set.
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Bike friendliness —
The house, in Portland's North Williams Avenue neighborhood, has a private street entrance and a gated front courtyard. There are usually bikes available to borrow, or the owners can provide tips on rentals.
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Two-for-one in Pennsylvania —
Is spreading yourself across two 250-square-foot houses cheating? Maybe, but we like the idea. One of these wee cabins in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, houses the kitchen and bedroom. In the luxury bathhouse a few yards away, there's a sauna, shower and composting toilet.
This 285-square-foot cottage is 6½ miles from the heart of Seattle. In addition to a freestanding wood fireplace, this property boasts a large bathroom with a skylight and soaking tub. It rents for $100 per night.
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Urban oasis —
The cottage opens onto a private patio. There's a bus line two blocks from the property.
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Nashville calling —
This light and airy tiny home in Nashville sleeps four and has a full kitchen. The house rents for $119 per night.
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Music City refuge —
It's a street over from the city's Germantown neighborhood.
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High style in Olympia, Washington —
This charmer in Olympia, Washington, rents for $85 per night. There's a kitchen with a mini fridge, cooktop and microwave, and the bathroom has a RV-size shower and a composting toilet.
Peace and quiet —
The listing boasts "peek-a-boo views of the Puget Sound." There's a private fire ring near the house or a shared fire ring at the beach.
