Tiny Home Community in the Colorado Rockies: Tracey’s Journey
Nestled in the picturesque town of Bayfield, Colorado is the Marlin Tiny Home Village. Like so many tiny home communities popping up around the US, this village caters to Tiny Home RV owners. The town itself is home to approximately 3,000 people at an elevation of 6,975 feet.
Tracey was beginning the next chapter of her life when her father suggested she explore the remote bedroom community. Upon meeting the village founders, Linda and Mark, a bond was formed and Tracey bought a certified pre-owned Tumbleweed Roanoke 30’ RV they had on site.
Tracey explains, “Everything felt right. And I kept thinking though, there’s got to be a catch. So far there is no catch. They are just amazing people. I feel like I’m already part of their family.” And when she walked inside the Tumbleweed, the layout of the space drew her to it. “What was most important for me was having a living room area space. And the two lofts are amazing. I have extra room for storage.” Her 30’ tiny home is on the smaller side, featuring 260 square feet on the main level plus 2 lofts adding another 153 square feet. The small space boasts a living space, kitchen, bathroom, office, sleeping loft and storage loft.
Tracey admits she’s still figuring out how to best organize the small space. And her kitchen is full of “fancy things” she hasn’t yet learned to use. Even with all those appliances, from convection oven to washer/dryer combo, she doesn’t have a dishwasher. Instead, Tracey washes dishes in her large sink while admiring the horses outside her kitchen window.
Tracey decided to use the downstairs room as her office…
and place her sleeping area in the larger loft which she loving refers to as her “cozy cocoon”.
Being in a space that is simple and small, for me … it’s just more grounding.
All in, Tracey is spending $1,200 per month including lot rent of $650. The lot payment includes utilities, garbage, water, electric and ground maintenance.
Tumbleweed’s lender network offers great rates and terms on both new and used tiny homes. In many cases, a loan for a used Tumbleweed is hundreds less.
The beautiful surroundings are hard to beat. Her flower garden and table serve as an outdoor room for entertaining her guests. Meanwhile, her tiny home is set amongst one of the prettiest places to visit.
Tracey takes you inside her tiny home in this amazing video by Tiny House Expedition.
Photos courtesy of Tiny House Expedition.