This is the story of Erin and her 300-square-foot tiny house, nicknamed the Olive House. She built it for retirement after downsizing and embracing van life. After living in the van, she says her new 300-square-foot tiny house feels like a mansion!
Erin has four children and seven grandkids and has been living on her own for 10 years now, so she decided to build a debt-free lifestyle embracing tiny house living. Now, she enjoys more freedom and the ability to spend money on fun things. It all started with building out her camper van, and now she enjoys life in a tiny house village in Mt. Laguna, California, called Tiny House Block.
Erin’s Debt-Free Tiny House Life

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Compared to van life, she feels she is in a mansion with her new 300-square-foot tiny home.

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Erin reserved her spot in a tiny house community before building her tiny house.

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Erin began her tiny house journey by embracing van life and building out her very own camper van

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The van’s shower doubles as a closet most of the time.

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Video: Grandma Builds Tiny Home, Embraces Debt-Free Tiny House Lifestyle
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Highlights
- Transition from Van Life to Tiny Home: After embracing van life, Erin built her 300-square-foot tiny home, which feels spacious compared to her van.
- Debt-Free Retirement Lifestyle: She designed her tiny house to enjoy a debt-free lifestyle in retirement, providing her with financial freedom.
- Community Living: She resides in Tiny House Block, a tiny house village in Mt. Laguna, California, where she enjoys a supportive community.
- Self-Built Van Tour: Besides her tiny home, she gives a tour of her self-built van conversion, showcasing her DIY skills and adventurous spirit.
- Inspiration for Downsizing: Erin’s story highlights how downsizing can lead to a fulfilling, minimalist lifestyle focused on freedom and connection.
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