What’s it really like to live in a Tiny House?

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Living in a tiny house is unique! It’s like having a “holiday camping vibe” every single day. Waking up in this natural, cozy space just let you slow down immediately.

It surely is not all perfect. Living small means there’s no room to run away when things get frustrating. You quickly learn to navigate tight corners and yes, you still bump into things (and each other) half of the time. 🙂

The dog basically takes up the entire living room. You really have to rethink how you use every inch of space and what you prioritize. Your clothes? They definitely need to downsize – or you buy an extra storage container like I did, haha. Oh, and it is SO awesome how fast you can clean the whole space. 

A quick bathroom visit at night isn’t without risk: navigating a tiny loft half-asleep can be a bit of an adventure…let’s just say a little flexibility goes a long way in tiny house life. 

And the wind…well, honestly, the first winter was quite intense. You’re literally shaking in your bed. But after a thousand storms, I don’t even feel it anymore. This house is solid as a rock.

In the end, living tiny teaches you what really matters: simplicity and the joy of everyday moments. Downsizing your space while expanding your life.

What about you? What’s the one thing you would love or struggle with in a Tiny House?

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About Me

Hi, I’m Elke.

I moved from Belgium to Portugal looking for a slower, simpler life.

What started as a search for something different eventually became a life I never quite expected: off-grid, in a Tiny House, surrounded by nature, dogs, and a lot more silence than I was used to.

On this blog, I share what it’s really like to build a life in Portugal: the beauty, the rough edges, the unexpected turns, and the everyday moments that make this place feel like home.

I’m still curious. I’m still figuring things out. So I guess I write about that too.

These days, I’m less interested in having everything figured out and more interested in seeing where life takes me.

Oh, and somewhere along the way, I opened a natural wine bar in Sagres. Because apparently a slower life can still be full of surprises.

Welcome to my little corner of Portugal. 🇵🇹

Elke xxx