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HIS FLORIDA GEM oers the kind of million-dollar   Interior dimensions are ­€-by-€ƒ (€„„ square feet) with a ­……
                            water view none but the wealthiest of us ever see,   square-foot loft with queen bed and sitting area (†„„ square feet
                            except perhaps when camping at a seasonal resort.
                                                                           total). Two bedrooms—one on the lower level (full bed).
 CASE STUDY:       T short-term rentals such as this sometimes puts tiny   front sloping to ­€ in the back which also provides a loft ceiling of
                            The reason for renting this tiny unit is obvious, but
                                                                             Appears roomier than most due to high ceilings-—­ƒ feet—in the
                   house owners at odds with local planners, especially in areas short
                                                                           ‰ feet on one side sloping to ƒ feet on the lower side. Concrete Šoors
                   on housing.
                                                                           were stained to complete the sleek “industrial” look.
                                                                             Features a ‹-by-‹-foot bathroom with a ††-inch corner shower, locker
                     Here’s the owner’s description. Note that she goes out of her way to
 FLORIDA GETAWAY   remind renters how small certain rooms are, such as the bathroom:   “console” table pops up and serves as dining for four. Locker also oŒers
                                                                           ample storage. Concrete counter top, leftover roong material used as
                     “This “modern meets industrial” tiny house is a foundation build.
                   Location is Polk County, Fla. (Babson Park on Crooked Lake). Took
                                                                           a back splash, used metal dental wash station was turned into great
                                                                           kitchen cabinets and pantry.
                   me quite a bit to go through the proper channels and get everything
                   approved but this is a “legit” (legal) tiny house with permits pulled
                                                                             Home is eventually going to be my retirement home but for now is
                   and certicate of occupancy issued.                     posted/listed on Airbnb (https://bit.ly/PkLbXc).” GB






























































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