Why I’m canning my tiny house village
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Rob you definitely piqued my curiosity and awakened my inner engineer (with a bullhorn). I was wondering what I was going to do after retirement. Option B, get yet another job to make up the difference in retirement income, or Option A, start my own cabin/tiny house/glamping village. Well, offer accepted on my first 20-acre lot, complete with 1/2 mile of creek, 8 acres of pasture, lots of trees, and 3 half-built houses/cabins plus a shop. Lot is at the end of the road, one lot away from National Forest access, 10 minutes from tourist attractions, yet only 12 minutes from Chipotle. Countdown to Option B beginning, T-minus 45 days to closing, retirement is 354 days away. Thanks for bringing glamping and tiny houses to the forefront.
Hey do you know if you need a permit for the camping domes?
Sounds like a win to me.
I have a dream of building permaculture based villages and do designs, using contour maps, overlayed on to Google Earth.
I would be happy to do a design to get you started on your journey.
I would only need your address and boundaries to get started working on your property.
Man this is so so so awesome, Kevin. Legitimately such an honor to play a small part in what’s going to be a huge journey for you. You got this dude, I promise.
I wanna live there ! Sounds like a total dream 😍 I’m 27 - hardworking with lots of permaculture knowledge and animal livestock raising. Handy person, too.
Thanks for the inspiration and insight to your tiny home tree village. The transparency helps by showing insight on what to expect. Thanks Rob!
As someone who was similar business aspirations I just want to say I love how openly transparent and informative your videos are. They help people like me more than you know. Can't wait for the village!
You inspire tf out of me rob. I’m 20 and trying my best so to see someone who looks like me and is living a dream I have is very amazing
I always get a good chuckle out of coming back to one of your videos when I paused it at a random time to go do something else. Your facial expressions are always priceless 😆
I’m really excited to see the treehouse project. I think it sounds amazing.
As travelers, Airbnb has changed our lives in such a good way!
Me too! I’ve always dreamed of owning a treehouse. So I think it’s time.
It would be a less glamorous video, but I'd be interested in a septic and electrical video
Shed to cabin conversions are a good way to go in Tennessee. The local Mennonites and Amish build cabin shells that are code compliant for building permits in most counties in TN and can be transported to your site, placed on your foundations and then finished on-site. Set them on perimeter block foundations so you have access underneath. I'm currently building three 14 x 40' cabins at a total cost from foundation to furnishings for about $75K each. If you did 9@75K = $675,000.00 without any savings for quantity. I'm using Mast Utility Barns in Crossville, but there are other manufactures closer to you that do the same thing.
Definitely a smart change of plans. The domes are so much quicker to set up and start booking.
Your info about the big glamping/unique experiences push this coming year might be shortening our timeline to get our dome set up on our little mountain here in VA. We are in an amazing Air BnB area and know it will do well. Thanks for all you do!
The domes are gonna be super cool and unique! Can't wait to see the treehouse project.
Yes! Both ideas for the village sound amazing! I can’t wait to see it come to life!🖤
This production quality is * kisses fingers and make muah sound* excellent!
The wife and I was just over there last month for our anniversary. We would love to stay in a place like that in the future. Excited for this journey your in!
Last winter we headed out to the Sierra to research and ponder an idea of buying an ABNB property. Two days in we encountered a blizzard that lasted a couple of days. There was so much snow that trees were broken in half and falling. One of the trees fell on our cabin, luckily damaging only part of the roof. Our car was parked outside and the windshield was smashed by the falling snow (ABNB declined to cover btw). Locals said this hasn’t happened before and extreme weather is probably a symptom of a climate change. Since then we observed an enormous spike in listings in that area (probably more due to appreciation than fear of repeat mayhem). In August we decided to go back and look at cabins again, but our rental was canceled because fire season returned and air quality was purple level for a good month. Do you factor in things like that when you forecast your rental performance? Are your domes and hanging trees fare well in extreme weather? How strong is the framing?
I’ve been waiting to get sold into glamp camp 😂 your stuff is epic Rob. You’ve helped me figure out what I’m doing with my next year just when I was in a transition period!
such an amazing idea! Good on you to follow your dream and go for it Rob!
Going into tree houses myself this year. Been planning for over ten years. Best of luck on your endeavors!!
Way to go, Rob. Looking forward to the relaunch of Glamp Camp!!!
Let’s go Rob! Excited for this!
Damn I’m jelly! Love it Rob!
its coming together so dope the hard work will for sure $$$$$ off
This is so cool. And I love hearing the reasoning and strategy behind your decisions. I'm curious about how you mitigate against liability issues, in terms of customer/guest injuries? Do you just have people sign a waiver when they book, and does that waiver truly protect you from lawsuits? Also, is it costly to build in all the railings and other protections against falling, etc?
Other questions: How expensive will maintenance be, especially with regard to any dying trees, broken branches doing damage, etc?
Also, how many months out of each year will this tiny house/treehouse/glamping village tend to have high occupancy?
I would be interested in a small piece, if available. Your other glamping sites are awesome.
Rob ~ I CANNOT wait til this build is completed. It is going to be epic mate!
Don't forget about the lighting ambience up in the surrounding trees.
Just an idea for the future. You could set up an outdoor tree seating and ground seating night cinema, scheduled for maybe 2 nights a week. Lounging chairs and swing seats. I saw it on another treehouse channel. Absolutely blew my mind dude 💜
I, too, have always wanted to build tree houses since I was little~
A treehouse village will be awesome we will have to stop down next year depending on when you open it and film some of it. Maybe even for the documentary. 👍🤙
This is so awesome!!!
I am sooooo excited for this to be built. I can’t wait to go home and be able to stay here.
🙋🏻♀️I’m in! Your subs trust you as our go-to source for Airbnb hosting. We know you’ve earned your way and you know your stuff.
Yes! I'm building a glampsite in Catskills! So excited to see you go rob!
We building something very similar in Ontario Canada. It’s brilliant Rob. We’re going off grid to add to the “eco-tourism” aspect. You will be the first invite when we are set to launch next year.
We started a treehouse and unique cabin resort a few years back in Glen Rose Texas. We are absolutely killing it, I know you will as well! Skyboxcabins-
Awesome work!! Rob it's going to be great..👍
PUMPED to hear you take our advice with the ground/township planning! Some people just dont have the spare time to learn since its only learned the hard way!
Be sure to cover what was already legal vs what you had to get special arrangements to make legal! Cant wait.
Hey do you know if you need a permit for the camping domes?
@@elcastaneda9935 As far as I know, any municipality is going to require permitting for a dwelling, which is any structure that has a bed in it.
you are inspirational. Love, from Kenya.
Good luck, sounds awesome!
Your last point is more important than most think! You have a wicket sense of humor. I'd say you have underestimated due to inflation and labor issues not to mention supply chain. You are a brave soul. Thanks for being a dreamer! They do come true. If you build it they will come.
Can’t wait to join Glamp Camp! We’ve bought property in Greeneville and then will seek permits to build domes.
Whoop whoop!! Glamp Camp 2.0!
I’ve had the dream of a rad tiny home village for YEARS. I’m just now starting to work through the logistics! Sign me up for glam camp when you launch ;). I’ll be there!!!
Your hair is especially frosted cupcake today. 😂😂😂 Love it
Cant wait to see the finished project! I’ve been wanting to use a dome as an art studio but first I need to get some land lol
Saw you on Think Media and now you have me down the rabbit hole of binge watching lol I have a channel where we take logs cut them at our sawmill and then do woodworking with them. We are building a small apartment studio and glamping, tiny home builds and tree houses is definitely on my back burner more partnering up with my grown kids and creating something with them.
Love your channel, Rob! This is the next big business endeavor that I’m pursuing and watching you always helps to bring me new insights and ideas. Certainly a far cry from Pokémon cards, but hey, life is short! ✌️
love watching!
Toda la información tan trasparente que das me está siendo muy útil para analizar mis opiniones, muchas gracias. Saludos Roger Erosa
What an amazing idea! I love it. I'd love to buy a small piece of that!
The editing is supreme !
I would love to buy one of your tiny village. This is such a cool and thinking out of the box idea
Big fan of your content! Keep it up!!!
Hey Rob this was an awesome video! Appears to be a good business move on your part to get things moving quicker. Bird in the hand as they say. We are working in our first small scale attempt at your concept with a tiny house and one campsite with amenities on about an acre of land in the upper peninsula of Michigan. We are looking to jump in on your host camp to learn a bit about scaling this model. Keep up the great work!
It's sounding great! As a child of the 80's I'm 1000% in on an ewok village!
Yes, interested in a tiny piece of the village!
I need to catch up on your videos! You're such an inspiration to me! I am putting a luxury tiny home on my property next year that's near lakes, a major river across the street where rafting and fishing are popular and I'm on a hillside! It just hit me I could add a low hanging zipline on my hillside! That would definitely attract visitors! Obviously I would have legit equipment to make it safe, like harnesses. But I think I could do it in a way it's fun and not too much of a liability!
Dude, you are becoming a star ⭐️
As a nouveau riche, you are a puzzling blend of humility and ambition. Wishing you and your beautiful family all the best in your ground breaking ventures.
Hi Rob! Your stories and videos got us serious on starting our own Airbnb hustle! Two questions: 1. Do you have to re-zone your glamping sites to be commercial and apply for commercial permits? 2. What insurance do you get for your glamping properties? Thanks a ton!
Bummer about the tiny houses but new construction is always a hassle. More money and time than is ever estimated. I'm impressed that you get the bobcat, loading, etc shots. I'm usually too involved with just getting the work done to film!
Yes! Interested in having a small (to start with) stake in this village!
Hey Rob, I am in the process up putting up a few Pacific domes in NC. I’m just curious if you purchased the insulation package with your domes. We are still undecided about this and would like to have your input on this matter. Thanks a bunch for all you do. We have learned so much from watching your channel.
I literally thought “man I wish there was a way to invest in his village” before what you said at the end…lol yes I wanna piece
I own 125 in Vermont and have been wanting to do this. We are currently looking into this. Being off grid I would love to see how you will get water and toilets into the camp. Thanks for these videos. They are great
Hey Rob!! This was an awesome video. And I would be honored for the chance to buy a piece of your tiny village. I think that's a great idea you came up with to sell pieces to subs(family).
This is truly awesome!! I am 100 in!! I have caught the bug of glamping and tiny houses. Since I found you on TikTok and on TH-cam I have been looking for land.
Can you give us an idea of how much these domes are running you??
Thanks so much!!
Rob, thank you for these videos. How did you locate this property initially? Did you use a realtor? What criteria did you use in filtering options?
This is awesome, I'm ready sign me up🙌🏽🔭🌌🤩
I'm surprised that an insurance company will cover your treehouses, but I guess for the right price it can be done. Sounds awesome!
Yes, want to buy in on this project. Whether with my skills or other options. Let’s talk!
Yeah, super cool work. I love your passion and enthusiasm! I am also interested in being one of your investors. And as an aside, as you grow your business I have a lot of leadership, team development, visual management and other awesome skills you might want to use.
Love the idea! However, as a potential guest, the idea of other guests’ tents being connected to my tent via walkway is kinda odd. I mean, I’d be in a tent with a huge open window-wall day (and night). Maybe that’s only me? Still, a winning concept for sure!
Yeah, I thought the same thing. I would say do hanging bridges to a central deck area with seating around a firepit or some other attraction. Obviously fire pit would be a weather dependent option. But propane is relatively safe and inexpensive option.
thank you for the information about tiny houses, I'm from Indonesia, I want to have a reference to add a room and organize it, your vlog is very useful for me. I hope we can continue to interact well. good luck
Rob, what do you do when a storm comes through the area?
I was so excited from your channel at the start of this year with the idea of buying a piece of property next to a national park to build an A frame. Then, when I found a perfect spot I learned that ALL the properties in the area had SQUARE FOOTAGE restrictions. This seems like it would be everywhere by the explanations from the real estate agent. What can you do if all properties have a minimum on say 1600 sq. foot build minimum requirements?
I just bought and got my first Airbnb in wears valley ! You and the real estate robinsons inspired me! I am definitely looking to build domes and shipping container homes at some point there. What are your thoughts on owning a Rv park? I see them everywhere in the smokies and feel as if it wouldn’t take much capital to get one up and running and could have massive cash flow potential if done right.
Hey Rob, question about the new course... So does that mean the old course is going away completely or will you be incorporating small scale (backyard glamping) into a bigger overall course that also includes the 6 figure glamping setups? Love what you do mate, keep it up.
I'm definitely interested in buying into this also! 💯🤜🤛 Sky's the limit (literally and figuratively) 😁😉
I WANT IN!! I know of beautiful land on which to play! :)
cool built for us, cant wait for my part of the profit :)
Interested in the glamp camp!
Man, I think you're budgets have grown to crazy numbers, just seeing the 50K budget for just a landscape, when u are already in a nice mountain... but I know you the business will kill it!
Rob, I know of a FANTASTIC location. (Triangle completed) Near National Parks, Ski resort, and close to small vibrant town. I am having a difficult finding land that will allow me to build an A-Frame or the like. My plan is to build one unit for me to eventually live in and several Glamping units for rentals. (Domes, Sm A-Frames etc…) I would LOVE some help with zoning and permit stuff.
AirDnA is a GREAT help!! AirBnB’s ROCK in this area of the east coast!
Hey Ron, sounds like a great location! Zoning and permitting can be a really tough item to get through, we've been in development for over a year now for our glamping business! You'll certainly want to review the planning and zoning codes in your area and potentially give them a call to discuss what you want to do. You ultimately need to figure out what zoning allows you to do what you want (and it's possible that there may not be any that do unfortunately) and what structure types can meet the building codes that your municipality has adopted. Hopefully this helps!
Your video has been a great inspiration for me Rob. I'm buying a small piece of land in Mariposa CA and plan to build a small retreat there, but getting really lost on what to do next... What sort of architectural design do I need, and how do I even go about finding a builder?
Would love to hear your process, and especially if you have recommendations for builders!
Let's talk!
Love the concept. Was just in TN for this purpose. I do want to buy a piece of your business. Would love to hear from you.
I love domes and glamping. Construction materials are really expensive.
This is such a cool idea. Something I’ve also thought of for a while. Unfortunately, MD just put the kaibash on Airbnb as a business. Cannot run any STR business unless you’re a hotel or B&B 😡. Haven’t been able to find a way around this with over 6 months of research. Any thoughts on which states are best for something like this?
How do you clean the tents and tree houses? How would you for example, wash the sheets without a washer and dryer. Remotely
Hell yeah! Looking at a 1mil budget.
I’d be interested in investing! You’ve got a great vision and until I can do it myself I may has well put my money to work!
I have 100 acres under contract on a ridge over looking the Sequatchie Valley two hrs from you. Hint: Its an hour south of Knoxville. Would like to connect.
PS... There are no restrictions on the property and no building inspections at the county level.
I'm doing the same thing as you Rob.
Wondering what you would offer your investors that wanted to get involved?
I can’t believe you thought those boards would stay in that truck!
Youda man rob
The idea of selling parts of your village to fans or investors is interesting I've thought about doing this on some property before. So if you are interested in going over my thoughts and if you decide to include us as a part of you protect expansion selling some parts of land just let me know.
Man, if thats your projected cost how are you planning to make that much back? Its an awesome idea I love it. Its not for everyone, but building, landscaping, electric, any aspect you can do yourself do it. I'm my experience there is where the profit margin is.
I would buy a piece for sure.
Damn bro your a real hustler
In your opinion would it be more cost efficient to set up completely off grid solar system type with a composting toilet?
My lot borders a public sewer line, so our town requires all AirBnB structures be tied in to public water and sewer, despite the distance or underground ledge, No off-grid, no water capture,, no composting toilets, no septic system. :-(
I'll buy! Sounds like an investment
Rob, my biggest question is about zoning and permits. Where’s the best place to start researching on that point?