Couple Living Off-Grid on an Island in an Ultra Tiny Cabin

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  • Phoebe and Mike are living in their self-built ultra tiny cabin that's just 10 square meters or 108 square feet! It's on a piece of boat access-only property and it's fully off-grid with a rainwater catchment system, a wood stove, an outhouse, and a generator + battery bank for electricity. They had to bring all of the materials for their home using either a boat or a barge which added an extra layer of complexity to the project, but now that it's built and set up, their life is cozy, comfortable and their monthly expenses are much lower than when they lived in the city.
    You can follow Mike & Phoebe's off-grid adventures here:
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    / @onislandoffgrid
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  • @ExploringAlternatives
    @ExploringAlternatives  3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Thanks for watching! You can follow Mike and Phoebe's off-grid adventures here:
    instagram.com/onislandoffgrid/
    th-cam.com/channels/alMsDgLnO_P4G_BQKPvN6A.html

    • @wsktk40
      @wsktk40 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I live in an RV. There are awesome washers with a spin dryer that doesn't use a lot of electricity. There is also one that is a bucket with a pole with a spinner on it. That is on Amazon. Happy small living :)

    • @Chris_at_Home
      @Chris_at_Home 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, that is a beautiful place.

  • @wtrmrkph
    @wtrmrkph 3 ปีที่แล้ว +493

    I love seeing tiny house videos that are actually lived in instead of tiny houses for Airbnb that are so immaculate.

    • @solchapeau6343
      @solchapeau6343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Same. "I own a tiny house, but I live here 2-3 weeks per year" is so fake. You don't LIVE in a tiny house!

    • @shieh.4743
      @shieh.4743 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Precisely.

    • @Clogmonger
      @Clogmonger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yessssss

    • @suzie_lovescats
      @suzie_lovescats 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@solchapeau6343 A lot of people do permanently 🤷🏼‍♀️

    • @riettevandeventer9955
      @riettevandeventer9955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely

  • @RoryZ23
    @RoryZ23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    I love their energy. They are peaceful, happy and inspiring.

  • @kcmarie3774
    @kcmarie3774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awe she's so giddy and can't stop smiling! I need this kind of peace and happiness in my life

  • @graceaxisa4213
    @graceaxisa4213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    What a wonderful video. Nothing is sugar-coated. The realities of off-grid living are frankly highlighted. What I love is that this is about a lifestyle, not just a house. To be able to change your life so that you are working just enough to pay for the what you need, and live in a beautiful community, is surely a worthwhile endeavour!

  • @KJIgnacio
    @KJIgnacio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    Love how happy she is, it’s contagious.

    • @CarolynsRVLife
      @CarolynsRVLife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Yeah, I felt it too..

    • @Earth-360
      @Earth-360 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Exactly. Great personality for this kind of life

    • @laurencesims7911
      @laurencesims7911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      True, I realized I was also smiling the whole time! Happy people

  • @Fuzzy_Spork
    @Fuzzy_Spork 3 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    This was nostalgic! I grew up in an off-grid cabin in Vermont in the 70's. The day we hooked up a manual pump tap in the kitchen sink which drew water directly out of the spring up the mountain was like freakin Christmas! Since it was me and my sisters' job to haul buckets of water every day and that was the worst chore! Haha! It was an amazing adventure growing up that way and it has made me grateful for many things that most take for granted. But I think I'll stick with electricity and freely running taps now! But I hope more people at least try this once in their life!

    • @olebloom1641
      @olebloom1641 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Grew similarly up in Northern Wisconsin in the 80's with no electricity, outhouse, and filling jugs of water as well for several years. Live in suburbia now and yeah don't want to give up those taps! lol People really should live that way for a while since it really opens up your heart to the local surroundings.

    • @solchapeau6343
      @solchapeau6343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@olebloom1641 "Everyone should suffer and refuse modern convenience just because I suffered." That's literally abuse. You are proposing to abuse all of humanity because you suffered.

    • @GabijaS18
      @GabijaS18 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@solchapeau6343 Shut up?

    • @GabijaS18
      @GabijaS18 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@olebloom1641 💯

    • @JuliaBumstead
      @JuliaBumstead ปีที่แล้ว

      nice! i grew up off grid hauling water too but it was in the 90s. gas lights and running the generator friday nights for charging batteries and watching a movie 😅

  • @aznviet93
    @aznviet93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    In this modern world, this is the definition of “this is our house” 😊

    • @aayushsharma1971
      @aayushsharma1971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The best part is they know what they are and they live happily after. It's like they gave life a defination, it is to accept what you have and live with it. Stop complaining and live with it

  • @tombailey5413
    @tombailey5413 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the way the camera makes these tiny houses seem so large.

  • @carolewarner101
    @carolewarner101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    What a charming cabin! A little enclosed front porch made of stone would create a buffer zone in winter from the wind and rain and give them a place to store wet boots, coats, etc. It would also stand firm in the face of the wind and it doesn't look like there's any shortage of stone around there. What a beautiful, peaceful life!

    • @danilles.4247
      @danilles.4247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      What a great idea! One of the funnest parts about this type of lifestyle is constantly renovating and improving your place

    • @serenakoleno9338
      @serenakoleno9338 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It would probably impact the view of ocean, though. Maybe something that can be erected in late fall and removed in spring. I wonder if some type of garage door like thing that rolls up into a framework for bad wind/weather. Hardy people using outdoor showers year round! I would have a tin bath in front of the fireplace, lol. If she works on a boat 2 weeks at a time the cottage must feel huge in comparison to the cramped quarters of a boat. Efficient layout except the loveseat doesn't face the fireplace. I think I would have a rocking chair or basket chair swing to put in front of the fire.

    • @lynncarter4964
      @lynncarter4964 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Or a porch that can be pulled up over the front of the cabin, and lowered back down after the storm

    • @dissendiums
      @dissendiums 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lynn Carter ohhhh, that’s a good idea!

    • @HollyBerry0255
      @HollyBerry0255 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lynncarter4964 That's an amazing idea!

  • @nefetirisiannephele5725
    @nefetirisiannephele5725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    I'm ashamed to admit that i couldn't live like this and be happy. I enjoy too many creature comforts like Indoor plumbing and electricity and water. I admire them for being able to do without but i dont think i can do it. This is truly spartan and off-grid.

    • @xxdrleek10
      @xxdrleek10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      No shame. Do what you like it is your life. I for one have better things to do with my time than spend all of it on just basic survival. I live comfortably in a small casita in a rural area. Yes I have indoor plumbing, running water. I have solar in addition to electric. I do live frugally, and sustainably for me.

    • @Onlinesully
      @Onlinesully 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just Say No to Pseudoscience
      That's grand, if you're content there in your casita, then that's just grand

    • @endlessdrive8421
      @endlessdrive8421 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nothing to be ashamed of, this kind of lifestyle in the modern era is not for everyone - you really have to want it for yourself. However, considering how much technology is advancing...maybe in 10 years there will be far less compromises and you'll revisit the idea.

    • @Onlinesully
      @Onlinesully 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      EndlessDrive
      Hi there
      Are you homesteading or off grid yourself, either way how's it going ?

    • @Galemor1
      @Galemor1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Same. I live in a cabin, but it is connected to the electrical grid, I have a well, and water heater. Indoor plumbing (pipes running from the bathroom along the floor, to the kitchen)
      I have everything I need, I changed the dishwasher to a washing machine, as that is more suitable for my lifestyle.
      I would love to be off the grid, but then again, it's nice to have the safety of electricity whenever you need it.
      I have rabbit, fox, badger, deer and several different birds, just outside my door.
      Building a pond, has increased wildlife traffic through my property.
      It's also attracts amfibians and more.

  • @marwasalama4228
    @marwasalama4228 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Imagine going for a swim in the sea whenever you feel like it! So beautiful.

  • @soniatriana9091
    @soniatriana9091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This couple is genuinely happy, especially because they really value the life they’ve created!! I totally enjoyed watching them!!
    Best of luck to them!!

    • @lorrainedinsmore1307
      @lorrainedinsmore1307 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mmmm, nice to see. But there are times you need privacy, just to chill out. I'm not a hermit but occasionally a solitary person - I'd go crazy if I couldn't just read a book, stuff like that. Ive been told not to read in the past because it's 'selfish' Anybody else get that? concept?

  • @dimar7641
    @dimar7641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That dog is such a CUTIE!

  • @srgba244
    @srgba244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Beautiful couple!

    • @arckocsog253
      @arckocsog253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Really? We’re watching two different videos... They are amazing though, and the House is an interesting project

    • @missmcphee8859
      @missmcphee8859 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@arckocsog253 the bloke is old and unkept looking :/

    • @OnIslandOffGrid
      @OnIslandOffGrid 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@missmcphee8859 🤣 I have to say you comment made me laugh, thank you. Old and unkept 🤔How old do you think I am? 🙃 and are you referring to having a bushy beard as unkept? That’s cute. Thank you for watching the video and for commenting it really did make me laugh. I’ll make sure I tell Phoebe this one she’ll get a chuckle from it.

  • @farnorthhome
    @farnorthhome 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We are trying the offgrid life here in Alaska 😊 24 years young and 2 kids! An amazing way to live

  • @evelina2363
    @evelina2363 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fascinating for sure. I wouldn't be able to do it but it suits them so well. His smile says it all: peace within.

  • @susanmclain501
    @susanmclain501 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How wonderful for people who love this kind of living. It is not for me but, I support those who do. Best wishes.

  • @lynnyluvbug
    @lynnyluvbug 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like how genuine these folks are.

  • @cece354
    @cece354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love this video. The couple looks so relaxed and appreciative of this simple but rewarding life they chose for themselves.

  • @7Jennifer
    @7Jennifer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I wonder why they didn't build the cabin a bit larger to house a shower and fridge instead of them needing to stick both outside of their home. What a dream location for sure though. Love that old style coffee grinder too. I haven't seen one of those in a long time! They are living their dream and what a wonderful way to be.

    • @WTFwuzdat
      @WTFwuzdat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      I believe they built the largest structure they could without having to acquire a building permit. It wouldn't be a legal dwelling but they also wont have to tear it down if bylaw comes knocking. They can just say it's a "studio".

    • @serenakoleno9338
      @serenakoleno9338 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was wondering about how it was legal. Perhaps the long term goal is to build a larger home and use this as a Airbnb or studio when she retires. My father grew up with an outhouse and well. It isn't so long ago that was the norm.

    • @WTFwuzdat
      @WTFwuzdat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@serenakoleno9338 , perhaps they have plans to build bigger one day. Or maybe the plan is to live simply, intentionally and to reduce their environmental footprint. The way they are currently living seems very fulfilling to me. Like you said, we used to live more this way. The more we can simplify our needs and take back our independence as individuals and as communities, the better chance humanity has going forward.

    • @Indoman_71
      @Indoman_71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@WTFwuzdat In British Columbia, you are legally entitled to build a dwelling on property that is equal to 10m sq. or 108 square feet, without a building permit, as they had mentioned in the video. I know several people on the Sunshine Coast and the Gulf Islands that have these outbuildings as studios, rentals, etc. in addition to the 2 dwellings you can have connected to the grid.

  • @timmyg2548
    @timmyg2548 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    They look so happy! Love their spirit!

  • @lynncarter4964
    @lynncarter4964 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've never tried this, but I was thinking of doing laundry in a mop bucket that has a wringer in it. Thanks for this inspiring video

  • @elizabethredmond4585
    @elizabethredmond4585 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the outdoor shower the huge windows and the fireplace what a dream!

  • @tamiweber7118
    @tamiweber7118 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Delightful couple doing it their way without the everyday stress 💯💜💕

  • @524FrmGrl
    @524FrmGrl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That puppy is adorable

  • @artfullyzen233
    @artfullyzen233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Love their bright cheerful smiles. What an amazing way to live.

  • @WTFwuzdat
    @WTFwuzdat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

  • @radharamanivasam7269
    @radharamanivasam7269 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This couple is really living a nomad life, wow very nice to share your life with us, Thank you

  • @macrostephanie
    @macrostephanie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hats off to this lovely couple for living this way. Love the wee house and wood stove!

  • @mpkelly7976
    @mpkelly7976 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You two are killing it! Awesome!

  • @thanosgkionis197
    @thanosgkionis197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love their honesty. This channel shows the good and the bad in each case. Great content!

  • @vickym.8276
    @vickym.8276 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your life I wish more people could experience life in simple ways without so much clutter to weigh us down.

  • @sheilagravely5621
    @sheilagravely5621 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love that you don't take down trees and only salvage wood.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙏🙏💚🌹

  • @Winterwife7
    @Winterwife7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    They look so happy and content :) Really a joy to watch people having realized their dream and living it, whatever it looks like for them. I lived in a tiny house a bit bigger than this in the mountains for four years. It wasn't off-grid but yeah we didn't have a washing machine and I agree, that gets old quickly! Tiny living is not for me and certainly not living in someone's backyard like we did but I'm working to buy property, to be off-grid and self-sufficient. Really vital in the current times I think.

  • @yahoodlums
    @yahoodlums 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So much good energy from these wonderful humans. Lovely cabin too

  • @alexlarson833
    @alexlarson833 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Congrats Phoebe and Mike! You’ve built such an amazing life! I love the tiny cabin and the puppy is just too cute 😊

    • @vIBEDoUT-Channel
      @vIBEDoUT-Channel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      just like friends?

    • @captainamericaamerica8090
      @captainamericaamerica8090 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      THEY BUILT A NEVER ENDING LIFE OF NONSTOP WORK, 260 YEARS AGO YOU HAD NO CHOICE. WHO'D WANT TO RETURN TO A LIFE ENDLESS CHORES AND MISERY😮😥😥😥😦😦😧😧😧

    • @JamieNelson.
      @JamieNelson. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@captainamericaamerica8090 No. It's fun and fullfilling

    • @captainamericaamerica8090
      @captainamericaamerica8090 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JamieNelson. NO ITS NOT. YOU'RE SHACKLED TO A LIFE OF NONSTOP LABOUR.

    • @rheinhartsilvento2576
      @rheinhartsilvento2576 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@captainamericaamerica8090 Well, they (and à fair bunch of others) make the choice to live in a simple manner, close to nature.
      Clearly it's not misery or drudgery to them, is it?
      Once you stop projecting your own feelings and prejudices on others, it'll become easier to understand why they make different choices from you.

  • @jdchy6181
    @jdchy6181 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    i am very impressed by their way of life & u can really tell how warm & homely the cabin really is...this is such an ideal way to live for an introvert like me who just wants to escape from it all if possible 🥺

  • @ravent3016
    @ravent3016 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A greenhouse is what you need to grow more. (Also, greetings, fellow Northwesterners. Your island life is beautiful.)

  • @vincethomas811
    @vincethomas811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Love the way they live more power to them I say all the very best to them stay safe and well

  • @bethdamon3136
    @bethdamon3136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love seeing people happily living minimalist lifestyle. I live in Chicago and the rural life is a great escapism especially during the pandemic!

  • @windwhisprz
    @windwhisprz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This brought me to tears. Amazing lifestyle that this lovely couple created for themselves. I am moving towards living a lifestyle like this.
    Thank you so much for sharing. Blessings 💙

  • @umojah101
    @umojah101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is much more realistic , well done

  • @shamsshams20261
    @shamsshams20261 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I like it so much !!! Little tiny house with a piece of land, that's perfect I think. Thank you for sharing!

  • @leslie4551
    @leslie4551 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love how happy they are together!

  • @MaryOKC
    @MaryOKC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Iam impressed...I grew up in the mountains of Northern Idaho and although we technically didn’t live off the grid, there were weeks in the winter we were off grid. I loved that life my mom and dad provided for us...I still think back to those days when I see your simplicity ... and want that again. Is this the PNW?

  • @CarolynsRVLife
    @CarolynsRVLife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    What a life! I love their set up and the whole island living thing. Great video.

  • @deborahadcock978
    @deborahadcock978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video!!Sweet couple❤️Wish only the best for them!!

  • @gonzcordovamayojr.5965
    @gonzcordovamayojr.5965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love watching tiny houses, with a good views! Love you house and the view is amazing!

  • @marilynroberts6644
    @marilynroberts6644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a sweet couple ! And a lovely little home. Alternative lifestyles are so interesting to see for those of us that have had to live more traditional ways. TFS.

  • @macoyzcamp7912
    @macoyzcamp7912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a nice SIMPLE LIFE BUT WORRH IT..!!

  • @bilinasmini3480
    @bilinasmini3480 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow - I am definitely impressed by this couple and the lifestyle they chose. I wish them all the best, for a long and happy life.

  • @vickiemeisinger9632
    @vickiemeisinger9632 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In so many ways you have the best of all worlds and it's very cleverly built with such serenity living on an island near the water. I love your windows and the size of your windows with so much light coming into your home. Do you have really found a piece of heaven❣️❣️🌈

  • @shineyninan5705
    @shineyninan5705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The tiny house video make me feel happy and peaceful

  • @XteVision
    @XteVision 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    love it! The lifestyle, the tiny house, the island. Thank you for sharing this amazing experience.

  • @kimprice1864
    @kimprice1864 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the puppy.

  • @levifiso475
    @levifiso475 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this!
    They look so happy!

  • @davidc8694
    @davidc8694 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a charming couple, and their dog is beautiful!

  • @robburgess4556
    @robburgess4556 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Zephyr is SOO cute!

    • @OnIslandOffGrid
      @OnIslandOffGrid 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He really is!! A great addition to the family

  • @PepperInSaltPlus
    @PepperInSaltPlus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love them, I love their house….and the off grid concept, amazing

  • @evaadams8298
    @evaadams8298 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cute doggie 🐶❤️😁

  • @junebixby7041
    @junebixby7041 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have the cutest dog!!

  • @jamescarlson6723
    @jamescarlson6723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It sounds really relaxing and peaceful. As compared to major city living...really nice. If I were younger I would be tempted to do the same.

  • @Memorial_Memory
    @Memorial_Memory 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All I want in life is a tiny house!

  • @maryannebrown2385
    @maryannebrown2385 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I remember how enchanting these islands are in B.C. I can easily see how one could live there with occasional trips to Victoria or other local towns.

  • @anthonyfranklin7137
    @anthonyfranklin7137 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Geez, videos like this are such a nice break from a rushed lifestyle of work and responsibilities. I know off grid living involves lots of work, but even the way they talk about their chores and way of living sounds relaxing.

  • @kimdawcatgirl
    @kimdawcatgirl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As always, a great video and wonderful accompanying music! Just love your music! 🎶

  • @mariagalbova9891
    @mariagalbova9891 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very beatifull.

  • @dalenegroenewald5853
    @dalenegroenewald5853 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wonderful. All the best to you. Lovely couple. God bless you.

  • @narinelimanoff4715
    @narinelimanoff4715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have watched this video 3 times. This is such a great story of tiny living. Thank you so much for sharing!

    • @OnIslandOffGrid
      @OnIslandOffGrid 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching the video, it wonderful that it makes people happy. My hats off to Exploring Alternative for coming and sharing our story.

  • @uphillhomestead6188
    @uphillhomestead6188 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a great house!! Phoebe's design is spot on! :)

  • @michellegaeb2291
    @michellegaeb2291 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh YES for the BURKEY water 💦 filter. We have the BURKEY Travel in our kitchen and I HIGHLY recommend it. No electricity required and it even cleans out glyphosate and heavy metals. Plus the filters last for years if your water is half way decent and if you fill it from the dirty creek the filters still last over a year!

  • @momoparagon
    @momoparagon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a lovely cabin they've built. Cozy and comfortable and a nice use of space plus an adorable dog. I imagine a little vestibule outside the front door would help with those winter winds and rain. As for the laundry, I'd recommend checking out the WonderWash. My partner used one for about 6 years and it's a great way to wash clothes and a bit easier than the bucket/plunger method. Thanks for the tour!

  • @owensmith6922
    @owensmith6922 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We think your tiny home is cool!
    You have such a beautiful, well designed home. Especially all the wonderful windows
    Thanks for the creative ideas for living off the grid!

  • @91Kingscrib84
    @91Kingscrib84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As an Island girl myself, I appreciate their creativity & ingenuity. The smallest place I lived on Vancouver Island was slightly larger & had an add-on concrete sink/toilet/shower that really made you hustle to get done in winter because it was cold - even if I kept the door open to the living area. The only hot water was from my Findlay cookstove's water jacket, so you couldn't keep it running while showering or you'd be in a cold-water shower quickly. So, rinse, off. Soap, off. Rinse, done. You get good at it. 😉 I used coal oil lamps, which gave my neighbours pause if there was a power outage & I had light. Instead of an up/down living space,my bdrm was off the main area where cooking eating & socializing happened. Aside from chilly showers, I lived happily in my home for over 10 years. It's all about choices & priorities. I only had one friend visit who said it drove her stircrazy. Most friends loved it.
    I admire Mike & Phoebe their place. Like mine, the view makes it all worthwhile. Island living. Nothing like it. ♡

  • @rebeccaaaron3082
    @rebeccaaaron3082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a great interview. I could listen to them talk all day! I love the idea of building a platform under the stove to bring it closer to eye level and add hidden storage.

  • @sandralnwebster3204
    @sandralnwebster3204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your ideas! The only way
    to really live life is off grid and
    free! I used an old wringer
    washer when I was first married!
    It might work well for you! Good
    luck! Sandy&Andy

  • @Pooty_With_A_Fat_Booty
    @Pooty_With_A_Fat_Booty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want that fluffer puff fur baby!

  • @janiec2584
    @janiec2584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love your Doodle! Your house too, but I have a Labradoodle, so... They're so, so cuddly, very smart and lots of fun. Congrats on your puppy. Absolutely adorable! I love your lifestyle. Your layout is great and I'm sure you'll finish eventually and make it exactly how you need it to be for you. You can always add on, if you want to. You have a roof over your head, warm home, food and someone to share your life with. God bless you. I wish you well.

    • @janiec2584
      @janiec2584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just watched one of your videos during your water issues. I am so sorry you've had so many struggles. You're both really hard workers and I'm glad you're doing better. I will keep you in my prayers for things to be smoother in the future. I will Subscribe to keep up with your progress. Blessings and Doodle hugs.

    • @OnIslandOffGrid
      @OnIslandOffGrid 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, and yes Zephyr is an amazing dog. He’s a great addition to the family.

  • @johnhudson1965
    @johnhudson1965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you considered getting a small wind turbine? You can get some really nifty ones that should generate all your electrical requirements , especially if its windy as suggested in the video. Thanks for sharing!

  • @934andrea
    @934andrea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Peaceful ❤️

  • @kathleenp9643
    @kathleenp9643 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loving this cabin. What a beautiful area! Bravo!

  • @bishtsudeep8609
    @bishtsudeep8609 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love love love

  • @endlessdrive8421
    @endlessdrive8421 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really want to live like this at some point in my life. Even if it's only for a chapter (2-5 years) in my life, I want to at least be able to look back and know what the experience was like and the invaluable lessons I'll have learned.

  • @sac1303
    @sac1303 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    An admiral commitment to such a lifestyle. Kudos to you both.

  • @aashushirwa8610
    @aashushirwa8610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a couple's

  • @anneillerbrun7909
    @anneillerbrun7909 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the same axe you're using, it has the job of sitting and rusting now, the Fiskars has sent it out of the league. Incomparable.

  • @dbkyhere9229
    @dbkyhere9229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful place, and couple 💕

  • @sabrinawanderer7560
    @sabrinawanderer7560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would love to surround it with flowers, fruit trees😃

  • @juliejackman2649
    @juliejackman2649 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've seen a portable outdoor washer where you set a hose in it, put the clothes in and fill it. Then the washer agitates by itself then you then there's an opening to let the water out. Then take the clothes out and put them in the other side and it will spin it, then gang to dry. It doesn't take much electricity and doesn't cost much and I think it sounds better than washing everything by hand.

  • @lindacoleman4657
    @lindacoleman4657 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It takes strength to make such a huge life change. Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

  • @trinahill4683
    @trinahill4683 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Simply magical, I also grew up on a small island off of Vancouver island the beauty and stillness is like no other. Love your tiny home such an intentional life. Well done. Love it.

  • @jerryogstad2775
    @jerryogstad2775 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    love them

  • @amandanicole3999
    @amandanicole3999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    this is life goals 😊

  • @anamalle8722
    @anamalle8722 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Heaven!!

  • @bentitus6939
    @bentitus6939 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, what a nice setup!

  • @stephannirichards8163
    @stephannirichards8163 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was a joy to watch. Thank you. More of that please!

  • @cynthiapowers3469
    @cynthiapowers3469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think this is an amazing little setup and very brave ,smart way of life

  • @dorianaaronson9602
    @dorianaaronson9602 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this and their adorable puppy !

  • @gloriapeel6887
    @gloriapeel6887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very nice!