Retirees live in Tiny House to be near grandkids when not in tropics

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  • Опубліковано 10 чер 2024
  • Meet Bonny & Ty, a vivacious retired couple living in an adorable tiny house. It's a preowned tiny home built by Liberation Tiny Homes. They couldn't be happier about tiny living and being just up the street from their son & 4 grandkids. Parked at the Tiny Estates village. Making it the perfect home base during the 4 months they're on the mainland. Otherwise, they're in a fully off-grid home in the US Virgin Islands.
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    ❇️ directed & edited by Tiny House Expedition's Christian & Alexis
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    Video Chapters:
    0:00 - living tiny as a couple
    0:42 - downsizing thoughts
    1:33 - farmhouse tiny house tour
    2:31 - DIY table
    3:30 - small space furniture solution
    4:22 - boat life tip for shoes
    4:46 - parking spot near grandkids
    5:15 - preowned tiny house
    6:00 - tour cont'd
    9:05 - thoughts on loft
    9:26 - tropical off-grid retirement home
    10:13 - tiny home journey
    10:38 - hobby storage
    11:49 - sleeping loft
    12:58 - tiny house lot rent
    13:34 - tiny home community life
    14:00 - boat life experience
    14:45 - tiny house relationship rules
    15:21 - hello from Alexis & Christian
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  • @TinyHouseExpedition
    @TinyHouseExpedition  Рік тому +135

    Bonny & Ty really are living the retirement dream! They scored a $50k preowned tiny at a village a couple years ago, walking distance to their son+4 grandkids. Making it the perfect home base during the 4 months they're on the mainland. Otherwise, they're in a fully off-grid small home in the US Virgin Islands. They share great tips for tiny living as a couple, furniture ideas & hobby storage solutions.
    👉 *Watch tiny home community tours:* ua-cam.com/play/PLlvBXhDyr9H1KYgiaoNKa-OZfOq6vXbkm.html

    • @jma5474
      @jma5474 Рік тому +7

      $50k?! - I'll take 2

    • @TinyHouseExpedition
      @TinyHouseExpedition  Рік тому +4

      @@jma5474 such a great price! 😄

    • @HappinessHouse
      @HappinessHouse Рік тому +7

      So beautiful ❤

    • @Yvetteabby
      @Yvetteabby Рік тому

      So since they are inly in there Tiny Home two times a year does family stay in it when they are gone ?

    • @Yvetteabby
      @Yvetteabby Рік тому +4

      $700 a month lot rental space!!!😳

  • @deeplansandbudgets
    @deeplansandbudgets Рік тому +333

    I love these guys. A house on an Island, one in the Woods and also an RV. This is how you live. No need to have huge houses everywhere. Love it.

    • @christinaveale5258
      @christinaveale5258 Рік тому +2

    • @monamorris8337
      @monamorris8337 Рік тому +10

      Yes I agree! Live life to the fullest! A huge house takes all of your time to clean and maintain and half of the time you’re not living in all of the rooms! Small house and being debt free is the way to go! Kudos to you!

    • @Cindy-bee
      @Cindy-bee Рік тому +34

      And money to do those things. Most people are not so fortunate.

    • @mbbuckeyes8386
      @mbbuckeyes8386 Рік тому +24

      Money talks and it’s speaks to them , 3 “homes”. Many are not so fortunate.

    • @anonymous915
      @anonymous915 Рік тому +14

      @@mbbuckeyes8386 Exactly. 3 homes. And an HMO. Not so tiny living if they don't live there all the time.

  • @stephensands3880
    @stephensands3880 Рік тому +115

    Some of my favorite people. Glad they live close.
    Love, their son.

    • @isabelmarie8201
      @isabelmarie8201 Рік тому +11

      Aww that's super sweet. They appear to be great people! What a lovely childhood you most likely had, which means your 4. Children have a good example to learn from as well.

    • @kareninalabama
      @kareninalabama 11 місяців тому +4

      I think we can see exactly why. Your parents seem like such lovely and interesting people. And your dad is such a talented artist; his paintings are beautiful! ❤

    • @angelarosekulpa1567
      @angelarosekulpa1567 11 місяців тому +2

      Ahhh - nice!!!

    • @annydobon8106
      @annydobon8106 10 місяців тому +2

      Awhhhhh

  • @lindajohnson1873
    @lindajohnson1873 Рік тому +50

    I really love these people’s spirits and the fact that they’re living their best lives makes me so happy. If one listens closely, this fabulous couple is giving us pearls of wisdom to live by. By the way, the husband’s art work is absolutely beautiful.

  • @barbwatkins3676
    @barbwatkins3676 Рік тому +80

    Bonny and Ty are a brilliant couple. So much love and respect for each other. Their tiny home is perfect, all the personal touches are great. Ty is a very talented man, his art is beautiful. Definitely living the dream. 🦋

  • @bellarose6509
    @bellarose6509 Рік тому +22

    Your adaptation to “tiny” painting show’s flexibility and commitment to your principles. This was an excellent demonstration for those of us who have never tried loving alternatively.

  • @sharonwengler3225
    @sharonwengler3225 Рік тому +40

    How amazing is this couple! I love that they are so realistic in knowing that this is our five year plan. I think it's great that they are flexible and know that what works now for there needs may not a little further down the road.

  • @jeno264
    @jeno264 7 місяців тому +2

    That tiny easel set! 😍💖 and what beautiful art!

  • @DawnOldham
    @DawnOldham Рік тому +45

    It's nice to hear from someone my age. I totally agree with the nuggets of wisdom that they shared throughout the video. Their two homes are quite lovely. They are truly living a tiny retirement dream life!

  • @naomijansen9544
    @naomijansen9544 Рік тому +3

    I liked their advice for relationships as well...

  • @maryiorio426
    @maryiorio426 Рік тому +24

    Love these two! No wonder they’ve had a long successful marriage! They both have positive attitudes about problem solving and their retirement goals! Very happy they found a lovely tiny house community near their family

  • @lruss5050
    @lruss5050 6 місяців тому +1

    The tiny house is great, especially when it’s not full time!❤

  • @dermotkelly6946
    @dermotkelly6946 Рік тому +3

    Nice quality paintings 👍

  • @maryannschumacher1370
    @maryannschumacher1370 Рік тому +45

    What a lovely couple and such an adorable tiny home!! 👍🌞

  • @sjladuke75
    @sjladuke75 Рік тому +10

    Truly delightful couple with a charming tiny home. They've proven it's possible to live very comfortably with less material goods, maintain hobbies & enjoy life. Thanks for sharing your retirement journey with us! 😊

  • @sharong8511
    @sharong8511 Рік тому +108

    Charming couple. Enjoyed seeing their lovely tiny home. Wise words from both of them too. Great video.

  • @valeriegiles9363
    @valeriegiles9363 Рік тому +7

    Lovely couple, lovely home. Nice art work!

  • @rhondalyn100
    @rhondalyn100 Рік тому +26

    Lovely couple and elegant tiny home. Thank you for the tour! 🙂

  • @ANIMALS_AND_MORE_moments
    @ANIMALS_AND_MORE_moments 9 місяців тому +1

    What a nice couple and functional tiny house.

  • @ladywolverine1828
    @ladywolverine1828 Рік тому +3

    Outstanding!! Bonnie and Ty have you ever thought about writing a book??? Sending love and light. Thank you for sharing.

  • @janeysiegrist5061
    @janeysiegrist5061 Рік тому +10

    His art looks a lot like my granddad used to paint.. what a lovely couple. Lovely home, lovely tiny home and cute van.

  • @Brenda-fc5th
    @Brenda-fc5th Рік тому +27

    The most awesome, genuine, and most personable couple I’ve seen in all the years watching Tiny House YT videos! They can be everyone’s best friends and Best neighbors. ☀️ 💛 🌼

  • @jillgott6567
    @jillgott6567 Рік тому +16

    Incredible setting, and the outside color is beautiful, the inside has a good amount of space. Wow 2 homes plus an RV good for them !

  • @ibrockinrobin67
    @ibrockinrobin67 Рік тому +12

    I noticed the handmade quilts and wondered if Bonnie's hobby is quilting. I appreciate that they shared so much with us about real tiny house living and not just the vacation or the dream of lower cost living of a tiny house.

    • @TinyHouseExpedition
      @TinyHouseExpedition  Рік тому +2

      She’s not a quilter but think there is a personal connection 🤔😊

    • @TyTroutman-fj8nb
      @TyTroutman-fj8nb Рік тому +2

      She collects handmade quilts. She quilted when she was younger but not anymore

  • @rltreasure
    @rltreasure 8 місяців тому +2

    The more you own, the more it owns you!

  • @amyholman354
    @amyholman354 11 місяців тому +2

    He sounds like he could have a talk radio show. Great voice. These two are living the best life.

  • @laReidy
    @laReidy Рік тому +26

    Love how happy the couple are 🥰. Oh and the gentleman’s art is beautiful- would love to see more xx

    • @TinyHouseExpedition
      @TinyHouseExpedition  Рік тому +8

      Their happiness shines through in such an infectious way. 🌞💛✨

  • @legoqueen2445
    @legoqueen2445 Рік тому +21

    This couple is so cute! Him changing his painting to smaller scale is smart. I always figure I'd need two tiny houses, one to live in and on for my art studio! It currently takes up half my garage!

  • @Reesie417
    @Reesie417 Рік тому +8

    I love the home, and his art is fabulous truly impressed

  • @ExtremelyRadiant
    @ExtremelyRadiant Рік тому +3

    Lot fees are why I'm glad I bought a manufactured home, on land I own. :)

  • @Greenway1234
    @Greenway1234 Рік тому +2

    This is what living is. Loveeeeet!!!

  • @elizabethm2556
    @elizabethm2556 Рік тому +3

    Enjoyed this one!

  • @gayfitkin6861
    @gayfitkin6861 Рік тому +4

    Nice couple with a lot of smart ideas. Tiny house is great and practical for them to visit family. Great video again guys.

  • @asyla3389
    @asyla3389 Рік тому +5

    Omg how cute is this couple ❤❤❤

  • @teddysdadcory
    @teddysdadcory Рік тому +24

    What a sweet, wonderful couple! Good on them for building the perfect retirement.

  • @rosalyrivas5035
    @rosalyrivas5035 Рік тому +5

    ❤ beautiful house

  • @colleenhaithcock216
    @colleenhaithcock216 Рік тому +4

    love the house and the people

  • @pennyfelger9134
    @pennyfelger9134 Рік тому +2

    Oh my goodness!!! Can I marry you guys?! 😁. You are living my dream!!! I absolutely love STThomas!!!! Used to spend 3 months every winter there!!! Had a condo at Regatta Point above Bologna Bay😍. Would still be there if my ex wouldn’t have left me and I couldn’t afford it on my own😰. Love, love STThomas and StJohn!!!!❤️💕🥰

  • @hestergreen2031
    @hestergreen2031 Рік тому +6

    Absolutely beautiful tiny house. So lovely ready for you.

  • @SerendipityNJ
    @SerendipityNJ Рік тому +6

    Fantastic tiny house - lots of personal details - love that iron rail at the front door - quite ingenious!

  • @goodenoughgirl8102
    @goodenoughgirl8102 Рік тому +8

    Just amazing. Isn’t this just what everyone wants?lol. But most of all it’s beautiful that they work to keep their relationship very healthy and that it’s the main priority as with all their other loved ones. Heartwarming.

  • @lilydauber3147
    @lilydauber3147 Рік тому +2

    You 2 are living the dream! Congrats! Keep cherishing each other!

  • @supportvawa2213
    @supportvawa2213 Рік тому +5

    Yes - that's what tiny homes are for - Grandma! ❤️

  • @MBMCincy63
    @MBMCincy63 Рік тому +14

    You always seem to interview the nicest couples'! That is a very well laid out home, and that they have the freedom to roam between the 3 homes is just awesome for them. Thank you!
    shivering black bell thumbs up.

  • @annydobon8106
    @annydobon8106 10 місяців тому +2

    How awesome to have someone to do this with.

  • @mandyellis876
    @mandyellis876 Рік тому +7

    What a steal!! What a beautiful home they’ve created.

  • @dianebaker5243
    @dianebaker5243 Рік тому +9

    Beautiful tiny house and a beautiful couple ❤

  • @freetobeme6013
    @freetobeme6013 20 днів тому +1

    What a lovely, close couple they are. 😊

  • @earth2wendy
    @earth2wendy Рік тому +29

    Alexis and Christian: loved the choice of musical intro on this one, as well as the wrap-up tune. You always match the music so well to your subjects. As always, great filming and editing to create an interesting, engaging story-thanks!

  • @JustaKarenDiscoveredTheIntrnet
    @JustaKarenDiscoveredTheIntrnet 7 місяців тому +4

    I literally wear 3 shirts and 3 shorts and 3 pants yr round along with a jacket when its cold..tiny home is my thing

  • @donapaulin2600
    @donapaulin2600 Рік тому +6

    Being older, it amazes me that they can manage a loft. I just cannot unfortunately. Awesome for anyone who can!

    • @LynetteMcGrath
      @LynetteMcGrath Рік тому +1

      Sadly, my knees start groaning at the sight of stairs. I just couldn't manage that, especially having to navigate to the bathroom a couple of times a night!

  • @randallhill7979
    @randallhill7979 Рік тому +3

    Wow that’s awesome

  • @happystuff8263
    @happystuff8263 Рік тому +10

    Omg This is the first tiny house we stayed at Tiny Estates :) Such a cute lil house ❤

    • @TinyHouseExpedition
      @TinyHouseExpedition  Рік тому +2

      That’s awesome! Liberation Tiny Homes does great work on their builds. We love being back for the 1st time since right after they opened 😊

    • @ellen3sons
      @ellen3sons Рік тому

      Me too.

  • @samanthaspeaks4206
    @samanthaspeaks4206 Рік тому +2

    And this couple's relationship advice was so true and wise.

  • @CheleBoxy
    @CheleBoxy Рік тому +3

    I live in the southern end of Lancaster county, how did I not know this community existed?!!!

  • @beverlywright1009
    @beverlywright1009 Рік тому +3

    Love this couples wonderful outlook on relationship.... hmmmm, may have to play this one for my hubby😁 On that note, I have to agree with another posted comment, how it's great to have several different tiny, sustainable living options around the world, what a grand way to live😊 Cheers to many happy years of retirement 👍 Enjoy!

  • @kristiemarsh49
    @kristiemarsh49 Рік тому +3

    Wow!Beautiful Couple and Beautiful Home(And they seem to be living their best lives and it looks amazing on them!)

  • @sandram4670
    @sandram4670 Рік тому +12

    What a lovely couple and a lovely tiny home!

  • @12Gaile
    @12Gaile Рік тому +5

    What an awesome couple !!!

  • @sophiemarcaurele
    @sophiemarcaurele Рік тому +10

    But the question is, how can I go about getting adopted by this wonderful couple? I lorve them! 🥺❤️

  • @OlegIvanov.
    @OlegIvanov. 2 місяці тому +1

    Какой порядок у этой женщины. Уютно и красиво.

  • @suezaple4950
    @suezaple4950 Рік тому +2

    Lovley couple who deffinantly thought things out , and what a lovley design and color scheme, Id love having that pond view since i have a pond at my home, Great thought on the little sectional so they can have grandkids stay over. Beautiful painting Ty. Lovley good size bathroom bigger than mine in my bungalow . wow sprinter van, home in the tropics and a tiny that is awesome. Now that is a great way to spend your retirement . also love the community they have the tiny in it's beautiful.

  • @isabelmarie8201
    @isabelmarie8201 Рік тому +3

    I realllyyyy love his art work! He's really great at outdoor scenery!!! I think he should sell it!!

  • @rebeccarendle3706
    @rebeccarendle3706 Рік тому +8

    Love these guys. Brilliant couple and what a fantastic life.. tiny house, tropical island house, camper van, boat, visiting family... they are really living the dream!

    • @TinyHouseExpedition
      @TinyHouseExpedition  Рік тому

      💯😄✨

    • @juliadoherty83
      @juliadoherty83 Рік тому +1

      With a much bigger footprint than you're led to believe in the beginning of the "viewing". 🙄🌡🌊🌪🌩🌨☔🚐🏠🏡👎😠😤😬

    • @rebeccarendle3706
      @rebeccarendle3706 Рік тому

      ​@@juliadoherty83 True.... but "reducing their footprint isn't their goal/priority!" They just wanted to change their lifestyle in retirement to spend time with family and travel in their retirement. If you consider all they own, they have not really "downsized" with a von, car, tiny house, boat and house in the tropics.. add all that sqaure footage together and it adds up to a big house.
      But "reducing footprint" was only a "side line" nearer the end of the video.

  • @micheleobrien64
    @micheleobrien64 Рік тому +4

    I really love the exterior colors!!!❤

  • @gardenjoy5223
    @gardenjoy5223 Рік тому +14

    LOVE this tiny house. Everything about it. The farmhouse look with some industrial elements in some of the lights. The clean whites complimented with the warm woods. The dark red and dark brown as accents. Even the green color of the exterior. The colorful cups, the beautiful quilts. And the exquisite artwork! Wow!
    Then where it's situated. Love, love, love it! What a great way to live.

  • @micheleobrien64
    @micheleobrien64 Рік тому +3

    My mom was a painter, she would have loved your mini easel!❤

  • @kathyscott8520
    @kathyscott8520 Рік тому +2

    LOVE it but honestly I'd be nervous of the stairs ...

  • @vickiemeisinger9632
    @vickiemeisinger9632 8 місяців тому +1

    I love the color of green you chose to paint the outside of your tiny home. I also feel you have a lot of open space so it doesn’t feel like a tiny home when you come inside.❣️❣️ the quote on your bed upstairs beautiful and I don’t know who made it, but is stunning on your bed.❣️❣️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️😊😊

  • @elisalyles1466
    @elisalyles1466 8 місяців тому +2

    Love the insight on keeping house and relationship going with maintenance and attention. Awesome!!

  • @bayoubabe6698
    @bayoubabe6698 Рік тому +7

    What a lovely home!! And at $50k, I’m truly impressed by the way your tiny house is done🥰. Many happy days in both your homes😊

  • @sunnyrays2281
    @sunnyrays2281 Рік тому +2

    What a neat couple! They are so fun.

  • @lindap.p.1337
    @lindap.p.1337 Рік тому +7

    Love the railing and lights! You do not look cramped in your tiny home. This is probably the best decorated tiny home I have seen. Some people don't part with enough "stuff".

  • @kaverisamanta6742
    @kaverisamanta6742 Рік тому +4

    Beautiful video.Very peaceful and inspiring.Its amazing that real happiness which is so rare,the elderly couple have found in a small place.Thanks for the video.God bless.

  • @rayselby3487
    @rayselby3487 Рік тому +3

    Sue here: ❤ this video and you guys! My dear husband snores so we would each need a tiny. 🏠 🏠

    • @TinyHouseExpedition
      @TinyHouseExpedition  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching! 😂😂😂 some couples have two tinys! We feature one here on the channel.

  • @donnabowden8029
    @donnabowden8029 Рік тому +3

    Beautiful couple. It's how I would love my husband and myself to have lived.

  • @GrandmaSandy
    @GrandmaSandy Рік тому +4

    I am right there with you. I do not want to be isolated. I want to be around people I want to feel like I’m part of a community and this sounds great to me.

  • @labelgirl
    @labelgirl Рік тому +4

    Love the video! What a great couple, Great tiny house and beautiful location! Thoroughly enjoyed and what a great buy! Love what the couple did with it! Thank you for sharing! 💜

  • @AnnieGill7
    @AnnieGill7 6 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful couple and all their places!!

  • @greenerpasture6906
    @greenerpasture6906 9 місяців тому +1

    💖so love d amazing Couple and dr wonderful new home journey joy💖😍🤗😍🤗😍🤗😍wish drl be More Couples like you both🤗😇🙏

  • @ribbleslipscomb5171
    @ribbleslipscomb5171 Рік тому +7

    Such an adorable couple. Journey is a gorgeous tiny home.

  • @trishalivingston1051
    @trishalivingston1051 7 місяців тому +1

    Have to say I love this couple. They are great, and I love everything they've created. The home really is cleverly designed to fit into their lifestyle and looks so inviting.

  • @ChristSaves88
    @ChristSaves88 Рік тому +9

    Lovely couple and charming home.☺️ This is what I call a retirement!

  • @cmbooks2000
    @cmbooks2000 Рік тому +2

    I have never seen a tiny home that really looked like a traditional home until now. Thank you for sharing. Your home is beautiful

  • @laurierivera8089
    @laurierivera8089 11 місяців тому +1

    This couple ROCKS❤❤❤

  • @egrace407
    @egrace407 Рік тому +5

    Love this couple and their house is wonderful. The only thing that worries me with lofts like the one in their house I would recreate the railing to actually be something that would stop a fall. It’s too short.

  • @onewomanandsomesongs
    @onewomanandsomesongs Рік тому +3

    Geez, all the negative comments here. Love your tiny house, beyond beautiful.

  • @JohnsDeb
    @JohnsDeb Рік тому +9

    Love the couple & their home❤ I’d like to visit this community!

  • @Native-Kitty
    @Native-Kitty Рік тому +6

    I love this home and I love this couple. They are so much fun!

  • @teresafaulkner4874
    @teresafaulkner4874 Рік тому +1

    What a sweet couple you are. My hubby & I have been married over 45 years we have been thinking about making a change

  • @stevegrimes5105
    @stevegrimes5105 Рік тому +3

    What a wonderful house owned by a positive, flexible couple.

  • @daileighnovember
    @daileighnovember 11 місяців тому +1

    This. Is. EXACTLY. My lifes dreams!!

  • @nata3467
    @nata3467 11 місяців тому +1

    Love The Five-Year plan idea that's why I approached work never thought about putting it into my regular life

  • @sherryjobe8941
    @sherryjobe8941 Рік тому +5

    Beautiful couple!
    Loved the video

  • @CurlyTops25
    @CurlyTops25 Рік тому +2

    Omg lovely couple 😍

  • @meadow2501
    @meadow2501 8 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful, just ❤ it!!

  • @1mmightygyan879
    @1mmightygyan879 8 місяців тому +1

    such a happy and sweet couple!!! God bless

  • @faridhossin2983
    @faridhossin2983 Рік тому +3

    Absolutely gorgeous!!!.... 🥰 l love inside and outside the house, lovely couples & surroundings area, and definitely green are lucky colour....✅ Thanks for sharing your great videos... 😊 Cheers!!!!!🍰🍹

  • @chriss3314
    @chriss3314 Рік тому +9

    Love their lifestyle, they have it going on. Off grid on the Island, woods/ family and RV, heck yeah! Enjoy the Journey x 2. 😊🌍🙏

  • @Reyna_Brown_
    @Reyna_Brown_ 10 місяців тому +1

    What a lovely couple!