39-Foot Tiny Home Fits Full Kitchen, Bedroom, and King Shower

Two lifelong campers who spent years living out of a caravan just built a tiny house that challenges everything you thought you knew about small space living.

The Coastal Retreat stretches 39 feet long and 13 feet wide, making it one of the roomiest tiny homes ever built. South Base Tiny Homes in New Zealand designed it for a couple and their dog who wanted to stop wandering and settle down without sacrificing their minimalist lifestyle.

This isn't your typical cramped tiny house with a kitchen the size of a closet. The Coastal Retreat features a full kitchen with a center island that doubles as a dining table and workspace. The kitchen comes equipped with a four-burner propane stove, full oven, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, and generous stone countertops.

The living room actually has walking space between the couch and the wall. There's room for a sizable rug, house plants, a storage unit, and extra seating, all without feeling squeezed.

Here's where this home really shines: no ladder climbing required. Instead of the typical loft bedroom accessed by a steep ladder, the Coastal Retreat uses a single-floor design. The bedroom offers full standing headroom, a double bed, two separate wardrobes, and a work desk.

The bathroom features a shower that spans the entire 5.10-foot width of the room. It also includes a full vanity, flushing toilet, and a dedicated laundry station with a washer and dryer.

A redwood timber exterior with steel accents gives the home a modern coastal look. The attached deck expands the living area outside with built-in seating, perfect for the couple's outdoor lifestyle.

Why This Inspires

The tiny house movement often asks people to sacrifice comfort for simplicity. This home proves you can have both. By eliminating the traditional loft design and maximizing a single-floor layout, South Base Tiny Homes created a space that feels genuinely livable for the long term, not just a trendy Instagram project.

The Abel model this home is based on starts at about $133,000, offering a realistic alternative for people seeking simpler living without the compromises that make most tiny houses impractical for daily life.