One complaint about tiny houses on wheels is the lack of outdoor spaces, such as terraces or balconies. Not that they are unheard of: Teak has a balcony, Nightingale has a cantilevered porch, Peach flaunts a rooftop terrace, and giant Pisgah has a 10-foot porch separating living units. But nobody integrates outdoor living spaces into micro-dwellings better than Portuguese builder Madeiguincho. A few names off the fingertips are Terra M1, the Cargo, and Terra M3. Known for its custom-built, timber micro-dwellings, Madeiguincho has created another design, called the Duna tiny house, perfect for tempting downsizers.
The Duna tiny house is topped with solar panels, making it off-grid ready. But the cherry on top is the terrace-style balcony, accessible from the loft bedroom. Commissioned by a customer who wanted to live in a rural setting with the perks of a city apartment, the Duna delivers, in its maker’s particular style.
The off-grid tiny house is marked by its space-saving design with classic Madeiguincho timber craftsmanship. Based on a double-axle trailer, the Duna measures 20 feet long, a standard size for European micro-dwellings. The timber exterior and interior bring a cozy, rustic vibe to the tiny house while large glazing and double glass doors keep it well-ventilated and naturally lit, maintaining the charms of the rural setup.
Another charming addition is the outdoor shower at one end of the home. There are two entrances, one opening into the living area, the other offering a mudroom-style opening into the bathroom. The main door opens up the house to the outside. You find a large living space with a home office desk, doubling as a dining table. The desk extends toward the kitchen, where an induction cooktop is visible, while other appliances are neatly tucked away inside the cabinetry.
Past the kitchen is the wood-finished bathroom. The bathroom has an open shower area, a vanity sink, and a toilet. The secondary door here connects directly to the outside, where you can enjoy the outdoor shower and never trudge mud all over the house.
A storage-integrated duck staircase leads to the loft bedroom. It is a standard low-ceiling bedroom with a double bed. There is an operable window that opens up onto an adorable little balcony where you can put a couple of chairs or cushions, and enjoy the view.
Since Duna is a custom build, there is no word on the price. However, you can check out the roster of alluring tiny houses by Madeiguincho and pick one that speaks to your desired downsizing lifestyle.
