When your last name is McDermott and you live in McKinleyville, California, it’s a fun idea to call your home the Mac Shack.
The owner added his own touch to more than just the name. Outside, the home has rusty, metal sides that look neat with the wooden frame.
There’s also a porch that folds down. It’s great for traveling and keeps you safe from rain and wind.
When you open the special Dutch door, it lets in the sunshine and fresh air.
The Mac Shack is built on a 14-foot base by Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses.
It weighs 4,600 pounds and has one axle that can handle 7,000 pounds. It cost about $31,000 to build.
From the outside, you can tell there are more beautiful and unique things inside.
The inside walls of the house are made of cedar wood put together in a tongue-and-groove style, and there’s special scraped flooring below.
There’s a mini fridge that fits perfectly under the stairs that go up to a loft.
Next to the stairs, there’s a small wood stove called a Hobbit stove, and it has a metal wall behind it for safety.
Under the window, which opens to let in fresh air, colorful pictures make the space look nice.
Above everything, the cat has a favorite spot where it likes to sit and watch everything.
It’s really nice to wash dishes at the sink because it has a pretty countertop with natural edges.
The paper towel roll hangs right under the sink, making it easy to grab. There’s also a 20-inch stove next to it.
A hanging basket holds fruits and vegetables, which is a smart way to save space on the countertop.
In the open pantry, there are shelves made from old barn wood. These shelves have room for everything you need, like pots, pans, utensils, spices, and coffee mugs.
Above the curtain that leads to the small bathroom, there’s a big space where you can store large items like coolers and camping gear.
Light comes in through a special Dutch door trimmed with barn wood, making it easy to see and find what you need.
In the living area, there are rustic cubes that look nice and are also useful.
You can stack them up to save space and store things like books and magazines.
You can relax and read a book in a hammock with fringes, under the light of a small lamp.
Or, you can light a candle and listen to the trees rustle in the evening breeze.
After a busy day outside, what could be better than coming back to a cozy sleeping loft for a good night’s sleep?
There’s a rustic side table that’s perfect for holding a favorite picture and a glass of water to drink before bed.
Greg Parham is the creative person behind Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses.
He says that choosing to live in a small house helps you figure out what you really need and what you can do without.
He built the Mac Shack to be simple and straightforward but still useful. It shows that living in a tiny house doesn’t mean giving up comfort and style.