Demo Cottage Spec Sheet

***Smart Share Housing & 3C-REN are neutral parties that have no financial interest in the sale of any particular product or home. We have chosen reasonably priced items available locally & receive no sponsorships or discounts.***

This is a Tiny House on Wheels (THOW) on 22ft x 8'4" trailer=176 sq. ft. plus loft
Builder: Pacifica Tiny Homes, Corcoran, CA; Pacifica Tiny Homes.com

Distance from factory to SLO: 121 mi; Delivery time: 2 hours from factory
This model: 22 foot "Tiny Victorian" with factory add-ons on reverse side

Cost: $73,493 for the base unit. Additions or upgrades:

Separette Tiny waterless toilet $599-$1099: Separett.shop/collections/toilets
Blinds–bottom up cellular blackout $900 (Home Depot order)
Waste lines and jacks $300–per Pacifica spec (Amazon orders)
Bluetti Portable Power Station I-2000 watts (for demonstration, not powering full time living $1574): Bluettipower.com/collections/ac200p
Adding soon: Off-grid solar power system–roughly 300watt panels to power off-grid living & higher wattage inverter & battery storage; est. $10,000
Class II road base underlay; 4.4 yards @ $371 delivered

FAQS:

Home includes all electric efficient appliances: combi-washer/dryer; mini-split heater/ac; induction stovetop; 10 gal. water heater;
3rd party safety certification: Pacific West Tiny Homes.com
Is this home legal now?--Yes, in Cities of SLO & AG; let your policymakers know if you want to see homes like this legal in more places
Off-grid or on-grid & water savings ready:
Separett waterless toilet, optional
Bluetti battery storage/inverter system ready to run from 100% off-grid solar power

Join us & learn more and/or share what you know. Join our series of upcoming workshops, on energy efficiency; off-grid systems; faith community partnerships; "How-To" workshops for homeowners, and many more. Go to Events for dates and locations.

And more FAQs:

How long did it take from order to completion? 6 months for factory to build and deliver
How much does it weigh: a lot! 10,000 pounds
Insulation for 4 seasons? Yes! fiberglass R-13walls & R-19 in floor and ceiling
How much does it cost to live in a home like this? It depends on rent for the space the home is on and utility costs, if home is not off-grid
What about insurance?--tiny homes are insured similarly to RVs and 5th wheels; look for RV insurance or see tiny home builder websites
How is this house the same or different from… an RV, accessory dwelling unit (ADU), mobile home, park model, etc? –It's complicated, and different jurisdictions have different definitions & rules! Come to our workshops to learn more.

Smart Share Housing Solutions thanks project partner 3C-REN for bringing the Demo Cottage to Earth Day SLO!

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