Ep 6. Teen Goes Tiny in Colorado

In Tiny House Hunters season 8 episode 6, entitled "Teen Goes Tiny in Colorado," viewers follow a young woman on her journey to finding the perfect tiny home in the Centennial State. The episode opens with 19-year-old Portland, Oregon native, Sarah, explaining her desire to downsize her living situation and live a more minimalistic lifestyle. Sarah, an aspiring singer, is looking for a tiny home that will not only fit her budget of $70,000 but also provide her with enough space to practice and record her music.

Sarah's first step is to meet with her real estate agent, Mariah, in the trendy, up-and-coming Colorado city of Boulder. Mariah has lined up three unique properties for Sarah to explore. The first property is a cute, contemporary tiny home sitting on a spacious acre lot overlooking the Rocky Mountains. The home is only 200 square feet but has all the basic amenities such as a bathroom, kitchen, and cozy sleeping loft.

The second property is located just outside of Denver and is a rustic, chic cabin-style tiny home. The cabin is 250 square feet and is coated with warm wood finishes both outside and in. The home also boasts a spacious porch that overlooks a serene lake and the surrounding pine trees. This property is a bit more expensive than the first but offers more natural surroundings for Sarah to draw inspiration from.

The third and final property is situated in the thriving college town of Fort Collins. Mariah presents Sarah with a unique, custom-built tiny home made out of recycled shipping containers. This home is a blend of modern and industrial styles but has all the amenities Sarah is looking for including a private bathroom, a kitchenette, and windows that offer an abundance of natural light.

Sarah spends time exploring each of the properties with her mom, who is helping her make this big decision. They weigh the pros and cons of each tiny home and consider how each would contribute to Sarah's new minimalist lifestyle and help her find inspiration for her music.

Apart from the three properties presented by Mariah, Sarah also visits a tiny house community on the outskirts of Fort Collins. The community features 12 tiny houses arranged around a central plaza and offers residents socialization and a true neighborhood feel. Sarah takes a liking to this community, seeing the benefits of having a supportive community around her and the chance to meet others living a minimalistic lifestyle.

Throughout the episode, viewers watch Sarah weigh her priorities in terms of location, design, and budget. Sarah ultimately makes a decision after much deliberation and ends up choosing a stunning recycled shipping container tiny home, located in Fort Collins. The home's unique style and sustainable aspects, such as the use of recycled materials, align with Sarah's values and vision for her new lifestyle.

In the end, Sarah is excited about the new direction she is taking and is eager to start a new chapter in her life. The episode offers a fresh perspective on tiny home living and showcases the benefits of downsizing and living with intention. It's a fantastic episode for those interested in learning about tiny home communities in Colorado and all the unique properties available in this region of the country.