I stayed in a tiny house, and it made me want to throw out everything I own

From shows like "Tiny House Hunters" to blogs and social media accounts of those who have taken the life-simplifying plunge, tiny houses are everywhere, and minimalism has become the buzzword du jour.

But going small is a big commitment, and not one that most people are willing or able to take.

Getaway House, a Boston-based startup that designs and builds 150-square-foot, eco-friendly homes, wants to give everyone a chance to live little. Getaway rents their "tiny houses in the woods" (currently three outside of Boston and three outside of New York City) starting at $99 per night, and aims to give urban professionals the chance to unplug and get a taste of minimalism.

With such a trendy premise and just six houses available for rent, nights at Getaway aren't easy to come by. So when I saw a Saturday in July open up, I booked it immediately.

Here's what it's like to live in a tiny house - at least for a night.