A family of 4 moved into a 250-square-foot RV to save money while they build their dream farmhouse

Samantha GrindellOct 8, 2020, 20:24 IST

Chelsea Hawley told Insider her kids are thriving in their tiny home.Chelsea Hawley

Chelsea and Logan Hawley remodeled a 250-square-foot RV to live in full-time with their two kids while they build their dream farmhouse over the next five years.
Their RV sits on 5 acres of farmland, and the family owns one pig, one rabbit, two cows, five goats, and 18 chickens.
The tiny home on wheels features a full kitchen, a private bedroom for the kids, and a coffee bar.
"My kids have learned to be content with less, and they have learned to entertain themselves," Chelsea told Insider of how her children have adapted to living tiny.

Chelsea and Logan Hawley came into five acres of farmland in Florida in 2019.

The Hawleys have five acres of land in Florida. Chelsea Hawley

The Hawleys bought a used, 250-square-foot RV to live in full-time while they built their dream home.

They bought an RV. Chelsea Hawley

The first thing you see when you walk into the home is a daybed.

The living area. Chelsea Hawley

The kitchen is next to the living room.

The kitchen. Chelsea Hawley

Chelsea describes the decor aesthetic as modern farmhouse.

The front door. Chelsea Hawley

The kitchen also features a separate coffee bar.

The coffee bar. Chelsea Hawley

Chelsea and Logan's master bedroom is on the other side of the main living area.

The master bedroom. Chelsea Hawley

Madison and Maverick's bedroom is the only private room in the house.

The kids' room. Chelsea Hawley

The family also remodeled the bathroom in the RV.

The bathroom. Chelsea Hawley

Because they're stationary much of the year, the Hawleys also have outdoor space they make use of.

The patio. Chelsea Hawley

Chelsea said that the money the family saves with the RV is what allowed them to start the farm.

They save money through their lifestyle. Chelsea Hawley

Although they're in one place much of the year, the Hawleys also get to travel in their RV.

They travel with their home. Chelsea Hawley

Living in the RV can be difficult for the Hawleys when they can't spend time outside.

The summer was hard for the Hawleys. Chelsea Hawley

"My kids have learned to be content with less, and they have learned to entertain themselves," Chelsea told Insider of what it's like raising children in a tiny space.

Chelsea Hawley told Insider her kids are thriving in their tiny home. Chelsea Hawley

Chelsea advises people who are considering downsizing to really focus on their purpose.

Downsizing was freeing for Chelsea Hawley. Chelsea Hawley

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