An Ohio couple spent $100,000 to build a 500-square-foot tiny home out of a grain silo

Lauren EdmondsJul 29, 2023, 18:43 IST

A photo of The Silo Cottage in Hocking Hills, Ohio.Courtesy of Matt and Shelley Carter

Shelley and Matt Carter transformed a grain silo into a tiny home in Hocking Hills, Ohio.
The tiny home, which features 25-foot ceilings, cost around $100,000 to build.

Matt and Shelley Carter transformed a used grain silo into a 500-square-foot tiny home in Hocking Hills, Ohio.

The Silo Cottage is the couple's third and newest tiny home, which is available for rent on Airbnb for $285 a night, or through their company's website, Hocking Hills Cottage Company. The home has 25-foot ceilings and a cozy interior for two guests, including one bedroom and one bathroom.

"The Silo House was everything we expected and more," one guest wrote on Airbnb in June. "We couldn't have had a better experience. It's unique, extremely well done, quiet, and private."

Here's how Matt, 36, and Shelley, 43, built The Silo Cottage.

The Silo Cottage took a little over one year to complete.

The Silo Cottage in Hocking Hills, Ohio, cost around $100,000.Courtesy of Matt and Shelley Carter

They found the grain silo in northern Ohio, where they got a helping hand from a local Amish community.

A photo of the grain silo during construction.Courtesy of Matt and Shelley Carter

Most people think the Carters put a shipping container on either side of the grain silo, but it's actually stick-built.

The grain silo during construction.Courtesy of Matt and Shelley Carter

Matt said The Silo Cottage is the couple's hardest build yet because there are no corners.

A photo of the tiny home's wall studs during renovations.Courtesy of Matt and Shelley Carter

Hanging drywall and crafting the ceiling were also difficult because The Silo Cottage is a circle.

Matt in the silo during construction.Courtesy of Matt and Shelley Carter

The Carters built the tiny home themselves, which is a process they said they enjoy.

A photo of Matt standing in The Silo Cottage's front window.Courtesy of Matt and Shelley Carter

The living room is modern, with hardwood floors and a tiled accent wall in the kitchen.

The Silo Cottage's main living room.Courtesy of Matt and Shelley Carter

A TV and indoor fireplace are on the other side of the living room.

The kitchen (right) is found in the living room.Courtesy of Matt and Shelley Carter

Guests can share a queen-sized bed in The Silo Cottage.

A photo of The Silo Cottage's bedroom.Courtesy of Matt and Shelley Carter

The bathroom is on the opposite side of the house from the bedroom.

A photo of The Silo Cottage's bathroom.Courtesy of Matt and Shelley Carter

The backyard has ample space and holds fun add-ons like a hot tub.

The backyard features a hot tub and porch swings.Courtesy of Matt and Shelley Carter

Matt and Shelley said knowing their guests enjoyed their stay makes them extremely happy.

The Silo Cottage.Courtesy of Matt and Shelley Carter

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