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I stayed in a 161-square-foot off-grid tiny cabin for the first time. As someone who thrives in cities, here are 11 things that surprised me.

Maria NoyenSep 13, 2023, 23:57 IST

The author booked a 2-night stay at Josef, one of the tiny off-grid cabins built and run by Unyoked.Maria Noyen/Insider

  • I recently booked a two-night stay at an off-grid tiny cabin in the British countryside.
  • While I've written about tiny homes for years, this was my first time ever staying in one myself.
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I recently booked a two-night-stay at an off-grid tiny cabin in the British countryside that promises visitors a peaceful escape from the "anxiety" of modern life.

The author lives in London and is moving to New York City.Maria Noyen/Insider

As someone who's always been drawn to cities, I was curious to see how I'd fare with an off-grid lifestyle.

The cabin is located less than two hours from London.Maria Noyen/Insider
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Josef, the cabin I stayed in, is roughly 161 square feet and built from sustainably-sourced materials.

The cabin was booked for a two-night stay.Maria Noyen/Insider

I was shocked at how the location of the cabin made me feel like I'd been transported to a tropical country.

The cabin was located 164 feet from where the author parked.Maria Noyen/Insider
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I was surprised by how spacious the cabin was inside.

The Unyoked cabin interior.Maria Noyen/Insider

Even though the kitchen was steps away from the bed, the smell of the meals I cooked didn't linger at night.

The kitchen is right next to the bed.Maria Noyen/Insider
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The kitchen didn't come with a dishwasher, and I was surprised I didn't miss the appliance at all.

The author didn't miss not having a dishwasher.Maria Noyen/Insider

The bathroom, concealed behind a pocket door, looked surprisingly luxurious despite being rather basic.

The bathroom was spacious and sleek.Maria Noyen/Insider
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Speaking of the toilet, I was surprised at the lack of smell despite the fact it wasn't built with running water.

The cabin came equipped with a composting toilet.Maria Noyen/Insider

I was surprised that one of my favorite features of the cabin was the radio, which I rarely tune into in my day-to-day life.

The author listened to the radio non-stop during the stay.Maria Noyen/Insider
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Don't get me wrong, there were bugs at the cabin, but not nearly as many as I expected.

There were fewer bugs than expected.Maria Noyen/Insider

At night, the cabin was incredibly hot but it was perfectly breezy during the day.

The cabin was hot at night but cool during the day.Maria Noyen/Insider
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As ready as I was to get back to the city, I was surprised at how I could see myself returning for another tiny cabin stay in the future.

The author was ready to return to the city.Maria Noyen/Insider
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