I stayed in a 250-square-foot tiny home for the first time. Here are 10 things that surprised me the most about it.

I'm a renter in New York where I pay $1,650 a month for a 500-square-foot apartment. I always thought that whenever I do buy a house, it would be an upgrade in space. But with rent this high and loose spending habits, I am no closer to buying a house, let alone a larger place, at 25 than I was at 22, especially since the median price for a home in the US is $408,800, according to Statista.

But after a recent stay in a tiny home for the first time, I'm now left wondering if it might be more attainable if I'm willing to downsize. Tiny homes in the US are generally cheaper to build or buy than larger homes, costing between $30,000 and $60,000 on average, according to Rocket Mortgage.

I decided to check into one to see how I liked it, and while I was skeptical at first, I enjoyed my stay and felt so comfortable that I left thinking this more financially viable lifestyle might just suit me after all.

For around $100 a night, I stayed in a tiny home in Miami that I found on Airbnb to see if the lifestyle seemed right for me.

At 250 square feet, the home was half the size of my apartment.

For full disclosure, Insider paid for the Airbnb accommodation, according to our reporting standards.

The type of tiny home I stayed in had wheels meant to be pulled by a trailer, but this particular home didn't look like it had been moved recently.

Located in the hidden yard of a larger home, the home was positioned against a wall with cinder blocks for a foundation. Its wheels were not visible from the accessible side, and I thought that moving it would be no easy feat since it was far from the street.

This didn't deter me from the lifestyle, since I wouldn't want to move my hypothetical future tiny house, even if I had the option.

From the outside, the tiny home looked to be the size of a bedroom.

But inside, there was a kitchen, a bathroom, decor, and storage space, all without feeling cramped. High ceilings made the space feel even bigger, and there was just enough room for me to do yoga on the floor, which I didn't expect. The tiny home also had electricity and plumbing.

I arrived at my Airbnb at night. Seeing how much larger the room felt with the window curtains drawn the next morning made me realize that windows can make a small space feel more open — especially with so many plants right outside.

Some space-saving hacks in the tiny home were expected, like a mounted TV or table that doubled as storage.

But the sliding bathroom door was unexpectedly clever. I never would have thought of using a door to save space. The sliding feature saved room that a swinging door would take up, and I thought that the decorative nature of the door made it double as a piece of art.

Similarly, next to the shower, a storage closet had a curtain rather than a door, which I thought looked better while saving more space.

My bathroom in New York is just big enough to brush my teeth, but this tiny home's bathroom could fit about four people in it comfortably.

The bathroom felt spacious because there was no furniture in it either, thanks to clever wall storage to hold toiletry items and towels.

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Since the square footage was so limited, I was expecting to have to sleep in a Full or Twin-sized bed. But seeing this Queen-sized mattress made me realize I wouldn't have to compromise on the size of my bed in a smaller space.

When you're in a tiny space, every mess can quickly feel like a big one. That's because something as harmless and typical as an unmade bed or some clothes on the floor can be enough to make you feel like you're living in filth.

Because of this, I found myself cleaning up between every task, more than I usually might otherwise.

This home's use of color, unique storage spaces, and wall decor was inviting and made me realize that filling a small space with decor doesn't have to make it feel cluttered.

Paintings, prints, and sculptures went all the way to the ceiling, and in effect, drew my eyes up and elongated the space.

Although I don't have a yard in my NYC apartment, having additional outdoor space to work, relax, and hosts guests outside would be crucial for me to live happily in a tiny home, I realized during my stay.

I pictured myself working in the tiny home's lush backyard and thought this outdoor space made the tiny home seem more livable.

I didn't think I'd leave this tiny home sincerely considering the lifestyle for my future. But seeing how storage hacks, sliding doors, and outdoor furniture made the home feel larger has me thinking that I could live like this without sacrificing my love for decorating.