I've rented tiny houses in New York and Florida for short getaways. Here are 7 things you need to know before renting a tiny house.

Frank OlitoAug 21, 2020, 03:51 IST

I stayed in this tiny house in New York.Frank Olito/ Insider

You can rent a tiny house for overnight and short-term stays all over the US.
Before booking, you should check the square footage and layout of the tiny house works for your wants and needs.
Don't pack a big suitcase — there won't be anywhere to store it.

Staying in a hotel or Airbnb when traveling is the norm, but a growing number of people are turning to tiny houses for short stays.

You can rent homes that are less than 400 square feet all over the US. Some of these rentable tiny homes are quirky and others are luxurious, but they all present a new and unique way to travel.

Last year, I stayed in a tiny house in College Park, Florida, and this summer, I stayed in a tiny house on Governors Island in New York City. I was surprised to learn how different this new accommodation is when comparing it to a normal rental or hotel stay.

Based on what I learned from my tiny house experiences, here are seven things you should keep in mind before booking an overnight stay in a tiny house.

When researching tiny houses for overnight stays, don't be surprised that the prices will vary greatly, despite the square footage being somewhat similar between homes.

The prices will vary. Frank Olito/ Insider

Just like with any other rental or hotel stay, location and proximity to activities you care about is extremely important, especially because you can rent tiny houses all over the US.

Tiny houses located on a lake. Frank Olito/ Insider

Just like with any other rental or hotel stay, location and proximity to activities you care about is extremely important, especially because you can rent tiny houses all over the US.

The size of tiny homes will vary too, so check the square footage and ensure it works for you.

Tiny homes come in all sizes. Frank Olito/ Insider

Before booking, you must check that the design and layout of the house will fit your needs.

Lofted bedrooms are common. Frank Olito/ Insider

Make sure you work food and groceries into your budget because there won't be room service.

The kitchen in the tiny house. Frank Olito/ Insider

Start building a relationship with the owner of the tiny house before you get there because you won't have a concierge once you arrive.

Build a relationship with owners. Frank Olito/ Insider

Once your trip is officially booked, make sure you pack light — there won't be enough space for large suitcases.

There's one closet next to the couch. Frank Olito/ Insider

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I've rented tiny houses in New York and Florida for short getaways. Here are 7 things you need to know before renting a tiny house.

When researching tiny houses for overnight stays, don't be surprised that the prices will vary greatly, despite the square footage being somewhat similar between homes.

Just like with any other rental or hotel stay, location and proximity to activities you care about is extremely important, especially because you can rent tiny houses all over the US.

The size of tiny homes will vary too, so check the square footage and ensure it works for you.

Before booking, you must check that the design and layout of the house will fit your needs.

Make sure you work food and groceries into your budget because there won't be room service.

Start building a relationship with the owner of the tiny house before you get there because you won't have a concierge once you arrive.

Once your trip is officially booked, make sure you pack light — there won't be enough space for large suitcases.