Here is a fantastic story about a woman who, through an independent life in her small house in the woods within a rainforest, found her freedom.
Christine built a small house in the rainforest and filled it with things she loves, including a piano!
She calls her small house her little sanctuary.
It requires less maintenance and has reduced operating costs, allowing her to do things she loves, like music and travel.
Aerial view of Christine’s independent life in the house in the woods.
She chose the location for her house because she loves being in the woods, being secluded, and offering her privacy.
Additionally, there is the possibility that other people may build their small houses in the area, which interests her, as she believes that such a lifestyle requires people to help each other when needed.
Christine said she reached a stage in life where she realized her children were all adults.
Christine in her small house in the woods.
She is retired, doesn’t have her own house, and was in the rental market.
At her age, Christine stated that she didn’t want to pay high rent or a mortgage, so she thought that living independently could be a good option to ensure financial security.
She also likes the idea that her house can be mobile, as she wants to own a piece of land to place it on.
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The exterior of Christine’s 2.7 by 8 meters house combines cedar and metal.
Frontal view of independent life in the house in the woods.
It has folding doors and windows that allow her to feel outdoors even inside.
The small house in the woods has retractable windows that give Christine the feeling of being outdoors even when inside.
Her deck is removable, making it portable, and she can take it with her if she ever moves.
Part of the removable deck of the small house.
There is also additional space for the installation of solar panels, which have yet to be installed, so she uses it as additional space for her gardening tools.
Space for the solar panel system of the small house for independent living.
Upon entering, you are greeted by a cozy sofa and her piano in the living room.
The sofa and the piano in Christine’s living room.
Christine said she loves the openness of the area, the space, the music when she plays the piano, and how the light changes throughout the day.
Christine plays the piano in her small house.
Her cat also loves its spot in the living room near the piano.
Christine’s cat loves its spot near the piano.
She also uses a wooden chest as a table, providing excellent storage space.
Christine’s wooden chest used as a table and storage space.
Christine has a small wood stove that she uses as a fireplace.
She said her place is quite humid, and the wood stove keeps her house dry and cozy.
Additionally, it gives her home a pleasant atmosphere, besides keeping it warm throughout the night, perfect for independent living.
Wood stove inside the small house in the woods.
Christine’s kitchen is stylish and looks luxurious, thanks to its large windows and the strip of mirrors along the top.
The mirror reflects light throughout the space, making the area more spacious.
Kitchen of the house in the woods with huge windows and mirrors.
The kitchen has a spacious countertop with a large sink.
Sink and wooden countertop in the kitchen of the house in the woods.
It also has a large gas stove and a refrigerator.
The large gas stove and the refrigerator in the kitchen.
Furthermore, the kitchen has plenty of storage spaces, where Christine keeps a full range of kitchen utensils.
One of the many storage spaces in Christine’s kitchen.
In the dining area, there is a wall-mounted folding table.
Christine’s wall-mounted folding dining table.
She saved extra space so she can open the table to accommodate more people!
Christine’s dining table can seat four people when opened.
Her bathroom is located on the other side of her small house and offers ample storage space and an excellent shower.
Spacious shower and some storage space in the bathroom of the house in the woods.
She uses a compostable bamboo toilet and says her daughter is a turner, so she gets plenty of shavings for her bathroom.
Christine’s compostable bamboo toilet, perfect for independent living.
The bathroom has a small sink with a large mirror.
Bathroom furniture with sink and large mirror.
The small house has two lofts.
Above the kitchen is the loft of her bedroom with a large warm bed and huge windows.
Spacious loft for sleeping in the small house in the woods.
Christine said she loves having breakfast in bed, looking out the window towards the woods.
Christine enjoys her breakfast in bed.
Despite the large bed, she still has enough space to move around in the room.
The other loft offers space where she can relax and watch TV.