A huge thank-you to Odoo for sponsoring this video and helping to make what we do possible. Find how Odoo can help you start or grow your business: https://www.odoo.com/r/Sge
They left the United States in search of a simpler, more intentional life, and found it in New Zealand, where they built a stunning off-grid tiny home that allowed them to retire early.
Steve and Jen, both former chefs, made the bold decision to leave their fast-paced lives behind and downsize into a beautifully designed tiny house on 3 acres of rural land. Their home is a unique combination of two tiny houses and a connecting pod, creating a spacious, functional layout with everything they need, including a large chef’s kitchen, comfortable living room, home office, generous bedroom, and a beautiful outdoor living space with a cozy fire.
Completely off the grid, their home is powered by a large solar energy system that not only meets all their household needs but also provides enough energy to charge two electric vehicles, allowing them to live and travel sustainably while keeping costs low.
In this episode, we tour their incredible off-grid setup and learn how tiny house living helped them dramatically reduce expenses, gain financial freedom, and retire years earlier than expected.
🏡 Tiny House Features:
Fully off-grid with large solar system
Powers the entire home + charges 2 EVs
Two tiny houses + central connecting pod
Spacious chef’s kitchen for cooking and entertaining
Dedicated office space for remote work
Large bedroom and cozy lounge
Expansive outdoor living space with fire pit
This is a powerful story of how intentional living, downsizing, and embracing the tiny house lifestyle can open the door to freedom, sustainability, and early retirement — all while living in a dream location.
👉 If you enjoy our show and would like to help support our work, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/livingbig
👉 Our Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/livingbig
👉 Find out more about this tiny house and others on our website: https://www.livingbiginatinyhouse.com/
Please subscribe for more videos on tiny houses, architecture, DIY, design, and sustainable, off-grid living.
Presented and Produced by: Bryce Langston
Camera: Rasa Pescud & Bryce Langston
Editing: Sarah Binder & Rasa Pescud
Title music in this video by Bryce Langston: http://www.youtube.com/brycelangston
‘Living Big in a Tiny House’ © 2025 Zyia Pictures Ltd
#TinyHouse #EarlyRetirement #OffGridLiving #SolarPower #ElectricVehicles #TinyHouseTour #NewZealand #FinancialFreedom #SustainableLiving #LivingBigInATinyHouse
