Stay The Night In An Iroquois Longhouse-Inspired Tiny Home In North Carolina

The Roost takes you back, way back to the days when the Iroquois built longhouses to live in with their families. The tiny home located in Swannanoa, Illinois, is a tourist attraction with its Airbnb hosts earning Superhost status. Rustic in design, it is also inspired by the owner's off-the-grid childhood. If you want to feel closer to nature and don't mind giving up some creature comforts to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience, this is the accommodation for you.

Complete with a front porch and a back deck, this beautiful home allows you to get closer to nature and to still be a few feet away from your bed. The hosts, Ryan and Alyson, supply the chairs, and you supply the conversation. The Roost can accommodate up to three guests.

Rustic in appearance, the unusual accommodation comes with a stove to keep you warm and toasty at night. You can do some cooking in a cast-iron skillet on top if you want to enjoy a homemade meal before going to bed.

Imagine waking up to beautiful views of the mountains. You can when you book a stay at The Roost. It's a relaxing way to greet the morning.

Enjoy a meal alone or with others. Candles set the tone for a romantic dinner. You can also use the table as a place to read or to play a card game. The bookshelves high above offer many titles for you to explore.

A composting toilet outdoors ensures that you get the full off-grid experience your host experienced as a child. Keep your slippers close by because the ground can get cold. You will finally understand what it means to have nature call in the middle of nature.

The outdoor shower platform allows you to experience your surroundings from a new perspective. As the sun heats the shower bag, it naturally heats the water and gives you a few minutes of comfort. It's easy to refill and use throughout your stay at The Roost.

If you want to give tiny home living a try, stay in a few before committing to buying one. Book A Stay In One Of These 8 Tiny Homes In Illinois to test drive micro-living. You may find out quickly that the minimalist life is one you love. Even if you don't, you'll enjoy exploring it from time to time on vacation.