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Stefanie, a 53-year-old HR director, moved from Virginia to a tiny home near Tampa, Florida in May. Her 396-square-foot dwelling at Escape Tampa Bay Village's tiny home community cost her $159,000. Mortenson says she's saving money and feels like she has more space compared to her previous Virginia apartment.

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An eco-friendly Tiny Home Village is expanding in the Tampa Bay Area. An entire village of the minimalist structures first emerged in the region a couple of years ago. Called ESCAPE Tiny Home Village, this concept features 10 eco-friendly custom built tiny homes. This all comes from ESCAPE CEO Dan George Dobrowolski, Design Consultant Kelly Davis, and Bill Kurshinsky. The Village is located just off a brand new, lighted four lane road in 11008 US-301 in Thonotosassa. A new project that’s triple the size of, and situated adjacent, to the original is opening soon.

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When Wisconsin-based company Escape announced it was building a tiny home village in Thonotosassa, all 10 homes sold out almost instantly. That was three years ago. Now the company is building 23 new homes adjacent to the original village. The pint-sized properties range between 240 and 500 square feet. They start at $100,000 and go for as much as $240,000. It’s an additional $625 a month to rent a lot in the village.

 

“You can live here for much less than the average apartment in Tampa and you actually own it,” said Dan Dobrowolski, founder and CEO of Escape. He said developments like this provide an economical and environmentally friendly solution to the affordable housing crisis and wondered why local governments weren’t doing more to encourage tiny homes.

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Calling all tiny house lovers: there's a smarter way to upgrade your backyard. Enter in: Escape's all-electric tiny homes. Leading with sustainability and innovation, the brand's founder, Dan Dobrowolski created a true plug-and-play for adults that brings the home industry one step closer to a greener future.

 

Dobrowolski explains, "The constant backlash against fossil fuels is driving consumers to all things electric. Living small has always been better for the planet and the eESCAPE series takes it up a notch as new materials and products have become available."

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Calling all tiny house lovers: there's a smarter way to upgrade your backyard. Enter in: Escape's all-electric tiny homes. Leading with sustainability and innovation, the brand's founder, Dan Dobrowolski created a true plug-and-play for adults that brings the home industry one step closer to a greener future.

Dobrowolski explains, "The constant backlash against fossil fuels is driving consumers to all things electric. Living small has always been better for the planet and the eESCAPE series takes it up a notch as new materials and products have become available."

I stayed in a 187-square-foot tiny home near Disneyland and I'd totally do it again.

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I'm a theme-park journalist who often visits Disneyland, but I didn't find a hotel for my last trip.

As an alternative, I booked a nearby 187-square-foot tiny home through Airbnb. It was surprisingly spacious and comfortable, and I'd book it again.

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Hello Dan,

Grateful greetings to you and to anyone else who helped build my beautiful new ONE XL! It is everything I hoped it would be, and then some!

 

From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU.
Thank you for making my big dreams of tiny living come true!

With so much gratitude, Elin

Enjoy a great video review of the ONE

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Tim - Owner in ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village
"I was one of the first owners, couldn’t be happier!"

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“Hi Dan, today I traveled to see my new house for the first time and I just love it.  It is perfect.  You really thought of everything.  I was so impressed by the craftmanship of this home.  I so look forward to moving in. Thank you.”- Julie - Phoenix, AZ

“Just wanted to say a big thank you to you all at Escape Traveler. We are so happy with the ONE, and are appreciating the detailed work that has gone into designing and building it. John was great as well - communicative about his progress throughout the delivery and very thorough with setting everything, and personable. 

Jonah - San Francisco, CA

“Hello! I had purchased a ONE XL model in October and have had it since November. I wanted to extend my gratitude and thanks for building a wonderful home, I have enjoyed it immensely each time I step in through the door.”

​Cole - West Point, CA

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"Hello Dan,  just wanted to thank you for all of your assistance through this process. The house is all set up now and my family LOVES it. We will be showing off our new home with pride and hopefully send even more customers your way."

- The Razo Family, CA

Awesome, all around awesome guys. Beyond my expectations. Thank you!"

-Alex, Virginia, One XL Owner

 

"Had a lovely stay! The tiny home was very cozy and loved spending my weekend there!"

-Marina, Airbnb Guest

 

"This was our second time staying at the Boho tiny house; this visit was just as enjoyable as our first. Peaceful surroundings, easy check-in, beautiful little cabin."

-Rose, Airbnb Guest

"We Love it!"
-Jenny, Chicago, eOne Owner

 

"I'm absolutely loving it!!  My Escape unit is perfect and it fits me like a glove.  I can't thank you enough for everything you did to help me find my perfect home!!"

-Mike, Escape Tampa-Oaks Resident

"Wow Dan! We are so happy with the unit it surpassed our expectations. Thank you for all your help."

-Oswaldo, Chicago, IL, eVista Owner 

 

"The financing process was very smooth.  Excited for our new Escape."  

-Baker, Miami, Florida, eOne Owner 

 

"Many thanks. Great service, confirms my choice of Escape after much research."

-Dave, Portland, Oregon, Boho XL Owner

"Thank you for your great service!"

-Stan, South Dakota, Boho XL Owner 

"We Love It! Yesterday was a fantastic, milestone day for us! As we connected the utilities and furnished our eOne, we were blown away with all the little details. Thank you."

-Jono & Karina, Flagstaff, Arizona, eOne Owner

"The new eOne is a marvel. I am still amazed by how much room there is!"

​-Jane, Coastal Oregon, eOne Owner 

 

"We absolutely love our Escape ONE unit. It is beautiful. Just amazing. Thank you!"

- Melanie and Mike, Mountains of South Carolina

"We absolutely love our BOHO XL. We ordered it during the pandemic and, to our delight and surprise, it was ready in two months! Escape Traveler arranged delivery and coordinated with us every step of the way. I can't say enough about how much we love our unit. We bought ours instead of building a one-bedroom extension onto our island cabin on Lake Superior. Our BOHO XL, when delivered, looked exactly as advertised and as it appeared in the video on the Escape Traveler website. The craftsmanship throughout is superb. We've had ours for about a year and a half and continue to be thrilled with it. Our guests love the space, the storage, the beauty of the wood, the walk-around queen bed with a bedroom door for privacy, the spacious bathroom with full bath and shower, the small, functional kitchen, the large fridge, the efficient heat and A/C...We could go on and on, but mostly want to thank Dan for delivering precisely what we ordered!"

-Steve & Jenny C, Lake Superior, WI

"Hey Dan, We received the unit and we absolutely love it!"

- Leah, Missoula, MT, One XL

"House was delivered exactly as promised by the driver on Saturday morning. Driver was excellent and provided outstanding customer service. I’ve only been in here a couple days, but I love it already!"

-Alex, On the Potomac River, MD, One XL 

 

“This was truly among the best weekends either of us have ever had. Your tiny house is beautiful and so, so special. We will be back, over and over.”

-Brian, Airbnb Guest 

"It’s incredible how this unit came onto the sales page last Thursday and is on our property the following Friday. It is a beautiful unit and we are very happy with it."

-Anna, Sonoma, CA, eOne XL

 

"I’ve been using a Boho as my home office for almost two years now - love it!"

-Jesse, Minneapolis, MN, Boho

 

"Super nice getaway. Loved being in the Traveler XL...lake view was super pretty and some small trails nearby for walks. Definitely will be back!”

-Ronna, Airbnb Guest

 

"This tiny home is spectacular! Beautifully crafted, clean, comfortable, and wonderful views!”

- Holly, Airbnb Guest

 

"What a perfect escape! This tiny home is awesome...with all the windows we felt like we were outside even while spending time inside. It has a great view of the lake and so so peaceful." 

-Jenny, Airbnb Guest

"Just wanted you to know that delivery and set-up was AWESOME.  The fit and finish looked really superior...there are lots of clever little touches."

-Jack, Atlanta, GA, Traveler XLS

"The unit is beautiful!! Your delivery driver was GREAT !! It has been an Awesome experience...you always replied so quickly with all my questions and yes I had a lot. The quality of the finished inside walls and trim is beautiful. Thank you!! again for everything."

- Darlene, Ohio, Boho XL

"It’s beautiful and a dream. So excited. Thank you!!!"

-Susan, Smoky Mts., TN, eVista

"The unit is incredible and I am so happy with the way it turned out. The craftsmanship and quality is top-notch and I really appreciate all you’ve done for me in this process."

- Jeremy, Austin, TX, Boho XL 

 

"The walls are solid and block sound. The bathroom has a better layout than our home. It was amazing to fall asleep watching stars and the silhouettes of trees out of the glass window panes in the bedroom. We might need to come back to try out the other type of unit just so we know which one(s) to buy. Absolutely wonderful."

- David, Minneapolis, MN, Traveler XL

 

"Thank you so much for delivering such a beautiful piece of work. We are so over the moon with the attention to detail.  We love our tiny home!"

- Dion, Santa Barbara, CA, ONE XL

 

"The tiny home is 100 times nicer than what I expected. Thank you very much."

-Jack, Naples, FL, Boho XL

 

"The way these places are laid out, the storage is great and I don't feel like I have sacrificed anything.  I feel liberated.  It just makes sense to jump out of the normal rat race that everybody is so used to."

- Ray, Tampa, FL, ONE XLW  

 

"THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!  Now I'll be saving up for another one.  I love the design, everyone stops by to see my house even if they see it as they are driving by.  It has been a pleasure!"

- Jessika, Dallas, Texas, Traveler XL

“'Over the moon' is an-overused phrase, but that pretty much describes how Neil and I feel about our Escape One. I mean…it is so beautiful. The layout is perfect—just what we were looking for."

- Kim and Neil, One

 

"Dan, We picked up the Boho XL and making our way back to Oregon. Your staff was extremely helpful and walked us through everything. Thank you so very much for rushing it through. We really appreciate it.  The unit far exceeded our expectations. Thank you!"

- Adam and Jennifer, OR, Boho XL

 

"I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE! When I visited last year, I promised myself to check out this tiny house (Traveler XL) and turn it into a tradition of visiting this place every September for a mini-week sabbatical to relax the brain and dream for the year to come. If you're an artist or a writer -- this is an AMAZING to escape and hide away. It's in one of the most idyllic settings with Mallard Lake right outside your window. So much light, so much beauty! I felt so at peace here. It's my second time here and I plan on staying here. I'm in love with this place!"

- Maggie, Airbnb Guest

 

"On behalf of Harry and myself, wanted to let you know how pleased we are with the Boho.  It is beyond our expectations!  John, the delivery driver was exceptional and so helpful.  We look forward to much success and look forward to doing business with you all in the very near future. Thank you so much!"

- Kathy, NY, Boho

"Hey Dan,  I could never praise you and your employees enough if I live to be 100. I just don’t know what would have happened to us if you hadn’t answered my cry for help. I always try to remember everything happens for a reason and am thankful to you every morning I wake up in this little masterpiece. It truly is a work of art with so much care to details and outstanding use of space." 

- Sheron,  FL, Boho

"Hi Dan,  just wanted to say a big thank you to you all at Escape Traveler. We are so happy with the ONE, and are appreciating the detailed work that has gone into designing and building it. John was great as well - communicative about his progress throughout the delivery and very thorough with setting everything, and personable. 

During these exceptional times I hope that you all are faring well, and look forward to being in touch."

-Jonah, San Francisco, CA, ONE

"I had purchased a ONE XL model in October and have had it since November. I wanted to extend my gratitude and thanks for building a wonderful home, I have enjoyed it immensely each time I step in through the door."

-Cole,West Point, CA, ONE XL

"Thank you to everyone at Escape. My unit arrived yesterday, and it couldn’t be more perfect and beautiful. Becoming a tiny home owner had been a dream of mine for the last 6+ years, and now it is a reality. Thank you for your patience and all of the time you spent with me throughout this entire process, it is very much appreciated."

Danielle - Long Island, NY

"Now that I’ve lived in my new tiny home, all I can say is WOW.  This beautiful tiny home exceeds my expectations.  Thank you for the things I did not expect, and for such a good job on the entire unit.  It is perfect for me.  Love all the attention to detail, convenient light switches and much much more. "
-Luann, Coastal, Oregon, Traveler XL

"Escape One XL is in place! We are thrilled. Exceeds all expectations! We are so grateful for all your help. " 

-Marianne & Cassandra, Seattle, WA, ONE XL

 

"We love to show off our beautiful ESCAPE to friends.  Every design detail was thoughtfully considered.  It's not just the roof over our heads during a wildfire disaster.  It's my favorite creative space and I love telling everyone about it." 

-Ann & Peter, Santa Rosa, CA, Traveler XL

"I love my Vista.  Two Hurricanes and no damage!  Thank you." 

-Heidi, Maui, Boho XL

"This tiny paradise on the water will make you want to move immediately” - TODAY SHOW

"Wall-size windows in this 180-square-foot house 'make it seem like you’re in the middle of nature'”   

-The New York Times

"Airy, bright, and well-insulated with heating included, the ESCAPE One is both efficient and comfortable.” - Dwell

"Traveler XL Limited features modern, clean design and a wide array of functions and amenities”

- Inhabitat

 

"ESCAPE Tradition is one of the best new tiny homes on the market right now.” - New Atlas

 

" Hurricane Irma went through with 104 mph winds.  Damage was everywhere, except to our Traveler XL.  Thank you!"  Carl -  Miami, Florida.

 

"The answer to the daydreams many of us share." - Silodrome

"Reinventing the rules of small living." - Cottage Life

 

"A mini gem." - Treehugger

 

 
HGTV:  "Gorgeous...the ultimate escape."
 
BobVila.com: "Beautiful, efficiently designed and carefully crafted, ESCAPE could make your dream an affordable reality."
 
Huffington Post:  "If it looks like a charming cabin, is structured like a charming cabin and is designed like a charming cabin, it must be a charming cabin.  
 
Yahoo! Homes: "...the trendiest dwelling out there..."
 
Midwest Home: "Charming, eco-friendly, and affordable. And, in the words of it's fans, perfect."
 
2014Interiors:  "Immaculate and gorgeous style and design."
 
Blessthisstuff.com...stuff we drool about:  "a beautifully crafted and efficiently designed cabin that could make your dream an affordable reality."
 
Inhabitat: "The ESCAPE is a symbol of modern living, where energy efficiency and minimalism are met with the comforts of good design"
 
Dream Home:  "Immaculate and stunning layout."
 
ViralNova:  "Compromises must be made when creating a tiny home. There’s no room for a full kitchen or bathroom, but one look at ESCAPE and I would completely forget about that."
 
Uncrate: "Whether your using it as a woodsy cottage or a  summer cabin, it's a great and suprisingly affordable option"
 
Gizmodo:  "...so perfect, you can't even tell they're mobile...And you'd never ever, in a million years, guess that they're actually very versatile, incredibly handsome RVs."

 

"Why buy a house at all? Stunning!" - RV Business

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