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Budget Breakdown: This $193K Off-Grid Tiny House Is Burly Enough for Canadian Winters

The couple behind Alberta’s Refuge Bay retreat commission a compact getaway designed to stay cozy even when the mercury hits -40 degrees.

When Lindsey Litke and Chris Russell asked Kevin and Heather of Fritz Tiny Homes to create a custom off-grid getaway on wheels for their Refuge Bay glamping resort in Alberta, Canada, they insisted the dwelling have as many windows as possible. "We wanted our guests to feel nature no matter the season, and to be able to take in all the wildlife, seasonal changes, and growth cycles—for them not to miss a moment," says Lindsey.


The steel-and-glass wrapped 300-square-foot tiny house that Fritz Tiny Homes designed for Refuge Bay Luxury Camping eco resort in Alberta, Canada, connects to its wooded landscape, providing a feeling of being outdoors while relaxing on the interior.

Fritz Tiny Homes designed a steel and glass–wrapped 300-square-foot tiny house for the Refuge Bay eco retreat in Alberta, Canada.

Photo by Anthem Creative


The tiny house and eco resort are set on generations-old family land that's remote and completely private so guests are able to unplug immerse themselves in nature.

Founded by Lindsey Litke and Chris Russell, Refuge Bay is a remote luxury camping destination set on generations-old family land.

Photo by Anthem Creative

Refuge Bay is set on 640 acres of land, where black and white poplar, birch, tamarack, and pine trees tower above vibrant wildflowers, a 167-acre wetland with a lake, and wild strawberry, raspberry, and saskatoon bushes. "Chris and I purchased the land from my parents, who’ve farmed it for more than 50 years," says Lindsey. "We wanted to provide for my parents’ retirement and keep the generational land in the family."


Floor-to-ceiling windows on the front nose of the tiny home blur the line between the interior and the exterior. The wood-printed steel portions of the exterior siding help the accommodation to blend with its forested surround.

Large windows blur the line between the interior and the exterior of the tiny home. The wood-toned siding helps the accommodation to blend with its forested surround.

Photo by Anthem Creative

See the full story on Dwell.com: Budget Breakdown: This $193K Off-Grid Tiny House Is Burly Enough for Canadian Winters
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By: Laura Mauk
Title: Budget Breakdown: This $193K Off-Grid Tiny House Is Burly Enough for Canadian Winters
Sourced From: www.dwell.com/article/budget-breakdown-halcyon-off-grid-house-refuge-bay-fritz-tiny-homes-99ddb8ad
Published Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2023 06:23:11 GMT

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