Cheaha Tiny House Fits a Porch & Home Office Into 397 Sq. Ft.
One reason people have gravitated toward park model homes is that traditional tiny houses on wheels are too small to accommodate a family. While larger park models certainly exist, some manufacturers and dealers are focused on building a dwelling that stays firmly within the tiny house footprint while still accommodating four people with ease. One such example is the Cheaha tiny house on wheels.
Measuring 43 feet long and 12 feet wide, the Cheaha tiny house offers a 397-square-foot floor plan. The tiny home is currently part of Carolina Custom Park Models’ inventory, joining the likes of Coldwater and DeSoto tiny homes on wheels.
To begin with the exterior, the Cheaha tiny house blends modern architectural design with high-end structural features. It is built on a multi-axle heavy-duty steel chassis and topped with a durable standing-seam metal roof, paired with a contemporary mix of horizontal lap siding and vertical board-and-batten accent panels. The tiny home features plenty of glass windows and a glass door, both of which help keep the interior airy and bright.
But before we get into the interior, it is the front porch that adds to the home’s appeal even before you step inside. The porch features heavy structural columns and modern black metal vertical-picket railings. There is enough room for the porch to double as an outdoor living room, provided the makers equip the space with a sofa set and a table.
A full-glass door leads to the living room. The living room features a television mounted along one wall, with seating arranged to face it. The floor plan suggests room for four to sleep, so it is likely the sofa doubles as a fold-out bed.
Adjacent to the living room is the kitchen. Boasting a U-shaped layout, the space features cabinets, a countertop, a sink, floating shelves, and a myriad of appliances, making it functional and practical. The Cheaha tiny house lacks a separate kitchen island but features a countertop extension that functions as a space-saving breakfast bar designed for multi-use functionality.
What sets the Cheaha tiny house apart from other Carolina Custom Park Models is the built-in office nook tucked into the kitchen area. It features a small desk and a handful of shelves for housing essentials. Carolina Custom Park Models describes it as a spot for quiet contemplation, and for buyers who work remotely or want a dedicated place to sit down with a laptop, it solves a problem that most tiny homes and park models leave unaddressed.
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Most park models put the bathroom right after the entry, then send you through the galley to reach the bedroom. Cheaha flips that order. The kitchen leads to the bedroom that is fitted with built-in wall storage that makes up for the closet space the homes usually skip. That means the bathroom sits at the rear instead, also implying that it is only reachable through the bedroom. The layout makes it pretty evident that the Cheaha tiny house is for a couple or a small household that won’t mind the walk-through.
That brings us to the bathroom, where a dual vanity lets two people get ready side by side instead of taking turns. There is a shower, a toilet tucked into its own space, and a stacked washer and dryer that handle laundry without eating into the square footage. As with most park models of this size, the Cheaha tiny house uses a standard RV-style hookup.
