“This is a magical place, but it’s arid,” said future-resident Fred Zipp. “We’re doing what we can to reserve as much water as possible for the native trees and grasses. Fortunately, they’re beautiful.”
Each cabin spans an area of 400 square feet, and is fitted with a queen-size bed, a couch, a reading table with a chair, a small bathroom, multiple bookshelves, and a porch with an incredible view of the mountains.
The settlement has a 1,500 square-foot common area where the couples can get together and relax. There’s also a small guest bedroom with bunk beds, a cute octagonal wooden table to accommodate each one of the eight residents, and a large pine porch.
The idea of happy, communal living continues as they share a general kitchen area equipped with state-of-the-art appliances and kitchen furniture to make their lives as comfortable as possible. There’s a black granite countertop with fully-stocked wine racks and stools on either side. The countertop separates the kitchen from the common area. They have a large clear-glass refrigerator and a stainless steel commercial-style stove.
A fantasy come true
“It’s like a Disney movie out here… We have hares, bobcats, deer, and all kinds of birds,” said Jodi Zipp, Fred’s wife. “As we spend more and more time here, we find more and more.”
The eight friends have put in a lot of hard work to make their perfect little town come to life, but it still needs a bit more work before it’s ready to accommodate its inhabitants. However, by the time they are ready to retire, they’ll have all they ever need ready and waiting by the peaceful Llano river of Austin.
References:
- “Best Friends Build Their Own Tiny Town So They Can Retire And Grow Old Together,” Healthy Food House. October 2019.
- “Best Friends Build Their Own Tiny Town To Grow Old Together,” Bored Panda.
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