Man Builds 30 sqm, 2-Bedroom Tiny House In Siargao, Says It May Be Cheaper To Build In The Metro

Siargao tiny house

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Tiny houses allow people to live simpler, quieter lives. With everything that’s going on in the world, having your own little space is the perfect solution to de-stress and work on becoming your best self.

Janos Leo Gorgolon Andanar took it a step further and built a tiny house in Siargao – one of the most popular vacation destinations in the Philippines. In September, he shared a series of photos of the tiny house he had built in Siargao on the Facebook group Home Buddies.

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Amenities of a 30 sqm tiny house

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The master’s bedroom has a regular bed and a couch that can be used as a bed
Image credit: Janos Leo Gorgolon Andanar

The 30 sqm tiny home houses 3 beds – 2 in the loft and 1 in its surprisingly spacious master bedroom. The master bedroom also has a sofa which can be used as a bed.

The loft area can accommodate 2 beds
Image credit: Janos Leo Gorgolon Andanar

Besides these sleeping areas, the tiny home has a dining area and a full bathroom, complete with a toilet, vanity, and shower. However, the owner decided to build a separate structure for the kitchen, not wanting the whole tiny home to smell whenever someone cooks.

The tiny house’s dining area
Image credit: Janos Leo Gorgolon Andanar

The tiny home was originally meant to be only 15 sqm but was expanded to accommodate more people.

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Cost of building a tiny house in Siargao

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Before photo
Image adapted from: Janos Leo Gorgolon Andanar

According to Andanar, the tiny house and its adjacent kitchen cost him around P700,000 (~USD13,927.01). This includes the materials and labor as well as the cost of building the house’s own septic tank. Without the separate kitchen, it would cost around P470,000 (~USD9,350.99).

However, these prices don’t factor in the cost of the property, so be sure to keep that in mind if you’re also planning to build your own tiny house.

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Building a tiny house in Metro Manila

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Because they only need a small plot of land and not as many materials as a regular-sized house, tiny homes are cost-efficient. Andanar also says it could be cheaper to build such a structure in Metro Manila as materials tend to be relatively harder to acquire in Siargao.

Not only do they give you your own space with a relatively smaller budget, but tiny homes are also environmentally friendly as you get to keep only your important items and reduce clutter in your house.

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• Homeowner builds 2-story container van home in Davao City
• Balai Tanay is a jeepney camper B&B in Tanay, Rizal
• Tiny cube houses in Cavinti, Laguna

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Cover image adapted from: Janos Leo Gorgolon Andanar and Janos Leo Gorgolon Andanar