They Left the USA for a Dream Tiny House & Early Retirement in New Zealand

A huge thank-you to Odoo for sponsoring this video and helping to make what we do possible. Find how Odoo can help you start or grow your business: https://www.odoo.com/r/Sge They left the United States in search of a simpler, more intentional life — and found it in New Zealand, where they built a stunning off-grid tiny home that allowed them to retire early. Steve and Jen, both former chefs, made the bold decision to leave their fast-paced lives behind and downsize into a beautifully designed tiny house on 3 acres of rural land. Their home is a unique combination of two tiny houses and a connecting pod, creating a spacious, functional layout with everything they need — including a large chef’s kitchen, comfortable living room, home office, generous bedroom, and a beautiful outdoor living space with a cozy fire. Completely off the grid, their home is powered by a large solar energy system that not only meets all their household needs but also provides enough energy to charge two electric vehicles — allowing them to live and travel sustainably while keeping costs low. In this episode, we tour their incredible off-grid setup and learn how tiny house living helped them dramatically reduce expenses, gain financial freedom, and retire years earlier than expected. 🏡 Tiny House Features: Fully off-grid with large solar system Powers the entire home + charges 2 EVs Two tiny houses + central connecting pod Spacious chef’s kitchen for cooking and entertaining Dedicated office space for remote work Large bedroom and cozy lounge Expansive outdoor living space with fire pit This is a powerful story of how intentional living, downsizing, and embracing the tiny house lifestyle can open the door to freedom, sustainability, and early retirement — all while living in a dream location. 👉 If you enjoy our show and would like to help support our work, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/livingbig 👉 Our Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/livingbig 👉 Find out more about this tiny house and others on our website: https://www.livingbiginatinyhouse.com/ Please subscribe for more videos on tiny houses, architecture, DIY, design, and sustainable, off-grid living. Presented and Produced by: Bryce Langston Camera: Rasa Pescud & Bryce Langston Editing: Sarah Binder & Rasa Pescud Title music in this video by Bryce Langston: http://www.youtube.com/brycelangston 'Living Big in a Tiny House' © 2025 Zyia Pictures Ltd #TinyHouse #EarlyRetirement #OffGridLiving #SolarPower #ElectricVehicles #TinyHouseTour #NewZealand #FinancialFreedom #SustainableLiving #LivingBigInATinyHouse