Top 5 Tiny House Communities in Massachusetts

Circle CG Farm Campground

Circle CG Farm Campground is at 131 North Main Street (Route 126), Bellingham, MA 02019, operated by Happy Grounds Management. The property spans 30 acres with 150 RV sites and welcomes RVs, tents, and pop-ups year round. The park sits about one hour from Boston and 45 minutes from Cape Cod. Daily, weekly, monthly, and extended stay options are available through the Happy Grounds booking system. Amenities include a swimming pool, gem mining, horseshoes, bonfire areas, propane, firewood, and an on-site dump station with RV storage. Full hookups include 30/50-amp electric, water, sewer or septic, cable TV, and Wi-Fi. The park is dog friendly. Call (508) 519-3200 or email Circlecg@camphappygrounds.com. Circle CG states this is a recreational campground, not a residence for vehicle registration or government housing programs.

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Hillcrest

Hillcrest is at 29 Crestview Street, Rockland, MA 02370, an all-ages manufactured home community managed on site by myMHcommunity, part of MHC Property Management (Equity Lifestyle Properties). The land-lease park has 80 home sites built in 1986 on paved streets with off-street parking. Residents own their manufactured homes and lease the land. Lot rent ranges from about $475 to $725 per month and typically includes water, sewer, and trash pickup. The community is pet friendly with a playground and organized activities. Rockland sits on the South Shore about 10 miles from beaches and boating and within a few miles of shopping and dining. The Kingston/Plymouth commuter rail line connects to Boston in about 90 minutes. Call (781) 871-0656 or (855) 676-9497 to schedule a tour or request lot information. Tiny homes on wheels may be accepted if they meet park standards; confirm pad size, hookups, and home type with management before moving.

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Thousand Trails Sturbridge RV Resort

Thousand Trails Sturbridge RV Resort is at 19 Mashapaug Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566, about 60 miles west of Boston. The resort covers roughly 200 acres of woodlands with 154 sites. The campground season runs May 1 through October 31 for typical visits, with seasonal and annual site agreements available for longer stays. Resort amenities include a clubhouse, mini golf, fishing, boat rentals, nature trails, playground, volleyball, horseshoes, bocce ball, picnic areas, restrooms and showers, a store, and planned activities such as potlucks, live entertainment, and weekly dances. Pet-friendly sites allow two pets per site on leash. Lodging rentals are also available on site. Annual or seasonal site guests may leave an RV on site year round with occupancy limits that vary by agreement. Thousand Trails membership or a Camping Pass may be required for seasonal and annual stays. Request information through rvonthego.com or call (855) 336-8892.

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Village Hill Cohousing

Village Hill Cohousing is at 117 Olander Drive, Northampton, MA 01060, along the Mill River near Smith College athletic fields. The community has 28 energy-efficient homes in single-family and duplex layouts organized around a 4,000-square-foot common house with a commercial kitchen, great room, children's playroom, workout room, and two guest rooms. Residents share gardens, green space, and wooded conservation land. The neighborhood uses sociocracy for governance and completed all four building phases; homes are sold through a waitlist rather than open lot rental. Units include private bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, and basements. Many members walk or bike about one mile to downtown Northampton. Local bus routes and rail trail access sit nearby. To join the interest pool, prospective buyers submit a statement of interest, attend a community meeting, tour the site, and speak with members. Contact outreach@villagehillcohousing.org or info@villagehillcohousing.org. This is owner-occupied cohousing, not a bring-your-own tiny home RV park.

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Cape Cod Village

Cape Cod Village is at 19 Childs Homestead Road, Orleans, MA 02653, in the village center of Orleans on Cape Cod. The nonprofit owns affordable housing for up to 16 adults with autism who need support 24 hours a day. Homes opened in 2020 after construction completed in 2019 on a four-acre site with a community resource center. The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Disabilities contracts with the NEEDS Center to provide round-the-clock care for residents. Residents may remain for life. The Center at Cape Cod Village also runs daytime programs, social activities, and vocational support at the community center. This is not a public RV park or bring-your-own tiny home lot. Residential placement requires referral through the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Disabilities or approved private funding. For residential inquiries, contact your local DDS office. For community center programs, call (774) 316-4640 or email info@capecodvillage.org. Hours are generally Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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