Top 7 Tiny House Communities in Virginia

Surfside at Sandbridge

Surfside at Sandbridge delivers coastal living at Virginia Beach's quieter southern end where the Sandbridge community maintains laid-back beach town atmosphere distinct from the busy oceanfront resort area. This RV resort welcomes tiny homes on wheels alongside traditional RVs, positioning residents steps from wide sandy beaches, consistent Atlantic surf, and Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge's pristine coastal ecosystems. The beachfront location defines the lifestyle with morning beach walks, afternoon Atlantic swims, sunset watching from the shore, surf fishing, and easy access to water sports from kayaking to stand-up paddleboarding. The resort provides both short-term vacation rentals for tourists and long-term lot rentals for residents seeking extended beach living or permanent coastal homes. Full hookup sites deliver electricity, water, and sewer connections supporting year-round residence. Amenities cater to beach lifestyles: outdoor showers for rinsing sand and salt after beach days, picnic areas with grills for seafood cookouts, and communal spaces fostering connections among beach-loving neighbors. Virginia Beach's Sandbridge area maintains residential feel with local restaurants, small shops, and tight-knit community. The location provides access to Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge for nature photography and bird watching, False Cape State Park for primitive camping and hiking, and the Chesapeake Bay for additional water recreation. The coastal climate brings hot, humid summers perfect for beach living and mild winters rarely seeing significant snow.

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Eden Village of Richmond

Eden Village of Richmond brings the nationally recognized Eden Village model to Virginia's capital, creating transformative tiny home community addressing chronic homelessness through dignified housing with comprehensive support services. Located at 1502 Fendall Avenue in Richmond's northside, this village will ultimately house 30-40 residents in individual tiny homes each featuring complete kitchens, private porches, and full bathrooms. Monthly rent of approximately $350 includes all utilities, making housing affordable for residents on disability or Social Security. The village design centers homes around a community center, social services offices, community store, garden beds, and extensive green spaces. Security features include gated entry with fingerprint access creating safe boundaries. Support services wrap around residents: case managers assist with goals and resources, mental health and substance abuse counseling address underlying challenges, job training builds economic pathways, and life skills programming teaches practical knowledge. The community maintains sobriety requirements though residents struggling receive treatment support rather than automatic eviction. Applicants must qualify as chronically homeless per HUD definitions and demonstrate income sources for rent payment. Richmond's innovative response provides not temporary shelter but permanent housing where residents build community and transition toward independence.

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Piedmont Ecovillage

Piedmont Ecovillage represents an ambitious vision for sustainable community living in greater Richmond, currently developing plans for a multi-generational neighborhood where environmental stewardship, collaborative decision-making, and diverse housing including tiny homes intersect. Core values center on creating safe environments where children play freely under community care, neighbors collaborate toward shared goals while respecting individual autonomy, and ecological principles guide development and operations. Physical infrastructure plans include a shared common house for gatherings, meals, and celebrations, maximized green space for recreation and wildlife habitat, and diverse housing types from detached single-family to townhouse-style to mini homes and tiny houses accommodating varied household sizes and income levels. All structures will incorporate green building practices including passive solar design, high-efficiency insulation and windows, renewable energy systems like solar panels, water conservation through low-flow fixtures and rainwater harvesting, and sustainable materials prioritizing recycled content and local sourcing. Beyond residential functions, Piedmont Ecovillage aspires to serve as an educational center promoting green building through workshops and tours, demonstrating renewable energy applications, and modeling community-based decision-making structures. The intentional community model requires prospective members to align with core values, participate in governance, and commit to collaborative maintenance. Richmond area location provides urban amenities and employment while allowing affordable land acquisition.

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Autumn Sun Farm

Autumn Sun Farm cultivates intentional community living on five acres outside Ashland, approximately 30 minutes from downtown Richmond, where residents share values around art, music, physical wellness, outdoor living, and mutual support for entrepreneurial ventures. This multi-generational community intentionally brings together residents of varying ages from young adults to retirees, recognizing age diversity enriches community life through varied perspectives, skills, and experiences. The five-acre property includes shared community areas fostering interaction, a large productive garden where residents grow vegetables, fruits, and herbs while learning sustainable agriculture, studio spaces supporting artistic pursuits from painting to sculpture to crafts, and a warehouse providing space for larger projects, equipment storage, and potential small business operations. The community actively encourages entrepreneurship with residents supporting each other's business ventures through skill-sharing, resource-pooling, and mutual encouragement. The laid-back atmosphere attracts residents valuing creativity and flexibility over rigid schedules, though community maintenance responsibilities are shared equitably. Physical wellness receives emphasis through communal exercise activities and outdoor recreation. Music plays significant roles with informal jam sessions and organized performances. Outdoor living extends indoor spaces through porches, patios, fire pits, and outdoor dining areas used extensively during Virginia's pleasant seasons. Ashland's location provides small-town charm with convenient Richmond access and reasonable cost of living.

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Mountain Haven Tiny House Village

Mountain Haven Tiny House Village creates a tranquil mountain retreat just outside Floyd, Virginia, where 29 parking spots for tiny homes nestle at 3,000 feet elevation in the Blue Ridge Mountains heart. This intimate community delivers classic Appalachian small-town experience—cool summers escaping Virginia's humidity, vibrant fall colors painting mountainsides, occasional winter snow, and cultural scene punching far above its weight for a town of 400 residents. The community centers around shared amenities fostering neighbor connections: a serene fishing pond offers peaceful recreation and potential dinner ingredients, a welcoming community center serves as social hub for gatherings and events, and communal fire pits create evening gathering spots for storytelling and relationship building. Floyd's location provides year-round outdoor recreation with hiking and biking trails threading through forests along the Blue Ridge Parkway just minutes away, nearby ski resorts offering winter sports, and endless scenic drives through mountain landscapes. The town hosts the legendary FloydFest music festival drawing thousands annually, weekly Friday Night Jamborees at Floyd Country Store showcasing old-time and bluegrass music, local breweries crafting mountain-inspired beers, and wineries utilizing high-elevation viticulture. The affordable housing model makes mountain living accessible, attracting remote workers, retirees seeking four-season mountain life without harsh winters, outdoor enthusiasts prioritizing recreation access, and those drawn to Floyd's unique cultural blend of traditional Appalachian heritage and progressive newcomer energy.

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Haycock Acres

Haycock Acres offers individual lots for tiny home placement in Floyd County's stunning Blue Ridge Mountain landscape, providing residents with privacy and personal outdoor space while maintaining proximity to Floyd's vibrant cultural scene. Located just 5.8 miles from downtown Floyd along winding mountain roads crossing the Blue Ridge Parkway, this community delivers genuine mountain living where neighbors maintain respectful distances and natural forest surrounds each lot. The leasing model allows tiny home owners to establish roots without purchasing expensive mountain real estate, though prospective residents should carefully review lease terms, duration, renewal options, and restrictions. Each lot provides sufficient space for a tiny home, outdoor living areas, small gardens, and parking, with utilities available including electricity and water connections. The location places residents in the epicenter of Blue Ridge Mountain recreation and culture: the Blue Ridge Parkway runs directly through the area offering hiking, cycling, and spectacular vistas; the Crooked Road Music Heritage Trail showcases traditional Appalachian music through venues like Floyd Country Store; outdoor adventures include kayaking the New River, rock climbing at local crags, mountain biking extensive trail networks, and hiking in Jefferson National Forest. Floyd delivers unexpected cultural richness with regular festivals, active arts community, farm-to-table restaurants, craft breweries and cideries, and famous Friday night jam sessions. The elevation provides cool summer relief while winter brings occasional snow requiring proper heating.

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Getaway House Shenandoah

Getaway House Shenandoah reimagines tiny house vacations by creating intentional disconnection from digital overload and reconnection with nature, oneself, and companions. Located in Stanardsville approximately two hours from Washington, D.C., this 80-acre forest property scatters tiny cabins—each around 200 square feet—throughout wooded terrain providing privacy while maintaining community proximity. The company keeps exact addresses secret until booking, enhancing escape mentality. Each handcrafted cabin includes one or two queen-sized beds sleeping up to four people, a kitchenette equipped with gas stove and basic cooking supplies, and a small dining table. Importantly, cabins lack Wi-Fi and television, encouraging digital detox and present-moment awareness increasingly difficult in hyperconnected modern life. This intentional absence pushes guests toward conversation, reading, nature observation, and reflection. Large windows frame forest views bringing the outside in while outdoor spaces encourage spending time immersed in nature. The property's 80 acres provide exploration opportunities through informal trails, seasonal creek walks, and wildlife observation, though emphasis remains on slowing down rather than achieving recreation goals. Proximity to Shenandoah National Park offers day trip possibilities for extensive hiking along the Appalachian Trail, though many guests choose to remain on property embracing retreat atmosphere. The model attracts stressed urban professionals seeking weekend resets, couples desiring quality time without digital distractions, and individuals needing solitude for creative work or personal reflection.

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