At just $30,000, the Shanti by Simplify Further Tiny Homes might be the most honest tiny home on the market right now. No gimmicks, no inflated square footage promise, just a clean, well-built 20-foot home on wheels that does exactly what it says it will. For a space category that has a habit of creeping toward six figures before you’ve even added a kitchen, the Shanti lands like a breath of fresh air.
The Shanti measures 8’5″ wide, 20 feet long, and stands 13’6″ tall, translating to 133 square feet of main-level living space. Unlike most tiny homes where sleeping is relegated to a loft you have to climb into every night, the Shanti puts the queen-sized bed on the ground level — a decision that alone sets it apart. The loft exists, but it’s purely for storage, which makes the Shanti a natural fit for older residents, guests, or anyone who’s simply done negotiating with a ladder.
Designer: Simplify Further Tiny Homes
Inside, the layout is deliberately open. A kitchenette, a bathroom with a shower stall, a flush toilet, and a mini sink round out the essentials without overcomplicating the floor plan. Upgrade options include shiplap interior walls, a washer/dryer combo unit, and full furnishing — meaning a move-in-ready Shanti fully finished starts at $35,000, which remains remarkably low for a certified build. The entire structure is NOAH certified as an RV and sits on a hand-built chassis with thick gauge steel, double axles rated at 5,000 lbs each, trailer brakes, and DOT-approved highway lighting — built to travel, not just to sit.
Simplify Further, based out of Lake Butler, Florida, built the Shanti as their very first model, and it’s arguably still their most versatile. The company describes it as a blank canvas, and the use cases back that up: guest house, mother-in-law suite, home office, Airbnb rental, teen housing, healing arts studio, or emergency shelter. Several Shanti units have already been listed on Airbnb near Florida’s crystal clear springs, giving prospective buyers a chance to actually sleep in one before committing.
For a builder that has delivered over 100 tiny homes nationwide and holds a 3-time Best in Show award from the Florida Tiny Home Festival, the Shanti is a quiet statement. It’s proof that the best entry point into tiny living doesn’t have to compromise on quality — it just has to be honest about what space you actually need.
