TINY HOUSE LIVING WITH A MINIMALISTIC MINDSET

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Teal kitchen with a wood breakfast bar and two black stools inside Shellmate Island tiny home, with a window view over the island
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Tim Davidson

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November 10, 2026

Sarasota Workcation: Why a Tiny Home Beats a Hotel for Remote Work

Planning a Sarasota workcation? Our tiny homes near Siesta Key have 400+ Mbps Wi-Fi, a dedicated workspace, a full kitchen, and long-stay rates.

Interior of Tiffany The Tiny Home showing the wood-trimmed living area, kitchen, and sleeping loft with ladder
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Tim Davidson

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October 27, 2026

Composting Toilet at a Vacation Rental: What Guests Ask Before Booking Tiffany

Nervous about the composting toilet at Tiffany The Tiny Home? Here is exactly how it works for guests, what it smells like (nothing), and who should pick Shellmate instead.

Drone photo of a small private island in a Sarasota lake with a winding shell path, two tiny homes, and a causeway to the mainland
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Tim Davidson

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October 13, 2026

Myakka River State Park Kayaking & Day Trip Guide, 12 Minutes from Our Door

Myakka River State Park kayaking from Sarasota: hours, the $6 entry fee, where to launch, what wildlife to expect, and how to do it with free kayaks.

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