Retiree’s Victorian Tiny House, 19th Century Living w/ Modern Twist

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Published 2019-04-11
Historian and tiny house advocate, Shorty Robbins, built a Victorian-era cottage on wheels. It provides a window in the past, a darling living history example. Shorty’s now full-time tiny home, “Nawaka,” is an excellent tool for her favorite pastime, historical re-enactments. ✨ While it highlights 19th century Florida pioneer cabin life, it is full of cleverly tucked away modern conveniences, like A/C, a solar generator and a TV. The most ingenious (and historically accurate!) feature is Shorty’s piano bed!

Shorty is a founding member of the Golden Teacup Society, a group of woman reenactors who were interested in the accurate portrayal of civilian women during the 1860-1865 America Civil War period: goldteacup.wordpress.com/


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All Comments (21)
  • Hope you enjoy the tour of Shorty’s now full-time tiny home, “Nawaka”. While it highlights 19th century Florida pioneer cabin life, it's full of cleverly tucked away modern conveniences, like A/C, a solar generator and a TV. The most ingenious (and historically accurate!) feature is Shorty’s piano bed! Please like, comment & sub.🙏 New videos Tuesdays & Thursdays at 3:30pm EST.
  • @L70s
    Absolutely, without a doubt, THE BEST tiny house! So freakin clever. The whole time i kept thinking what a waste of space with that piano in such a small space...then when she opened it, i died! I LOVE everything about this.
  • Are you kidding me? A Piano into a Bed?! This is definitely beyond a shadow of a doubt the best little Home I've Ever Seen!!!
  • @kamiiu
    that smart tv moment behind the painting was hilarious! shes so smart
  • I refurbished dressers for 5 years; that dresser-closet is a wowzer!!!! And don't get me started on the piano bed: Ayeee!!!!
  • @loisaustin6200
    Adorable home.  The piano bed was an absolute shocker, never would have suspected a bed was hidden in there.  I love all the decorations and what a pleasant and charming hostess showing us around her home.  Thank you, I enjoyed this video so very much.
  • OK, your piano is far and away the coolest thing I've ever seen in a tiny home!
  • @KAT-th5eh
    WOW, I've Never seen a Piano Bed, Ever!.. THATS Fantastic👍.
  • @chriggle1
    This house is pure genius, such a clever use of space while still keeping it true to the period.
  • @AtsircEcarg
    Beautiful! I love it so much! It is one of the coolest tiny houses I have seen. I love that her home looks Victorian while still hiding modern comforts.
  • Absolutely love it. I am drawing up plans for my tiny house. Old 1800 Swedish torp style. Going home to Sweden this summer to pick up some family heirlooms from my parents estate. They recently died 😣 my tiny house will be a legacy to my heritage
  • @musa2775
    "Literally as a housewarming present because I do use it for heat, too." 🤣👍 The simplicity and functionality of this space thrills and pleases me.
  • This was definitely the most creative tiny house I have ever seen! When she said her granddaughter slept in the loft, I couldn’t figure out where she slept. When she started messing with the piano, I thought no way!! Many kudos to her for creativity!!!
  • I thought this was weird, like a super romanticizer for this time period, but I will say that this lady is a genius and doing it right. She's so down to earth with the TV, piano setup, having her granddaughter's room.
  • @kaiplue
    My jaw dropped when she pulled out the bed from the piano. Very CLEVER!
  • I LOVE this tiny house! What a lucky girl her granddaughter is to have such a cool grandmother! I would LOVE to travel to civil war reenactments and events. I am a huge history buff though and being Scottish that means taking my kids to every castle and battleground in Scotland!
  • @Paradise-cq1gx
    She is adorable, just like her home. Reminds me of my first house. I owned a Victorian, built in 1888, complete with a huge turret & several antiques and paintings. We loved it but located on a busy road and just not a good mix with young kids so we moved. We really miss it. Truly a unique experience to have lived there.