" The Original Tortoise Shell "
now retired and living well in
Napa county, Ca.
now retired and living well in
Napa county, Ca.
The tortoise shell nursery. 100%
Solar powered. All homes are
hand-crafted.
Solar powered. All homes are
hand-crafted.
Radically reduce your carbon footprint
Want to leave a smaller footprint, but still have the
comfort and safety of a well-built home that travels
with you? Tortoise shell homes are cozy (starting at
130 sq feet), mobile (mounted on a tow trailer), and
built tough, like a larger house.
comfort and safety of a well-built home that travels
with you? Tortoise shell homes are cozy (starting at
130 sq feet), mobile (mounted on a tow trailer), and
built tough, like a larger house.
Don't just talk green, live green
Tortoise shell homes are built green, so your
purchase promotes sustainable, responsible
living.
Whether you use it as a vacation cabin, guest
cottage, artist retreat, field office, or starter "grow
home," your eco-friendly tortoise shell home
blends into the landscape without sacrificing
comfort and security.
purchase promotes sustainable, responsible
living.
Whether you use it as a vacation cabin, guest
cottage, artist retreat, field office, or starter "grow
home," your eco-friendly tortoise shell home
blends into the landscape without sacrificing
comfort and security.
Features:
 | Kitchen, bathroom and shower | |
| Dual pane windows, french door | |
| Fully insulated | |
| Permanently mounted on trailer | |
| Propane-ready plumbing | |
| Demand hot water heater | |
| See additional options on our | |
| Pricing page |
Go Cozy. Go Green.
TORTOISE SHELL HOME The high-quality, low-cost mini home
An attractive design that is
efficient and comfortable.
efficient and comfortable.
Best way to contact us, e-mail info@tortoiseshellhome.com
Built tortoise shell tough
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| Choose from three models: 1.The Box Turtle: The shed roof makes for easy towing. Our most economical design. 2.The Desert Tortoise: featuring kitchen with sink and microwave shelf. Also features attic access 3. Galapagos, all the features of model 2 but with steel frame construction, compost toilet, open ceiling and large storage loft. |
Our manufacturing facility (the "tortoise
shell nursery") is 100% solar powered!
shell nursery") is 100% solar powered!
Check us out on CBS Sunday Morning with Bill Geist, part II on downsizing,
air date to be announced!
air date to be announced!
Or call 707-206-7581
Check out this great website on tiny houses, including a couple of nice
articles about our homes. www.tinyhouseblog.com
articles about our homes. www.tinyhouseblog.com