“The houses should look warm, not necessarily be warm,” explained Garcia. He balanced the cold metal exterior with a cozy design inside, featuring grained plywood.
“We wanted something warm to contrast the coolness of the metal outside,” Garcia said. The floors are poured concrete, maintaining a natural-looking gray. “It’s a high-design finish that doesn’t cost a lot.”
The open plan layout adds to the interior warmth, with large windows bringing in natural light and offering unobstructed views of the river.
Additionally, Garcia designed a 1,500-square-foot communal cabin, serving as a fantastic gathering space with a guest bedroom, living area, and a spacious kitchen for cooking, dining, and group activities. To top it off, there’s even a pool!
“If anything good came out of the recession, it was people hitting reset and realizing they don’t need so much space and stuff to be happy,” Garcia shared. “I love it, and I feel proud to be working with clients who have had that realization – that less is more.”
While the eight best friends aren’t quite ready for full-time retirement, their tiny community, fittingly named “Llano Exit Strategy” or “Bestie Row,” serves as a wonderful getaway. When not using the cabins, they generate extra income by renting the space to vacationers curious about tiny house living.
“It’s like a scene from a Disney movie out here. We encounter hares, bobcats, deer, and various birds. The more time we spend here, the more we discover,” they shared.
The online community had plenty to discuss after the story about “Bestie’s Row” was shared on Facebook.