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Arizona ‘Shabin’ Is a Shed-Turned-Cabin Getaway in the Cool Mountain Air

Fans of tiny-home living and clear mountain air should take a gander at this rustic “shabin” (shed-turned-cabin) tucked away on an acre and a half filled with grassy meadows, a creek, fruit trees, and animals galore. The Payson, AZ, property is available for just $220,000.

Payson is a popular mountain getaway for overheated desert dwellers in and around Phoenix. This tiny residence could serve as a home base for all types of nature adventures, or it could be the first step toward building a dream vacation home surrounded by the beauty of the Mogollon Rim, with snow in winter, a respite from the heat in summer, and outdoor fun year-round.

The living quarters are quite basic and measure a petite 196 square feet. It does have a kitchen area with granite countertops, but there’s no running water or electricity. Built in 2014, the shabin comes with two sleeping lofts, which can accommodate six adults, according to the listing. There’s also a living area, dinette, and outdoor deck.

Even if the portmanteau is new to you, the shabin concept isn’t exactly new. There are shabin-themed Pinterest boards with ideas and inspiration for the of prefab tiny homes. Also on social media are stories of couples ditching the rat race for a shabin in the woods.

The real draw of this Arizona shabin is less about the building and more about its 1.55-acre lot, which is located in Rim Trail Estates on the Upper East Verde River with views of the majestic Mogollon Rim.

The shabin sits on a sloped meadow, surrounded by trees, including a mature apple and pear trees, and just 100 yards from the East Verde River, which is stocked with trout in summer. The area offers plenty of recreational opportunities, including swimming holes and hiking trails. There’s even a gang of elk that like to bed down by the property during the late summer.

For those interested in building something grander than the shabin sitting on the property, listing agent Marty Carpenter says utilities and water are readily available.

The tiny-home revolution has encouraged folks from all walks of life to reimagine the way they live, and this shabin is an awesome opportunity to live the simple life at 6,000 feet, surrounded by natural beauty.

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