# Off-Grid Vacation Homes This Vacation Home in Hawaii Cost Only $23,000 to Build By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-04-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vacation-home-in-hawaii References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/kristie-wolfe-paradise-shoestring-budget/36849/) & [tinyhouseontheprairie.net](http://tinyhouseontheprairie.net/) This tiny vacation home in Hawaii was built by designer and dressmaker Kristie Wolfe, and showcases her versatility and prowess in the small living design movement. Wolfe previously built a small home for herself in Boise, Idaho, which turned out so well that she decided to embark on another similar project in Kona, Hawaii. This [off-grid treehouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina) took three months to build, and cost only $23,000 -- including travel costs, land purchase, materials and all other expenses. This treehouse vacation home in Hawaii is built from wood and clad in bamboo and plywood. The temperature stays at a consistent 25 degrees Celsius, meaning no insulation, heating or air conditioning is necessary. A [roof top solar array](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda) takes care of energy needs. With the [tiny home movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vagabond-haven-evergreen) potentially holding the key to solve our sustainability problems in the 21st century, projects like Wolfe's have taken on great importance. When they succeed as this one has, they inspire other similar projects that as a group could have a significant impact. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Tiny Home Movement:** The success of this off-grid vacation home in Hawaii inspires other similar tiny home projects that contribute to sustainability. - **Small Living Design:** The versatility and affordability of small living designs, like this off-grid treehouse, showcase disruptive innovation opportunities in the housing industry. - **Sustainable Living:** Off-grid vacation homes, such as this one built by Kristie Wolfe, exemplify sustainable living practices and offer opportunities for disruptive innovations in the tourism and hospitality industry. ### Where This Applies - **Housing:** The success of the small living design movement suggests potential disruptive innovations in affordable housing solutions. - **Tourism:** Off-grid vacation homes like this one in Hawaii present opportunities for disruptive innovation in sustainable tourism offerings. - **Hospitality:** The emergence of off-grid vacation homes can lead to disruptive innovations in eco-friendly and sustainable hospitality services and accommodations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Ultra-Efficient Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirondelle-tiny-house.md) - [Move-in-Ready Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-on-wheels.md) - [Sustainable Solar-Powered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda.md) - [Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-house.md) - [Beachfront-Inspired Small Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beach-home.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Remote Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina.md) - [Modular Trailer-Free Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vagabond-haven-evergreen.md) - [Mountain Retreat Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-cabin.md)