Aloha Friends,
As the median and average home price in Hawaii approach one million dollars, we see the overwhelming need for attainable housing.
Our goal is to create an inventory of modestly priced ATUs ( Accessory Trailer Units) that are ultra-desirable, comfortable, and luxurious!
We always want our homeowners to feel a sense of pride in their choice to go tiny and be able to sustain a happy and healthy lifestyle here on the islands.
We make downsizing feel like upgrading because the hardworking people of Hawaii should not need to downgrade or be relocated because of the housing market/crisis.
We want to perpetuate the idea that living tiny is not just the most practical or responsible choice for many, but also that you can quite literally be surrounded by more beauty, quality, and creative architecture and design than so many larger homes with bigger price tags have to offer.
We are always happy to connect with others interested in collaborating and creating opportunities. Cheers, to a sustainable future!
Our Vision
To continually create opportunities that develop sustainable alternative real estate solutions that inspire and nurture communities.
Our Mission
To nurture creativity in hands-on construction and solution-oriented thinking to progressively care for peoples basic need for freedom, beauty, shelter, comfort, and expression.
Our Belief
Optimized space is better than more space
Paradise Tiny Homes design one-of-a-kind spaces while working with a talented crew of impressive artists and skilled trades people. We take our time searching for the highest quality repurposed, recycled, renewed, and local materials not only as our responsibility towards our community and sustainability but for our units to have character, integrity, and soul. Each creation is treated as a unique work of art. We remain inspired and influenced by the rich diverse culture of Hawaii and nature, incorporating natural shapes, textures, colors, and materials. You will see local mango wood, ohia, koa, robusta, monkey pod, and various drift-woods throughout our builds. We research the latest materials and appliances for our hand-crafted accessory trailer units (ATUs) while always remembering to keep things as simple as possible. We are so grateful to be able to be creative in our mediums of choice: local hardwoods and bamboo, stone & tile, copper & stainless steel, quartz & glass; our ATUs are built to withstand the jungle and last.
The Brother & Sister who Started
Paradise Tiny Homes
Dan Madsen: Co-founder of Paradise Tiny Homes; skilled craftsman; mural artist; owner of Oasis Skate Shop in Hilo, Hawaii; Owner of Mixed Plate Productions.
Dan has been building since he was 12 years old, constructing tree-houses and small skateboard ramps to later, regular houses and very large skate ramps which actually inspires some of Paradise's curved design features. He has spent the last decade working on numerous tiny homes including a select few featured on HGTV.
Ellie Madsen: Co-founder, owner and principle of Paradise Tiny Homes; owner of Ellie K. Design; owner and founder of Land Share Network.
Ellie has extensive experience in property management, renovations, and design. While also being hands-on in the construction of these artistic, artisanal one-of-a-kind tiny homes, she specializes in designing them from the ground up. Ellie is passionate about creative housing solutions and running businesses that solve problems in sustainable ways.