I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that Chelsea is a pretty fuckin' rad person.

I will take it.. then I would not care if I lived in a trailer the beauty of Hawaii is you don't need much.

Cool! I.m inspired to build my own version of this! Did you need any special permits?

that is totally awesome and I think Chelsea should call me so that we can be best friends. Immediately. And, if as a byproduct of being best friends, I learned a little about exactly how she accomplished this, that would be okay too.

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Absolutely incredible. I would LOVE to live there. I would love love love it.

Emily

This is fabulous. But it's a $1,000,500 house when you count the property value.

This is so cool! It reminds me a little bit of the house on Nim's Island! I would love to live there!

I would love to know more about the design and construction! And I second the first comment!

I couldn't find a related article on Dwell. More info, if you please! This one looks too good to pass up.

I could do this too if my father had property in Hawaii. Dad, you have failed me.

neat idea, but I'm guessing building codes were tossed out the window. Not sure I'd want to be in her home when the first storm of with strong winds hit.

Words can't express how much I love this. Every single part of this house is a work of art. I especially like the desk that's been repurposed as part of the stairs.

NorNor, we don't need that sort of language here. Show a little decorum.

Hold everything: where's the bathroom, folks? (Otherwise, I'm totally sold on this.)

As awesome as this is, there is no way it only cost $500 unless a lot-most of it was given to her for free..

I love the pick-up truck bed bed! Way cooler than the racecar bed I wanted as a child.

Moderator, can we get an ixnay on the f-bombs? Thanks!

I'm guessing much of the materials was salvaged from chi-chi homes in Hawaii when they do reno work, it all goes curbside. I'm also hoping the bathroom is an outdoor shower rigged from rainwater....sigh.
Katy
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If only my dad had property in Hawaii to give me...

Land around Haiku on Maui probably costs as much as a space shuttle, but there are more affordable parts of the state. I built a modest cottage in the Puna district on the Big Island not far from the town of Hilo. You can still find a small building lot within walking distance of the beach for $25K. Did I mention the volcano? Still, if you really want a house in Hawaii on a tight budget it can be done. I built my place for about $30k.

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SHUT UP. I want it. And I want to be Chelsea's new BFF. AND I want to go live in Hawaii. Man...there are a lot of things I want after reading this post...

This is pretty darn sweet. At first I didn't notice the desk in the stairs. How neat. I like the loft bed too. And the glass bottle wall...Nice design. :)

OMG, now THAT is just sooo cool.
Gotta love those lovely lovely Hawaiians!

that's wicked! what island is she on?

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