p>There are many disadvantages to living in a Yurt in winter, but if it’s a suitable lifestyle for you then yes, you can do it no problem. If you are open to options and it fits your budget, a mobile tiny house may make sense, but that is more about being able to move it regularly. If you are looking for a small affordable home that you could transport, a prefab kit house is an option that may be worth exploring, have a look at this page– </p> <p><strong><a href="/guides/3422/LEED-Passive-House-prefab-kit-homes-for-sale/" target="_blank">LEED Platinum prefab  kit homes</a></strong></p> <p>The model on that page is larger than you would be looking for, but there is a sign-up form on there so you can get a notice when we get all the design options loaded in the near future, with smaller home options. For the moment the one model that I think may meet your needs is this <a href="https://www.ecohabitation.com/trouver/kits/le-refuge-s500/" target="_blank">Prefab tiny house</a> that you can see on our french site, it comes fully finished and you could load it on a truck and take it out west in the future if you like.</p> <p>In the spring we will be filming the installation of that 'Le Refuge S500' model on screw piles (posts in the ground), and it can be easily transported in the future on a flat bed truck. <br> That would be a far different lifestyle that Yurt living for comfort and amenities. </p> <p>But speaking to the Yurt option, the thing to remember going into this is that you are living in a jazzed-up tent, not a house. That means it will either be the coolest and most luxurious (extended) camping trip ever, or the highest-maintenance and cramped house ever, it depends on your outlook!</p> <p><strong>The advantages of living in Yurt:</strong></p> <p>It’s cheap to purchase<br> It doesn’t take long to clean<br> You can’t get lost in it. </p> <p>Well, that about does it. Yes I’m kidding, but… really, that about does it. It's a lifestyle choice you're either into or you aren't. If you like camping and living in a cozy place, and you have very little money but your own plot of land, this is a great solution. </p> <p><strong>The disadvantages of living in a Yurt:</strong></p> <p>Cohabitating with Insects and rodents<br> Size and privacy, but you already know that. <br> Poorly insulated walls, roof and floor, so not very energy efficient<br> Drafty on a cold winter night<br> Plumbing solutions can be tricky</p> <p>So it ultimately comes down to lifestyle and cost, hopefully this helps a bit with perspective. </p> <p><br>  </p