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Whether you’re cozying up in a 300-square-foot cabin or managing a full-sized family home, homeowners need to feel confident in their home’s energy source. That’s where propane excels as the energy behind resilient, clean living relied on by homeowners across the country.
At AKaydia Getaways, a unique vacation rental company in Central New York, that reliability is essential. Their luxury tiny homes are in the rural countryside outside the reach of natural gas lines. Propane powers the comfort and resiliency they need for their guests, especially during the chilly winter months.
Tiny homes like these are just one example of what’s possible with propane. The same benefits that support small, efficient spaces extend to homes of any size.
Comfort Without Compromise
In recent years, the tiny home market has exploded, with global growth expected to reach $35.6 billion by 2032 and over half of Americans saying they’re open to living in tiny homes. The affordability, sustainability, and energy independence benefits of tiny homes are all driving this trend, and propane is a key component for many tiny homeowners’ energy plans. As a portable and scalable energy, it allows them to live and build anywhere.
AKaydia Getaways’ tiny homes sit on a 100-acre property in the countryside and rely on multiple 500- to 1,000-gallon propane tanks to power everything from floor heating and water systems to firepits and the hot water that fills their hot tubs.
“Fully electric simply isn’t a feasible option for our property,” said Emily Broomfield with AKaydia Getaways. “Propane has always been a constant, allowing us to deliver comfort, convenience, and key amenities without the burden of high infrastructure costs. Our guests rave about the gas fireplaces, heated floors, and the warmth that makes their stay memorable. Propane is a key part of that experience.”
Some propane suppliers use tank monitors to track fuel levels and deliveries. This ensures homeowners receive propane when it’s needed, which is especially important in remote locations. And because propane has a nearly indefinite shelf life, it can be safely stored on site for months. These benefits make living in rural areas easier than ever before.
Tiny Homes, Big Impact
In tiny homes, every square inch — and every dollar — matters. Propane appliances deliver on both fronts to offer powerful, compact performance that also reduces energy costs. In fact, studies show high-efficiency propane furnaces offer lower annual energy costs compared with several other options, including 10 percent lower costs than standard-efficiency air source heat pumps and 14 percent lower than heating oil furnaces.
AKaydia Getaways’ builds are centered around efficiency. Their tiny homes have super-compact, propane-powered Utica combi boilers that provide both hot water and radiant floor heating. This one unit eliminates the need for multiple systems, which saves space. And it’s up to 95 percent efficient, which reduces fuel costs without compromising comfort.
“The propane combi boiler has been a game changer for our tiny homes,” said Broomfield. “It aligns with how we design — efficient and purposeful. Despite it being compact, it does the job and does it well to give our guests a comfortable experience, especially in the winters.”
Whether you’re living in a small home, a large family residence, or something in between, propane-powered appliances can be right-sized to fit your needs and deliver affordable, consistent performance and comfort.
A Scalable Solution
While tiny homes offer a snapshot at how propane can perform in remote, compact spaces with high energy needs, those same benefits can easily scale up to homes many times their size. From water and space heating to cooking, clothes drying, and power generation, propane powers a wide range of applications in studios and multi-story homes alike.
AKaydia Getaways is a great example of this. While most of their properties are 300-square-foot homes, they also have a 16,000-square-foot Victorian home called the Queen Anne that’s powered by propane. Unlike traditional Queen Anne homes, theirs is a relatively new build, designed by AKaydia’s founders just over 15 years ago as their dream home.
“It was a vision my parents had together,” said Broomfield. “They personally designed it and built it from scratch on what was previously just farmland. It’s full of lighter colors and modern finishes, not the dark gothic tones people might expect from a Victorian.”
The home, like the rest of the AKaydia property, is heated with propane. In-floor heating, hot water, and fire pits all run on propane to maintain comfort throughout the expansive space. Though the home isn’t currently part of the rental portfolio, AKaydia plans to finish the house in the coming years and eventually open it as a wedding venue and guest lodging.
In total, the Queen Anne, the tiny homes, and the on-site workshop, are all heated by propane for a consistent experience across AKaydia’s entire property.
“Propane has been essential in every building, guest accommodation, and home we’ve had,” said Broomfield. “That’s what we love about it. It’s one energy source that works well across completely different spaces.”
Build To Match Your Lifestyle
While every home is different, homeowners can agree that the need for reliable, efficient energy is the same no matter where you live. Propane appliances are designed to support your comfort in any space wherever you choose to live. From off-grid retreats to everyday homes, propane delivers the performance and flexibility to build your life, your way. Explore how propane can fit into your lifestyle at percstates.wpenginepowered.com/for-my-home.