World's smallest holiday home opens in Rieps, Germany

A tiny holiday home, claimed to be the world's smallest, has opened for bookings in a small German village. Measuring just 11 square feet across two floors, the house resembles a charming, cozy retreat, even though it lacks space for a staircase inside. Marita Hannemann-Moos and her husband, Andrea Moos, spent four years renovating a dilapidated brick house. They bought it for only £1, building on their experience with two other holiday apartments. They believe their home could earn a Guinness World Record for its small size. The compact home features a bathroom with a shower and underfloor heating on the ground floor. A ladder leads to the kitchen, which is equipped with a kettle, microwave, small stove, and fridge. There's also a table for two and a sofa that turns into a bed. Unique to this tiny getaway is a glass roof, allowing guests to sleep under the stars. The renovations were costly, totaling about £161,000, which included £44,000 in subsidies. Rates for staying at the holiday home start at £92 per night. Located in Rieps, a village in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the property taps into the growing trend for tiny homes.