Craftsman Tiny Homes: ADU and Tiny Home Builder in Archer, FL
Craftsman Tiny Homes is a family-owned business based in Archer, Florida, near Gainesville, that builds custom tiny homes and modular structures. The company traces its roots to 1976, when founder Richard Heene began working as a general contractor, later obtaining his California General Contractor's License in 1989. He passed his trade knowledge down to his sons, Falcon, Ryo, and Brad, who grew up learning construction and remodeling work alongside him.
After years spent remodeling and flipping houses, the family shifted their focus toward building tiny homes on wheels. Their first model, "The Nordic," was originally designed with pine siding for a European-inspired look and has since evolved into a lofted home with taller ceilings. Since then, the lineup has expanded to include several other models suited for different needs, from compact living spaces to larger modular structures that can serve as accessory dwelling units.
Models and Pricing
Craftsman Tiny Homes offers several standard models, each available in multiple lengths with drywall interiors and cedar texture panel siding as the base finish:
- The Nordic — a loft-style tiny home with a full kitchen and bath, starting at $48,900 for the 16-foot model and scaling up to $112,900 for the 40-foot version.
- The Bunk — a simpler, no-loft design starting at $25,000 for the 16-foot unit (AC and flooring sold as add-ons), up to $95,900 for the 40-foot model. A 16-foot all-electric Bunk is currently listed at a sale price of $25,750 plus delivery, suited for uses such as a guest house, backyard office, short-term rental, or compact living space.
- The Lookout — features a balcony and combined loft spaces, including a 14-foot sleeping loft and a 6-foot loft above a ground-floor bedroom in the 28-foot version. Pricing starts at $52,900 for the 16-foot model.
- The Alpine — combines A-frame styling with a modern slanted roofline, starting at $51,900 for the 16-foot unit.
- The Summit — the company's modular home model, designed for permanent placement on a property. It can function as a primary residence, accessory dwelling unit, guest house, or short-term rental. Starting prices are $82,900 for a 20x20-foot (400 square foot) unit and $165,900 for a 20x40-foot (800 square foot) unit, both with full appliances included.
Financing and Approach
As an ADU and tiny home builder, Craftsman Tiny Homes works to keep its offerings accessible to a range of property owners and investors, whether the goal is a backyard cottage, in-law suite, or standalone rental unit. The company has also pursued financing options to make its builds more attainable, including terms as low as 5% down with 8–12% APR and repayment periods up to 25 years, with additional financing options reportedly in development.
Craftsman Tiny Homes is a subsidiary of KD Promotions LLC.