This couple purchased a Disney cabin constructed in 1998 for $53,375 and transformed it into their tiny home—explore its interior.

Jacob and Grace Kocher, both 26, had been living in an RV for three years when they decided it was time to find a permanent residence.

Grace, who lived on the road for years and had a history of living tiny, knew that her next step should also be small.

Grace discovered an article on Facebook Marketplace about old cabins from Disney's Fort Wilderness that were for sale. Fort Wilderness is a camping resort in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area at the Walt Disney World Resort, where the Kocher's had spent several months looking at tiny homes before settling in Florida.

Grace immediately sent the one-bedroom, one-bathroom, 500-square-feet cabin listing to her dad after seeing it sell for $49,900. Her family had spent many years vacationing at Fort Wilderness, and like Grace, Jacob had also stayed in cabins throughout his childhood.

"Grace recalls growing up and frequently visiting cabins. Upon hearing about the opportunity, she knew it would require a significant amount of effort but was still a promising choice. She adds, "It was a great deal for the value it offered.""

Grace and Jacob were determined to purchase a tiny home for under $125,000, despite seeing some selling for over $100,000. They were adamant about keeping their debt to a minimum.

Jacob claims that he was aware that purchasing the cabin could be a wise financial decision for them.

"We spent a considerable amount of time searching and found it challenging to make a decision. However, when this opportunity presented itself, I knew we had to explore the possibility," Jacobs remarks. "Our enthusiasm for the cabin's interior design was particularly strong, and we were more drawn to it than most of the other homes we viewed."

Despite not being able to view the cabin in person before purchasing it, Grace felt confident in her decision based on the photos.

"Grace remarks, "We were fortunate with this one as it had minimal damage, unlike other options we saw for sale. It was also more cost-effective for us compared to purchasing a usual module home.""

She had peace of mind because the structure was built in 1998 and she knew it was built to last. Additionally, it was coming from Disney World, which she knew always does things the right way.

In April, Grace and Jacob signed the bill of sale for the cabin and paid $53,375, including tax. The cabin was delivered to them in June on a giant semi, which Jacob admits was an overwhelming experience.

"We had mixed feelings because we were uncertain about what to expect. However, seeing the car parked on our lot was thrilling, and we were eager to discover what we would do with it."

Grace adds, "Renovations can be overwhelming with so many things to consider, but we knew what the next steps were."

The couple have been occupied with renovating their Disney Fort Wilderness cabin since they took possession of it earlier this year.

"Jacob states that they hired someone for major tasks such as plumbing and electrical work, but have relied on themselves for most of the minor tasks. He adds that it has been helpful to look up solutions on the internet when needed."

"At first, we were mostly independent, especially during the first few months. We discovered a lot about one another and enjoyed the process of figuring things out together. Looking back, we can take pride in what we accomplished together."

The Kochers chose not to reveal the amount they have spent on renovations up until now.

The cabin included a twin bunk bed set, a couch, TVs, and more, which were sold to help with renovation costs.

"Grace says, "We decided to sell a lot of our Disney cabin because we wanted to renovate it and make it our own. It was great because we got to connect with a lot of people who love Disney and were able to get a piece of the cabin without having to buy one.""

Grace and Jacob discovered a Fort Wilderness-branded hotel telephone and assorted trinkets, including a miniature Sven, a character from "Frozen," while tidying up the cabin.

The couple was determined to personalize the cabin, so they painted the kitchen, updated the kitchen faucet and hardware, changed the lighting, painted the bathroom, and added new furniture.

Jacob and Grace spent their first night together in the cabin in August, even though renovations were not yet finished, they managed to make it livable.

Grace exclaims, "It's amazing how fast it felt like I belonged."

The couple declares that they have no plans to part with their Disney cabin in the near future.

"Grace suggests that it would be wonderful if they could have a different adventure in the future and turn this into a rental property. She acknowledges that life can change and they may need to sell it at some point, but she hopes they can keep it and allow others to enjoy it as well."

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