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Poplar Creek Tiny Home Village
Poplar Creek is a 30-site tiny home village in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, with long-term lot rent of $675 to $725 a month including internet.
A few Phase 2 lots remain; the developer says this is the final phase (November 2026).
Key facts
- Monthly lot rent
- $675-$725 (per month, 12+ month sites)
- Included in the monthly cost
- High-speed internet, Trash and recycling, Grounds maintenance
- Not included
- Water (metered), Electricity (metered)
- How you live there
- Lot lease: Buy a home, Rent a lot, Bring your own home
- Homes allowed
- Tiny house on wheels, Park model RV
- Certification
- RVIA, ANSI or NOAH certified.
- Age rule
- No age rule is published.
- Pets
- Not published. Ask the community.
- Short-term rentals
- Not published. Ask the community.
- Minimum stay
- 12 months
- Size
- 30 lots, 10 acres
Checked against the community's own website on November 11, 2026. How we verify
What is Poplar Creek Tiny Home Village?
Poplar Creek Tiny Home Village is a tiny home community that rents lots in Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina, run by Ideal Ridge Ventures. Residents can buy a home and rent a lot, or rent a lot for a home they already own. It has 30 lots.
How much is lot rent at Poplar Creek Tiny Home Village?
Lot rent at Poplar Creek Tiny Home Village is $675-$725 a month (per month, 12+ month sites), according to the community website on November 11, 2026. It includes high-speed internet, trash and recycling, grounds maintenance. Residents pay separately for water (metered), electricity (metered).
What homes are allowed at Poplar Creek Tiny Home Village?
Poplar Creek Tiny Home Village accepts tiny houses on wheels and park model RVs. Lots up to 20 x 50 ft with 50 amp service and two parking spots. Certification: RVIA, ANSI or NOAH certified.
Can you buy or rent a home at Poplar Creek Tiny Home Village?
Yes, Poplar Creek Tiny Home Village sells homes; you own the home and lease the land. It does not advertise monthly home rentals.
What are the rules at Poplar Creek Tiny Home Village?
- Age: No age rule published
- Pets: Not published
- Short-term rentals: Not published
- Minimum stay: 12 months
What amenities does Poplar Creek Tiny Home Village have?
Poplar Creek Tiny Home Village lists 4 amenities on its website: outdoor pavilion, community gardens, dog park, fire pit.
How does Poplar Creek Tiny Home Village compare with other North Carolina communities?
| Measure | Poplar Creek Tiny Home Village | North Carolina communities |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly lot rent | $675-$725 | median $688 (2 publish rent) |
| Takes tiny houses on wheels | Yes | 43% |
| 55+ only | No | 0 of 7 |
All tiny home communities in North Carolina
What should you ask Poplar Creek Tiny Home Village before you move in?
Use these questions on a call or tour. Where the community has published an answer, it is shown; everything else is yours to ask.
- Are lots or homes available now, and how long is the waitlist?Published: A few Phase 2 lots remain; the developer says this is the final phase (November 2026).
- What is the legal basis of the site (RV park, mobile home park, subdivision)? Can I use it as my permanent address?Not published. Ask.
- What does lot rent include, and how much has it gone up in the last three years?Published: Rent includes high-speed internet, trash and recycling, grounds maintenance. Increase history is not published.
- Is there a deposit, membership fee or reservation payment, and is it refundable?Not published. Ask.
- Can I sell my home in place if I move?Not published. Ask.
- Which homes are accepted, and is certification required?Published: RVIA, ANSI or NOAH certified.
- Are there age, children or pet rules?Not published. Ask.
- Are short-term rentals or sublets allowed?Not published. Ask.
- How is the community run, and can I see the written rules?Not published. Ask.
- What are the sewer, water, internet and backup power arrangements?Not published. Ask.
- Is any part of the site in a flood zone? Are tie-downs required?Not published. Ask.
- Can I talk to current residents before I sign?Not published. Ask.
Tiny home communities near Poplar Creek Tiny Home Village
- Simple Life: The Hamlet, Flat Rock, NC: about 29 miles away, lot rent not published.
- Creek Walk Cottages, Travelers Rest, SC: about 38 miles away, lot rent $525-$550.
- Acony Bell Tiny Home Community, Mills River, NC: about 40 miles away, lot rent $700-$750.
Sources
- Poplar Creek home page, read November 11, 2026
Facts can change between checks. Confirm rent, rules and availability directly with Poplar Creek Tiny Home Village. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
Tiny Home Communities USA Editorial Team. We have not visited this community; facts come from the sources listed.