Our Story

In 2020, after years of wishful thinking and half-hearted scheming, I started building my first tiny home in my own backyard. I quickly realized that building a backyard tiny home was no small undertaking; navigating the city’s permitting process is challenging, confusing, & convoluted, but it was worth the hassle. In just one year, I had paid off my backyard tiny home.

Leveraging my personal experience and the lessons learned along the way, I partnered up with my brother, Jake. We wanted to find a way to help others find the same financial freedoms I had unlocked by building my own backyard tiny home.

In late 2021, we co-founded StayTinyTX offering a turnkey solution for backyard tiny homes. We are committed to helping everyday homeowners make the most of their property by building affordable, high-quality, and well-designed tiny homes to meet the varying needs of your everyday homeowner.

Sam Gervase
StayTinyTX Co-Founder

Our Team

  • Jake, Construction & Property Mgmt Lead

    After winning a Superbowl with the LA Rams, Jake decided to take his talents to StayTinyTX. He puts his hustle and work ethic into everything he does, whether that's raising awareness for pediatric cancer or perfecting his golf swing.

    His leadership and attention to detail make him an ideal project manager, and you won’t regret letting him manage your backyard build. On top of handling our new builds, Jake’s is on property management issues like butter on bread, no matter how absurd a guest’s compliant may be.

  • Hailey, Interior Design & Guest Relations Lead

    Coming in at 6'2", Hailey rounds out our not-so-tiny team. She has a master’s degree in education, but she’s always had an eye for design.

    After meticulously remodeling on their house in East Austin, Hailey joined the StayTinyTX team to give our tiny homes the tasteful flare they deserve. She works with StayTinyTX homeowners to pick a vibe that best fits their tastes and existing home’s aesthetic. On top of that, her bargain-hunting skills are second to none! You’ll leave happy with both the look and the price tag.

  • Sam

    Sam, Marketing & Operations Lead

    Sam brings a blend of financial acumen and housing policy expertise to the StayTinyTX team. Known for his entrepreneurial spirit, Sam has always had his hand in a few too many honey jars, but StayTinyTX is his most exciting venture to-date.

    Whether he’s diving deep into niche building materials or getting lost in the finer points of structural design (much to Jake’s frustration), Sam’s passion for innovation drives what we do. With his diverse background and relentless curiosity, Sam keeps the gears turning at StayTinyTX..