The Cottages
at Back River Road
Affordable, energy-efficient homes designed to support our local workforce.
What are The Cottages at Back River Road?
A 44-unit, all-electric tiny home community created to address the need for affordable housing in Dover, NH. Each unit is thoughtfully designed for function, sustainability, and dignity
Trusted by Communities, Loved by residents
The Cottages at Back River Road is a 44-unit neighborhood of all-electric tiny homes, built with efficiency, speed, and community in mind. Each unit is 544 square feet (including a loft), designed with modern amenities, and crafted to feel open, spacious, and livable.
Each unit is 544 square feet (including a loft), designed with modern amenities, and crafted to feel open, spacious, and livable.
44 Tiny Homes Close proximity to Durham & Portsmouth Easy on and off rt 16
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All-Electric & Energy-Efficient
Pet Friendly
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4 acres of conserved land
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Why We Built This
A solution to the 'house poor' problem for essential workers.
Motivation For Creation
The cottages offer work force a real chance.
Where You’ll Find Us
Located in Dover, New Hampshire, the Cottages sit along a newly created road—aptly named Uncommon Drive—to represent an uncommon solution to a growing problem.
Just minutes from major employers, schools, and healthcare, the location offers both convenience and community.
Recognized and Supported by Many
Trusted by Communities, Loved by Families
Real Life Testimony
With every home we touch, our commitment to quality, care, and affordability earns the trust of families, neighbors, and community partners.
We love living here at our tiny home. It’s comfortable, affordable and checks all our boxes
We love living in our tiny energy-efficient house and making a small imprint on the planet.
Tiny house living provides a simpler, more scaled-down lifestyle.
I wanted to be near the seacoast and close to work.
We love living here at our tiny home. It’s comfortable, affordable and checks all our boxes
We love living in our tiny energy-efficient house and making a small imprint on the planet.
Tiny house living provides a simpler, more scaled-down lifestyle.
I wanted to be near the seacoast and close to work.
FAQs
The units cost $1,677 per month for the 2026 calendar year. * Discount rates apply for Harmony Homes and GSD Construction employees *
Here are some examples of families we accept:
1 adult, 2 adults, 1 adult and 1 child (any age), 1 adult and 2 children (any age), 2 adults and 1 child (any age), 2 adults and 2 children (under the age of 5).
Yes! We are a pet friendly community! All pets must go through a pet screening and be up to date on all vaccinations. There is a 1x pet fee of $250 per unit.
We select candidates based on a variety of factors. These units were designed with our essential workforce in mind. If you are a teacher, caregiver, firefighter, plumber, etc. we want you to live in the community you work in!
As a unit becomes available, a member of our team will reach out to you for a tour.
The tenant is responsible for electricity and Wi-Fi, the landlord will pay for water and sewer.
Each unit will have 1 designated parking spot. There are visitor parking spots available on a first come first served basis.
There is no additional storage space on the property at this time.
Your unit will have washer and dryer hookups. The space is designed for a stackable washer and dryer. If you do not wish to purchase your own, we are planning to have a washer and dryer available on site in the future.
Yes, a deposit is required equal to 1 month of rent.
The units are not furnished.
Each unit has an individual front porch space and a shared community space.
