Imagine waking up every day in a cute cabin on your very own private island in the middle of a beautiful lake. Now imagine that it costs less than your average family home.

This is the story of how an enterprising young couple opted out of the traditional route to homeownership to take on a rundown piece of land in Florida and transform it into a tiny living oasis.

Click or scroll on to discover their remarkable journey and take a tour of the island, which is open to the public...