The word "hovel" refers to a small, dirty, and uncomfortable dwelling or shelter. It often implies a poor living condition or a shabby and makeshift structure. Full definition
Full of gorgeous skies, sweeping vistas, interesting rock formations, and cluttered, lived - in hovels, the attention to atmosphere accentuates the setting and sets the tone. (gamedynamo.com)
We turned the living room area into a study hovel of sorts so we'd have someplace to vulture over the food as it was being cooked / prepared.. (fairyburger.com)
That's right, you'll be spending the majority of your time building your little hovel into a village. (heavy.com)