Summary:
Escape the never-ending to-do list and enjoy the slow country atmosphere at Tiny Divine Farmstay by Tiny Away! An off-grid, environmentally friendly tiny house that allows you to immerse yourself in your own slice of nature. Where you can relax and unwind amid the stunning sunsets, natural energy, and native wildlife such as kangaroos, kookaburras, eagles, echidnas, and koalas.
When the weather is warmer, your land hosts may share the paddock's dam for water activities such as fishing, canoeing, and more.
The Space:
Tiny Divine Farmstay by Tiny Away is located in Bunding just 7 mins from Ballan, VIC. Where you can find a small boutique, enjoy stunning sunsets, native wildlife, and revitalizing mineral springs. Sailors Falls, St Anne's Winery, Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve, Pykes Creek, and Boathouse Restaurant Daylesford are just a few of the exciting attractions available.
A cozy 113-square-foot tiny home with easy access to water, split air conditioning, a kitchenette, cooking equipment, and excellent bathroom facilities. The bathroom, however, follows ecologically sustainable principles, including a waterless eco-friendly compost toilet, hand basin, and shower (gas heated for hot showers) for your use.
If you plan to spend your farm stay Victoria getaways here, we advise that you bring your basic necessities such as food and water during your stay with us. Thank you!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please take note that this tiny house is an off-grid unit that runs on solar energy. We advise guests to conserve energy during the day and only use it when necessary. Overall, minimal consumption is advised to prevent power outages when using solar power.
Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the tiny house and its surroundings, including the paddock perched within the area. However, access to other paddocks (e.g., such as horse paddocks) without prior approval from the land host is prohibited.
You can also relax in our tree hammocks, take a canoe ride around the dam (life vests provided), or bring a fishing rod and try your luck catching a yabbie (one net provided) for dinner. Summer evenings are best spent at the dam's picnic area, watching the sun set and relaxing in the tranquil surroundings.
The Neighborhood:
Tiny Divine Farmstay by Tiny Away sits in the small rural town of Bunding just 7 mins from Ballan, VIC. The ideal farm stay Victoria getaway nearby mineral springs area, hiking trails, and more.
Our local recommendations:
Coffee
- The Flower Co, Ballan
- Ballan Bakery, Ballan
- Tin Plate Café, Ballan
Dining
- Hank & Heidi's, Ballan
- Great Western Hotel, Ballan
- Sault Restaurant, Daylesford
- Daylesford Brewing, Daylesford
- Pizza Sundays at St Anne's Winery
- Boathouse Restaurant, Daylesford
Outdoor Activities & Scenery
- Bush riding – bicycles/horse (BYO)
- Local reservoirs – Korweinguboora, Moorabool, Bostock, Pykes Creek.
- Waterfall walks - Sailors Falls, Tipperary Spring, Vaughan Mineral Springs (to name a few)
- Bushwalking - neighbouring reserves, Daylesford botanical gardens, Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve
Getting Around:
By car:
- 42km, 32min drive to and from Ballarat
- 22km, 19min drive to and from Daylesford
- 25km, 22min drive to and from Hepburn Springs
- 90km, 1hr 9min drive to and from Melbourne CBD
By public transport: We recommend guests to travel by private vehicle as there are no direct routes to and from the property. Thank you.
Other Things to Note:
- No WiFi
- Some spaces are shared
- Diesel generator-powered
- Motorbikes are not allowed
- Solar-powered / Off-grid unit
- No smoking allowed on the property
- Good mobile reception with Telstra
- Water sourced comes from harvested rainfall
- No unregistered guests or visitors are allowed
- No outdoor fire pit until further notice due to fire ban season
- Hamper breakfast is available for an extra cost starting at $35 per day
- Horse agistment is available for an extra cost starting at $15 per night per horse
- Firelighters & pre-cut firewood are only available during colder months (not available during fire ban season) - starting at $30 per day
- Please do not enter animal paddocks or yards without your land host's permission
- All pre-orders must be pre-arranged with the host; details will be provided upon check-in.
- We would like to advise guests that longer stays or later check-outs will incur an additional charge
- Before checking out, please keep our tiny house clean and make sure to wash your dishes after use
Guest Advisory
- Guests are advised to bring portable power banks in case of low power
- Guests are also advised to save energy to avoid running out of electricity
- Please take note that outdoor fire pits are not available during a total fire ban
- Please charge your phone and electronics in advance in case of low-light days
- Due to the nature of the property, abundant wildlife may be present on the property
- We would like to remind guests that our tiny house follows ecologically sustainable principles, including a waterless eco-friendly compost toilet.
Important note:
- Keep in mind that BBQ grills and outdoor fire pits are not available during a total fire ban
- Dropping cigarette butts on dry grass can start a bushfire. Please put out your cigarettes properly in the provided bin
- For stays of 5 nights or more, an additional cleaning fee will be collected to help maintain the [compost/cassette] toilets and ensure a clean and fresh experience for all guests. We appreciate your understanding.
Interaction with Guests:
Guests will enjoy your own private space but we are always happy to chat with you.
During warmer months, the dam in which the Tiny Divine Farmstay is situated may be shared by the Hosts.
