Summary:
Discover new sights and unwind in the tranquil backcountry pace at Gold Meadows by Tiny Away, Victoria. Where you can take in to enjoy the surrounding open fields, dense woods, and farm animals.
The ideal tiny house Victoria escape close to panoramic views, city lights in the distance, walking and riding trails, and the city of Ballarat, which is only a 15-minute drive away. We are just an hour's drive away from Melbourne!
The Space:
Gold Meadows by Tiny Away is located in a rural locality in the Golden Plains Shire, only 16 minutes from Ballarat and other attractions such as the Ballarat Tramway Museum, Enfield State Park, Bluestone Cafe, and Such N Such Cafe are a few of the recommended attractions our vacationers enjoy.
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 cassette toilet with a removable waste-holding tank, hand basin, and shower (gas heated for hot showers) for you to use.
If you plan to spend your tiny house Victoria escapes here, we advise that you bring your basic necessities such as food and water during your stay with us. Thank you!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please advise that there are more than two tiny houses called "Golden Plains and Gold Fields" that sit on the same property. If you want to book in groups, please contact your land host 24 hrs in advance to make arrangements.
Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the tiny house and its surrounding areas, except the land host's private residence.
The Neighborhood:
Gold Meadows by Tiny Away sits in a small town in Golden Plains Shire near Ballarat, Victoria. Where you can enjoy scenic views, natural parks, bushwalking, and bike riding trails. You can also visit some of our local favourites such as Ballarat Tramway Museum, Bluestone Cafe, and Such N Such Cafe.
Our local recommendations:
- Ballarat Wildlife Park features native Australian animals including koalas, wombats, quokkas & crocodiles.
- Enfield State Park is a popular activity that features various ranges of walking tracks of various lengths and terrain.
- Boden's Water Race is a challenging route that requires an average of 1 h 17 min of bushwalking or hiking to complete.
- Nimmons Bridge is Victoria's fourth-tallest timber trestle rail bridge, located 3 km from Scarsdale on the way to Cape Clear.
- Ballarat Walking Trails offers 22 scenic bushwalking and bike riding trails, including Lake Wendouree, and the Goldfields Track.
Getting Around:
By car:
- 8 km drive to and from Smythsdale
- 17min (or 18km) drive to and from Ballarat
- 1 hr and 40 min (or 138 km) drive from Melbourne
By public transport:
- Train or bus from Melbourne to Ballarat train station are available, or you can take an Uber or taxi to the property
- Please note that bus runs from general store on Tuesday and Thursday
Other Things to Note:
- No WiFi
- No smoking allowed on the property
- Firewood costs $25 per wheel burrow load
- No unregistered guests or visitors are allowed
- Good mobile reception for Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone
- Please do not enter animal paddocks or yards without the land host's permission
- Please note that we have a pet dog, an old horse, 7 sheep, and 2 dams on our property
- Don’t forget to close the windows and lock the doors when leaving the tiny house/ property
- Make sure to turn off the lights, air conditioning, and electronics (e.g., especially chargers)
- We would like to advise guests that longer stays or later check-outs will incur an additional charge
Guest Advisory
- No pets allowed until electric fence is built to prevent neighbor's dogs coming in to the property
Please advise that there will be some animal and tractor noise during your stay with us as we are a working farm that cares for animals and crop
Important note:
- Due to the nature of the property, abundant wildlife may be present on the property
- Keep in mind that BBQ grills and outdoor fire pits are not available during a total fire ban
- Please be advised that there will be other guests as there are two other tiny houses on the property
- 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.
