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Tiny -Eco House -Kokoro

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Exterior detail
Aerial view
Property grounds
1 bedroom, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Benwerrin, VIC
  • Great Otway National Park
    1 min walk
  • Erskine Falls
    15 min drive
  • Birregurra Station
    41 min drive
  • Winchelsea Station
    49 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tiny -Eco House -Kokoro

These tiny eco dwellings have been custom built to compliment the principles of “Forest Therapy’ or “Shinrinyoku’ which is a popular practice in Japan. Shinrin means “forest” and yoku means “bath.”

Shinrin-yoku means bathing in the forest atmosphere, or taking in the forest through our senses. It is a researched based therapeutic modality with multi-factorial health benefits including stress reduction and elevating mood; and is impacting the world.

During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Great Otway National Park. Enjoy features like a gym. The cabin offers a kitchen and a patio.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, patio, and refrigerator
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Great Otway National Park and 15 minutes by car from Erskine Falls
This cabin offers its guests a fitness center, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Benwerrin cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Heather McFarlane-Kolb

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Fitness centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Tiny -Eco House -Kokoro Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
It was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
True to its name, it is tiny, but very cosy. The surroundings are beautiful. I had a hot bath in the outdoor bath, looking up at the rainforest and reflecting on the fact that it was completely silent except for the sound of birds and wind - something that I had not experienced in all my life.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
10/10
Amazing spot, will definitely stay again. Thank you to Heather for being a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just absolutely incredible and very relaxing Will be booking again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax and unwind
Lovely tiny house that is exactly what we needed for a getaway not to mention the fresh air and rainforest feel of the place. Quiet area however just k ow that there is some driving on unpaved road to get there so keep in mind when booking and what car you will bring (or just drive extra carefully if its lowered).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Oasis
We found our stay at Kokoro to be probably the best part of our trip to Melbourne. The outside bath was so lovely to soak in while listening to the sounds of the forrest. It was quite overcast and raining while we were there but it made it even better! If we ever return, we would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hoda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing trip
My friends and i stayed at this property for a weekend get away and it was such an amazing experience the hosts were lovely and the place was clean and beautiful, i definitely would recommend this place to everyone i will be returning in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Max H.

Beautiful location but a few things to consider.
Location was lovely. Truly in amongst the forest. The tiny house was as described - tiny! There were several key things not explained to us prior however. The main one was privacy: the other houses are very close by, and our tiny house didn't have a blind on the window next to the driveway, so people could see directly in as they were walking past or in their own tiny house! The proximity to the actual road to the house itself was very close too - we stayed in Kokoro for reference. The mattress was quite thin - something to keep in mind if you struggle with back pain for example. We did feel the host really went out of her way to make us feel welcome. The kitchen was lovely and there were some great treats in the cupboard - even a lovely bottle of wine for us to share! Overall we really appreciated the level of hospitality provided. We could see what was trying to be achieved as a vision for the house and the surroundings, but felt the serenity was broken by lack of privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

arijana h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tiny home getaway
Heather was very responsive. The location was beautiful and the tiny home was cozy. A little close to the other two homes if you are really mindful of privacy and had a little trouble pulling the bed out but apart from that we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing connection with nature
Such a unique property bordering the Otway National Park, very beautiful walk through forest and plenty of area for quiet amongst the trees and wildlife. My 8 year old daughter loves nature and couldn't get enough of it. Already booked our next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Romantic getaway in the Ottways
Wonderful tiny house with beautiful surrounds. Heather was an amazing host who drove over an hour to help us out with an issue. Great location only 15-20 minutes away from Lorne town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekender ride
Great little place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kokoro
A beautiful tiny house, with wonderful welcome baskets of goodies. The forest therapy walk is lovely, and the outdoor bath was amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

rhonda c.

Liked: Cleanliness
52nd Wedding anniversary-getaway
We had 2 lovely days in our Tiny Eco Cabin. There was all we needed and very relaxing and comfortable. The ourdoor bath was fabulous. We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sonia V.

Lovely stay
Remote, quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess and Tracy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peacefully immerse yourself in the nature
Heather is great with communication. The house is really clean and lovely. Beautiful location absolutely a hidden gem. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Beyond words You have gotta experience it Coming home to your true peaceful nature in nature
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking!
We loved our stay amongst the treetops in Kokoro. Every little personal touch was incredibly thoughtful and really enhanced our stay. It felt like coming home to nature. The property is stunning and the forest walk was truly medicine for our soul. Thank you ever so much Heather for creating such a unique magical forest escape x
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023