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Gold Fields by Tiny Away

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1 bedroom, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Mountain view
    Mountain view

Explore the area

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Ross Creek, Victoria
  • Lake Wendouree
    17 min drive
  • Ballarat Base Hospital
    17 min drive
  • Sovereign Hill
    17 min drive

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About this property

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

Gold Fields by Tiny Away

Summary:
Spend your next countryside weekend getaways at Gold Fields 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, where you can enjoy the unhurried country atmosphere and all Ross Creek has to offer

The Space:
Gold Fields by Tiny Away is located in a rural area of 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 139-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 Meadows" 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 Fields 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 from coming into 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 crops.

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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve. A kitchen and a balcony are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, balcony, and refrigerator
  • 10 minutes by car from Woady Yallock River-Smythesdale Streamside Reserve and 11 minutes from Nintingbool Bushland Reserve
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Tiny Away

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 155 sq ft (14 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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.

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Gold Fields by Tiny Away Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10 Excellent

jessica m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tiny house
Perfect stay for a couple 100% recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023