Golden Plains by Tiny Away | Ross Creek, Australia

Tiny house in Ross Creek, Victoria

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bed • 1 bathroom

Spend your next countryside weekend getaway at Victoria. Where you can take in to enjoy the surrounding open fields, dense woods, and farm animals. The tiny home is 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’re just an hour’s drive from Melbourne, and everything Ross Creek has to offer. #TinyHouseVictoria #HolidayHomes

The Space:
This 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.

It's the perfect off-grid experience with a well-equipped kitchenette, pot-bellied stove, queen-sized bed up in the loft, and a couch on the ground floor.

A cozy 157-square tiny home with all the modern amenities of home, with a kitchenette and cooking tools including cutlery, and a portable electric cooler fridge. These amenities include an eco-friendly compost toilet, hand basin, and shower (gas-heated for hot showers).

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please take note that this tiny house is an off-grid unit that runs on solar energy. To avoid power outages, conserve energy during the day and use it only when necessary.

As an added note, there are two holiday homes on the property, "Gold Meadows" and "Gold Fields," that are not solar-powered. If you're booking for a group, they are available with 24 hours' notice in advance.

Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the tiny home and its surrounding areas, except the land host's private residence.

PLEASE READ: Guests are advised to conserve energy, bring a portable power bank, and charge devices in advance, as electricity may be limited on low-light days, though USB ports will be provided for essential charging.

- Bike rentals are available for $15, and fishing rods can be rented for $5.
- Firewood costs $35 per wheel burrow load

The Neighborhood:
This 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.

Meet native Australian animals at Ballarat Wildlife Park, or hike the bushland trails of Enfield State Park and Boden’s Water Race. Don’t miss Nimmons Bridge, an impressive historic timber trestle and the fourth tallest of its kind in Victoria.

For active visitors, the Ballarat Walking Trails offer 22 picturesque routes for hiking and cycling, including paths around Lake Wendouree and the famed 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
- Solar-powered
- No smoking allowed on the property
- No unregistered guests or visitors are allowed
- Wood fire box is available to provide heat inside
- 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
- We would like to advise guests that longer stays or later check-outs will incur an additional charge
- Make sure to close the windows and doors, turn off the lights and electronics (e.g., especially chargers)

Guest Advisory

- No pets are allowed until the electric fence is installed, for the safety of both pets and people
- 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:

- BBQ grills and outdoor fire pits are not available during a total fire ban
- Due to the nature of the property, abundant wildlife may be present on the property
- 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 our compost toilet and ensure a clean and fresh experience for all guests. We appreciate your understanding. Book your dream holiday glamping rental near Ross Creek today!

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom

1 Queen-size bed

Features and services

Most popular features

National Park
Heating
Hiking
River, stream or creek
Lake
Forest
Mountain
Wildlife watching
Water sports
Parking
Horseback riding
Firewood
Electricity
Water
Cell service
Infants allowed
Children allowed
Outdoor furniture

Where you will stay

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Ross Creek, Victoria

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Scenic views

Mountain
Forest
National Park
Lake
Prairie, meadow or plain
River, stream or creek

Ross Creek, Victoria

Detailed location provided after booking

Terrain

Mountain
Forest
National Park
Lake
Prairie, meadow or plain
River, stream or creek

Activities near Ross Creek

Hiking
Water sports
Horseback riding
Biking
Stand-up paddleboarding
Meditation
Yoga
Wildlife watching

Hiking
Water sports
Horseback riding
Biking
Stand-up paddleboarding
Meditation
Yoga
Wildlife watching

Idyllic Tiny House Loft with Amazing Surrounding Open Fields and Wildlife in Victoria, Australia

Tiny house in Ross Creek, Victoria

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bed • 1 bathroom

Where you'll sleep

Features and services

Most popular features

National Park

Heating

Hiking

River, stream or creek

Lake

Forest

Mountain

Wildlife watching

Water sports

Parking

Horseback riding

Firewood

Electricity

Water

Cell service

Infants allowed

Children allowed

Outdoor furniture

Where you will stay

Get in touch to book your luxury camping rental

Ross Creek, Victoria

Scenic views

Mountain

Forest

National Park

Lake

Prairie, meadow or plain

River, stream or creek

Activities near Ross Creek

Hiking

Water sports

Horseback riding

Biking

Stand-up paddleboarding

Meditation

Yoga

Wildlife watching

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Things to know

Arrival and departure

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

House rules

Cancellation policy

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