Avondale Heights Summ

Summary:
Escape the bustling streets of the city and spend your weekend getaways in Avondale Heights, Banyena. The ideal tiny house Victoria retreat surrounded by lush open fields, abundant vegetation, and native wildlife to keep you company. Just an hour's drive away, you can also visit MacKenzie Falls, Boroka Lookout, and the town of Bendigo.

Countryside Escape + Farm Staycation far from the bustling metropolis~

The Space:
Avondale Heights is located in a rural locality in Wimmera- Banyena, just an hour's drive from Grampians National Park. It's a cozy 155-square-foot tiny home with easy access to water, split air conditioning, a kitchenette, cooking equipment, and excellent bathroom facilities.

The bathroom follows ecologically sustainable principles, including a waterless eco-friendly compost toilet, hand basin, and shower (gas heated for hot showers). It focuses on satisfying people's needs with natural resources and processes to save water through using eco-friendly toilets to save the environment.

If you plan to spend your tiny house Victoria retreats 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 will be some animal noise during your stay as we are animal lovers with two rescue horses and a miniature pony.

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

The Neighborhood:
Avondale Heights sits in a rural locality near Wimmera in Banyena. Where you can explore nearby restaurants such as Country Kitchen, and cafes like Parkview Bakery. On top of that, we are just an hour's drive from Bendigo, known for its gold-rush history, top-notch galleries, and modern cuisine.

Our local recommendations:

- The Pinnacle Walk Grampians is a popular bushwalking trail and lookout destination in the region.
- Boroka Lookout is a must-see for visitors looking for panoramic views of Halls Gap and east of Grampians.
- MacKenzie Falls Lookout Walk is one of the largest waterfalls in Victoria that tourists and locals alike often visit.
- The Balconies features one of the most spectacular lookouts accessed by a short and scenic walk in the Grampians.
- Grampians National Park offers rugged mountain ranges, spectacular wildflower scenes, and several outdoor activities.
- Halls Gap Zoo is Victoria's largest regional zoo with over 160 species of native and exotic mammals, including reptiles and birds.

All attractions listed above are an hour's drive away from the property. If you are interested or off to explore local eateries, you can also visit JPX Takeaway, The Junction Roadhouse, and Dancing Kelpie Splendid Bistro.

Getting Around:
By car: Quiet highways, local streets in townships spreading out to winding paths through the Grampians, which is just 1 hr, 27 mins drive off the property.

By public transport: Local buses run in the surrounding towns. Regional trains on the Ballarat line.

Other Things to Note:
- No BBQ grill
- Pets are not allowed on the property
- Please DONOT DRIVE ON THE GRASS
- No smoking allowed on the property
- Mobile reception is excellent for Telstra
- No unregistered guests or visitors are allowed
- Firewood comes at an extra cost of $30 per stay
- We have a friendly dog on site to greet arriving guests
- Remember to close the gates when entering and leaving the property
- Don't forget to close the windows and lock doors when leaving the tiny house
- 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

- We would like to remind guests that our tiny house follows ecologically sustainable principles, including a waterless eco-friendly compost toilet.

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
- In order to maintain the cleanliness and functionality of our compost toilets a minimum additional cleaning fee is applied for stays of 5 nights or more. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a hygienic experience during your stay.

Interaction with Guests:
Guests will enjoy your own private space but we are always happy to chat or enjoy the campfire and nightsky with you.