The Clearing by Tiny Away

Summary:
Our property is a gorgeous 100 acres, located on Bungonia Creek. We have a vineyard, permaculture gardens, aquaponics system, a no-dig vegetable garden, cows and sheep in the paddocks, and an abundance of native wildlife such as kangaroos, wombats, rabbits, and colourful native birds.

The eastern boundary of our property is formed by the Bungonia Creek as it winds its way through to the Bungonia Gorge, a popular tourist spot for hikers and canyoners, located in the Bungonia National Park.

The Space:
The tiny house is nestled in a small clearing surrounded by native trees and vegetation. There is a view over our dam and distant views across the valley. We are situated on the site of an extinct volcano and have the ruins of the old "Hit or Miss Inn" (c 1832) located in one of our paddocks.

Our tiny house is a lovely studio space of 139 sqft. It offers guests a comfortable stay with its well-equipped kitchenette, complete with a queen sized bed, ensuite bathroom, air-conditioning and heating. Perfect for 2 persons!

The kitchenette has everything you need to cook your light meals with. A portable cooker, cookware, cooking utensils, cutlery, dishes & silverware, microwave and even a mini fridge. The portable cooker can be kept in the drawers when not in use to maximise space.

Our bathroom facilities follow ecologically sustainable principles, including a waterless eco-friendly compost toilet, hand basin and shower (gas heated for hot showers). In Australia's severe climatic challenge of bush fires and drought, we help to save the environment by conserving water using an eco-friendly toilet. Wastes are broken down in the compost toilet via an aerobic decomposition process. It is a waterless system (no need to flush!), whereas a standard dual flush toilet would use up to 350L of water per week. An aeration fan helps in the decomposition process and minimises odours.

If you're using your own soap, shampoo, tooth paste, we ask that you bring biodegradable ones so that the grey water runoff does not harm the environment. Thank you!

Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the tiny house and are welcome to explore the entire property. You may visit the house and garden but appointment should be arranged beforehand.

The Neighborhood:
We are located 10 minutes from the beautiful Bungonia National Park, which contains the Bungonia Gorge, which is the steepest slot canyon in the Southern Hemisphere. The historic town of Marulan is 15 minutes away by car, and offers cafes, restaurants, a supermarket, and antique stores to browse. The city of Goulburn (the first inland city in Australia) is 25 minutes by car and has everything needed for a country town.

Our local recommendation:

Food Scene
1. La Casa Trattoria Italia - For superb Italian food
2. Ban Thai Restaurant - Good food at really good prices. Eat-in or take-away
3. Terminus Hotel Marulan - The Terminus Hotel is a traditional country pub with a modern day twist

Sightseeing
1. The Big Merino - A monument to Goulburn and the surrounding district's fine wool industry. A giant ram, standing 15.2 meters high, 18 meters long, containing a museum and gift shop. Great photo opportunity
2. Rocky Hill War Memorial and Museum - The World Class Rocky Hill War Memorial and Museum is located on a spectacular rocky outcrop overlooking the inland city of Goulburn
3. Bungonia National Park - The park is like a mini version of the Blue Mountains, offering views, walking trails and picnic and bbq facilities. Make sure you go to the Lookdown Lookout and the Adams lookout for the best views

Shopping
1. IGA Marulan - Closest supermarket

Getting Around:
By car: We are 2 hours south of Sydney and 1.5 hours from Canberra.

By public transport: We recommend guests to travel by private vehicle or v-hire as there are no public transports available directly to or from our property.

Other Things to Note:
- No wifi
- No smoking on the property
- Mobile reception is good for Telstra
- No unregistered guests or visitors are allowed
- We would like to advise guests that longer stays or later check-outs will incur an additional charge
- Make sure to turn off the lights, air conditioning, and electronics, close windows, and lock doors when leaving the house

Pre-orders & Pre-booked Tours

- Breakfast and dinner come at an extra cost.
- Farm fresh eggs and seasonal vegetable packs come at an extra cost
- Farm and garden tours are available at an extra cost, and by prior arrangement with land host

If you're interested, please contact your land host 48 hours in advance to make the necessary arrangements.

Guest Advisory

- Please advise that we have electric fences on our property
- Please take note that CHILDREN ARE NOT ALLOWED as the property is a farm hazard that may be a danger to them
- Guests are advised to wear sturdy shoes like joggers or boots when walking on the property as sandals are not suitable in dense forests

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
- For stays of 5 nights or more, an additional cleaning fee will be collected to help maintain the compost toilet and ensure a clean and fresh experience for all guests. We appreciate your understanding.