Summary:
Welcome to The Meadows Tiny House farm stay! Conveniently located between the Dandenong Ranges and the Yarra Valley, Royal Meadows is the perfect place to pause and take a breath. Enjoy your stay surrounded by rolling hills and natural bushland, beautiful horses and an abundance of wildlife. Home of Royal Meadows Equestrian Centre, this 20 acre farm also features a small orchard, market gardens, beehive and flock of Suffolk sheep.
The Space:
The Meadows Tiny House is located in Macclesfield, VIC, east of Melbourne's central business district and only 10 minutes from the Emerald township. A scenic drive to charming towns like Olinda, Sassafras, Gembrook, Yarra Glen, and Warburton.
The ideal Dandenong Ranges accommodation nearby Bam Bam Italian, Australian Rainbow Trout Farm, Sky High Mount Dandenong, Silvan Reservoir, Yarra Valley Winery & Restaurants are just a few of the nearby attractions you can visit.
A cozy 155-square-foot tiny home with easy access to water, 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.
Built on principles of regenerative agriculture, self-sufficiency and sustainable living, the property is powered by off-grid solar electricity and sustained with the help of captured rainwater. If you plan to spend your tiny house Victoria getaways here, we advise that you bring your basic necessities such as food and water during your stay with us. Thank you!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Kookaburras, rosellas, blue wrens, cockatoos, and wombats are the common wildlife present on the property. Don’t be surprised if you also see kangaroos, soaring wedge tailed eagles and the occasional echidna.
Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the tiny house and its surrounding areas.
Guests are free to use designated walking tracks around the property, but must not feed any of the animals or enter any paddock or yards without the land host's permission
The Neighborhood:
The Meadows Tiny House sits in a small town in Macclesfield, VIC. A comfortable Dandenong Ranges accommodation and tiny house Victoria getaways in the area, close to Yarra Valley winery & restaurants, vineyards, and other attractions, with Melbourne only an hour away. You can also visit nearby towns Gembrook and Olinda.
Our local recommendations:
- Bam Bam Italian serves some of the most delicious pizzas in the region.
- Emerald Village Bakery offers an excellent range of pies, pastries, and sausage rolls.
- The Australian Rainbow Trout Farm offers catch-your-own Trout and Salmon Fishing.
- Sky High Mount Dandenong is just a 30 km drive along the road. Stop at the lookout at Kalorama for a view of the Warburton Ranges and Silvan Reservoir, or head off Ridge Road to Mount Dandenong Observatory for stunning views of the city, particularly at night.
Getting Around:
By car:
- 1 hr 10 min (71.2 km) via M3 from Melbourne
- 38 min (39.6 km) via Wellington Rd from Dandenong
- 32 min (24.5 km) via Kallista-Emerald Rd from Ferntree Gully
- 28 min (27.1 km) via Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd from Beaconsfield
- 29 min (21.9 km) via Kallista-Emerald Rd fron Dandenong Ranges National Park
By public transport: We recommend guests to travel by private vehicle or v-hire as there are no public transports available directly to our property. Thank you.
Other Things to Note:
- Farm tour is free
- Horse riding lesson is also available - charges apply
- No smoking inside or allowed on the property
- No unregistered guests or visitors are allowed
- Keep in mind that there is an electric fence in operation
- Please be advised that we have livestock (and noise) on our property
- We would like to advise guests that longer stays or later check-outs will incur an additional charge
- Fully off-grid tiny house equipped with wall-mounted fan and portable air conditioner available for use during daylight hours
Important note:
- Keep an eye out for snakes as the property is located in bushland/grassland areas
- 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 cassette 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 with you.
