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Tiny -Eco House -Kokoro

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
1 bedroom, bed sheets
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Tiny -Eco House -Kokoro

These tiny eco dwellings have been custom built to compliment the principles of “Forest Therapy’ or “Shinrinyoku’ which is a popular practice in Japan. Shinrin means “forest” and yoku means “bath.”

Shinrin-yoku means bathing in the forest atmosphere, or taking in the forest through our senses. It is a researched based therapeutic modality with multi-factorial health benefits including stress reduction and elevating mood; and is impacting the world.

Property manager

Heather McFarlane-Kolb

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Map
Benwerrin, VIC

What's nearby

  • Erskine Falls - 15 min drive
  • Lorne Country Club - 21 min drive
  • Lorne Sea Baths - 21 min drive
  • Live Wire Park - 22 min drive
  • Lorne Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Birregurra Station - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swing Bridge Cafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Lorne Hotel - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Bottle of Milk - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Moons espresso bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Lorne Hotel Bistro & Beer Garden - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tiny -Eco House -Kokoro pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Tiny -Eco House -Kokoro?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tiny -Eco House -Kokoro?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tiny -Eco House -Kokoro located?

Situated in Benwerrin, this cabin is steps from Great Otway National Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Erskine Falls and Penny Royal Creek Bushland Reserve. Live Wire Park and Qdos Art Gallery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Tiny -Eco House -Kokoro Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
True to its name, it is tiny, but very cosy. The surroundings are beautiful. I had a hot bath in the outdoor bath, looking up at the rainforest and reflecting on the fact that it was completely silent except for the sound of birds and wind - something that I had not experienced in all my life.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
10/10
Amazing spot, will definitely stay again. Thank you to Heather for being a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just absolutely incredible and very relaxing Will be booking again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax and unwind
Lovely tiny house that is exactly what we needed for a getaway not to mention the fresh air and rainforest feel of the place. Quiet area however just k ow that there is some driving on unpaved road to get there so keep in mind when booking and what car you will bring (or just drive extra carefully if its lowered).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Oasis
We found our stay at Kokoro to be probably the best part of our trip to Melbourne. The outside bath was so lovely to soak in while listening to the sounds of the forrest. It was quite overcast and raining while we were there but it made it even better! If we ever return, we would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hoda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing trip
My friends and i stayed at this property for a weekend get away and it was such an amazing experience the hosts were lovely and the place was clean and beautiful, i definitely would recommend this place to everyone i will be returning in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Max H.

Beautiful location but a few things to consider.
Location was lovely. Truly in amongst the forest. The tiny house was as described - tiny! There were several key things not explained to us prior however. The main one was privacy: the other houses are very close by, and our tiny house didn't have a blind on the window next to the driveway, so people could see directly in as they were walking past or in their own tiny house! The proximity to the actual road to the house itself was very close too - we stayed in Kokoro for reference. The mattress was quite thin - something to keep in mind if you struggle with back pain for example. We did feel the host really went out of her way to make us feel welcome. The kitchen was lovely and there were some great treats in the cupboard - even a lovely bottle of wine for us to share! Overall we really appreciated the level of hospitality provided. We could see what was trying to be achieved as a vision for the house and the surroundings, but felt the serenity was broken by lack of privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

arijana h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tiny home getaway
Heather was very responsive. The location was beautiful and the tiny home was cozy. A little close to the other two homes if you are really mindful of privacy and had a little trouble pulling the bed out but apart from that we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing connection with nature
Such a unique property bordering the Otway National Park, very beautiful walk through forest and plenty of area for quiet amongst the trees and wildlife. My 8 year old daughter loves nature and couldn't get enough of it. Already booked our next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Romantic getaway in the Ottways
Wonderful tiny house with beautiful surrounds. Heather was an amazing host who drove over an hour to help us out with an issue. Great location only 15-20 minutes away from Lorne town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekender ride
Great little place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kokoro
A beautiful tiny house, with wonderful welcome baskets of goodies. The forest therapy walk is lovely, and the outdoor bath was amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

rhonda c.

Liked: Cleanliness
52nd Wedding anniversary-getaway
We had 2 lovely days in our Tiny Eco Cabin. There was all we needed and very relaxing and comfortable. The ourdoor bath was fabulous. We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sonia V.

Lovely stay
Remote, quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess and Tracy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peacefully immerse yourself in the nature
Heather is great with communication. The house is really clean and lovely. Beautiful location absolutely a hidden gem. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Beyond words You have gotta experience it Coming home to your true peaceful nature in nature
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking!
We loved our stay amongst the treetops in Kokoro. Every little personal touch was incredibly thoughtful and really enhanced our stay. It felt like coming home to nature. The property is stunning and the forest walk was truly medicine for our soul. Thank you ever so much Heather for creating such a unique magical forest escape x
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023