Yarriambiance - "The International" Tiny House

Nestled on the highest peak of the property, overlooking the Yarriambiack Creek tree line, is The International Tiny House (Truck), which will be your home away from home, as you relax and unwind in this rural setting. Feel refreshed when you stay in this rustic gem.

Stay 2 nights, and for the price of a 5kg bag of carrots 🥕 🥕 (currently under $10) you can stay an extra night!!

See further details below.....

"The International" started it's life on a vegetable farm near Kyneton, (central Victoria) in 1971, and belonged to the Russo family. Affectionately named 'Janet' (after the spouse), she toiled tirelessly as a farm workhorse for many years. She was put out to pasture after some 40 years of labour, and rested in a paddock for several years. A certified 'Jack of All Trades' by the name of Matt, came across 'Janet', and proceeded to convert her from a working truck, to a leisure truck. After four years of toil, "The International' Tiny House Truck was born. She made her final journey in December 2020 from central Victoria, to her current resting place in Jung, in the heart of the Wimmera. Her last journey was an eight hour adventure, navigating the streets of Bendigo and the roads of central & western Victoria. In this final trip, she managed a top speed of 35 mph, and clocked over 76,000 genuine miles on the speedo.

This tiny house has room for the whole family. A queen bed, complete with side tables and bookshelves sits atop the truck cab. A double bed mattress is located on the third level, and is a great spot for the kids, right up in the ceiling of the tiny house. The couch on the ground floor also converts to a sofa bed and the whole set up will comfortably accommodate a family of five.

** Please note that the queen bed is fully made up, but if using the additional double bed or sofa bed, you would need to supply your own sleeping bags and pillows.**

Whilst technically not off-grid, 'The International' is powered by a mains power supply. This electricity is sourced from the farm power supply, of which there is a vast array of solar panels on shedding roofs around the property, which is either feeding back into the grid, or into the tiny house.

A full gas oven and hotplate, standard size fridge/freezer, flushing toilet, shower and wood burning pot belly stove are just some of the features that will make you feel at home. The flushing toilet with a porcelain bowl is provided for extra guest comfort. The holding tank contains a biological additive which is environmentally friendly and septic safe. This additive eliminates unpleasant smells, reduces gas build up and stimulates the breakdown of waste matter & toilet paper.

Outside, you will have your own deck area with an outdoor setting and unique pot belly firepit. The deck is an old farm trailer, which has been parked next to 'The International' to extend your living area to the outside.

In the summer months, sit on the deck under the shade of trees, and take in the sun setting over the Yarriambiack Creek, or admire the full moon filtering through the branches above you. In the winter months, snuggle around the pot belly stove and watch the flames flicker and dance as you contemplate the simple things in life, or play a board game, read a book, or flick through one of the magazines located in the bookshelves.

Please note that the creek is may be dry (it depends on seasonal rainfall), but there are many waterholes not far away that are worth exploring. When dry, the creek makes a great walking trail.

The predominant sounds will be those of the local birdlife, from early morning to early evening. And when the creek has water in it, the chorus sounds of frogs will fill the air every evening/night. In the distance, you may hear a train rattling down the main Melbourne to Adelaide line. Or you may hear the sound of tyres rolling along a gravel road, from a neighbour passing by. At certain times of the year, you may hear the sound of large machine toiling away in a nearby paddock, as the neighbouring farmer sows or harvests his crop.

If you need more space to bring other family and friends, we also have these additional options on the property.

- Tiny House (check out the listing for "Mayfair v2.0"). Suitable for up to 2 people.

- Rustic Cabin (check out the listing for "Greenhills Tavern"). Suitable for up to 6 people.

-Campsite (check out the listing for "Creekside Deluxe Campsite").Suitable for up to 4 caravans/RV's/campers, or 20 people. Complete with decking, green grass, campfire pit and mains water.

Please message the host if you would like to enquire about using any of the above.

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Stay 2 nights, and for the price of a 5kg bag of carrots 🥕 🥕 (currently under $10) you can stay an extra night!! **

All you need to do to claim your extra night, is book a 2 night stay through any of the usual channels, and then like/tag us on your socials with your bag of carrots, and we will add an extra night to your stay...simple as that!!

Things have been challenging for our region recently. Over summer, we had bushfires in National Parks either side of us, which was a huge concern, and although we were not directly impacted, visitors to the region have declined.

In addition, from January 1st, the new Victorian 'Short Term Stay Levy' has been introduced to help ease the long term housing crisis. How our accommodation offerings are impacting long term housing security I do not know (don't get me started!!), but unfortunately this increases the cost to guests.

And as a triple blow, we are now in severe drought, with feed getting low, and crops struggling to come out of the ground.

So that is where the bag of carrots come in. With you supplying a bag of carrots to help feed our camels Gobi and Mo, you are helping us not to have to buy in feed. In addition, you are indirectly supporting drought ravaged regions, by hopefully enjoying a coffee, a beer, a meal or doing some shopping in our local community. And our community and local region need all the support we can get in times like this. 🙏

So, it is a win win for everyone!! 🏆🏆🏆🏆

👍 We get to share our unique rural escape with you.
👍 You get to stay 3 nights, pretty much for the price of 2, and you contribute to drought support within our region.
👍 Our camels Gobi and Mo will be living like kings, without us having to buy in feed.
👍 Jacinta gets her money to help the long term housing crisis.

And even though we are in drought, we still have patches of lush green grass, abundant wildlife, birdsong every dawn and dusk, stunning sunrises and sunsets, starry nights, and toasty campfires. And of course, two resident camels Gobi & Mo, who love getting selfies with our guests 🤳

**Offer not available on long weekends or school holidays.