Little A

A-frame in Humevale, Melbourne, VIC, AU

88% Recommended•

2 people

Pet-friendly

Nestled amongst the mountains just outside of the township of Whittlesea our 40-acre property sits above the clouds. This experience comes with sweeping views, a hidden waterfall, clear campground, and plenty of wildlife.

The Cabin:
The Beautiful primitive A-frame Cabin awaits your arrival with plush bedding, cozy outdoor fire, outdoor lounge and net hammock off the deck. More than anything else this is a place to relax and be away from normal, life outside yourself and rediscover what weekends are for.

The cabin itself is a beautifully romantic and rustic bedroom. There is no power on site. A water tank provides access to water and all cooking is done via a bbq or a enclosed fire pit with hot plate. A small esky is provided which can hold 1 bag of ice and a days food. You will need to bring a picnic basket with all cooking accessories, cups, plates and utensils.

We provide the bed & cabin in an epic location, you do the rest.

Access: The camping area is accessible by 4WD only, otherwise, strap on a backpack and earn it! (800m walk/hike from where a non 4WD can park). The driveway has been renovated late last year. It is now a relatively smooth gravel / dirt track. The driveway does have speed bumps which have helped to move water off the driveway. These can be problematic for small cars so its 4WD or hike.
Parking: If you choose to park and walk or have a friend drive you to the summit. There is ample of street parking at the base of the driveaway. Approximately 10 cars without concern.

Toilet : We have a basic communal toilet ( outhouse ) this is cleaned weekly and services the A frame cabin and free campers.

Power: The free camping and A frame cabin have no power access. There is access to a BBQ which has ample Gas.

Fire wood: Fallen trees are welcome to be used for fires, Wheel barrows of fire wood can be purchased for an additional price. Please check fire restrictions for open fire use.

Waterfall track: The waterfall is reached by a goat trail from the campsite leading down into the valley. We recommend hiking boots or work boots as the terrain is steep and loose in areas. Recommend age 10+. You’ll need to ascend down the north face of the mountain into the valley. Follow the creek scrambling either side of the creek, where you will find 4 waterfalls ranging from 2 – 4metres in height.
Dogs: are welcome, so long as they don't bother the wildlife same goes for cats.
We welcome self-contained campers, who take all waste with them. We have a strict Leave No Trace policy. We do not provide bins so please BYO rubbish bags.

Frequently asked questions
1. Is there a heater in the Cabin?
No, the cabin is insulated under the corrugated iron. We find that even in the coldest winter month our baby only needs a warm sleep suit and sometimes an extra blanket underneath. So its plenty warm.
2. Is there power in the cabin?
No, this experience is genuine off grid camping. We find most people enjoy the break from reality this provides.
3. Do you provide linen ?
Yes, we provide fresh linen for every stay. We do not provide towels.
4. What cooking / Kitchen equipment is provided?
We provide 2 things : A BBQ and an enclosed fire pit which has a hot plate. We can additionally provide fire wood for a cost. We do not provide any cooking utensils or plates or cups etc. So bring the picnic basket with everything you need.
5. Is there a light in the cabin?
We provide 2 head torches and 1 decent lantern. This can be hung from the string above the bed or brought with you.
6. Will there be other people camping?
We only rent the one free camping area at one time. We do additionally rent the A-frame cabin. We have found the cabin and free camp area feel secluded enough to not impact the feeling of care free camping.
7. Will my 2WD get up the driveway?
Maybe although we are only allow 4WD and AWD up the mountain. If you chose to park your park at the bottom there is plenty of parking Although we recommend hiring the A Frame in this case/
8. Is there drinking water provided.
We have water in a Water tank easily accessible via hose and have BPA free 20L containers to fill.
9. Is there a toilet.
Yes there is a basic outhouse toilet. Which services both the A frame and Free campers.
10. Do I need to purchase wood?
No, and you’re welcome to go and collect wood to burn. Although we provide this service upon request.
11. Can we book both the A frame and Free camp site together?
Yes, in this case the easiest way forward is to just book the A Frame and add additional guest from there....

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Features and Amenities

1 bedroom

1 bed

1 bathroom

Hammock

Hot tub

Off-grid

Details

Check in after 02:00pm
Check out before 10:00am
Weekday minimum booking: 1 night
Weekend minimum booking: 2 nights

Cancellation Policy:

Receive a full refund (minus service fee) up until 1 week prior to check-in.

Additional Information

Hey! Reminder :

1) The driveway requires a 4WD to access the property.

2) To support our eco-conscious philosophy, the toilet at the property is a composting toilet.

3) We do not provide any Cooking utensials, cuteraly cups etc,

4) We provide clean linen although not towels, so if using the hot tub BYO towel....

Prices

Base Price $330 / night
Weekend Price $430 / night
Cleaning Fee $65
Discounts
25% discount for bookings of 2 nights or longer

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Nestled amongst the mountains just outside of the township of Whittlesea, our private 40-acre property sits above the clouds. This experience comes with sweeping views, a hidden waterfall and plenty of wildlife all to yourself. Work off the week with a 10minute hike up to the summit ( or a steep drive ) where you'll be greeted with spectacular views of the Kinglake Ranges. The Beautiful A frame Cabin awaits your arrival with plush bedding, cozy fire, outdoor lounge, off grid bath and of course a beer. More than anything else this is a place to relax and be away from the norm. Live outside of yourself and rediscover what weekends are for. Getting restless? Go and discover our waterfalls hidden between the valley of the property. Hot tip, take that beer with you and drink it with the loved one during sunset, brownie points for checking in with the, deer, kangaroos, and the resident emu. Dogs are welcome, so long as they don't bother the wildlife. For the family check out: - Uncle Nevs horse riding - Funfields adventure Park - Whittlesea BMX track Couples; - Panton Hill pub, 4-5 star restaurant - Mason falls walk / waterfall Something different; - 1 & 3 hour retreat experiences are offered via appointment. The family hold degrees in Positive Psychology and work with groups to make experiences enjoyable for any level of interest, typically including; - Ice bath discovery - Wim hoff breath work - bush fire discovery hike Ask Paddy about making sessions child or boomer friendly. Adventure on and thank you for stopping by. Paddy O…

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Sunset Hot Tub

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