impactforourguests.Thecostisalsoamajordeterrent;tohaveone
professionallybuiltisinthevicinityof$80,000.”Andsothevogue
foractuallyowningandlivinginatinyhousehasperhapsseenitspeak
andisnowonthedescendingpartoftheexpectation/realitycurve,
thebitthatindicateswe’vedecidedthatactuallylivinginone
probablyisn’tallit’scrackeduptobe,flushingloosareactuallya
prettyniftyinvention,andit’sfarmoresensibletohireoneforaday
ortwobeforeyougostircrazy.
Intheeveningwelightthewoodburner,grabaYoungHenrysbeer
fromthefridgeandaglassofGundagaiMadHatter‘TopHat’shiraz
(boththeSydneybreweryandwineryhavepartneredwithKindled)
andplaychesstogetherbycandlelightasthechildrensleeponthe
daybed.Devoidofdistractionswegetasenseofthecalmingsimplicity
ofthetinyhouseideal,whichledusheretobeginwith.“Ourhouses
aremostlytargetedatcouples,butwebuiltourfirstoneto
accommodateafamilyoffour.It’sallaboutcreatingmemorable
experiences, whether it’s alone writing a book, reconnecting with your
partner or with your family creating experiences,” says Hayman. In fact
we manage to do all of the above (well, not writing a book as such).
We leave surprised that downsizing for a weekend with kids was a
perfect tonic from the constant noise and motion of Sydney, but we
won’t be rolling one of our own into a country plot anytime soon;
why would you when you can hire one for a weekend?
FOUR MORE TINY HOUSESYOGIE, VICTORIA
A beautiful tiny house, its interior clad
in exposed pine board and surrounded
by state forest in the Pyrenees
Mountains two-hours’ drive from
Melbourne. unyoked.co/yogie
JUDE CABN, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
If you like your tiny houses with unusual
angles and lots of glass this one’s for you;
it’s set in the Adelaide Hills amongst 72
hectares of bush. cabn.life
TINY HOUSE ON WHEELS, TASMANIA
Listed on Airbnb, this classic tiny house
has been lovingly designed with a
Scandinavian twist. Plus it’s just
15 minutes from Hobart CBD!
tinyurl.com/y2zupy23
TABITHA, QUEENSLAND
This classic weatherboard-style tiny
house has a gorgeous white-tiled
kitchen area and is located on a
24-hectare farm near the cute rural
town of Laidley. Book it on Airbnb.
tinyurl.com/y2y5zjcoDETAILS
Getting there
Location is disclosed several
days before you arrive; you’ll be
a three-hour drive from Sydney
in the Oberon Shire.
Staying there
The tiny house is $220 a night
for a minimum of two nights for
up to four guests. kindled.com.au
Eating there
There are basic supplies at the
house but you can upgrade with
some tasty options including a
veggie breakfast, barbecue pack
and a s’mores kits. Plus there
are optional wines and beers
to include.
Playing there
Hang out at the house or head
to the town of Oberon or the
Jenolan and Abercrombie caves.
The 100 | Kids in tow