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Tiny -Eco House -Kokoro

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Property grounds
Interior
Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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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
  • Fireplace

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

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 - 16 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Lorne Country Club - 24 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Lorne Sea Baths - 25 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Lorne Beach - 25 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Live Wire Park - 26 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Birregurra Station - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lorne Hotel - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Totti’s - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Andrew's Chicken Joint - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Dog Fish & Chippery - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Chopstix Noodle Bar - ‬21 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).

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Tiny -Eco House -Kokoro Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a delightful weekend stay. It was incredibly peaceful and relaxing. Heather was a fabulous host and there were lovely little touches that made our stay even more enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

KAREN C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tiny house in the forest

We enjoyed our stay in a beautiful setting. The house is surrounded by rainforest and is truly tiny.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekender ride

Great little place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

It was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sonia V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Lovely stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Gretel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Thanks for a wonderful experience in suh a beautiful part of vic
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas Bernardo R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First year of marriage celebration

We loved the atmosphere at the property and all the tiny details of the house. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy travelling

Very helpful management.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hoda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Mia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

rhonda c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Shelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jess and Tracy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Samuel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

arijana h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing, rejuvenating, peaceful

Set amongst the trees in a beautiful part of the Otway forest.You have everything you need for your stay and gifts to compliment your use of the space.The outdoor bath is wonderful and the walks offer spaces to sit, reflect and take in the serenity, listen to nature and just be.The metal artwork throughout the walk and on the driveway is inspiring.We loved the space and would recommend to anyone looking for a space to rejuvenate, relax and be immersed in nature.Thank you Heather for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Genie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A much needed getaway

Everything about this stay was perfect. We left feeling serene and peaceful. Thank you so much for your beautiful space in the trees, Heather
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alvin C.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

6/10 Okay

Max H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

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

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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