This was one such stays which will last in our memories for long. It was our first time in a TeePee and it was totally awesome.
The stay was exactly as per the description provided. Nothing fancy inside out except for the uniqueness in the concept itself. Its a eco friendly stay with solar light and compost toilet. We stayed here for 7 amazing nights during the rainy weather and there wasn't one such night where we struggled sleeping.
The TeePee itself is located in a partly secluded area. There is total privacy around the property. Its just 15 mins drive to Byron Bay town and just 5 mins to Mullambimby. For us it was easy to drive up till the TeePee as we have a 4wd but it can get difficult for non 4wd during rains as the grass can get damp and slippery. Its still just a few meters walk though from the road.
The accommodation was basic and matched the description. The toilet and bathroom are outside. While the toilet is a compost type, the bathroom is an open shower. It was such a lovely experience to take shower in the outdoor bathroom surrounded by branches and flowers.
The TeePee is sufficient enough for 2 people to stay comfortably with the kitchen, a queen bed and a sit out place. There is a fire place inside the Teepee which just adds to the experience of living in a basic yet unique accommodation. There is also a larger fire place outside for the guests to use. You can just lay on the grass and star gaze.
With such stays where you live so close to the nature with fewer amenities, its obvious to have few issues. Yes, there were frogs, spiders, mosquitoes, and many other types of insects. We learnt to deal with them in a night or 2 and then it just did not matter. We actually loved the feel of being so very close to the nature which otherwise is hard to find in the cities.
The compost toilet might not be very user friendly like the regular ones. So the rule is to finish the job and get out as soon as you can. It isn't dirty or anything, its just that its not made for the long times which people spend on the toilet seats.
There was one issue which bothered us at the beginning. The sound from the motor way can actually get into your head in the nights. It gets a little loud sometimes but you just need to learn to ignore. Past midnight, the sound becomes rare. There are thousands of other sounds of nature during night, like frogs, crickets etc which can overtake the sound from the road.
The host is a very sweet lady. She ensures to respond timely and is always there for any help. If you are dog person, they do have a couple of dogs who love fetching the ball and they do come and visit you everyday for a quick game. They are trained so they will know if the other person wants to play with them or not.
Overall, it was an amazing experience which we will cherish. We will definitely go here again if we get a chance.