Sam and April's tiny house in Powelltown is the perfect place to escape to and disconnect. The small but functional kitchen is sufficiently equipped to prepare delicious meals, there's reliable hot water with good pressure, and the wood-fire heater keeps the whole place warm and toasty. The bed takes a bit of getting used to if you haven't slept on a futon before.
We stayed for 9 nights and enjoyed the beautiful gardens, the peaceful forest surroundings, the chickens (they usually lay eggs but we came in autumn as they took a break) that we fed our food scraps to, and even nature's morning alarm clock (rooster)!
Everything you need is within a short drive away in little towns - 15 minutes to Yarra Junction for a supermarket, about 25mins to Warburton or about the same to Noojee the other way. Heaps of nature hikes ranging from short to full-day within an hour's radius or so in the area. Sunset up at Seven Acres Rock nearby is a must!
Although the hosts weren't available nearby in person, communication was prompt and all our questions were answered and needs met by the caretaker and April's mom who stopped by (fresh towels, fire wood, etc.). Thank you so much, we will definitely come and stay again!
NOTE: recommend you write down or save the arrival/check-in information before you leave, especially if you're arriving at night, as mobile reception is scarce right at the property, even with Telstra. We got a little confused/lost before finding it.