Summary:
Looking for an escape to a countryside farm? Makowata Farm by Tiny Away provides an impeccable farmstay experience in peace and quiet for all its visitors! This farm stay QLD getaway is an organic farm that thrives alongside a variety of animals like sheep, cattle, geese, and more. Wander through orchards filled with fruit trees and vines, tasting fresh fruits as you explore. We invite you to share in our love for farming, knowledge, and serene space.
The Space:
Makowata Farm by Tiny Away is countryside bliss in the rural town of Lowmead, just a 45 minute drive to the coastal town of Agnes Waters. The tiny home at Makowata Farm is shaded under an enormous, ornamental fig tree, providing a covered comfort during the warmer months among the sub tropical weather of the area. Near to various local attractions such as Chinamans Beach, Deepwater National Park, Turkey Beach, Rules Beach and Bundaberg Botanic Gardens.
It's a cozy 139-square-foot tiny home with comfortable and well-furnished guest rooms, wide public spaces, and comfortable seating areas. Easy access to water, split air conditioning, a kitchenette, cooking equipment, and excellent bathroom facilities. These amenities include an eco-friendly cassette toilet with a removable waste holding tank, hand basin, and shower (gas heated for hot showers).
If you plan to spend your farm stay QLD getaway here, we advise that you bring your basic necessities, such as food and water during your stay with us. Thank you.
Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the tiny house and the surrounding area except our private, main home. The shared accessible space includes the garden/backyard and the laundry washer.
There is also a second toilet in a separate area in a shed if needed.
Our property is a small farm, which people are welcome to enjoy. Do engage with us to understand our property prior to walking around. As cattle can kick and livestock is roaming around.
The Neighborhood:
Makowata Farm by Tiny Away is surrounded by larger farms, we have a good relationship with them all. It’s a good base to explore seaside Agnes Waters, 45 minutes away, or Seventeen Seventy, another town by the sea. These are both renowned for their quaintness and beaches.
Our local recommendations:
Sightseeing
- Chinamans Beach is a secluded, quiet, natural beach where you can escape the crowds. It is an unpatrolled beach where you can explore rock pools.
- Deepwater National Park features an unspoilt coastal landscape with long sandy beaches, freshwater creeks and great fishing spots.
- Turkey Beach is a quintessential sleepy fishing village famous for its crabbing and fishing spots. Here, you'll find some locals lurking around by the shore who you can get some hot fishing tips from.
- Rules Beach is named after the Rule family, one of the early pioneering families in the area. Rules Beach is several miles long and it’s an idyllic beachfront location.
- Bundaberg Botanic Gardens covers 27 hectares of land and features a variety of 10,000 trees and shrubs. A magnificent lake attracting many birds is the centerpiece of the Gardens.
-Agnes Water Tavern is a family owned and operated tavern offering pub grub in a huge, smart watering hole with a sleek wood deck, beer keg tables and a leafy outlook.
Getting Around:
By car:
- From Gladstone city, it’s a 1 hour and 30 minute drive. (80 kms)
- Miriam Vale is the nearest town and is a 15 minute drive away.
- Reachable by both 2WD and 4WD.
By public transport
- Train goes to our nearest town (Miriam Vale) everyday. There is no public transport to our place 15 minutes away.
Other Things to Note:
- Pets are allowed
- Free potable water
- Wifi is not available
- Gas BBQ Grill is available
- No unregistered guests or visitors are allowed
- Smoking is permitted outside, not close to any buildings.
- Please expect limited connectivity as the tiny house is set in a rural locality
- Pets are not allowed on beds and sofas, and clean after your pet’s droppings
- Mobile reception is weak for Vodafone, Telstra and Optus; the rest have no signal.
- Don’t forget to close the windows and lock doors when leaving the tiny house/ property
- Please clean up after your pet’s shedding before checking out in courtesy of other guests
- Make sure to turn off the lights, air conditioning, and electronics (e.g., especially chargers)
- Please note that this is a PET-FRIENDLY property, and pet policies will be sent prior to arrival
- We would like to advise guests that longer stays or later check-outs will incur an additional charge
Farm guidelines:
- Please be advised that we have livestock (and noise) on our property
- Keep a safe distance from pets and farm animals as they are easily agitated
- Always remember to shut the gates before entering and leaving the paddocks
- Please do not enter animal paddocks or yards without the land host's permission
- We also ask guests not to feed farm animals as they are on specific diets for their health
Important note:
- Due to the nature of the property, abundant wildlife may be present on the property
- Keep in mind that BBQ grills and outdoor fire pits are not available during a total fire ban
- For stays of 5 nights or more, an additional cleaning fee will be collected to help maintain the [compost/cassette] toilets and ensure a clean and fresh experience for all guests. We appreciate your understanding.
Interaction with Guests:
Guests will enjoy your own private space but we are always happy to chat with you.
