Small House with Solar-Power and Rainwater-Collection

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This is a sustainable small house with solar-power and rainwater-collection near Melbourne, Australia that you can rent on Airbnb.

It’s a sustainable off-grid home on a secluded 20 acres with rainwater collection, solar panels, batteries, a Rota-Loo composting toilet system, and eleven cows on the property. How would you like to live in a setting like this?

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Sustainable Off-Grid Small House with Solar and Rainwater System in Victoria, Australia

Small House with Solar-Power and Rainwater-Collection

Photos via Robert/Airbnb

The kitchen is so unique and awesome. There’s a farmhouse sink, corrugated metal siding, and brick… If you like funky, I think you’ll like this 🙂

Small And Sustainable Farmhouse Cabin Near Melbourne

The bedroom embraces the corrugated steel siding, too.

Small And Sustainable Farmhouse Cabin Near Melbourne

It doesn’t really get more funky than a bath tub in your living room, does it?

Small And Sustainable Farmhouse Cabin Near Melbourne

No worries, there’s another bedroom.

Small And Sustainable Farmhouse Cabin Near Melbourne

The bathroom seems pretty basic, spacious, it has a custom composting toilet, and also embraces corrugated walls. Keeping it consistent!

Small And Sustainable Farmhouse Cabin Near Melbourne

This small house packs a custom fireplace with nearby bathtub, in the living room.

Small And Sustainable Farmhouse Cabin Near Melbourne

Aerial View… (Not So Tiny At All, Is It?)

Small And Sustainable Farmhouse Cabin Near Melbourne

Photos via Robert/Airbnb

Built with sustainability in mind, as the home is off the grid with solar panels and batteries, backup generator, gas fridge and gas hot water system • The unique property has a cosy feel and oozes character, finished with corrugated zincalume the home blends into its natural rural environment• The ‘L Shaped’ house has cathedral ceilings throughout, with open plan kitchen, meals and large living area• The kitchen has a slow combustion stove with brick surround, timber cupboards, stone benchtops, farmhouse sink and large pantry• The meal and living area has ample natural light, exposed timber, claw foot bath in front of a two-sided open wood heater• Two large bedrooms, both with external access. Master bedroom with mezzanine floor (or room for a third bedroom) and sink, second bedroom with RCSS• Large open bathroom with walk in shower, vanity and washing machine facilities. Toilet with composting ‘Rotaloo’• Outside the property has a fenced house yard and veggie garden, carport and three rainwater tanks (2 x 23,000Lt & 1 x 500Lt)•

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Alex Pino is the founder of Tiny House Talk, a leading resource on tiny homes and simple living since 2009. He helps readers discover unique homes, connect with builders, and explore alternative living.

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