The Tiny Ranch Summar

Summary:
Take your wildlife adventures to Tiny Ranch! Located 43 mins from the gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Cairns. The ideal farm stay QLD escape for unwinding and taking in the relaxing sounds of nature, breathtaking starry skies, and misty sunset views of horses grazing—a truly incredible sight to behold.

A Family + Child-friendly accommodation with free-range animals, wildlife, and a seasonal creek that allows you to explore the best of Koah.

The Space:
Tiny Ranch, also known as "Ochre Creek Ranch" is nestled in a bushland paddock within the rural locality of Koah in Mareeba Shire. There is a timber-enclosed area around the tiny house, surrounded by bush walking tracks, wide open fields, and farm animals (such as horses, sheep, and goats) to keep you company.

Nearby Emerald Creek Falls, Davies Creek Falls, and Mareeba Heritage Coffee House are just a few of the attractions in the area. The perfect escape to spend your weekend getaways embracing the lifestyle of the Australian bush in Far North Queensland, surrounded by stunning farm landscapes, and seasonal creeks that flow from January to April.

A comfortable accommodation with easy access to water, split air conditioning, a kitchenette, cooking equipment, and excellent bathroom facilities including an eco-friendly cassette toilet with a removable waste holding tank, hand basin, and shower (gas heated for hot showers) for you to use.

If you plan to spend your farm stay QLD escape 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 its surroundings, except the land host's private residence. We ask guests to only contact their hosts if they need medical attention or maintenance.

Moreover, guests are welcome to visit the creek, wander through the bush tracks, bird watching, and interact with our farm animals (under the land host's supervision). Local markets with crafts, plants, homemade cakes, and locally grown food are also available in the area. For further information, please ask your host.

The Neighborhood:
Tiny Ranch sits in the quiet suburbs of Koah in the Shire of Mareeba, Queensland, Australia. Where you can explore restaurants, cafes, night markets, and more. It is a prime location for all who would love to explore the nearby towns of Cairns and Tablelands have to offer. Within a short drive to pristine nature hotspots including waterfalls, creeks, lakes, the mighty Barron River and the Great Barrier Reef.

Monthly markets at Mareeba, Koah, Tolga, and Port Douglas offer fresh local produce such as vegetables, fruits, varied jams, and a boutique shopping experience nearby at local Kuranda's Markets.

Our local recommendations:

- Great Barrier Reef in Cairns is a highly recommended tourist attraction that offers unspoiled coral beaches, stunning walking trails, and more.
- Emerald Creek Falls in Mareeba features a rainforest trail leading to a succession of swimming holes and cascades flowing down granite boulders.
- Essence Whole Foods Supermarket in Mareeba offers fresh and locally grown veggies and fruits, excellent coffee, and a variety of vegan lunch options.
- Mareeba Heritage Coffee House (with a museum admission fee) is a relaxing coffee shop with the best coffee and scrumptious menu options to choose from.

Clohesy River Fig Tree, Davies Creek, Tinaroo Falls Dam, Barron River Falls, and Inner Hot Springs (which is 2 hours away) are just a few of the nearby attractions in the area.

Getting Around:
By car:

- 42 min drive from Cairns
- 38 min drive to or from Palm Cove
- 36 min drive to or from Clifton Beach
- 34 min drive to or from Trinity Beach. All are accessible to travel by 4WD or 2WD.

By public transport: We recommend guests travel by private vehicle as there are no public transports available directly to our property. Thank you.

Other Things to Note:
- Pets are not allowed on the property
- No unregistered guests or visitors are allowed
- No smoking allowed inside, except in designated areas
- Farm experience is available depending on your host's availability
- Please stay away from the sites that have private property on them
- Expect free-range farm animals and agricultural noise on our property
- Given the farm and rural setting, children are welcome under CLOSE ADULT SUPERVISION
- We would like to advise guests that longer stays or later check-outs will incur an additional charge

Farm Guidelines

- We ask that guests not stand behind our horses or any other animal
- For your protection, please keep a safe distance from our farm animals
- Please do not enter animal paddocks or yards without the land host's permission
- Always remember to close the gates when entering any paddocks on the property
- We also ask guests to only feed the horses carrots behind the closed sheds that the tiny house is in, other than that, do not feed horses out in the open areas as they can be quite aggressive.

Overall, all of our animals are fine to pat and friendly most of the time. We ask that kids always be supervised when they're on this property.

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
- In order to maintain the cleanliness and functionality of our cassette toilets a minimum additional cleaning fee is applied for stays of 5 nights or more. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a hygienic experience during your stay.

Interaction with Guests:
Guests will enjoy your own private space but we are always happy to chat with you.