Wandering into the woods, I found a secret garden in the heart of the forest. Ancient, elemental - holding its breath for someone who would finally know how to exhale.

Hibiki Haus called to me, now she has called to you.

The Space

Designed for couples, solo wanderers and old friends, Hibiki Haus is a place built around a single idea - that stillness brings presence.

A private forest. Open fire. A hot tub under the stars.

Hibiki Haus is a handcrafted one-bedroom cabin on a pond, set within 50 acres of private forest — surrounded by hundreds of acres of untouched wilderness and not a neighbour in sight.  

Mindfully refurbished by Emma and a trusty craftsman using authentic materials, Hibiki Haus is intentionally pared back and just the right size for two.

Powered entirely by sun, rain and gas — with Starlink keeping you connected should you want to be — it treads lightly and asks nothing of the grid.

Unplug entirely, or stay connected on your own terms. Either way, the forest doesn't mind.

Facilities:

A fully stocked kitchen for long, unhurried meals

A deep double shower with wooden floor

A king-sized bed dressed in Belgian linen

A wood burner for the evenings that call for it

A wood-fired hot tub under open sky

A fire pit for the conversations that only happen after dark

There's also wifi but we won't tell if you won't.

Upon request a second bed can be arranged for pals not looking to snuggle.

A woman with long hair in a bun sitting by a lake during sunset, with trees and golden sunlight in the background.
Two people relaxing in a hot tub outdoors during sunset, surrounded by trees and nature.
Open plan window seat with wabi sabi design
Person with long hair and dark clothing steps outside through curtains into a garden with trees and bushes during autumn.
A house painted black with a sloped roof, situated by a body of water, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage, and outdoor seating on a lawn.
A cozy kitchen with wooden walls and large windows allowing sunlight to stream in, featuring a window seat with striped cushions, a wooden countertop with kitchen utensils, and a round wooden cutting board leaning against the wall.
A cozy kitchen with wooden walls and large windows allowing sunlight to stream in, featuring a window seat with striped cushions, a wooden countertop with kitchen utensils, and a round wooden cutting board leaning against the wall.
A woman soaking in a hot tub outdoors near a pond, with trees and bushes in autumn colors and sunlight shining through the trees.
A cozy indoor space with two people relaxing on a cushioned window seat, one holding a glass of drink, overlooking a lush garden with trees and red foliage.

Private Botanical Garden

The garden knows what season it is before you do.

Spring announces itself in bluebells and cherry blossom. Summer hums in the lavender grove and blazes, in December, along the Laburnum walk — a natural archway of bright yellow that stops you where you stand. Autumn turns the Japanese maples and birches from green to amber to gold to nothing. Winter gives it all back to moss, fern and the quiet geometry of eucalypts.

Three acres of botanical gardens wind through the property — native trees alongside European varieties, irises and reeds edging the pond, paths that go nowhere in particular and take their time about it. Kookaburras, parrots and wrens move through the canopy above. The birdsong is constant and unhurried, which tells you everything you need to know about the health of this place.

The fire pit and wood-fired hot tub sit where the cultivated meets the wild. Both are exactly as good as they sound.

A nighttime view of a wooded area with tall, thin trees and dense brown leaves, with some light shining through the canopy above.
A nighttime view of a wooded area with tall, thin trees and dense brown leaves, with some light shining through the canopy above.

A full kitchen stocked for long breakfasts. A window seat made for watching rain. Heavy linen, sheepskin, the smell of woodsmoke. Fast wifi, for when you remember it exists. Walking trails from the door. A fire pit for the kind of conversations that only happen after dark.

*Forest bathing included free of charge.

  • "I felt protected here. Slowly circling the garden I found immediate solace in the cathedral like silence, breathing in the forest aromas. What a sanctuary!"

    Ian - March 2026

  • "Most superlatives can't convey how special this place is! Truly a privilege to spend a few days enjoying nature in such a beautiful place."

    Dot - April 2026