A few hours west of Sydney, on a quiet patch of land in the Blue Mountains, a timber-clad tiny house sits on a clearing within the trees. It’s called Tiny Astrid — a minimalist, Scandinavian-inspired stay created by Into The Wild Escapes in collaboration with Volvo Car Australia. Small in footprint but thoughtfully put together, the retreat is designed to offer an off-grid experience that doesn’t sacrifice comfort, with eco credentials to match.
Photograph courtesy of Volvo and Into The Wild Escapes.
Photograph courtesy of Volvo and Into The Wild Escapes.
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On arrival, the first thing you might notice is the stillness — and then the details. Recycled timbers and clean-lined cabinetry. French linen sheets. St. Ali coffee. A compact kitchen and lofted queen bed. But the star? A private wood-fired hot tub tucked just outside, perfectly positioned for sunrise or stargazing. (Firewood is stacked and ready to go.) It’s the first of the company’s tiny homes to feature this amenity, and it makes the stay feel more generous than the square footage lets on.
Photograph courtesy of Volvo and Into The Wild Escapes.
Photograph courtesy of Volvo and Into The Wild Escapes.
There’s an optional upgrade, too: Volvo’s new EX30, a fully electric compact SUV. Sleek and quiet, it handled the winding roads into the Blue Mountains with ease — and paired well with the off-grid ethos of the trip. With the EX30 parked beside the house and no one else in sight, the effect was something close to cinematic.
Photograph courtesy of Volvo and Into The Wild Escapes.
Tiny Astrid is named after Swedish author Astrid Lindgren (of “Pippi Longstocking” fame), and while the home’s proportions may be small, the experience feels expansive. It’s the kind of stay that reminds you less can be more — especially when there’s a hot tub, good design, and no emails in sight.
From $349 per night; Into The Wild Escapes.
