# Eco-Friendly Wilderness Huts J.R.'s Eco Hut Kimo Estate is an Off-Grid Travel Option in Australia By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-05-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-hut References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/jrs-eco-hut-at-kimo-estate/) & [kimoestate](http://www.kimoestate.com/ecohut-glamping-accommodation/) Set on a hilltop on a local farm in Gundagai, Australia, architect J.R.'s Eco Hut Kimo Estate offers a luxurious travel option for guests to enjoy the wilderness. The [A-frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumiki-architects) features a one-room floorplan, operating completely off-grid and resembling a traditional tent. The space features high-end amenities and accommodations with interiors fitted with hardwood flooring, wood-burning stoves and a full-sized bathroom. The large, full height windows allow guests to watch the sunrise from the comfortable king-size bed. The back of the hut has a large deck that provides [panoramic views](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-cabin) of the Kimo Valley and surrounding wilderness. The Eco Hut on Kimo Estate is available for booking at $269 a night, for an eco-friendly and [off-grid travel option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nest-cabin) for anyone looking to get closer with nature. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Travel Accommodations:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in creating more eco-friendly and off-grid travel options that allow guests to enjoy nature while minimizing their impact on the environment. - **Luxurious Wilderness Experiences:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in designing high-end accommodations in remote wilderness locations, offering guests a unique and luxurious travel experience. - **Sustainable Architecture:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in developing sustainable and energy-efficient architectural designs for wilderness accommodations, promoting environmentally-friendly tourism. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of creating eco-friendly and luxurious travel accommodations for guests seeking unique and sustainable experiences. - **Architectural Design:** The architectural design industry can embrace the disruptive innovation opportunity of designing sustainable and energy-efficient accommodations in remote wilderness locations. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can tap into the disruptive innovation opportunity of promoting and offering eco-friendly travel options that allow tourists to connect with nature while minimizing their environmental footprint. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quaint Alpine Minimal Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerer-retreat.md) - [Alpine River Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/howqua-river-lodge.md) - [Intimate High-Altitude Cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altihut.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Remote Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina.md) - [Minimalist Stealthy Luxe Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-cabin.md) - [Forest-Treetop Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-cabin.md) - [Hilltop Valley-Overlooking Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermitage.md) - [Off-Grid Forest Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nest-cabin.md) - [Nature-Shared A-Frame Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumiki-architects.md)