Photo by Rosie Henderson
A hill worth climbing
In 2020, we - Anna, a proud local of Esperance, and Alex, originally from Brazil decided to make Esperance our permanent home. Wanting to be closer to family and raise our own here, we also saw an opportunity to combine our shared backgrounds in travel and resort management to create something special: an off-grid getaway that blends comfort, nature, and community.
Our cabins offer the perfect mix of rural charm, peaceful seclusion, and the breathtaking natural beauty of the Esperance region. Just 12 kilometres from town and on the way to Cape Le Grand National Park, it's an ideal base to relax, reconnect or launch your next adventure.
We thank you for not only choosing to stay with us but also supporting our small family run business.
O U R S T O R Y
With our diverse backgrounds and deep connection to the community, we’re excited to offer you an authentic Esperance experience that reflects our love for this town and our commitment to making your stay unforgettable.
“The core to Box Hill Esperance’s story lies embedded in an unexpected place. A fireplace, in fact. The stonework captures a tale of love and adventure with a connection to place that’s entwined in the fossilised shells in Spongolite rock, complete with a 40-million-year-old story that has led to this remarkable new chapter for the Martins family. Owners Anna and Alex are from Esperance and Brazil respectively, the only two regions on Earth where the rock that forms the centrepiece of each cabin can be found.”
T H E S T O R Y O F O U R R O C K
O U R F O C U S
We’re deeply committed to minimising our environmental impact. Our cabins are fully off-grid, harnessing every bit of sunlight to power batteries stored in our dedicated battery shed. With 240,000 litres of rainwater storage, we capture runoff from the properties roofs, filter it through a UV system, and supply fresh filtered rainwater directly to the cabins.
The cabins feature burnished concrete flooring and are thoughtfully oriented North/South to naturally warm the slab in winter and keep it cool in summer. Double-glazed windows help maintain a comfortable temperature indoors year-round with the help of higher rated insulation and wood burning fireplace.
In our design, we've also repurposed local materials to reduce waste. Recycled railway sleepers from the local railway are used in the front pergolas, Spongolite rock from the cabin footings builds our fireplaces, and corrugated iron from a century-old shed in Esperance adds a unique touch to the structure. These materials not only minimize landfill waste but also connect our cabins to the local history and landscape.
W H Y B U I L D M O D U L A R?
Modular design offers several key advantages, including consistency in development, reduced construction time, and greater flexibility. When we began planning our project post-COVID, most builders were heavily booked and had limited availability. Choosing a modular approach allowed us to streamline the process, saving time by constructing both cabins simultaneously.
Sustainability was another major factor in our decision. Modular construction minimised on-site trades, reduced travel, and significantly cut down on material waste. The team at Aspect Modular made the entire experience seamless, and we would absolutely choose this building method again in the future.
