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Outdoor dining
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8.0 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers

The Waterfront Retreat, one of East Gippsland’s best-kept secrets, offers a tranquil escape on 20 acres of natural bushland along the banks of Lake Victoria. With 19 self-contained lodges ranging from 1 to 4 bedrooms, guests can enjoy lake or bushland views while catering for themselves in fully equipped kitchens. Just 15 minutes from Paynesville and 20 minutes from Bairnsdale, this peaceful haven is perfect for nature lovers, complete with a resident mob of friendly kangaroos.

Perfect for couples, our six one-bedroom lodges sleep two people and are self-contained, with fully equipped kitchens and washing machines, TVs and DVD players, a coffee pod machine, and basic cooking necessities like tea, oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper.

All have outdoor covered decks with a table and chairs and BBQ for grilling up delicious food outdoors. All of our one-bedroom lodges are also in easy walking distance of retreat facilities such as the pool, spa, conference centre, jetty and water activities.

From any of our one-bedroom lodges, enjoy activities such as walking, cycling, swimming, canoeing, sailing, caving, and wine, beer, or cheese tasting, or just relax by the pool after unwinding at the heated outdoor spa.

Ivanhoe and Amphion are our most private one-bedroom bush-view lodges. These secluded lodges are tucked away where the peaceful natural surroundings attract colorful bird life, kangaroos, and other native creatures.

Pool Disclaimer
The indoor pool is available for guest use year-round. Please note the pool is heated during the warmer months only, from the September school holidays through to the Easter/school holiday period.

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About the area

Forge Creek

Forge Creek is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve and Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve, while Bairnsdale Historical Museum and Paynesville Maritime Museum are cultural highlights.
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Forge Creek, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Lake Victoria - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Bairnsdale Station - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeview Bar & Bistro - ‬113 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Bites Cafe - ‬112 min drive
  • ‪Loch Sport Bakery - ‬115 min drive
  • ‪Lizardz Pizza Coffee IceCream - ‬114 min drive
  • ‪Tasty Tuckers cafe & mini golf - ‬114 min drive

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Tracey M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was good for the price. The following amenities needed attentionA light in the bathroom didn't work The secondary blind was broken above the bed so we couldnt get the flow through of air especially needed when it was a hot day,There was no shelf in the shower for shampoo, soap etc, Alot of insects entered the property when the outside light was on at night so maybe something to attract then away from the doorA water container for distressed birds on very hot days would be nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2026
Hi Tracey, Thank you so much for pointing these things out, it has now been reported to our maintenance team. Thank you for your review. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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