House in Metung, VIC

The Oar House - Gippsland Lakes Retreat

The Oar House - Gippsland Lakes Retreat

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Living Room
Bedroom
Bedroom
Dining
Living Room

Overview of The Oar House - Gippsland Lakes Retreat

4.0 out of 5 Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Metung, VIC
  • Popular LocationKings Cove Metung Golf Course6 min drive
  • Popular LocationMetung Hot Springs9 min drive
  • Popular LocationLakes Entrance Lookout17 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

The Oar House - Gippsland Lakes Retreat

Longer stay discounts available when booking direct.

SPECIAL OFFERS:

SUNDAY FOR FREE
Available 1/5/23 - 31/10/23 (Excludes public holiday weekends and school holidays)
Book pay 2 nights and send us a message to advise which additional night you would like to add for FREE.

Subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

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we love this because...



Metung is one of the prettiest villages in Australia. Positioned on a small spit of land, it sits on Bancroft Bay, with Lake King at its back. It is a photographers paradise, a natural environmental home to amazing birdlife, dolphins and fish and a wide variety of native animals.



The Gippsland Lakes also offers sailing, boating and fishing in sheltered inland waterways free from rocks, reefs and tides. Even if you don't sail or have a boat licence you can hire a boat locally and explore these safe waters. Just contact our friends at Riviera Nautic to help you out with all things boats and fishing.



We love the uniqueness of this beautiful lakehouse, a three-storey weatherboard cottage painted a striking Ironstone Blue with white trim, reminiscent of the houses in the Hamptons.



We spend the time in the cosy lounge in winter with the log fire and a good book. In the morning we take our dogs for a walk through the garden and a private walkway through native bushland (the property is on 1 acre) to the lake and Cantrills Jetty. Here we through a tennis ball into the water for the dogs to swim out to while sitting on the small stretch of the beach watching the boats coming in and out of Chinamans Creek.



In the afternoon we take a fishing rod (you will find a couple together with fishing tackle in the property for your pleasure) and wander down the pathway again to the Jetty to catch something for dinner (you will need a fishing licence but you can pick that up from Riviera Nautic too). Picnic on the beach before walking back the few minutes home to The Oar House.



For the best lunch or dinner, we head to the Metung Hotel (locally known as the Pub) and always book a table with a view. Its always bustling so you have to book. For breakfast, we eat at Bancroft Bites or we head into Lakes Entrance and buy fresh prawns off the boats and come back and sit outside undercover with local wine and feast.



PAWfect



What fun! a new house to visit that lets four-legged friends like me sleep inside.

Yay! a garden and courtyard with fences to keep me safe (although if you are a tiny tacker then you might fit under the front fence which has big gaps, you need mum and dad to keep an eye on you then). Love the trees, bushes and the walking tracks the wombats have made, there are lots of interesting smells. Are those possums in the trees?

I LOVE THIS PLACE.

Property manager

Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

About the area

Metung

This holiday home is located in Metung. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Baxter Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve and Metung Bushland Reserve, while Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display and Paynesville Maritime Museum are cultural highlights.

What's nearby

  • Kings Cove Metung Golf Course - 6 min drive
  • Metung Bushland Reserve - 7 min drive
  • Metung Hot Springs - 9 min drive
  • Lakes Entrance Lookout - 17 min drive
  • Main Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Bairnsdale Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Metung Hotel - 7 min drive
  • The Local Metung - 6 min drive
  • Kings Cove Metung Golf Course & Function Center - 8 min drive
  • Kalimna Hotel - 17 min drive
  • The Barn at Kalimna - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Oar House - Gippsland Lakes Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Oar House - Gippsland Lakes Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Oar House - Gippsland Lakes Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Oar House - Gippsland Lakes Retreat located?

Situated in Metung, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Baxter Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve, Metung Bushland Reserve and Kings Cove Metung Golf Course. Nungurner Bushland Reserve and Metung Hot Springs are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

4.0

Very good

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4.2/5

Cleanliness

4.4/5

Check-in

4.4/5

Communication

4.0/5

Location

4.6/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Kylie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay
We enjoyed our stay at The Oar House. It was very clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed. Was a great place to stay with the dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

5/5 Excellent

Lisa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it.
It was the perfect place to relax and enjoy time with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/5 Good

Karlie P., Cockatoo, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful weekend away
House is beautiful. Would love to know the history, so quirky. Loved it. Views are spectacular. Very peaceful surroundings. Really enjoyed our stay. Must note the Beds are extremely uncomfortable. The mat in master really needs a good clean or replacement. Understand it’s pet friendly and we did have our fur baby with us but the mat was very off putting for a bedroom. Wouldn’t normally note these things just a little unfortunate for the per night rate.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

2/5 Poor

julia s.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
The oar house
The house is a combination of recycled materials and as such some parts are very dated - e g kitchen. There is also unpleasant smell that you can't get rid of. There is no mosquito nets on the kitchen windows so you can' t let the fresh air in. The location is awkward - and makes it difficult to get both to Metung and Lakes Entrance. The proximity of the so-called private jetty doesn't' help - the path there goes through a swamp and if you don't have a boat is not useful. Far from an ideal holiday accommodation.

4/5 Good

amanda d.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Clean & Beautiful
The property was impeccably clean and very beautifully presented - lovely presentation and we felt very comfortable. A few minor issues with check in as the instructions directing us to the key lock box were incorrect and directed us to where it used to be, so we spent half an hour in the dark looking for the box. Also being an older property the windows rattled in the wind and the wind blew the windows in the kids room open as the latches were broken. These minor things would be easily fixed. Overall we would happily stay again and it was easily the cleanest rental we have ever stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats

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Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats are award winning property managers for luxury family and pet friendly accommodation on the Mornington Peninsula.

Included in the price of accommodation is:
Bed Linen
Towels
Basic Kitchen Provisions
Basic Toiletries
BBQ Gas

What makes this property unique

WHY WOULD YOU BOOK ME?
I am in a quiet location with private access to the beach.
I am beautifully interior designed with references to my lakeside location.
I have a cosy fire for winter stays.
I am a pet-friendly property with a secure area for dogs.

Languages:

English

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