Gingko Lodge. Country luxury with a view.
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 272 sq m
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Mossiface, VIC
- Place, Mossiface Bushland Reserve2 min walk
- Place, Main Beach27 min drive
- Place, Buchan Caves51 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Gingko Lodge. Country luxury with a view.
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
We do not cater for children but babies OK.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the building.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Mossiface
Located in Mossiface, this lodge is in a rural area and in the mountains. Nicholson St. Gallery and Bairnsdale Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nicholson River Winery and Kings Cove Metung Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Mossiface, VIC
What's nearby
- Mossiface Bushland Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Lakes Entrance Lookout - 24 min drive - 27.4 km
- Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre - 25 min drive - 28.9 km
- Main Beach - 27 min drive - 30.8 km
- Buchan Caves - 51 min drive - 72.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Bruthen Tearooms - 6 min drive
- Blue Bee Cafe - 6 min drive
- The Black Stump - 10 min drive
- Buchan Valley Roadhouse - 6 min drive
- Swanny Bistro - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
16 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Koki S.
29 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Koki S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alice W.
23 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alice W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Vivienne E M.
7 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location. Gippsland Gem
Vivienne E M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Neil R.
26 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and interesting place to stay
Neil R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn P.
13 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage
Kathryn P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Merryn F.
6 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Merryn F.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthew F.
20 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying at the Gingko Lodge was amazing
Matthew F.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Edwin G.
14 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to stay
Edwin G.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Virginia and Ross S.
24 July 2025
Liked: Check-in
We loved mossiface. Joy and Geoff were great hosts, not forgetting baby Maef
Virginia and Ross S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sheree C.
6 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views and cosy cottage
Sheree C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christine A.
28 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet lovely location
Christine A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Maja A.
5 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and warm
Maja A.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
arunika w.
10 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place!
arunika w.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jean H.
8 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic country retreat
Jean H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth F.
7 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Elizabeth F.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa B.
6 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Country Getaway
Lisa B.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David T.
28 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely retreat!
David T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anne W.
16 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Anne W.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rachael L.
23 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little gem.
Rachael L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susan L.
28 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and quiet
Susan L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Clare H.
19 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Million dollar view
Clare H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peter T.
11 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect retreat
Peter T.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Greg B.
10 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful - cosy
Greg B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Roger A.
14 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
Roger A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Joy Manley
Jeff and Joy have lived in East Gippsland for many years, in fact Joy grew up at Timbarra, near Buchan, on the family farm. They now live in Mossiface and love the area. They cannot imagine living anywhere else. Jeff and Joy are a practical couple couple who love to have a project to work on. For four years they juggled their paid jobs with building a Strawbale house at Timbarra and then renovated this poured earth building, now known as Gingko Lodge. The result is two unique buildings that are both comfortable and inspiring. Guests will love Gingko Lodge's beautiful textured walls, use of recycled and natural building materials and the general ambience created. Jeff and Joy have enjoyed adding lots of special touches to make their guests comfortable and to create a special stay for them.
Joy's love of gardening and art is evident in the beautiful garden and original art works on the walls of Gingko Lodge. Jeff has been a Tradie in the past and enjoys putting his many practical skills to use. He laughingly says that " Joy is the ideas person and he is the doer'.
Joy's love of gardening and art is evident in the beautiful garden and original art works on the walls of Gingko Lodge. Jeff has been a Tradie in the past and enjoys putting his many practical skills to use. He laughingly says that " Joy is the ideas person and he is the doer'.
Why they chose this property
The thing that attracted Jeff and Joy to this property was the location. Close to the pretty little town of Bruthen but surrounded by farms and beautiful views whilst benefiting from the sunny northerly aspect. A perfect location in their minds.
What makes this property unique
This unique open plan lodge is spacious and comfortable with a scrumptious king bed to sink into at the end of the day. Fluffy robes and sheep skin rugs make it easy to get up in the morning.
The poured earth walls and rustic timber post and beam design hide a modern and spacious space with plenty of room to spread out. A modern well equipped kitchen with full stove, dishwasher, microwave and fridge. The large bathroom includes a washing machine.
There is a comfortable couch to curl up on in front of the fire on cold nights. Your hosts will have the fire burning when you arrive on chilly days.
Some of Joy's original artwork hangs on the walls, some of which is available to buy as a momento of your stay.
A large private courtyard includes a barbecue and wood fired chiminea heater. The building sits in a large garden with the hosts living on site. Guests have access to a grassy lawn with shady trees at the rear of the building.
Pets are welcome. Mae, the resident border collie is friendly and loves to welcome visitors, especially dogs. She will invite them to come and play with her.
Horses are welcome with a secure yard available for them. Horses are permitted on the rail trail. Or bring bikes because the East Gippsland Rail Trail stretching from Bairnsdale to Orbost is only 500 metres from Gingko Lodge.
The poured earth walls and rustic timber post and beam design hide a modern and spacious space with plenty of room to spread out. A modern well equipped kitchen with full stove, dishwasher, microwave and fridge. The large bathroom includes a washing machine.
There is a comfortable couch to curl up on in front of the fire on cold nights. Your hosts will have the fire burning when you arrive on chilly days.
Some of Joy's original artwork hangs on the walls, some of which is available to buy as a momento of your stay.
A large private courtyard includes a barbecue and wood fired chiminea heater. The building sits in a large garden with the hosts living on site. Guests have access to a grassy lawn with shady trees at the rear of the building.
Pets are welcome. Mae, the resident border collie is friendly and loves to welcome visitors, especially dogs. She will invite them to come and play with her.
Horses are welcome with a secure yard available for them. Horses are permitted on the rail trail. Or bring bikes because the East Gippsland Rail Trail stretching from Bairnsdale to Orbost is only 500 metres from Gingko Lodge.
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