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Exterior
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Bedroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Metung, Victoria
  • Place, Lake King
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Metung Bushland Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kings Cove Metung Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Mariner - Be the captain of your own adventure

Special Offer:

Book and Pay for a minimum of 2 nights (Fri and Sat) between May 1st and November 30th (excluding public holidays and school holidays) and we can add in a Sunday night for free*.

*to claim your night simply book & pay for your two nights (Fri and Sat) via Stayz and send us a message and ask us to add in the Sunday. We will add in the Sunday, subject to availability. The offer is not available if any of the dates chosen fall into a public holiday or Victorian School Holidays.

we love this because...

As we drive into Metung and catch our first glimpse of Chinamans Creek with boats and yachts securely moored in the still blue water we feel the cares of the world drop away.

There is always a sense of excitement as we open the door of The Mariner and enter a different world. A world of ships and history where you can be the captain of your own adventure.

We love the dark moody hallway as you enter reminiscent of the lower deck steerage on a boat with cabin numbers on the doors and interiors that can take you to the 1940s.
Walking up the steps to the dark and moody Captains Quarters with portraits of the infamous 'Sea Dogs' and a cosy fire, built in bookcase and day bed. We pick out a book that sends us back to our childhood and curl up under the reading lamp. On sunny days we open the doors and sit on the deck looking out to the lake and the water.

On the upper level the light and bright lounge is reminiscent of an ocean liners deck complete with lifejacket and water hose. Such a beautiful light an bright space with dining and a galley style kitchen.

On this level is the master suite with four poster bed and window seat, the first class 'cabin' with ensuite.

For the best lunch or dinner, we take a short stroll 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 Aroma Coffee House or we head into Lakes Entrance and buy fresh prawns off the boats and come back and sit outside with local wine and feast.

PAWfect
What fun! a new house to visit that lets (SMALL) four-legged friends like me sleep inside.
Yay! a garden and courtyard with fences to keep me safe. Love the trees and bushes there are lots of interesting smells. Are those possums, koalas and kookaburras in the trees?
I LOVE THIS PLACE.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Metung

Metung is home to this holiday home. Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display and Paynesville Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Nyerimilang Heritage Park and Cunningham Foot Bridge. Looking to get your feet wet? Sailing and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Metung, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Lake King - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Metung Bushland Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kings Cove Metung Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Metung Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Lakes Entrance Lookout - 14 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Bairnsdale Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Metung Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Aroma @metung Coffee House & Eatery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kalimna Hotel - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Swanny Bistro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Swan Reach Hotel - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mariner - Be the captain of your own adventure pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Mariner - Be the captain of your own adventure?

As of 17 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mariner - Be the captain of your own adventure on 19 June 2026 start from AU$435, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Mariner - Be the captain of your own adventure?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Mariner - Be the captain of your own adventure?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mariner - Be the captain of your own adventure?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Mariner - Be the captain of your own adventure located?

Situated in Metung, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake King and Baxter Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve. Metung Bushland Reserve and Kings Cove Metung Golf Course are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sol L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Loved it - awesome house and area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Large, airy and comfortable with views of the Metung water.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Narine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mariner holiday

Very pleasant amenities & decor, great views, very peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous holiday property

We had such an amazing long weekend at the Mariner! Location was perfect and property everything as described! Despite a few hiccups on a nighttime arrival with finding firewood we had the most amazing time! Will definitely be back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marty W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning Metung

A special family time away, in such a well setup and comfortable space so close to town. Thank you for making this so easy and enjoyable for our whole family. Look forward to coming back soon Marty
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully designed, comfortable house

The attention to detail in the design of this place was stunning! It made for a relaxing and lush space to enjoy with the family, including our small dog. Great outdoor space to take in the view and cosy living rooms to bunker down at night. Worth seeing the house for the design alone. Facilities were also great with everything you need for a short stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and relaxing

What a gorgeous, dog friendly property. We had a wonderful time staying here. The property is in a great location and so well equipped. The lounge/dining area is an amazing place to relax and the fireplace and air conditioning make the house extremely comfortable. We and our dog Blaze loved the spacious, fenced back yard and being surrounded by nature. We cannot wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication
The house was in a good location, however for the price, it lacked the attention to detail in guest services. I rang the services number for help on a couple of occasions and the manager wasn’t very polite. I was initially told that we had to bring our own firewood and the nearest location to purchase firewood was 8 km away. Couldn’t get the TV to work, no service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Metung

Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Immaculate and beautiful

Great property - beautiful decor and super comfortable. Good communication and accessible support. Very clean (considering pet friendly) and in a beautiful part of town. There are a lot of stairs, I traveled with one elderly person with limited mobility, the property was ok for us but might not be accessible for others and would be worth highlighting in the property description. Thank you - look forward to staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sohrab m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at The Mariner

Really enjoyed our stay at the Mariner. The house is really well set out with plenary of room and interesting books and crannies the kids just loved. The kitchen is possibly the best equiped I have stayed which was really appreciated as we enjoyed some great home cooked meals before taking an evening stroll along the Metung boardwalk which is just a few steps away. I couldn’t recommend this more. All the home comforts you could ask for plus the additional little touches you would expect from a hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats

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Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats is business that offers on quality family and pet friendly accommodation on the Mornington Peninsula and Gippsland Lakes. We have been in business for 14 years and have experience in the tourism industry for almost 20 years. We are a multi award winning tourism operator that have won both Victorian Tourism and Australian Tourism Awards for Accommodation. Our staff are customer service driven and happy to help our guests with finding the best accommodation for their group.

Why they chose this property

A unique experience in a beautiful location.

What makes this property unique

Beautifully presented
lake views
Walk to the local village and pub

Languages:

English

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