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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroom
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Washer
- Fireplace
- Pool
- Kitchen
- Barbecue grill
$308
$308
$308 nightly
$308 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Explore the area
Forge Creek, Victoria
- Lake VictoriaPlace, Lake Victoria1 min walk
- Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes ReservePlace, Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve1 min walk
- Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes ReservePlace, Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve3 min walk
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About the neighborhood
Forge Creek
With a stay at this vacation home in Forge Creek, you'll be just steps from Lake Victoria and Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve. .This vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Blond Bay Wildlife Reserve.
What's nearby
- Lake Victoria - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
- Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
- Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
- Mitchell River Silt Jetties Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 34 min drive - 12.7 miles
- Koala Trail - 38 min drive - 16.0 miles
Getting around
- Bairnsdale Station - 33 min drive
Restaurants
- Loch Sport Bakery - 115 min drive
- Loch Sport Kebabs - 113 min drive
- Loch Sport Kebabs - 117 min drive
- Loch Sport Fish N Chip Takeaway - 114 min drive
- sanctuary cafe - 112 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Tanjil - Waterfront Retreat: 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.
Our two-bedroom lodges offer a peaceful family escape with lake views, a private deck with a BBQ, and modern comforts, including a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and cozy fireplace. Set in a quiet bushland setting, you can spot parrots, kangaroos, koalas, and echidnas, with complimentary food provided for bird and kangaroo feeding. Enjoy easy access to resort amenities like the pool, heated outdoor spa, free bikes, and activities such as kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and nature trails.
Our two-bedroom lodges offer a peaceful family escape with lake views, a private deck with a BBQ, and modern comforts, including a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and cozy fireplace. Set in a quiet bushland setting, you can spot parrots, kangaroos, koalas, and echidnas, with complimentary food provided for bird and kangaroo feeding. Enjoy easy access to resort amenities like the pool, heated outdoor spa, free bikes, and activities such as kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and nature trails.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home features canoeing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- Pool
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Shower
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Things to do
- Canoeing nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
2691-268694
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