10/10 Excellent
Vince Joshua
Travelled with family and small children
20 Apr 2025
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Vince Joshua
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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Dargo - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathrooms
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor space
- Parking available
- Barbecue
- Lake view
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
Room options
About the area
Forge Creek
At this holiday home you'll be within steps of Lake Victoria and Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, free WiFi and a patio. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a living room and a TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. .With a stay at this Forge Creek holiday home, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Blond Bay Wildlife Reserve.
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
- Mitchell River Silt Jetties Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 34 min drive - 20.4 km
- Koala Trail - 38 min drive - 25.7 km
Getting around
- Bairnsdale Station - 33 min drive
Restaurants
- Lakeview Bar & Bistro - 113 min drive
- LochSport Take-away Food - 114 min drive
- Loch Sport Bakery - 115 min drive
- Loch Sport Marina - 115 min drive
- The Lamb Shack - 20 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.
Dargo - 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.
Two secluded lodges are available, each with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, sleep up to four guests. Each lodge features a queen master suite, a twin bedroom, a separate toilet, and a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, dishwasher, and cookware for convenient self-catering.
Dargo Lodge, nestled in a secluded area with private lake access, offers stunning lake views from the spacious living room or private deck. Enjoy a BBQ on the deck while spotting native wildlife, or get active with free bikes, kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding on the lake.
Two secluded lodges are available, each with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, sleep up to four guests. Each lodge features a queen master suite, a twin bedroom, a separate toilet, and a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, dishwasher, and cookware for convenient self-catering.
Dargo Lodge, nestled in a secluded area with private lake access, offers stunning lake views from the spacious living room or private deck. Enjoy a BBQ on the deck while spotting native wildlife, or get active with free bikes, kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding on the lake.
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Shower
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
Entertainment
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Patio
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
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 to 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
- No pets 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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
2691-268652
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Dargo - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers?
The closest beach to Dargo - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers is 90 Mile Beach (8.9 km).
Does Dargo - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dargo - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers?
No, Dargo - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Dargo - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Dargo - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers?
No, pets are not allowed.
Dargo - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers Reviews
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