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Ivanhoe - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers

Holiday home in Forge Creek with kitchen

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
TV
TV
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Forge Creek, Victoria
  • Place, Lake Victoria
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬

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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, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 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.

Ivanhoe - 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.

Perfect for couples, our six one-bedroom lodges sleep two people and are self-contained, with fully equipped kitchens and washing machines, TVs and DVD players, a coffee pod machine, and basic cooking necessities like tea, oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper.

All have outdoor covered decks with a table and chairs and BBQ for grilling up delicious food outdoors. All of our one-bedroom lodges are also in easy walking distance of retreat facilities such as the pool, spa, conference centre, jetty and water activities.

From any of our one-bedroom lodges, enjoy activities such as walking, cycling, swimming, canoeing, sailing, caving, and wine, beer, or cheese tasting, or just relax by the pool after unwinding at the heated outdoor spa.

Ivanhoe and Amphion are our most private one-bedroom bush-view lodges. These secluded lodges are tucked away where the peaceful natural surroundings attract colorful bird life, kangaroos, and other native creatures.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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 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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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

2691-268657

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Ivanhoe - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers?

The closest beach to Ivanhoe - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers is 90 Mile Beach (8.9 km).

Does Ivanhoe - 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 Ivanhoe - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers?

No, Ivanhoe - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ivanhoe - 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 Ivanhoe - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ivanhoe - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tracey M.

It was good for the price. The following amenities needed attentionA light in the bathroom didn't work The secondary blind was broken above the bed so we couldnt get the flow through of air especially needed when it was a hot day,There was no shelf in the shower for shampoo, soap etc, Alot of insects entered the property when the outside light was on at night so maybe something to attract then away from the doorA water container for distressed birds on very hot days would be nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025