Title: Ivanhoe - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ivanhoe - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers Vacation home in Forge Creek with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Ivanhoe - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863700/110863664/8ec430ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863700/110863664/9d02216b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863700/110863664/cd33ffe0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863700/110863664/577fb5e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863700/110863664/babfb337.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Ivanhoe - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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, water activities, and reception area. 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Stovetop - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120320000/120316600/120316527/4bb8e14d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seabird - 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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 2691-268657 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.97837%2C147.62030&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NAwa3c2UhX3QFEkHM59O1-jzM2w=) Forge Creek, Victoria #### 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 - ‪Loch Sport Bakery - ‬115 min drive - ‪The Lamb Shack - ‬20 min drive - ‪Lizardz Pizza Coffee IceCream - ‬114 min drive - ‪Loch Sport Kebabs - ‬117 min drive - ‪Lochy Coffee - ‬112 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ivanhoe - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Ivanhoe - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Ivanhoe - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers? ### What time is check-out at Ivanhoe - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers? ### Where is Ivanhoe - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers located? ## Have a question? 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We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenn Oct 17, 2025 ##### Glenn Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Copa Cabana at Copacabana](https://www.expedia.ca/Copacabana-Hotels-The-Copa-Cabana-At-Copacabana.h33554165.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Niagara Falls](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels.d6023515.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Airport West](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Toronto-Airport-West.h28549.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Bellwether](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Hotel-Bellwether.h577568.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Empress](https://www.expedia.ca/Victoria-Hotels-Fairmont-Empress.h8478.Hotel-Information) > > [Valemount Vacation Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Valemount-Hotels-VALEMOUNT-VACATION-INN.h1189737.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains MGallery Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Fairmont-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h522363.Hotel-Information) > > [Shearwater Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Shearwater-Hotels-Shearwater-Resort.h11114220.Hotel-Information) > > [Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Flamingo-Hotels-Margaritaville-Beach-Resort-Playa-Flamingo.h189539.Hotel-Information) > > [Bonnie Doon Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Bonnie-Doon-Hotels-Bonnie-Doon-Hotel.h20516057.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Munich - City Centre by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Munich-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Munich-City-Centre.h521148.Hotel-Information) > > [The Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-At-Blue-Horizon-Resort-Apartments.h2650727.Hotel-Information) > > [Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Banff-Caribou-Lodge-And-Spa.h41020.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Saint John (YSJ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/ysj/vancouver-to-saint-john) > > [Flights from Kelowna (YLW) to Atlanta (ATL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ylw/atl/kelowna-to-atlanta) > > [Air Canada](https://www.expedia.ca/Air-Canada-Flights.cAC.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Kingston (YGK)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/ygk/vancouver-to-kingston) > > [Flights from Barcelona (BCN) to Seville (SVQ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/bcn/svq/barcelona-to-seville) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Ahmedabad (AMD)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/amd/vancouver-to-ahmedabad) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to London (YXU)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yxu/toronto-to-london) > > [Flights from Seawell (BGI) to Piarco (POS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/bgi/pos/bridgetown-to-port-of-spain) > > [WestJet Saskatoon (YXE) to Vancouver (YVR) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/westjet-from-john-g-diefenbaker-intl-to-vancouver-intl/ws/yxe/yvr) > > [Flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Montreal (YUL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/pvg/yul/shanghai-to-montreal) ### Packages ### General