[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 ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863700/110863664/8ec430ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863700/110863664/babfb337.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) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863700/110863664/9d02216b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Ivanhoe - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 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 ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117720000/117711900/117711831/6a91e34a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### F&E Lakes Escape - 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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 - Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 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 - Bairnsdale Regional Health Service - 34 min drive - 34.8 km - Koala Trail - 39 min drive - 25.3 km #### Getting around - Bairnsdale Station - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Loch Sport Kebabs - ‬113 min drive - ‪Loch Sport Bowls Club - ‬111 min drive - ‪Lakeview Bar & Bistro - ‬113 min drive - ‪Loch Sport Bakery - ‬115 min drive - ‪Lizardz Pizza Lochsport - ‬114 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ivanhoe - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Ivanhoe - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers? > As of Oct 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ivanhoe - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers on Oct 6, 2025 start from CA $250.33, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Forge-Creek-Hotels-Secluded-Lodges-Tucked-Away-Where-The-Peaceful-Natural-Surroundings.h110863664.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Where is Ivanhoe - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers located? > Situated in Forge Creek, this vacation home is steps from Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve, Lake Victoria, and Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve. Blond Bay Wildlife Reserve is 2.5 mi (4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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