Title: Tarra - 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 # Tarra - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers Vacation home in Forge Creek with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Tarra - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863700/110863657/90eeb81b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863700/110863657/2b14c98c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863700/110863657/531f658f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863700/110863657/d51b4b01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863700/110863657/78155185.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Tarra - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - 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. ### Tarra - 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. Tarra and Westwind are special, spacious two-bedroom, one-bathroom lodges with lofts. Each sleeps up to six people and offers a master bedroom with a queen bed, a second bedroom with two single beds, and a loft with two single beds that is accessed by a steep ladder (recommended for kids 7 and up or small adults). Our loft lodges are fully furnished, with high, airy ceilings and huge windows for an uninterrupted view of the water and natural bush around the lodge. Each lodge comes with a kitchen equipped with basic cookware and dishes, as well as a microwave, stove and dishwasher. Your private deck, with an outdoor dining table and BBQ, faces the lake, offering a relaxing view of the waterfront as you eat, cook, or just unwind. Watch and feed native animal life right outside your lodge, including kangaroos and parrots, or go fishing, kayaking, or paddleboarding on the lake right outside your door. We offer free use of pushbikes, which you can use to explore the trails or heated outdoor spa. In the winter, cozy up to a wood-burning fireplace or take a dip in the heated indoor pool. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 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 - 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 ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74540000/74536500/74536433/866aa6ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### PeliCann Sands Beach House - Loch Sport Loch Sport - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=74536433&PinnedHotelID=74536433&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109370000/109369800/109369780/d8a58fa4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake St House. 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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 2691-268654 ## 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 Tarra - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Tarra - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers? ### What time is check-in at Tarra - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers? ### What time is check-out at Tarra - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers? ### Where is Tarra - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers located? ## Have a question? 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