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# Welcome to The House: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers

Vacation home in Forge Creek with kitchen and patio

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Welcome to The House: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor Space
- Barbecue grill
- Fireplace

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Welcome to The House: 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.  
  
Nestled amidst stunning lake views, The House offers the perfect retreat for families and friends. This charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home has quaint lodge vibes, with cozy furnishings and two spacious living areas to spread out and unwind. Gather around the wood fireplace for a warm, relaxing evening after a day of lakeside adventures. Guests can enjoy a large DVD collection for movie nights in, and undercover parking adds convenience during your stay. Fully furnished for comfort and ease, The House invites you to relax, recharge, and create lasting memories in a beautiful lakeside setting.  
  
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 bike to the 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

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- 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)

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## 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 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

Pets not 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

Onsite 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 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

### Property is also known as

2691-269197

## About the area

Forge Creek is home to this vacation home. Bairnsdale Historical Museum and Paynesville Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bairnsdale Golf Course and Loch Sport Golf Club. [Visit our Forge Creek travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Forge-Creek.dx6343746)

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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

- Lakeview Bar & Bistro  
113 min drive
- Loch Sport Bakery  
115 min drive
- Loch Sport Fish N Chip Takeaway  
114 min drive
- sanctuary cafe  
112 min drive
- Loch Sport Bowls Club  
111 min drive

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## Reviews

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### Exceptional

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