[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Oar House - Gippsland Lakes Retreat Vacation home in Metung with kitchen and fireplace ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33710000/33709923/fe660b64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33710000/33709923/b60d56d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33710000/33709923/cb90b3fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33710000/33709923/eb928bf1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33710000/33709923/dccf889a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Tucked away in picturesque Metung, The Oar House is a charming lakehouse with an Ironstone Blue facade and white trim. Unwind by the log fire in winter or take a stroll through native bushland to Cantrills Jetty, where you can fish for dinner or watch boats sail by. 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### The Oar House - Gippsland Lakes Retreat Special Offer: Book a 2 night weekend stay at one of our beautiful holiday homes between May 1st and November 30th (excluding public holidays and school holidays) and we will give you Sunday night for free. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or loyalty member benefits. . we love this because... Metung is one of the prettiest villages in Australia. Positioned on a small spit of land, it sits on Bancroft Bay, with Lake King at its back. It is a photographers paradise, a natural environmental home to amazing birdlife, dolphins and fish and a wide variety of native animals. The Gippsland Lakes also offers sailing, boating and fishing in sheltered inland waterways free from rocks, reefs and tides. Even if you don't sail or have a boat licence you can hire a boat locally and explore these safe waters. Just contact our friends at Riviera Nautic to help you out with all things boats and fishing. We love the uniqueness of this beautiful lakehouse, a three-storey weatherboard cottage painted a striking Ironstone Blue with white trim, reminiscent of the houses in the Hamptons. We spend the time in the cosy lounge in winter with the log fire and a good book. In the morning we take our dogs for a walk through the garden and a private walkway through native bushland (the property is on 1 acre) to the lake and Cantrills Jetty. Here we through a tennis ball into the water for the dogs to swim out to while sitting on the small stretch of the beach watching the boats coming in and out of Chinamans Creek. In the afternoon we take a fishing rod (you will find a couple together with fishing tackle in the property for your pleasure) and wander down the pathway again to the Jetty to catch something for dinner (you will need a fishing licence but you can pick that up from Riviera Nautic too). Picnic on the beach before walking back the few minutes home to The Oar House. For the best lunch or dinner, we head to the Metung Hotel (locally known as the Pub) and always book a table with a view. Its always bustling so you have to book. For breakfast, we eat at Bancroft Bites or we head into Lakes Entrance and buy fresh prawns off the boats and come back and sit outside undercover with local wine and feast. PAWfect What fun! a new house to visit that lets four-legged friends like me sleep inside. Yay! a garden and courtyard with fences to keep me safe (although if you are a tiny tacker then you might fit under the front fence which has big gaps, you need mum and dad to keep an eye on you then). Love the trees, bushes and the walking tracks the wombats have made, there are lots of interesting smells. Are those possums in the trees? I LOVE THIS PLACE. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Food and water bowls ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73250000/73242800/73242702/852b543a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Mariner - Be the captain of your own adventure Metung - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=73242702&PinnedHotelID=73242702&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103660000/103651100/103651037/f4212e55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The White House- Loft Metung - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=103651037&PinnedHotelID=103651037&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78770000/78769600/78769562/d23c00c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The View, Metung. 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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 Oarhouse Gippsland Lakes Retreat Oarhouse Gippsland Lakes Retreat Metung Oarhouse Gippsland Lakes Retreat House Oarhouse Gippsland Lakes Retreat House Metung Oarhouse House Metung Oarhouse Metung Cottage The Oarhouse - Metung Metung The Oarhouse - Cottage The Oarhouse Gippsland Lakes Retreat Cottage The Oarhouse - Oarhouse House Oarhouse Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats Oarhouse House Metung Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats Oarhouse House Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats Oarhouse Metung Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats Oarhouse Cottage Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats - The Oarhouse - Metung Metung Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats - The Oarhouse - Cottage Cottage Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats - The Oarhouse - Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats - The Oarhouse - Metung The Oarhouse The Oarhouse Gippsland Lakes Retreat Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats The Oarhouse The Oar House - Gippsland Lakes Retreat Metung The Oar House - Gippsland Lakes Retreat Private vacation home AU-2338-listing-52 ## 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-37.87735%2C147.86247&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dQiay5hvPFE2m3SPVI2zkjFNKts=) Metung, Victoria #### What's nearby - Metung Bushland Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.9 km - Kings Cove Metung Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.1 km - Metung Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 4.6 km - Lakes Entrance Lookout - 18 min drive - 24.7 km - Main Beach - 23 min drive - 27.8 km #### Getting around - Bairnsdale Station - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Riviera Nautic - ‬5 min drive - ‪Aroma @metung Coffee House & Eatery - ‬6 min drive - ‪Metung Hotel - ‬7 min drive - ‪Timbers Cafe - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Local Metung - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Oar House - Gippsland Lakes Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Oar House - Gippsland Lakes Retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Oar House - Gippsland Lakes Retreat? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Oar House - Gippsland Lakes Retreat located? > Situated in Metung, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake King, Baxter Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve, and Metung Bushland Reserve. Kings Cove Metung Golf Course is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Oar House - Gippsland Lakes Retreat Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. 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 3 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abhishek A. Jun 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Peace and calm We came to the Oar House for our winter getaway, hoping to fo as little as possible and relax. Our whole family was so at peace, including our furry friend. We still talk about how much we miss playing board games infront of the fire. We are so greatful for our stay, and will be coming back soon! ##### Abhishek A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kylie M. Feb 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable stay We enjoyed our stay at The Oar House. It was very clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed. Was a great place to stay with the dogs. ##### Kylie M. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Karlie P. Aug 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful weekend away House is beautiful. Would love to know the history, so quirky. Loved it. Views are spectacular. Very peaceful surroundings. Really enjoyed our stay. Must note the Beds are extremely uncomfortable. The mat in master really needs a good clean or replacement. Understand it’s pet friendly and we did have our fur baby with us but the mat was very off putting for a bedroom. Wouldn’t normally note these things just a little unfortunate for the per night rate. ##### Karlie P. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### amanda d. Oct 24, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Clean & Beautiful The property was impeccably clean and very beautifully presented - lovely presentation and we felt very comfortable. A few minor issues with check in as the instructions directing us to the key lock box were incorrect and directed us to where it used to be, so we spent half an hour in the dark looking for the box. Also being an older property the windows rattled in the wind and the wind blew the windows in the kids room open as the latches were broken. These minor things would be easily fixed. Overall we would happily stay again and it was easily the cleanest rental we have ever stayed in. ##### amanda d. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Rachael .. Mar 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Good but needs maintenance While we very much enjoyed our stay, there are some things that need attention, and tips for future guests. Check-in process was smooth and host easy to communicate with. Home is on a quiet, sealed no-through road and a short 5min drive into Metung. Interior is accurate to photos; picturesque, comfortable, well appointed and clean. Appliances and air-cons work well.1) FIX: Washing machine didn't work properly! The spin function is broken; tried different cycles -even just rinse and spin- and it doesn't spin at all, meaning it sat in water not being cleaned well, then we had to wring out our soaking clothes in the sink. Host - please repair or replace.2) TIP: The path to the jetty isn't sealed, it's a track that has become a bit too overgrown with weeds and bushes down to the bottom of the property. We are only in our 30s and found it quite steep, plus the walk to jetty is not short as advertised; it's about 15-20mins and you have to compete with overgrown branches/bushes/reeds. The wood beams that go across this bog area have sunk into the mud. Because of the bog there are lots of mosquitos and our shoes got covered in mud. Shame it isn't better maintained because it could have been enjoyable, but.. that's only our opinion, kids and others might love the rustic adventure of it. :)3) TIP: For light sleepers, bring earplugs! The microbats at night that nest in the roof can be quite loud, scurrying and flapping and squealing.4) Suggestion: Install fly-wire door in laundry. ##### Rachael .. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### James B. Dec 12, 2024 ##### James B. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa V. Sep 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it. It was the perfect place to relax and enjoy time with the family. ##### Lisa V. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### julia s. Jan 19, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Cleanliness, location #### The oar house The house is a combination of recycled materials and as such some parts are very dated - e g kitchen. There is also unpleasant smell that you can't get rid of. There is no mosquito nets on the kitchen windows so you can' t let the fresh air in. The location is awkward - and makes it difficult to get both to Metung and Lakes Entrance. The proximity of the so-called private jetty doesn't' help - the path there goes through a swamp and if you don't have a boat is not useful. Far from an ideal holiday accommodation. ##### julia s.