Title: Despatch - 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 # Despatch - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers Vacation home in Forge Creek with kitchen and jetted bathtub ## Photo gallery for Despatch - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers ![TV - Despatch - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers (Forge Creek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863800/110863714/bdaa98be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Despatch - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers (Forge Creek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863800/110863714/1555a1d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Despatch - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers (Forge Creek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863800/110863714/70bd943c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Despatch - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers (Forge Creek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863800/110863714/c0fbeabb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Despatch - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers (Forge Creek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863800/110863714/ab2ec37e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Despatch - 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 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Despatch - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers If you or a family member or loved one use a wheelchair or need other special accommodations, our two-bedroom Beluga and Despatch lodges are designed with special attention and care to make your stay easy, fun, and memorable. These two lodges are suitable for up to four people and are wheelchair-accessible, with a separate parent’s/carer’s retreat that includes its own living area and ensuite bathroom with spa bath. This “retreat within a retreat” also has its own kitchenette and eating area. The main area of the lodge offers a wheelchair-friendly bathroom with an open-plan shower and low vanity for easy access opposite a bedroom containing two single beds, which can be arranged to suit your needs. These cozy lodges are located in a beautiful, tree-shaded bush area where you can relax on the large private deck and watch kangaroos, birds, and echidnas pass by. Your lodge includes everything you need for a peaceful, memorable stay, including TVs and DVD players, a fully equipped kitchen, a gas log fireplace, a large dining table, and a BBQ for outdoor cooking. To allow an up-close and personal experience with local wildlife, we’ll have kangaroo and bird food available at your lodge. Waterfront Retreat offers a beautiful place to simply relax and enjoy nature, but there’s also plenty to do. Canoe, kayak, or fish on the Gippsland Lakes, or enjoy a soak in our outdoor spa bath or heated indoor pool. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863700/110863648/c85fd895.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dargo - 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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 2691-268697 ## 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 Despatch - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Despatch - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Despatch - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers? ### What time is check-out at Despatch - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers? ### Where is Despatch - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers located? ## Have a question? 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