Title: Tarra - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863700/110863657/90eeb81b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863700/110863657/78155185.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863700/110863657/2b14c98c.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) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863700/110863657/531f658f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Tarra - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110870000/110863700/110863684/ce37c29d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stormbird - 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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 Forge Creek is home to this vacation home. Bairnsdale Golf Course and Loch Sport Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve and Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve. Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre and Paynesville Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. [Visit our Forge Creek travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Forge-Creek.dx6343746) [View more Vacation homes in Forge Creek](https://www.expedia.ca/Forge-Creek-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6343746-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - ‪Loch Sport Bakery - ‬115 min drive - ‪Lakeview Bar & Bistro - ‬113 min drive - ‪Minigolf and Cafe - ‬114 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tarra - 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 Tarra - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers? > As of Oct 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tarra - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers on Oct 26, 2025 start from CA $373.7, 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-Tarra-Waterfront-Retreat-Secluded-Lodges-Perfect-For-Nature-Lovers.h110863657.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Where is Tarra - 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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