Title: Lodge by the River - Studio 2 - 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 apartment # Lodge by the River - Studio 2 Riverfront apartment in Merrijig with an outdoor pool ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67420000/67419100/67419032/b3b5273d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67420000/67419100/67419032/c5ae45b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67420000/67419100/67419032/b97d372d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67420000/67419100/67419032/16cd72c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67420000/67419100/67419032/651e1ede.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Mt. Buller Alpine Resort, Lodge by the River - Studio 2 has plenty to offer. 7.4 Good ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Pool - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lodge by the River - Studio 2 Located in Victoria's High Country, Merrijig is at the base of Mt Buller & Mt Sterling snowfields. Newly renovated, fully furnished Studio Apartments with kitchenettes located in the Timbertop Building overlook the Delatite River. Conveniently located beside the iconic Hunt Club where you can enjoy great Pub meals & opposite Merrijig Motor Inn where you can enjoy breakfast & lunch. Enjoy the outdoor pool & tennis Court located on the grounds. Ample on site parking. 15 minutes from Goughs Bay where you can enjoy watersports & 15 from the town of Mansfield. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Fenced private pool - Outdoor pool ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Electric kettle - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - On a river ### Things to do - Tennis - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Water skiing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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) - 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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 Lodge by the River By The River Studio 2 Merrijig Lodge by the River Timbertop 2 Lodge by the River - Studio 2 Merrijig Lodge by the River - Studio 2 Apartment Lodge by the River - Studio 2 Apartment Merrijig ## 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-37.10413%2C146.26207&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=i5lXGtI9pBvb2Xb5p2xDaP1MBvk=) Merrijig, VIC #### What's nearby - Delatite Winery - 13 min drive - 11.0 km - Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail - 14 min drive - 20.1 km - Mt. Buller Alpine Resort - 15 min drive - 17.9 km - Mount Stirling - 16 min drive - 18.2 km - Mount Buller Peak - 41 min drive - 31.9 km #### Getting around - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 155 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Hunt Club Hotel Merrijig - ‬2 min walk - ‪Peaks Restaurant and Bar - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Mill Inn - ‬6 min drive - ‪Boma - ‬6 min drive - ‪Delatite Winery - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Lodge by the River - Studio 2 have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Lodge by the River - Studio 2 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lodge by the River - Studio 2? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lodge by the River - Studio 2? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Lodge by the River - Studio 2 located? > Situated on a river, this apartment building is within 9 mi (15 km) of Delatite Education Area, Swimming Dam, and Delatite Winery. Mount Russell Education Area and Mt. Buller Alpine Resort are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lodge by the River - Studio 2 Reviews 7.4 ### 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 10 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 3 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 5.8/10 Amenities ### 6.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 2.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 20, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Excellent place and beautiful view , just amazing ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Britt A. Jul 11, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Host didn’t provide check in details and wasn’t contactable for many hours and left my son and daughter waiting out in the freezing cold and dark not knowing where to go or how to get into their accommodation. They ended up having to find alternative accommodation. Never again! ##### Britt A. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jodi T. Aug 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Spot Great spot for us travelling to Mt Buller for a few days skiing and snowboarding. Room had everything we needed, with a very idyllic outlook. ##### Jodi T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rikki Aug 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very comfortable accomodation, with an absolutely stunning view. Served us very well while getting up the mountain every day to ski. Thank you! ##### Rikki Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael M. Jul 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great off mountain accommodation Gets the job done. Small but cosy. Kitchen is a bit bare bones and does not have a stove, so bring a portable gas or electric stovetop if you want to do any cooking. If you're looking for a place to stay off mountain for the skiing season, this is a great place to consider. ##### Michael M. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Frankie Aug 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Double bed was two singles pushed together which was hard and uncomfortable. Kitchen had limited crockery. Pots supplied and no cook top! Room had musky smell. Great view though. ##### Frankie Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Rochelle fridburg Jun 30, 2023 Liked: Communication Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fridge was left untidy with a half drink bottle of milk. No basic amenities in bathroom. Spider wed around corners. Child’s bed was a couch made into a makeshift bed not an actual trundle. Also had to pay for this which is fine, but provide a proper single bed. 1/4 full hand soap. ##### Rochelle fridburg Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Trent Mar 11, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The entry code to the room was incorrect, it was a 37 degree day, I had 2 children with me, could not contact the host, waited for hrs frustrated in the heat, eventually we realised the bathroom window was open and boosted my 7 year old son through the window. The room was absolutely filthy, I stay in budget hotels often for work, have been for 20 years, this is by far the most disgusting place I’ve ever stayed in, all other guest from the other 3 rooms where complaining, dust everywhere, spider webs, dirty grimy bathrooms, dirty dishes, beds hadn’t been cleaned, just an absolute nightmare . We will be requesting a full refund. Do yourself a favour, do not stay here. ##### Trent Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Brooke L. Dec 3, 2024 Liked: Location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Disappointing We stayed at this property over the weekend. We had a serious lack of communication before the stay. No check in details were sent and had to call multiple time (with no answer) to get the PIN code to the room. No map of where the cabin was within the group of cabins was provided. Upon entering the room we found 2 large washing bags of other appartments dirty sheets and towels ( I took pictures). There was only 1 roll of toilet paper for 2 adults for 3 days. We had to drive 15 mins into the main town to get more. The soap in the shower was nearly empty. Locals in the area said owner was notorious for poor communication and has left guests walking around looking for their cabins many times before and it’s a local joke. We tried to call the owner when we were in town to explain the issues but again no answer. We would not recommend this property and obviously would not stay again. Very disappointing as the location was fabulous for what we needed and it had a lovely view. ##### Brooke L. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Wahid Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Communication Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities ##### Wahid Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jen K. Mar 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in, communication #### Merrijig Was a great location, small but clean room, pool was great. Check-in process was very disorganised and delayed. ##### Jen K. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Barry Jul 18, 2024 Liked: Amenities Clean and good facilities, just took 2 days to not feel cold. I also had to ring twice to get check in information. ##### Barry Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Kaye Dec 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Communication ##### Kaye Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Dieter Jul 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Amenities, communication ##### Dieter Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Peter C. Aug 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### August 2022 Ski Trip I've previously stayed at these apartments. (Obviously a good sign) With kitchenette, and proximity to the Hunt Club (Bar & Restaurant) its ideal for short stays. A great alternative for accommodation , if you're not wanting to be on the mountain, but prefer to do other activities ##### Peter C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nazila J. Aug 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good location It’s nice place to stay, clean and good location, thanks Dani, ##### Nazila J. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan (Sue) H. Aug 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An excellent stay The property was lovely and very clean. Overall, a great stay. The only limitation is that wifi was not available. ##### Susan (Sue) H. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grainne M. Jun 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfectly cozy for a short stay Such a perfectly handy place to stay - we were heading up to Mt Buller and all the accommodation on the mountain was sold out so this is a great alternative. Listening and looking at the river pass by under our cabin (no 4 at the back) was lovely. And the shower pressure was something I really wish I had in my own house ! It's also close to the mountain and right next door to The Hunt Club (which has good food and a great mulled wine) . We stayed during winter so didn't use the extra facilities -pool and tennis court but appreciate that they have them :) ##### Grainne M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maggie x. Jun 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place to stay We had a great time at Dani’s place. The communication was super easy and quick and the place looks exactly like it does on the pictures. We stayed at timbertop, the view outside is amazing. 40 minutes driving to Mt Buller alpine resort which is convenient. Would absolutely recommend this place to stay. ##### Maggie x. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Ben Apr 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Nice location, friendly hosts. great views ##### Ben Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew P. Aug 25, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent views, cosy stay I Had a fantastic time staying here. Close to Mt Buller and places to eat in Merrijig. Cody apartment with great views. I could almost see the Trout in the river from my apartment. ##### Andrew P. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul R. Aug 4, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent base for day trips to Mt. Buller We stayed at the Treetop studio and absolutely loved the place. The view from the room is amazing. The place is conveniently located in between Mansfield and Buller. Deni was a great host. Communication was super easy and prompt. We will definitely come back. ##### Paul R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caitlyn T. Aug 1, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great views accomodating host and great bedroom view ! Would stay again ##### Caitlyn T.