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Despatch - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers

Vacation home in Forge Creek with kitchen and jetted bathtub

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TV
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Forge Creek, Victoria
  • Place, Lake Victoria
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Forge Creek

This vacation home places you next to Lake Victoria and Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

What's nearby

  • Lake Victoria - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mitchell River Silt Jetties Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 34 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • Koala Trail - 38 min drive - 16.0 miles

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

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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Stretch out in the jetted tub. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a dining table.

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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)

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

2691-268697

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Forge Creek, just steps from Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve and Lake Victoria, and within a short walk of Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve. Blond Bay Wildlife Reserve is also within a driving distance of 2.5 mi.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Despatch - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a jetted bathtub and a kitchen in each accommodation and kitchens in some.

Does Despatch - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers have a hot tub?

No, but this vacation home offers jetted bathtubs in all accommodations.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Despatch - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Despatch - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers.

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