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Dargo - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers

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Dargo - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Lake view

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dargo - 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.

Two secluded lodges are available, each with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, sleep up to four guests. Each lodge features a queen master suite, a twin bedroom, a separate toilet, and a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, dishwasher, and cookware for convenient self-catering.

Dargo Lodge, nestled in a secluded area with private lake access, offers stunning lake views from the spacious living room or private deck. Enjoy a BBQ on the deck while spotting native wildlife, or get active with free bikes, kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding on the lake.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Canoeing 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)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

2691-268652

About the area

Map
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
  • ‪Lakeview Bar & Bistro - ‬113 min drive
  • ‪Loch Sport Bakery - ‬115 min drive
  • ‪Tasty Tuckers cafe & mini golf - ‬114 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dargo - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Dargo - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers located?

Situated in Forge Creek, this holiday home is steps away 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.

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Dargo - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vince Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed for our Easter holidays in this accommodation overlooking the sea. I love how peaceful and private the place was. A perfect place for a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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