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Tanjil - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers

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TV
Exterior
Pool
Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €248
includes taxes & fees
27 Jun - 28 Jun

About this property

Entire place

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

Tanjil - 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.

Our two-bedroom lodges offer a peaceful family escape with lake views, a private deck with a BBQ, and modern comforts, including a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and cozy fireplace. Set in a quiet bushland setting, you can spot parrots, kangaroos, koalas, and echidnas, with complimentary food provided for bird and kangaroo feeding. Enjoy easy access to resort amenities like the pool, heated outdoor spa, free bikes, and activities such as kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and nature trails.

Property manager

Gippsland Lakes Escapes

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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)

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

Property is also known as

2691-268694

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
  • St Mary's Catholic Church - 36 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Koala Trail - 39 min drive - 25.3 km

Getting around

  • Bairnsdale Station - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeview Bar and Bistro Loch Sport - ‬115 min drive
  • ‪Loch Sport Bakery - ‬115 min drive
  • ‪Loch Sport Fish N Chip Takeaway - ‬114 min drive
  • ‪Sanctuary Cafe - ‬115 min drive
  • ‪Marina Hotel - ‬115 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tanjil - 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 Tanjil - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers?

As of 26 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tanjil - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers on 27 Jun 2025 start from €247.82, including 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 for more accurate prices.

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

Situated in Forge Creek, this holiday home is steps away from Lake Victoria, Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve and Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve. Blond Bay Wildlife Reserve is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Waterfront Retreat is a great spot to relax and indulge in nature. Our villa (Tanjil) had an excellent vista looking past bush and grass to the lakes with friendly kangaroos visiting in the morning and evening.The villa itself is well suited to a family with 2 bedrooms sleeping 5, although there is only one bathroom. It has just about all you need with cooktop, BBQ, microwave (incl convection), toaster, coffee pod machine, and plenty of utensils, etc. The retreat includes a swimming pool, hot tub, bikes, kayaks, canoes, etc at no additional charge. When we stayed in early January there were no issues accessing these eg no one was using them at the time we used them.Wifi was good but limited mobile signal.Although you feel like you’re getting away from it all, it’s only 20 minutes to Paynesville and Bairnsdale. Once in Paynesville, I recommend walking for free onto the ferry to visit Raymond Island for a walk and koala spotting - we saw lots of them!