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Despatch - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers

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TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
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
The current price is €254
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul

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.

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
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • 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

  • 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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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

2691-268697

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 Despatch - 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 Despatch - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers?

As of 26 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Despatch - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers on 1 Jul 2025 start from €254.31, 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 Despatch - 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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Despatch - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Traralgon, Victoria

Happy break away

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: Great place, lovely and relaxing, accommodation was very clean, everything is supplied just have to bring your food and drinks
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna W.

Perfect family break away amongst nature

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: The surroundings were beautiful within a tranquil bush escape, many lodges facing the lake. The live-in management went out of their way to assist. Kayaking early morning and afternoon cricket amongst the feeding roo's was magic.
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10/10 Excellent

Lynda C.

Waterfront apartments

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: My family , adult son and daughter, and 2 grandchildren 3 + 5 y.o had a great time feeding the kangaroos and native birds at the front door! Houses were well appointed, very cosy, everything you could want. Staff were excellent when needed to communicate. Kids enjoyed the outdoor spa, even though it was raining, it was undercover.