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Dargo - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathrooms
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Kitchen
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor space
- Free WiFi
- Lake view
Explore the area

Forge Creek, Victoria
- Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes ReservePlace, Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve3 min walk
- Mitchell River Silt Jetties Gippsland Lakes ReservePlace, Mitchell River Silt Jetties Gippsland Lakes Reserve34 min drive
- Koala TrailPlace, Koala Trail39 min drive
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About the area
Forge Creek
With a stay at this vacation home in Forge Creek, you'll be just steps from Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve and Lake Victoria. .This vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Blond Bay Wildlife Reserve.
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
- Loch Sport Bakery - 115 min drive
- Lakeview Bar & Bistro - 113 min drive
- Minigolf and Cafe - 114 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.
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.
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.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home features canoeing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
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
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
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
Property is also known as
2691-268652