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Despatch - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers
Forge Creek vacation home with kitchen
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
Explore the area

Forge Creek, Victoria
- Lake VictoriaPlace, Lake Victoria1 min walk
- Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes ReservePlace, Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve1 min walk
- Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes ReservePlace, Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve3 min walk
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About the area
Forge Creek
In Forge Creek .Within a 5-minute walk of this Forge Creek vacation home, you'll find Lake Victoria and Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve. Also, Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve is within half a mile (1 km) and Blond Bay Wildlife Reserve is within 3 miles (5 km).
What's nearby
- Lake Victoria - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 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
- Koala Trail - 38 min drive - 25.7 km
Getting around
- Bairnsdale Station - 33 min drive
Restaurants
- Loch Sport Bakery - 115 min drive
- Loch Sport Kebabs - 113 min drive
- Loch Sport Kebabs - 117 min drive
- Loch Sport Fish N Chip Takeaway - 114 min drive
- sanctuary cafe - 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.
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.
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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
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
2691-268697
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