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Dargo - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers

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TV
Pool
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

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

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 manager

Gippsland Lakes Escapes

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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

Comfort

  • 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

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

Property is also known as

2691-268652

About the neighborhood

Map
Forge Creek, Victoria

What's nearby

  • 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
  • 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 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 vacation home is steps 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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Dargo - Waterfront Retreat: Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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