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Despatch: 2BR lodge offering water views + more!

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Forge Creek, Victoria
  • Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Koala Trail
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • The Lakes National Park
    ‪118 min drive‬
  • Bairnsdale, VIC (BSJ)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Despatch: 2BR lodge offering water views + more!

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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

About the area

Forge Creek

Forge Creek is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve and Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve, while Bairnsdale Historical Museum and Paynesville Maritime Museum are cultural highlights.
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Forge Creek, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mitchell River Silt Jetties Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 25 min drive - 17.3 km
  • East Gippsland Rail Trail - 30 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Koala Trail - 35 min drive - 22.0 km
  • The Lakes National Park - 118 min drive - 128.6 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: 2BR lodge offering water views + more! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Despatch: 2BR lodge offering water views + more! 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.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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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.
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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.

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