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TV
Pool
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Shower, towels

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Forge Creek, Victoria
  • Place, Lake Victoria
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬

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Mariners Cove at Paynesville Motel & Apartments
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  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 710 reviews
The price is AU$204
includes taxes & fees
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Mariners Cove at Paynesville Motel & Apartments

About the area

Forge Creek

With a stay at this vacation home in Forge Creek, you'll be just steps from Lake Victoria and Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve. .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.
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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

Getting around

  • Bairnsdale Station - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeview Bar & Bistro - ‬113 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Bites Cafe - ‬112 min drive
  • ‪Loch Sport Bakery - ‬115 min drive
  • ‪Lizardz Pizza Coffee IceCream - ‬114 min drive
  • ‪Tasty Tuckers cafe & mini golf - ‬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.

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.

Our two-bedroom lodges offer a peaceful family escape with lake views, a private deck with a BBQ, and modern comforts, including a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and cozy fireplace. Set in a quiet bushland setting, you can spot parrots, kangaroos, koalas, and echidnas, with complimentary food provided for bird and kangaroo feeding. Enjoy easy access to resort amenities like the pool, heated outdoor spa, free bikes, and activities such as kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and nature trails.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
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
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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)

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

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

2691-268650

Secluded lodges perfect for nature lovers Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Reviews

8/10 Good

sylvie v.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026