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Zinc House - Unique lakeside relaxation

Zinc House - Unique lakeside relaxation

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Exterior
Beach
Property grounds
Main building
Main Bed (Queen)

Overview of Zinc House - Unique lakeside relaxation

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Lake viewLake viewLake view

Check out the area

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Forge Creek, VIC
  • Popular LocationWattle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSteel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve1 min walk
  • AirportBairnsdale, VIC (BSJ)22 min drive
  • Popular LocationMitchell River Silt Jetties Gippsland Lakes Reserve25 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Zinc House - Unique lakeside relaxation

This beautiful and unusual property is located on the shore of Lake Victoria, one of the set of lakes making up the extraordinary and extensive Gippsland Lakes. The bush-land garden extends to your own private piece of shoreline with fantastic views. In summer you may like to swim, paddle or fish, relax on the wide deck, or even just enjoy the view from the comfort of the lounge. The ever changing lake is always a pleasure to watch. There are local bush walks and lots of photo opportunities here.

The house is striking and unique, consisting of two distinct and separate sections joined by deck. The main building provides a simple but fully equipped kitchen, open plan lounge, dinning, master bedroom (1 queen bed) and spacious bathroom (step down required). The second spacious self-contained bedroom (1 double bed) is separated from the main building by deck, accessed from the car-park by ramp and includes a wheelchair accessible bathroom. Also included is a breakfast bar - kettle, toaster, crockery, fridge, etc. small dining table and private sitting area.

The 'garden' is 3 acers of native Banksia forest with wonderful contorted gum trees and across the lake is the Lakes National Park. This somewhat wild garden is filled with bush-land and water birds - honey-eaters, wrens, owls, swans, sea eagles and many more; and is often visited by the native wildlife including koala, kangaroo, echidnas, wombats, possums and others. These guys are generally the nosiest thing around in this very tranquil place.

This truly unique and relaxing setting is the perfect place for a recharge or a a very special (maybe even romantic) treat! Get away from your everyday and experience the 'wild' in comfort.

Services
Services, shops, restaurants, coffee, fuel, health services, etc. are about 15-20 minutes away in either Bairnsdale or Paynesville - but the house contains all the necessaries for cooking up a meal if you bring your own ingredients.

Local Attractions
At the end of the road (1 km) is the Wattle Point Jetty and boat ramp, and also a lovely beach for walking or an alternative swimming spot. This is also a good place for windsurfing and fishing. There is also a lovely short walk to the point (about 2km) along a bush track featuring native flora including magnificent grass-trees, which starts from just near the front gate. Just down the road (about 3km) is the Blond Bay Reserve which contains fabulous diverse native vegetation and yet more wildlife - including Hog deer.

Region Attractions
The Gippsland Lakes, Ninety Mile beach, Rivers and Parks of this area provided a abundance of natural attractions but the region is also home to a diverse community of arts and crafts people and the area is also gaining a strong reputation for provision of excellent food and wine. In short the region provide fantastic resource for R&R of all varieties.

A Note re Kids and Pets
Being UN-fenced and having a completely separated second bedroom this venue can be a challenging setting for young children. Apologies but there is no secured play area Kids. Older children will love the wildlife, climbing trees and unlimited access to the lake shore, but younger children will required constant close supervision. Similarly, pets are allowed but will need to be under supervision, on lead or contained, for both their sake and to protect the wildlife. Thank you.

Property manager

Ellen Burton
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only
This is a bush block with direct lake frountage

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
There is lots of wildlife and no fences

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoors

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Forge Creek

Located in Forge Creek, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Paynesville Maritime Museum and Bairnsdale Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bairnsdale Golf Course and Koala Trail. Aquamania Water Sports and Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Forge Creek, VIC

What's nearby

  • Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 1 min walk
  • Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 1 min walk
  • Mitchell River Silt Jetties Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 25 min drive
  • Koala Trail - 31 min drive
  • The Lakes National Park - 116 min drive

Getting around

  • Bairnsdale Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lakeview Bar and Bistro Loch Sport - 113 min drive
  • Sanctuary Cafe - 113 min drive
  • Loch Sport Fish N Chip Takeaway - 113 min drive
  • Loch Sport Bakery - 115 min drive
  • Lochy Coffee - 112 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Zinc House - Unique lakeside relaxation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Zinc House - Unique lakeside relaxation?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Zinc House - Unique lakeside relaxation?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Zinc House - Unique lakeside relaxation located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve and Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve. Blond Bay Wildlife Reserve is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
peace and quite
The property was the same as the photos all was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naomi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a Gem!
Stylish, homely, thoughtful, relaxing, grounding, stillness, these are some of our first impressions. We felt we were totally off the grid. We loved the regular visits from the resident wallaby and roo families, spectacular bird watching and pure relaxation. Favourite inclusions were the outdoor shower, lying on the sunbed, immediate lake access to use our kayaks, daily dips and swims and the personal design touches and artwork around the property. Ellen is a wonderful person and host who was located nearby so we could contact her if needed. This is a hidden secret and worth every cent. Perfect for down time to reconnect and ground one self. This would especially suit those with kayaks as the water access was just devine. Other local visitors included a wombat and koala. We will be back :) Thank you Ellen xxxxxx
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Stay at Zinc house
This a beautiful part of the world, full of wildlife and a stroll down to Lake Victoria which is just beautiful. All you can hear are the birds in the trees and the local echidna and wombat moving about in the garden, each night the local kangaroos come around and pay you a visit. Ellen was great host
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant.
Lots of wildlife. Beautiful spot. Great for canoeing.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon C., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, host and setting
Ellen was a fabulous host, with great communications and the perfect getaway house / block. Native birds abound along with roos, wallabies and other furry friends. Great stay, very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

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Hosted by Ellen Burton

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