The Oar House - Gippsland Lakes Retreat
House in Metung
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Longer stay discounts available when booking direct.
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we love this because...
Metung is one of the prettiest villages in Australia. Positioned on a small spit of land, it sits on Bancroft Bay, with Lake King at its back. It is a photographers paradise, a natural environmental home to amazing birdlife, dolphins and fish and a wide variety of native animals.
The Gippsland Lakes also offers sailing, boating and fishing in sheltered inland waterways free from rocks, reefs and tides. Even if you don't sail or have a boat licence you can hire a boat locally and explore these safe waters. Just contact our friends at Riviera Nautic to help you out with all things boats and fishing.
We love the uniqueness of this beautiful lakehouse, a three-storey weatherboard cottage painted a striking Ironstone Blue with white trim, reminiscent of the houses in the Hamptons.
We spend the time in the cosy lounge in winter with the log fire and a good book. In the morning we take our dogs for a walk through the garden and a private walkway through native bushland (the property is on 1 acre) to the lake and Cantrills Jetty. Here we through a tennis ball into the water for the dogs to swim out to while sitting on the small stretch of the beach watching the boats coming in and out of Chinamans Creek.
In the afternoon we take a fishing rod (you will find a couple together with fishing tackle in the property for your pleasure) and wander down the pathway again to the Jetty to catch something for dinner (you will need a fishing licence but you can pick that up from Riviera Nautic too). Picnic on the beach before walking back the few minutes home to The Oar House.
For the best lunch or dinner, we head to the Metung Hotel (locally known as the Pub) and always book a table with a view. Its always bustling so you have to book. For breakfast, we eat at Bancroft Bites or we head into Lakes Entrance and buy fresh prawns off the boats and come back and sit outside undercover with local wine and feast.
PAWfect
What fun! a new house to visit that lets four-legged friends like me sleep inside.
Yay! a garden and courtyard with fences to keep me safe (although if you are a tiny tacker then you might fit under the front fence which has big gaps, you need mum and dad to keep an eye on you then). Love the trees, bushes and the walking tracks the wombats have made, there are lots of interesting smells. Are those possums in the trees?
I LOVE THIS PLACE.
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we love this because...
Metung is one of the prettiest villages in Australia. Positioned on a small spit of land, it sits on Bancroft Bay, with Lake King at its back. It is a photographers paradise, a natural environmental home to amazing birdlife, dolphins and fish and a wide variety of native animals.
The Gippsland Lakes also offers sailing, boating and fishing in sheltered inland waterways free from rocks, reefs and tides. Even if you don't sail or have a boat licence you can hire a boat locally and explore these safe waters. Just contact our friends at Riviera Nautic to help you out with all things boats and fishing.
We love the uniqueness of this beautiful lakehouse, a three-storey weatherboard cottage painted a striking Ironstone Blue with white trim, reminiscent of the houses in the Hamptons.
We spend the time in the cosy lounge in winter with the log fire and a good book. In the morning we take our dogs for a walk through the garden and a private walkway through native bushland (the property is on 1 acre) to the lake and Cantrills Jetty. Here we through a tennis ball into the water for the dogs to swim out to while sitting on the small stretch of the beach watching the boats coming in and out of Chinamans Creek.
In the afternoon we take a fishing rod (you will find a couple together with fishing tackle in the property for your pleasure) and wander down the pathway again to the Jetty to catch something for dinner (you will need a fishing licence but you can pick that up from Riviera Nautic too). Picnic on the beach before walking back the few minutes home to The Oar House.
For the best lunch or dinner, we head to the Metung Hotel (locally known as the Pub) and always book a table with a view. Its always bustling so you have to book. For breakfast, we eat at Bancroft Bites or we head into Lakes Entrance and buy fresh prawns off the boats and come back and sit outside undercover with local wine and feast.
PAWfect
What fun! a new house to visit that lets four-legged friends like me sleep inside.
Yay! a garden and courtyard with fences to keep me safe (although if you are a tiny tacker then you might fit under the front fence which has big gaps, you need mum and dad to keep an eye on you then). Love the trees, bushes and the walking tracks the wombats have made, there are lots of interesting smells. Are those possums in the trees?
I LOVE THIS PLACE.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Metung
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our stay at The Oar House. It was very clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed. Was a great place to stay with the dogs.
10.0 / 10.0
It was the perfect place to relax and enjoy time with the family.
8.0 / 10.0
House is beautiful. Would love to know the history, so quirky. Loved it. Views are spectacular. Very peaceful surroundings. Really enjoyed our stay. Must note the Beds are extremely uncomfortable. The mat in master really needs a good clean or replacement. Understand it’s pet friendly and we did have our fur baby with us but the mat was very off putting for a bedroom. Wouldn’t normally note these things just a little unfortunate for the per night rate.
4.0 / 10.0
The oar house
The house is a combination of recycled materials and as such some parts are very dated - e g kitchen. There is also unpleasant smell that you can't get rid of. There is no mosquito nets on the kitchen windows so you can' t let the fresh air in. The location is awkward - and makes it difficult to get both to Metung and Lakes Entrance. The proximity of the so-called private jetty doesn't' help - the path there goes through a swamp and if you don't have a boat is not useful. Far from an ideal holiday accommodation.
8.0 / 10.0
Clean & Beautiful
The property was impeccably clean and very beautifully presented - lovely presentation and we felt very comfortable. A few minor issues with check in as the instructions directing us to the key lock box were incorrect and directed us to where it used to be, so we spent half an hour in the dark looking for the box. Also being an older property the windows rattled in the wind and the wind blew the windows in the kids room open as the latches were broken. These minor things would be easily fixed. Overall we would happily stay again and it was easily the cleanest rental we have ever stayed in.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Metung?
The average price for a rental in Metung is $282 per night. This rental is $197 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Oar House - Gippsland Lakes Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Oar House - Gippsland Lakes Retreat pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Oar House - Gippsland Lakes Retreat?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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