Idle Lake House
Houseboat in Lakes Entrance, Gippsland, VIC, AU
100% Recommended•
4 people
Pet-friendly
A floating accommodation for guests who crave the unseen.
Located on the absolute waterfront of the Gippsland Lakes, Victoria in Australia’s idyllic Far South East. Idle Lake House is a tribute to its relatively untouched location, with connection to its local environment, proximity to the locals and saltwater culture.
Moored on a stunning private bay on the Lakes Entrance foreshore, gaze at the water from your bed. Our two bedroom floating apartment sleeps four comfortably - complete with its very own water view bath house and boat mooring.
The luxury accommodation sits on a floating platform moored in the western harbour on The Esplanade, the lake separated from the ocean by a long, thin spine of land.
Idle is all yours, and the space around it is shared by fellow nomads, yachtsman and sauna enthusiasts. Usually, the area around the boat is quiet, and sometimes it's a hive of fishing, hot / cold plunging, boat building and community. Lakes Entrance itself is a picture of wild East Coast activity in summer, and almost abandoned in winter. We love both equally.
While it may look petite, Idle Lake House is surprisingly spacious, sleeping four in two queen-sized bedrooms. There’s a separate bathroom, shower room and a powder room and a large living room with an open-plan kitchen. The sense of space is reinforced by the use of curved walls and floor-to-ceiling glass framing the unbroken lake view. Sliding doors lead to a deck with outdoor seating, with a steel ladder providing entry into the cool green water of the lake should it get too hot.
Please kindly note that pets are welcome on board for an extra cleaning fee. While children are more than welcome on board, extra care is advised at the discretion of the parent or guardian....
Located on the absolute waterfront of the Gippsland Lakes, Victoria in Australia’s idyllic Far South East. Idle Lake House is a tribute to its relatively untouched location, with connection to its local environment, proximity to the locals and saltwater culture.
Moored on a stunning private bay on the Lakes Entrance foreshore, gaze at the water from your bed. Our two bedroom floating apartment sleeps four comfortably - complete with its very own water view bath house and boat mooring.
The luxury accommodation sits on a floating platform moored in the western harbour on The Esplanade, the lake separated from the ocean by a long, thin spine of land.
Idle is all yours, and the space around it is shared by fellow nomads, yachtsman and sauna enthusiasts. Usually, the area around the boat is quiet, and sometimes it's a hive of fishing, hot / cold plunging, boat building and community. Lakes Entrance itself is a picture of wild East Coast activity in summer, and almost abandoned in winter. We love both equally.
While it may look petite, Idle Lake House is surprisingly spacious, sleeping four in two queen-sized bedrooms. There’s a separate bathroom, shower room and a powder room and a large living room with an open-plan kitchen. The sense of space is reinforced by the use of curved walls and floor-to-ceiling glass framing the unbroken lake view. Sliding doors lead to a deck with outdoor seating, with a steel ladder providing entry into the cool green water of the lake should it get too hot.
Please kindly note that pets are welcome on board for an extra cleaning fee. While children are more than welcome on board, extra care is advised at the discretion of the parent or guardian....
Features and Amenities
2 bedrooms
2 beds
2 bathrooms
Air conditioning
Bath
BBQ
Details
- Check in after 03:00pmCheck out before 11:00am
- Weekday minimum booking: 2 nightsWeekend minimum booking: 2 nights
Cancellation Policy:
Receive a full refund (minus service fee) up until 1 week prior to check-in.
Additional Information
There is a welcome booklet provided which showcases everything we love about the area, places to eat, things to do and everything in between. A few early recommendations within close proximity to us are:
Breakfast & Coffee: Albert & Co. Across the other side of the road, you will find this Melbourne-inspired cafe, serving coffee, fresh pastries and an array of breakfast choices!
Dinner: Sodafish. Turn right at the end of the jetty, walk 300m and you will hit Sodafish. Opened by renowned head chef, Nick Mahlook, this predominantly seafood restaurant is high quality and serves fresh seafood straight from the local trawlers.
Wellbeing: Koho Sauna (Our sister business). Located on the same vessel, Koho Sauna is a wellbeing experience that focuses on hot/cold therapy. Guests alternate between a wood-fired sauna and an invigorating dip in the Gippsland Lakes. Your can check their website for availability, and don’t forget to add our special discount code at the checkout for 20% off your private sauna session.
Check out is 11am. A later check out may result in a late check out fee. We ask that on your departure any used kitchen items have been cleaned and returned and the house is left in a respectable condition, and ensure all the external doors are closed and locked.
Thank you again for choosing us for your visit to Lakes Entrance and we hope to see you again someday!
Neph & Dano...
Breakfast & Coffee: Albert & Co. Across the other side of the road, you will find this Melbourne-inspired cafe, serving coffee, fresh pastries and an array of breakfast choices!
Dinner: Sodafish. Turn right at the end of the jetty, walk 300m and you will hit Sodafish. Opened by renowned head chef, Nick Mahlook, this predominantly seafood restaurant is high quality and serves fresh seafood straight from the local trawlers.
Wellbeing: Koho Sauna (Our sister business). Located on the same vessel, Koho Sauna is a wellbeing experience that focuses on hot/cold therapy. Guests alternate between a wood-fired sauna and an invigorating dip in the Gippsland Lakes. Your can check their website for availability, and don’t forget to add our special discount code at the checkout for 20% off your private sauna session.
Check out is 11am. A later check out may result in a late check out fee. We ask that on your departure any used kitchen items have been cleaned and returned and the house is left in a respectable condition, and ensure all the external doors are closed and locked.
Thank you again for choosing us for your visit to Lakes Entrance and we hope to see you again someday!
Neph & Dano...
Prices
- Base Price $500 / night
- Discounts
10% discount for bookings of 7 nights or longer
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Lakes Entrance VIC 3909, Australia
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