House in Metung
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
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.
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 at The Oar House - Gippsland Lakes Retreat
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Metung
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
We came to the Oar House for our winter getaway, hoping to fo as little as possible and relax. Our whole family was so at peace, including our furry friend. We still talk about how much we miss playing board games infront of the fire. We are so greatful for our stay, and will be coming back soon!
8 / 10Excellent·Mar 2025
While we very much enjoyed our stay, there are some things that need attention, and tips for future guests. Check-in process was smooth and host easy to communicate with. Home is on a quiet, sealed no-through road and a short 5min drive into Metung. Interior is accurate to photos; picturesque, comfortable, well appointed and clean. Appliances and air-cons work well.1) FIX: Washing machine didn't work properly! The spin function is broken; tried different cycles -even just rinse and spin- and it doesn't spin at all, meaning it sat in water not being cleaned well, then we had to wring out our soaking clothes in the sink. Host - please repair or replace.2) TIP: The path to the jetty isn't sealed, it's a track that has become a bit too overgrown with weeds and bushes down to the bottom of the property. We are only in our 30s and found it quite steep, plus the walk to jetty is not short as advertised; it's about 15-20mins and you have to compete with overgrown branches/bushes/reeds. The wood beams that go across this bog area have sunk into the mud. Because of the bog there are lots of mosquitos and our shoes got covered in mud. Shame it isn't better maintained because it could have been enjoyable, but.. that's only our opinion, kids and others might love the rustic adventure of it. :)3) TIP: For light sleepers, bring earplugs! The microbats at night that nest in the roof can be quite loud, scurrying and flapping and squealing.4) Suggestion: Install fly-wire door in laundry.
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2023
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 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2022
It was the perfect place to relax and enjoy time with the family.
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"We came to the Oar House for our winter getaway, hoping to fo as little as possible and relax. Our whole family was so at peace, including our furry friend. We still talk about how much we miss playin..."
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