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The Mariner - Be the captain of your own adventure

Vacation home in Metung with kitchen and balcony

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TV, fireplace
Interior
TV, fireplace
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
As you step into The Mariner, you enter a world of ships and history with cabin-inspired interiors reminiscent of the 1940s. Unwind in the cozy Captain's Quarters by a warm fire, or enjoy the bright ocean-liner style lounge on the upper level.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Mariner - Be the captain of your own adventure

Special Offer:
Book a 2 night weekend stay at one of our beautiful holiday homes between May 1st and November 30th (excluding public holidays and school holidays) and we will give you Sunday night for free.
Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or loyalty member benefits.
we love this because...
As we drive into Metung and catch our first glimpse of Chinamans Creek with boats and yachts securely moored in the still blue water we feel the cares of the world drop away.
There is always a sense of excitement as we open the door of The Mariner and enter a different world. A world of ships and history where you can be the captain of your own adventure.
We love the dark moody hallway as you enter reminiscent of the lower deck steerage on a boat with cabin numbers on the doors and interiors that can take you to the 1940s.
Walking up the steps to the dark and moody Captains Quarters with portraits of the infamous 'Sea Dogs' and a cosy fire, built in bookcase and day bed. We pick out a book that sends us back to our childhood and curl up under the reading lamp. On sunny days we open the doors and sit on the deck looking out to the lake and the water.
On the upper level the light and bright lounge is reminiscent of an ocean liners deck complete with lifejacket and water hose. Such a beautiful light an bright space with dining and a galley style kitchen.
On this level is the master suite with four poster bed and window seat, the first class 'cabin' with ensuite.
For the best lunch or dinner, we take a short stroll 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 Aroma Coffee House or we head into Lakes Entrance and buy fresh prawns off the boats and come back and sit outside with local wine and feast.
PAWfect
What fun! a new house to visit that lets (SMALL) four-legged friends like me sleep inside.
Yay! a garden and courtyard with fences to keep me safe. Love the trees and bushes there are lots of interesting smells. Are those possums, koalas and kookaburras in the trees?
I LOVE THIS PLACE.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

AU-2338-listing-87

About the neighborhood

Map
Victoria, Metung

What's nearby

  • Metung Bushland Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kings Cove Metung Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Metung Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Lakes Entrance Lookout - 16 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Main Beach - 21 min drive - 27.0 km

Getting around

  • Bairnsdale Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riviera Nautic - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Aroma @metung Coffee House & Eatery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Local Metung - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Metung Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Timbers Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mariner - Be the captain of your own adventure pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Mariner - Be the captain of your own adventure?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mariner - Be the captain of your own adventure?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Mariner - Be the captain of your own adventure located?

Situated in Metung, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake King and Baxter Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve. Metung Bushland Reserve and Kings Cove Metung Golf Course are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

The Mariner - Be the captain of your own adventure Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sol L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Loved it - awesome house and area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication
The house was in a good location, however for the price, it lacked the attention to detail in guest services. I rang the services number for help on a couple of occasions and the manager wasn’t very polite. I was initially told that we had to bring our own firewood and the nearest location to purchase firewood was 8 km away. Couldn’t get the TV to work, no service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully designed, comfortable house

The attention to detail in the design of this place was stunning! It made for a relaxing and lush space to enjoy with the family, including our small dog. Great outdoor space to take in the view and cosy living rooms to bunker down at night. Worth seeing the house for the design alone. Facilities were also great with everything you need for a short stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marty W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning Metung

A special family time away, in such a well setup and comfortable space so close to town. Thank you for making this so easy and enjoyable for our whole family. Look forward to coming back soon Marty
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and relaxing

What a gorgeous, dog friendly property. We had a wonderful time staying here. The property is in a great location and so well equipped. The lounge/dining area is an amazing place to relax and the fireplace and air conditioning make the house extremely comfortable. We and our dog Blaze loved the spacious, fenced back yard and being surrounded by nature. We cannot wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Narine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mariner holiday

Very pleasant amenities & decor, great views, very peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Metung

Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous holiday property

We had such an amazing long weekend at the Mariner! Location was perfect and property everything as described! Despite a few hiccups on a nighttime arrival with finding firewood we had the most amazing time! Will definitely be back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Immaculate and beautiful

Great property - beautiful decor and super comfortable. Good communication and accessible support. Very clean (considering pet friendly) and in a beautiful part of town. There are a lot of stairs, I traveled with one elderly person with limited mobility, the property was ok for us but might not be accessible for others and would be worth highlighting in the property description. Thank you - look forward to staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

sohrab m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at The Mariner

Really enjoyed our stay at the Mariner. The house is really well set out with plenary of room and interesting books and crannies the kids just loved. The kitchen is possibly the best equiped I have stayed which was really appreciated as we enjoyed some great home cooked meals before taking an evening stroll along the Metung boardwalk which is just a few steps away. I couldn’t recommend this more. All the home comforts you could ask for plus the additional little touches you would expect from a hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022