Koonwarra Lake house retreat

A country hideaway in a green field surrounded by private native australia forest/bush with its own private lake. No other houses or people for miles, just wallabies, echidnas and koalas in the wild. Easy scenic highway 1.4 hr drive from Melbourne. The location, just outside Koonwarra, is secluded with no other houses visible or close by. It's the 2nd last property on a quiet dead-end country lane yet Wilson's Promontory, Inverloch, golf courses, wineries and cafes are all a short drive away. Forget the crowded and expensive summer coastal towns. All the best beaches on the Gippsland coast require a drive and this location is an ideal & relaxing holiday base camp Guests get whole house plus large private lake set in 15ha of forest and bush Just by phone and text. Site has good 3G 4G internet and mobile coverage. Things to do - Explore the 15ha property with 10ha of forest and bushland - Laze on the deck - Swim in the lake off our pontoon - Koonwarra Store for lunch (5 minutes away - you need to book) - Rail Trails (5 mins ) - Wilson's Promontory (50 mins) - Venus Bay & Walkerville Beaches (30-45 mins) - Inverloch beaches ( 25 mins ) - Bunurong Marine and Coastal Park, Cape Paterson ( 30mins, must see ) - Wineries and berry farms ( lots close ) - Go Karting at Stoney Creek - 20 mins) - Golfing at Leongatha Golf Club ( 10 minutes ) - Southern Gippsland and Baw Baw Wine Trails - Tourist Railway - Visit historic Coal Creek Heritage at Korumburra - Stock up on fresh local produce at a the Koonwarra Farmers' market (1st Saturday of every month). - George Bass Coastal Walk - Cape Liptrap working lighthouse You need a car. Intrepid bike riders could use it as a base, its just off a popular bike track called the rail trail The lake is deep and as with all Australian bush you may encounter wildlife of all sorts, that includes snakes. Take good walking shoes! The road into the property is quiet with only one other farm sharing the access road. The road is fenced off but the bush/forest is not.