Title: Idle Lake House Floating Dockside Accommodation Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire house boat # Idle Lake House Floating Dockside Accommodation Houseboat in Lakes Entrance with a sauna ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109420000/109414100/109414059/43713fd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109420000/109414100/109414059/33fe6fc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109420000/109414100/109414059/1aea9ec9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109420000/109414100/109414059/4c6b86ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109420000/109414100/109414059/af995031.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the essence of retro Californian charm at Idle Lake House. Located on the picturesque Gippsland Lakes, unwind in this surprisingly spacious accommodation with floor-to-ceiling glass framing unbroken lake views. Enjoy a private deck, outdoor seating and direct access to the cool green water via a steel ladder. ### Entire house boat 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Idle Lake House Floating Dockside Accommodation A retro Californian inspired 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. 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, and boat mooring right out front. Idle shares the vessel with a public floating sauna. The sauna has its own entry point and is not accessed from your accomodation. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34150000/34144200/34144136/6305f63a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakehouse at Blackwood Arm Lakes Entrance - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 32 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=34144136&PinnedHotelID=34144136&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Children’s play area – outdoor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4490000/4487900/4487835/676012bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kalimna Woods Cottages Kalimna - 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Pets Welcome. Lakes Entrance - Sea view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 83 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=34113468&PinnedHotelID=34113468&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Absolutely no seafood / shellfish to be cooked inside - failure to comply will result in an extra cleaning charge. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that 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 ## About the area Lakes Entrance is home to this houseboat. Cunningham Foot Bridge and Nyerimilang Heritage Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lakes Entrance Bowls Club and Lakes View Golf Course. [Visit our Lakes Entrance travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lakes-Entrance.dx6736) [View more Houseboats in Lakes Entrance](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lakes-Entrance-Houseboats.d6736-aaHouseboats.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.882587,147.98251&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60aefFuyef%5B%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%40Q%3FQBS%40S%40S%40SBSBSBQBU%40QDQBQDUBQDQDQDQDQDQFSDMFQDSFQFMHQFOFQHOFOHQFMHOHOJMHOHMHMJMHKJOJKJOJKJKJKJKJKLKJILKLKJILGLILKLIJENGLILGLGNCLILENELENELENCNELANCLEPALCN%3FNALCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40L%3FNBN%40NDLBN%40LDNBNDLDNDLDLDNHLBLFLFNHLFLDLHLJJHLFLHLJJJLHJJJJJJLJHJLJHNJJJJHNJLJLHLHNHLHNHNHLFPHNFNHPFNFPFLFPDRFPFLDRFPDPDPBPDPDPBTDPBPBPBTBPBR%40R%40RBR%40R%40R%40P%40P%3FT%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FN%3FTAP%3FTAPAPATAPCTAPATCPCPCTCPCPEPCTEPEPCPEPEPGREPGNGPEPGPGNGPGLIRGLINGPINILINILININKJKLINKJKJINMJIJMJKJKLKJMFKJMJMHMHKFMJMHMDMFOHMHMDMDOFMDMDODMDOFO%40MDOBM%40ODOBO%40M%3FOBO%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FMAOCO%3FMAQCMEOAMCOEOAMGOEMEOEMEMGOEMEMIMIOGKEMIMKMGMIKIMKMKKGMKKMKKKKKKKKKOKKKMIMKMIKIOIOKMIOIMGOIQGOIMGSGMIQGOGQEQGQEOGQESEQEQEQEQCQEUCQEQAQCUCQCQCUAQAUAQCU%3FQAQAU%3FQAU%3FO%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=butowUstvV2tEKvuGA8cYdUiRsM=) Lakes Entrance, VIC ### What's nearby - Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Lakes Entrance Bowls Club - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Main Beach - 2 min drive - 0.8 miles - Lakes Entrance Lookout - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles ### Restaurants - ‪Funkey Monkey Cafe - ‬18 min walk - ‪Salty Groms Cafe - ‬17 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk - ‪Sodafish - ‬2 min walk - ‪Bloody Good Coffee - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Idle Lake House Floating Dockside Accommodation pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Idle Lake House Floating Dockside Accommodation located? > Situated in Lakes Entrance, this houseboat is steps away from Lake King and Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display. Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre and Lakes Entrance Bowls Club are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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