Title: Lodge by the River - Studio 5 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=68152480&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Lodge by the River - Studio 5 Riverside apartment in Merrijig with an outdoor pool ## Photo gallery for Lodge by the River - Studio 5 ![Outdoor pool - Lodge by the River - Studio 5 (Merrijig)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68160000/68152500/68152480/6be875f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Lodge by the River - Studio 5 (Merrijig)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68160000/68152500/68152480/df29cb5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Lodge by the River - Studio 5 (Merrijig)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68160000/68152500/68152480/420834c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets - Lodge by the River - Studio 5 (Merrijig)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68160000/68152500/68152480/7b1a4afd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Lodge by the River - Studio 5 (Merrijig)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68160000/68152500/68152480/a1381813.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In Victoria's High Country, these newly renovated apartments offer a haven of relaxation with kitchenettes and mountain views overlooking the Delatite River. Enjoy tennis matches on site or unwind by the pool, all while being minutes from epic mountain bike tracks and Mt Buller & Mt Sterling Snowfields. ## Reviews 7.4 Good ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lodge by the River - Studio 5 Located in Victoria's High Country, these newly renovated, fully furnished apartments in the Timbertop Building with kitchenettes overlook the Delatite River with spectacular mountain views. Enjoy the Pool & Tennis Court on site. Set at the base of Mt Buller & Mt Sterling Snowfields & only minutes from epic mountain bike tracks. Conveniently located beside the iconic Hunt Club where you can enjoy great Pub meals, with the MMTBL Bus stop directly outside to take you to the top of Buller & only minutes from the chain hire depot. 10 minutes from Mansfield & Goughs bay where you can enjoy water sports. On site Parking ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Fenced private pool - Outdoor pool ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Electric kettle - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - On a river ### Things to do - Tennis - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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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 Long-term renters welcome 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ### Property is also known as By The River Studio 5 Merrijig Lodge by the River Timbertop 5 Lodge by the River - Studio 5 Merrijig Lodge by the River - Studio 5 Aparthotel Lodge by the River - Studio 5 Aparthotel Merrijig ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.10413%2C146.26207&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=i5lXGtI9pBvb2Xb5p2xDaP1MBvk=) Merrijig, VIC #### What's nearby - Delatite Education Area \- 6 min drive \- 5.2 miles - Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail \- 11 min drive \- 12.5 miles - Delatite Winery \- 12 min drive \- 6.9 miles - Mt. Buller Alpine Resort \- 12 min drive \- 10.9 miles - Mount Stirling \- 12 min drive \- 11.4 miles #### Getting around - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 155 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Hunt Club Hotel Merrijig - ‬2 min walk - ‪Peaks Restaurant and Bar - ‬6 min drive - ‪Hunt Club Hotel - ‬1 min walk - ‪Delatite Winery - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Mill Inn - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Lodge by the River - Studio 5 have a pool? ### Is Lodge by the River - Studio 5 pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Lodge by the River - Studio 5? ### What time is check-in at Lodge by the River - Studio 5? ### What time is check-out at Lodge by the River - Studio 5? ### Where is Lodge by the River - Studio 5 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lodge by the River - Studio 5 Reviews ## Reviews ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 4.8 Eco-friendliness ### 7.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack A. 26 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent value for money Best option for off mountain accomodation. Very clean and accessible. ##### Jack A. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dheeraj N. 19 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing view Amazing view from this unit and really enjoyed it ##### Dheeraj N. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Samuel 20 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication It was a fairly good room for the price. We had a great view of the mountains and fields from the window. It would have been good to have some soap in bathroom and a tea towel for the dishes. ##### Samuel Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Helen 12 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication I liked that the property was away from road noise. Over looking the river and the excess to facilities. It was nice and quiet. ##### Helen Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Tony D. 3 Sept 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overall it was ok. The accommodation met our needs. The mattresses are old, and could do with replacing them. Only 2 rolls of toilet paper available. No sugar in the sugar bowl. Night light by the door outside not working so had to use torch on phone to get door unlockedphone to ##### Tony D. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Paul 11 Mar 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication The room was filthy, built up dust from what seemed like months of accumulation, dirty bathroom, spider webs everywhere, could not contact the host. There’s nothing good about this room, absolutely horrible, we feel like we were completely robbed, never again. ##### Paul Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Tjita 5 Sept 2024 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Cleanliness, communication When we arrived at the accommodation during check in time, we found that the room was not done. It was a total mess from the previous guest. I rang the customer service but the owner was unable to be contacted as no one picked up the phone. While I was on the phone, I met a cleaner from the next door neighbour who happened to know the owner. I asked her if she could help us find someone to prepare our room, and she said she would do it herself. We then had to leave and come back about an hour later. When we came back, we could see that the cleaning was done in a rush. The bed sheet was not tucked properly, the pillow cover was all wrinkled and the blankets were quite smelly. Looking at the condition of the accommodation, we were quite worried about the hygiene of the place, we ended up cleaning the place (kitchen, bathroom etc) ourselves that evening. When we got back to Melbourne, I contacted the property manager. She asked me to write our complaint on an email which she never replied to. I called half a dozen times and all I got was her excuse to give her more time to investigate the situation. Now after almost two months I still receive no news, no call and no email. Their ignorance in this matter leaves me no choice other than to share my experience here. Obviously the owner was very negligent and not aware about our booking. This had wasted our time, caused a very inconvenient holiday and put our health at risk. ##### Tjita Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cliff C. 11 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great accommodation Neat and tidy ##### Cliff C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Cole P. 5 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great view! Stayed for a couple nights while up for the snow, the room was just what we needed. Loved the big window looking out to the creek and the hills. Checking in was easy as there is no formal, in-person check in, you just receive a code for the room. Pub next door was great for dinner, but make sure you book! No drying room is a bugger, but no biggy. The fridge(s) didn't work, but this wasn't an issue for us and the host was onto getting it sorted after we left. ##### Cole P. 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