Metung Holiday House | cosy coastal downtown stay

Welcome to our Metung home. We're delighted to host you.

Lovingly refreshed with recent renovations while retaining its original 1950s charm, our cosy three-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of character, comfort and convenience. While compact in size, you'll find everything you need for a relaxing and memorable stay.

Guests can enjoy premium bedding and hotel-quality linen, including two queen bedrooms and a flexible third bedroom featuring two king-single beds that can be converted into a king bed upon request.

Throughout the home you'll find thoughtful touches designed for comfort, including:

• Premium Sealy beds with luxury commercial-grade linen and towels
• Free high-speed WiFi
• 65" 4K Smart TV
• Mitsubishi split-system heating and cooling
• Ceiling fans with remote controls in all bedrooms
• Wood heater for cosy winter evenings
• Oversized walk-in shower
• Hairdryer and guest essentials
• Self check-in for added convenience
• Books, board games and family-friendly entertainment

The newly renovated kitchen is fully equipped with quality Bosch appliances, including an electric oven, cooktop and dishwasher, along with an LG fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee machine, and everything needed for cooking, dining and entertaining during your stay.

Step outside to enjoy the BBQ and outdoor dining area, perfect for long summer lunches or relaxing after a day exploring the Gippsland Lakes.

Travelling with your furry friend? Well-behaved dogs are welcome (one dog per stay, pet fee applies), because we know pets are part of the family too.

There is free off-street parking for up to two vehicles, or a combination of car and boat trailer, with additional street parking available nearby.

One of the best features of the property is its location. Just 200 metres from the centre of Metung Village, you can easily walk to cafés, restaurants, boutique shops, the Metung Hotel, Village Green, Yacht Club, local jetties and waterfront attractions, leaving the car behind and enjoying everything Metung has to offer at your doorstep.

You will have access to the entire house, carport and large yard.

This is your home away from home!

We want your stay to be as relaxing and hassle-free as possible. Self check-in is available via a secure lockbox, allowing you to arrive at a time that suits you.

Our housekeeper will prepare the home prior to your arrival, ensuring everything is ready for your stay.

While we respect your privacy, we're always just a phone call away and happy to assist with any questions or recommendations during your time in Metung.

Metung is a small Village of 1100 permanent residents located on a narrow peninsula of land separating Bancroft Bay and Lake King. Situated in East Gippsland and ideally placed with the surrounding protected waters of the Gippsland Lakes (400 square kilometers) Metung is a comfortable 3.5 hour drive from Melbourne.


The main activities are of a boating and fishing nature, but Metung is also known for its scenic walks. You may also choose to visit one of the areas many galleries, the food trails, wineries or hire a boat and explore the Ninety Mile Beach, Chinaman's Creek, Boxes Creek or Nungurner. Embark on a cruise aboard one of the boats that leave Metung and travel to Lakes Entrance where you can see the entrance to the Lakes system or hire a day-boat and travel to Barrier Landing where you can walk across to Ninety Mile Beach. It is not uncommon to observe a pod of dolphins feeding in the Bay or nearby channels. Fish from a boat or from one of the many available jetties on Bancroft Bay. Soak up some sun on the shores of Lake King where there is a safe swimming beach for adults and children.

The Village Green is the venue for the famous Metung Farmers Market held on the second Saturday of each month where local in-season produce is showcased for all to buy. Explore the Village and its shops and restaurants or just enjoy a drink at the famous waterfront Metung Hotel. Watch the Pelican feeding daily at noon in front of the Hotel.

Whether it is a fantastic sunrise over Bancroft Bay or you are enjoying a glass of wine as the sun sets spectacularly over Lake King you are always able to enjoy both ends of the day and everything in between.

You may also hire yachts and cruisers for overnight stays where you can tie up in some of the quiet creeks or jetties that abound in the protected waters of the Lakes system.

There are always new places to find, visit and experience in the Gippsland Lakes so come along and be a part of this wonderful region which is also only 2 hours from the Victorian ski slopes & high country.

There is no public transport in the town other than taxi's, the house in 100m from the town centre so is easily accessed by foot or car.

Pets Welcome 🐾
We love welcoming well-behaved furry guests! One dog is permitted per stay, and a one-time pet fee of $75 applies.

To help make your pet's stay comfortable, we provide a complimentary pet pack including food and water bowls, a pet towel, and waste bags. There is a secure deck area (no direct access to back yard from deck) and a fully enclosed backyard for your dog to enjoy, along with a pooper scooper to assist with clean-up before departure.

Pet Rules
To help us keep the home clean and comfortable for all guests:

• Dogs must be house trained.
• Pets should not be left unattended inside the house for extended periods.
• Pets are not permitted on furniture, beds, cushions or rugs at any time.
• Please dry and clean pets before they enter the house after visits to the beach or wet weather walks.
• Guests are responsible for cleaning up pet waste from the yard before departure.

Additional cleaning, deodorising, or damage charges may apply if there is evidence of pets on furniture, bedding or rugs, excessive pet hair inside the home, pet accidents, or damage caused during your stay.

No Smoking or Vaping
Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere inside the home.

What to Bring
To help you settle in, we provide a starter supply of essential items. For longer stays, guests may wish to bring:

• Caffitaly compatible coffee pods
• Additional toilet paper
• Laundry detergent/washing powder
• Beach towels
• Food, drinks and favourite condiments