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The Lakes House

Guesthouse in Cape Bridgewater

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Property grounds
Interior
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
NZ$293
avg per night

Explore the area

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Cape Bridgewater, VIC
  • Place, Tarragal Caves
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bridgewater Bay Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Budj Bim National Park
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 3

Ensuite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$293
avg per night

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About the area

Cape Bridgewater

Located in Cape Bridgewater, this guesthouse is on the waterfront. Cape Nelson Lighthouse and Cape Nelson State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tarragal Education Area and Discovery Bay Marine National Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Tarragal Caves - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bridgewater Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Portland Cable Tram Depot Museum - 23 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Cape Nelson Lighthouse - 32 min drive - 38.4 km
  • Budj Bim National Park - 52 min drive - 64.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bridgewater Bay Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Lakes House

The Lakes House

This house has been a home for over 150 years, and is ready for the next 150. It will comfortably look after 1-8 people, in all weathers, and all seasons.

There are two fire places and many couches. This is a place for those who like a fire and a good book.

A long sunroom overlooks the lake at one end, and looks over to the Bridgewater Caves at the other. This is a place for watching the earth turn and the day unfold.

Two contemporary bathrooms and simple laundry facilities take care of all domestic needs. The kitchen is generous in size and outlook you can be cooking up a storm while watching one blow over from the bay.

From the door, walking trails lead through the garden, up the hills, around the lake or beyond to the coastal and national parks in the area. There are safe beaches, surf beaches and dramatic cliff top walks for the more adventurous. This is a place where wildness is accessible.

At each days end, four solid stone walls and new beds will ensure that sleep is sound. This is a place to re-connect with the natural world, breathe deeply and recharge the batteries.










Amenities

Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
When children enter house they must remove shoes.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Used linen can be stored in laundry on departure.
Rubbish bin is located outside under kitchen window.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
1. No large furniture to be moved.
2. Bar be cue to be cleaned after use.
3. The removal of shoes when inside the house. The wearing of shoes in Summer outside in case of snakes.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lakes House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Lakes House ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lakes House ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lakes House ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Lakes House located?

Situated on the waterfront, this guesthouse is within 2 miles (3 km) of Tarragal Caves, Discovery Bay Marine National Park and Tarragal Education Area. Mount Richmond National Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

The Lakes House Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirilee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great location with lovely views, in a beautiful house with lots of history.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was excellent. House is brilliant. Couldn’t fault anything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful property in a stunning location. We felt very privileged to have stayed there. Thank you to Viona and Hayne.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here! The views of the lakes and caves from the house, as well as the ocean from the top of the hill are stunning. Such a comfortable and spacious house and property. Thanks for the device free, cherished family memories in a special and for us, previously undiscovered part of Victoria!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean house. Such a great view of the lakes. House well equipped with everything we needed. Is in a great location. Short walk to caves, Bridgewater Lakes for kayaking and swimming, Discovery Bay for playing in the sand. Short drive to Cape Bridgewater for swimming and body boarding. Children loved playing the piano in the house. Could easily have stayed for much longer. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Great place to stay.

Great place to stay for the family. Highly recommended. Very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rowena M.

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

An amazing stay

The Lake House is an exceptional place to stay with sweeping vistas and being close to nature. It truly is wonderful this family shares this beloved historical property with others. The home is very welcoming, well appointed with different spots to sit, enjoy and relax. The fires kept us cosy and were a treat after a day walking and exploring. We had a wonderful stay and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skye W.

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

Little slice of heaven

We loved our stay and can’t wait to return
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

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

beautiful location

Everyone loved the house and its location. Lots to do walks, kayaking, fishing and swimming
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare V.

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

Beautiful location on the GSWW

Thanks for a lovely stay. We enjoyed the peaceful location, comfortable house and close proximity to the lakes that were ideal for swimming. Thanks Hayne!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith F., Geelong

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

Beautiful location, great house

The Lakehouse is set in a wonderful, scenic location, is very comfortable and well-equipped. Great place to explore the Cape Bridgewater are and Great South West Walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jillian W.

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

Restful, relaxing and revigorating.

A beautifully presented home in a stunning location. Attention to detail was second to none. Very comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen and warm cosy fire. We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy U.

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

Relaxing home in lakeside setting on south west Victoria

Our family had a lovely weekend, relaxing, walking and boating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Beautiful place

The house was amazing. Everything about it was amazing including the history of the house, the renovations on the house, the views from the property, the welcoming of the owners, and the activities in the area. We will definitely stay there again if we get a chance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley J.

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

Feels like home

Immediately felt like we were 'home' as soon as we arrived. A beautiful space to spend a rainy weekend enjoying good food, nature and time away with friends :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

ronald f.

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

Lake view life

life at the lake is good!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlea R.

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

Peaceful Nature Retreat

The home was cozy, super clean, and thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed. We loved the hiking trails nearby and soaking in the scenery. It was the kind of place where you can truly unplug and reset.Our host was kind, helpful, and respectful. You can tell they care deeply about both the property and the guest experience.If you're looking for quiet, nature, and a little slice of peace, this is it. We'd come back in a heartbeat. Thank you for sharing this beautiful spot with us!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

Thanks!

We had a wonderful stay here. Viona was super helpful and great with communication, the house is absolutely gorgeous and comfortable. Couldn’t fault it and would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pratik P.

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

Wonderful location and lovely house

We really enjoyed our time at this amazing property. It is well looked-after and host is very responsive in replying to all our queries. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

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

Beautiful House

Amazing scenery, very relaxing looking over the lake at sunset. The house is great, with lots of history that you can read about in the guest book. We were very privileged to be able to stay for two nights. Thanks Viona and team!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

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

Very Relaxing Stay

We had a lovely relaxing time. The peacefulness and even with the cold weather the property had a warm charm about it, then add the fire places, definitely worth the stay. The hosts are lovely to deal with. My friends and I needed this break away and we thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful peaceful and relaxing

What an amazing house and location! This house was instantly relaxing as soon as we arrived. The house is well stocked with everything you need from a home away from home. The hosts were friendly and communicated well and they called in often during our stay to check in on us.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel D.

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

Beautiful inside and out

Absolutely enjoyed our stay at the Lakes House. The house was spacious, well equipped and homely. There was so much to do: caves, hills, lakes, exploring, beach, walks and stars. We hope to come back again one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

Peace and Quiet

Our family stayed 2 nights but I wish we had longer! Such a beautiful property in a magical location. So peaceful and full of native wildlife and raw nature. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cara K.

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

Peaceful property with wonderful views

We had a lovely time at the Lakes House Cape Bridgewater. There was plenty to explore in the area, as well as many places to relax and slow down while enjoying the landscape and nature. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023