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Reminiscent of slow and salty days.

idle.

a retro Californian inspired floating accommodation and events space for guests who crave the unseen.

Resting on the absolute waterfront of the Gippsland Lakes, Victoria, is Australia’s idyllic Far South East Coast. Many of you may not have visited this farther East, but you’ve always pondered the thought.

Idle Lake House is a tribute to its relatively untouched location, with connection to its local environment, proximity to the locals and saltwater culture. This must be the place.

Stay

Enjoy full private access to your very own lake house. Moored on a stunning private bay on the Lakes Entrance foreshore, gaze at the water from your queen size bed. Our two bedroom floating apartment sleeps four comfortably - complete with its very own water view bath house and boat mooring.

Events

Looking for a unique venue guaranteed to impress guests?

Available for private hire, Idle plays host to a wide range of events including, birthday’s, corporate meetings, special occasions and more.

Weddings & Elopements

Intimate and unique ceremonies that place you at the heart of your own story. Idle is the perfect picturesque location for your special day. Our team will work closely with you both to curate a truly unique and memorable day for up to 40 people.

  • 'A stay at Idle Lake House offers privilege without being precious. It’s an exemplar of how true luxury can be found in not just beautiful things, but the expression of thoughtful hospitality and provision of access to simple, half-forgotten pleasures.' Luxury Traveller Magazine

  • A pair of glossy black swans glide across the lake’s mirrored surface towards us the moment we sit and dangle our feet in the water.

  • Drawing inspiration from nature and dipping into nostalgia, this Chinese restaurant-turned quirky luxury accomodation oozes a stylish retro aesthetic

  • Experience the wild, untamed beauty of the Gippsland Lakes from your own private bay

Sittin' in the mornin' sun
I'll be sittin' when the evenin' comes
Watching the ships roll in
Then I watch 'em roll away again,

I’m jus sittin' on the dock of the bay
Watchin' the tide roll away,
I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wastin' time

Treat someone special to a night or two on board the most coveted space in Victoria.

Gift it.

We acknowledge the Tatungalung people as the continuing custodians of this land, and pay respect to the traditional owners of the Gunaikurnai seas on which Idle rests. We honour and pay our respect to Gippsland Aboriginal Elders, past and present.