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Lodge by the River - Studio 2

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Pool
Bathroom
Coffee and/or coffee maker

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Merrijig, VIC
  • Place, Delatite Education Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Delatite Winery
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Mt. Buller Alpine Resort
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Studio 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Studio 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette

About this property

Lodge by the River - Studio 2

Located in Victoria's High Country, Merrijig is at the base of Mt Buller & Mt Sterling snowfields. Newly renovated, fully furnished Studio Apartments with kitchenettes located in the Timbertop Building overlook the Delatite River. Conveniently located beside the iconic Hunt Club where you can enjoy great Pub meals & opposite Merrijig Motor Inn where you can enjoy breakfast & lunch. Enjoy the outdoor pool & tennis Court located on the grounds. Ample on site parking.
15 minutes from Goughs Bay where you can enjoy watersports & 15 from the town of Mansfield.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Important information

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Property # 9569852
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

About the area

Merrijig

Located in Merrijig, this apartment is in the mountains and on a river. Delatite Winery and Mt. Buller Alpine Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Delatite Education Area and Mount Russell Education Area. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Merrijig, VIC

What's nearby

  • Delatite Education Area - 6 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Delatite Winery - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail - 13 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Mt. Buller Alpine Resort - 13 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Mount Stirling - 14 min drive - 18.2 km

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
  • ‪The Mill Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hunt Club Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Delatite Winery - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lodge by the River - Studio 2 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lodge by the River - Studio 2 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lodge by the River - Studio 2?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lodge by the River - Studio 2?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lodge by the River - Studio 2?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lodge by the River - Studio 2 located?

Situated on a river, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Delatite Education Area, Swimming Dam and Delatite Winery. Mount Russell Education Area and Mt. Buller Alpine Resort are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 23 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Check-in

7.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent place and beautiful view , just amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi T.

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

Perfect Spot

Great spot for us travelling to Mt Buller for a few days skiing and snowboarding. Room had everything we needed, with a very idyllic outlook.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Merrijig

Was a great location, small but clean room, pool was great. Check-in process was very disorganised and delayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rikki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable accomodation, with an absolutely stunning view. Served us very well while getting up the mountain every day to ski. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael M.

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

Great off mountain accommodation

Gets the job done. Small but cosy. Kitchen is a bit bare bones and does not have a stove, so bring a portable gas or electric stovetop if you want to do any cooking. If you're looking for a place to stay off mountain for the skiing season, this is a great place to consider.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Britt A.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host didn’t provide check in details and wasn’t contactable for many hours and left my son and daughter waiting out in the freezing cold and dark not knowing where to go or how to get into their accommodation. They ended up having to find alternative accommodation. Never again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Barry

Liked: Amenities
Clean and good facilities, just took 2 days to not feel cold. I also had to ring twice to get check in information.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Frankie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Double bed was two singles pushed together which was hard and uncomfortable. Kitchen had limited crockery. Pots supplied and no cook top! Room had musky smell. Great view though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Rochelle fridburg

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fridge was left untidy with a half drink bottle of milk. No basic amenities in bathroom. Spider wed around corners. Child’s bed was a couch made into a makeshift bed not an actual trundle. Also had to pay for this which is fine, but provide a proper single bed. 1/4 full hand soap.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Trent

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The entry code to the room was incorrect, it was a 37 degree day, I had 2 children with me, could not contact the host, waited for hrs frustrated in the heat, eventually we realised the bathroom window was open and boosted my 7 year old son through the window. The room was absolutely filthy, I stay in budget hotels often for work, have been for 20 years, this is by far the most disgusting place I’ve ever stayed in, all other guest from the other 3 rooms where complaining, dust everywhere, spider webs, dirty grimy bathrooms, dirty dishes, beds hadn’t been cleaned, just an absolute nightmare . We will be requesting a full refund. Do yourself a favour, do not stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Brooke L.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disappointing

We stayed at this property over the weekend. We had a serious lack of communication before the stay. No check in details were sent and had to call multiple time (with no answer) to get the PIN code to the room. No map of where the cabin was within the group of cabins was provided. Upon entering the room we found 2 large washing bags of other appartments dirty sheets and towels ( I took pictures). There was only 1 roll of toilet paper for 2 adults for 3 days. We had to drive 15 mins into the main town to get more. The soap in the shower was nearly empty. Locals in the area said owner was notorious for poor communication and has left guests walking around looking for their cabins many times before and it’s a local joke. We tried to call the owner when we were in town to explain the issues but again no answer. We would not recommend this property and obviously would not stay again. Very disappointing as the location was fabulous for what we needed and it had a lovely view.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec, 2024
Dear Brooke, check-in details are provided on the morning, not prior. Shall I remind you that the location of the lodge was very clearly explained to you. Notwithstanding this however, there is a large detailed map at the front of the Complex, both accurate & very easy to read. Loo paper and plenty of it, & all basic essentials are found in the big black trunk at the entrance, as clearly labelled. Incidentally, why would you travel 15 mins when there is a store almost directly opposite the complex? As for the CLEAN bags of laundry, (please, do check your photos) they should've been put away. This was an oversight. Apologies. As for the 'locals' do you mean the cleaner & the launderer? Since they're the only locals on site. If in fact you had raised concerns with them, they'd have been only too happy to assist. I don't believe that you spoke to either. You are absolutely correct however- the location & the views are absolutely spectacular. Perhaps if you'd taken some time to really appreciate it, you'd have felt less inclined to complain about nothing!
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter C.

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

August 2022 Ski Trip

I've previously stayed at these apartments. (Obviously a good sign) With kitchenette, and proximity to the Hunt Club (Bar & Restaurant) its ideal for short stays. A great alternative for accommodation , if you're not wanting to be on the mountain, but prefer to do other activities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nazila J.

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

Good location

It’s nice place to stay, clean and good location, thanks Dani,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan (Sue) H.

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

An excellent stay

The property was lovely and very clean. Overall, a great stay. The only limitation is that wifi was not available.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grainne M.

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

Perfectly cozy for a short stay

Such a perfectly handy place to stay - we were heading up to Mt Buller and all the accommodation on the mountain was sold out so this is a great alternative. Listening and looking at the river pass by under our cabin (no 4 at the back) was lovely. And the shower pressure was something I really wish I had in my own house ! It's also close to the mountain and right next door to The Hunt Club (which has good food and a great mulled wine) . We stayed during winter so didn't use the extra facilities -pool and tennis court but appreciate that they have them :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie x.

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

Amazing place to stay

We had a great time at Dani’s place. The communication was super easy and quick and the place looks exactly like it does on the pictures. We stayed at timbertop, the view outside is amazing. 40 minutes driving to Mt Buller alpine resort which is convenient. Would absolutely recommend this place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice location, friendly hosts. great views
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

Excellent views, cosy stay

I Had a fantastic time staying here. Close to Mt Buller and places to eat in Merrijig. Cody apartment with great views. I could almost see the Trout in the river from my apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2021
Andrew was a pleasure to host. He is welcome anytime. Highly recommend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

Excellent base for day trips to Mt. Buller

We stayed at the Treetop studio and absolutely loved the place. The view from the room is amazing. The place is conveniently located in between Mansfield and Buller. Deni was a great host. Communication was super easy and prompt. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2021
It was a pleasure hosting Paul, he is very welcome anytime. Highly recommend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn T.

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

great views

accomodating host and great bedroom view ! Would stay again
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2021
It was a pleasure hosting Caitlyn, she is most welcome anytime. Highly recommend.
Verified

8/10 Good

Wahid

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dieter

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dani

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What makes this property unique

Overlooks the Delatite River located just 20metres away. Bus Stop to Mt Buller located on site. Situated next door to the Hunt Club which serves good Pub meals. Close to all the hiking trails.

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