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Rudawe Lodge in Taylor Bay, with FREE lake experience

Rudawe Lodge in Taylor Bay, with FREE lake experience

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Lots to do in the rumpus room
Game room
Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Overview of Rudawe Lodge in Taylor Bay, with FREE lake experience

4.4 out of 5 Excellent
6 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Taylor Bay, VIC
  • Popular LocationSnobs Creek Freshwater Discovery Centre7 min drive
  • Popular LocationEildon Bushland Reserve14 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Mountain Alpine Resort76 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

The cosy caravan

2 Double Beds

1 half bathroom

Downstairs bathroom 1

Shower only

Downstairs bathroom 2

Shower only

Downstairs Bathroom 3

Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Rudawe Lodge in Taylor Bay, with FREE lake experience

**Due to COVID-19, guests need to BYO bedding including sheets, towels, pillows, blankets. Doonas with covers are supplied.

Enjoy a FREE visit to our 28 person party boat the Fawlty Princess moored in beautiful Taylor Bay.

Before making an enquiry on Home Away, please note that Rudawe is designed for large group bookings meaning that groups of less than 3 families(6 adults) will find the minimum nightly rate, in our experience, too expensive. More information about this is detailed below

To help you with this name. No,it is not Aboriginal or South African, it was coined by the original owners from "rude-are we" We are not rude but we do seem to be stuck with the name.

ACCOMMODATION
Rudawe specialises in group bookings. Our favourite group is the multiple Mums, Dads and Kids. The sleeping arrangements, facilities and equipment best suit this application. However, we have many satisfied customers who have stayed here from groups including sporting clubs, small business team seminars, birthday buddies and of course, the extended family reunion. We are permitted to have 18 guests but have sleeping options for 25

The 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathroom (unlimited hot water), plus a caravan with 2 double beds as well as 2 refridgerators and a deep freeze will cope with your crew. Two 18 person dining tables, one inside and the other outside on the balcony under the canopy, together with the fully equipped kitchen ensures that you will not be cramped even at full capacity.

Equipment includes a 10ft.x5ft. Billiards table and a matching timber indoor soccer table. The wide screen TV has all free to air channels, as well as CD and DVD. These items along with the enclosed wood fire and the Bar are in the 85sq. mtr. rumpus room downstairs. Now with new reverse cycle heating & A/C.

The Lodge does have many surrounding houses so the normal EPA noise restrictions will apply. These will be explained to you when you send an email. Bond will vary according to group type.

FACILITIES
Outside under the gazebo is the 8 person hot spa that is the favourite of all who stay here. You will see from the selection of photos in and around Rudawe that our main goal is to make your stay fun, interesting and very enjoyable. Being a waterfront property the Lodge has its own private pontoon for your personal use. If you are concerned about lake levels please enquire before you book. This floating jetty is accessed by a clear level walking track.
Great for safe swimming or boat mooring. The house is set on one acre that is on the edge of the Lake. Because the property is situated right at the end of the Taylor Bay "arm," your aspect looks over a grassed flat area (which is ideal for sports and games), across to houses of other Bay residents nestled in the dense bush.

RATES AND MINIMUM NIGHTS
The nightly rate of $900.00 is for up to 10 guests Additional guests $90/p/n. Children 5 and under are free.

The Lodge has a 2 night minimum except for long weekends which is 3 nights, Easter and Melbourne Cup is 4 nights and any booking that includes Christmas or New Year is 5 nights minimum.

PETS
Much as we love dogs, Rudawe is not securely fenced and is abundant with wildlife. It is not suitable for pets and we ask that you leave them at home please.

LOCATION
The Taylor Bay area of Lake Eildon is unique in that access to the Lake is only possible through private land. Large signs on the no-through road entrance to the Bay declare that there are no facilities available to the general public. Taylor Bay is located just 7 mins. from Eildon and 15 mins. from the dam wall. Remember that when lake levels are low all the water is in front of the wall. Eildon is approximately 2 hours drive from Melbourne along the Maroondah Highway. Should you find that the Lodge is booked for the dates you want, ask us about other accommodation in the area.

Property manager

John Gilbert

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

About the area

Taylor Bay

Located in Taylor Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Marian Rennie Studio Gallery, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Eildon Bushland Reserve and Lake Eildon National Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Snobs Creek Freshwater Discovery Centre - 7 min drive
  • Lake Eildon National Park - 9 min drive
  • Eildon Bushland Reserve - 14 min drive
  • Cathedral Range State Park - 34 min drive
  • Lake Mountain Alpine Resort - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Best Gourmet Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • 4Ways Takeaway & Dyna - 16 min drive
  • AQUA Bar & Café Lake Eildon - 9 min drive
  • Rubicon Mountain - 17 min drive
  • Eildon Waters Restaurant & Bar - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rudawe Lodge in Taylor Bay, with FREE lake experience pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Rudawe Lodge in Taylor Bay, with FREE lake experience?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rudawe Lodge in Taylor Bay, with FREE lake experience?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rudawe Lodge in Taylor Bay, with FREE lake experience located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Snobs Creek Freshwater Discovery Centre, Eildon Bushland Reserve, and Lake Eildon National Park. Snobs Creek Wildlife Reserve and Maintongoon G106 Bushland Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

4.4

Excellent

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Rating 4 - Good. 15 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 3 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews" "
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Rating 1 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews" "

4.0/5

Cleanliness

4.8/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.7/5

Location

4.3/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/5 Poor

Benjamin G.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Expectations not met
Unfortunately our stay was not as seamless and as good experience as what we expected given the photo's description and price we paid to stay at Rudawe Lodge. Photo's of the property under the Vrbo listing are very old, out of date and not representative of the houses current condition. Whilst John the Owner was good on the comm's over the phone when we needed to call him, there was no handover/explanation of how things work, where bins located some of the basic's of house to operate the house The house was not in a clean state when we took possession and we took it upon ourselves to clean out shelves and cupboards of dust and dead insects before unpacking our food and supplies for the weekend. We had to top up on some basic supplies of dish-washing detergent, toilet paper and other basics which were not supplied. It was a real shame given we booked this 12 months in advance and my 1 piece of advice to John is that he needs to give the house a big clean, update the photo's online and make some adjustments to his rental expectations. We are well seasoned short term holiday renters and unfortunately this is the only house that i have ever written a negative review on.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/5 Good

Natalie L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great fun for families
A rustic setting with heaps of facilities to keep everyone entertained
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Alia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Location
We celebrated my husband 50th Birthday at Rudawe with our cherished family and friends. We loved the location and the space provided. John was a lovely host and every little details was thought of and provided for a group gathering. Plenty of games and cricket bats . the trip out on to the lake was a highlight and our family enjoyed this.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

3/5 Okay

Sharna F.

Liked: Check-in, communication
The lake
The lake was beautiful. We had a great time, the property is in need of a bit of love.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steve
Great location John was great, highly recommend the ridge picnic. Thanks so much we had a great weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by John Gilbert

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Languages:

English
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