Secrets on the Lake

Secrets on the Lake - The Perfect Romantic Escape

Secrets on the Lake invites you to enjoy a truly unique mountain experience. Our individually designed artisan treehouses are perched high in the trees, nestled amongst ancient rainforest away from the outside world. Take in the solitude, fresh country air and spectacular views of the lake or take a stroll around our expansive 20 acre property to enjoy nature and the abundant birdlife.

Ambient, unique and luxurious, Secrets on the Lake consistently rates five stars on Trip Advisor. The secret is out. Why not discover it for yourself?

You will fall in love with this dream destination, as you slip into the bubbles of the sunken spa and gaze at the stunning lake views. Cosy up together in front of log fires or delight in an in-house massage - spoil yourself and your partner.

From the moment you arrive at Secrets, you will discover loving attention to detail everywhere you look - beautiful carved furniture, delicate forged ironwork, handmade pottery, leadlight windows and many other finishing touches handcrafted by local artists. We provide you with a breakfast basket, chocolates, champagne, bathrobes and a stunning lake view, all you need to bring is each other.

We have a cafe on site which is open 7 days a week and an art gallery where you can purchase a momento of Secrets for you to take home. Secrets on the Lake offers you a relaxing, romantic and revitalizing escape! A secret you won’t want to keep to yourself. 

We look forward to welcoming you, Your hosts, Aldy and George Johnston

Accommodation:

Luxury Treehouses

Waterlillies

Waterlillies is built near the lakes edge and has its own private walkway access and cosy fireplace suspended above the floor.

The Bower

Everywhere you look you will find something special to please the eye. The Bower's shower has a ceramic sculpture which creates the experience of bathing together in a work of art.

Lizards Lair

Lizards Lair has an amazing frill-necked lizard carved into its massive front door with a very private balcony overlooking the lake.

Two Frogs

Have a look in and around the Two Frogs, a very private treehouse - this virtual tour offers just a taste of the exquisite experience awaiting you.

Possums

At 8 metres above the ground and with a luxurious sunken spa bath, our Possums cabin has special views of Lake Barron Pocket Dam.

Penthouse Treehouses

Dragonfly

Backing onto a cliff face and sitting on a large sandstone rock, Dragonfly has a step down spa bath with a television nestled in a rock & cedar sculpture.

Platypus

Standing right on the edge of the lake, has amazing views of the lake and lawn to the boathouse from its sunken spa. It features a stunning ceramic sculpture in its shower.

Waitawhile

Wait-a-while cabin has an elevated second bedroom looking out over the lounge area and rainforest.

The Nest

This is our new special 'house' sized cabin, which has all the facilities of the treehouses while being able to cater for up to six people. It is very family friendly and private.

Ultimate Penthouse

Secrets

Secrets is our ultimate Penthouse. It is larger than the other treehouses and has an amazing bathroom which looks directly out onto an ancient cliff face which becomes a waterfall in rainy weather. It has a great view of the lake and is very secluded.

Other Accommodation

The Whistle Stop

The Whistle Stop is a charming 1910 federation style luxury cabin secluded in the rainforest and accessed by its own footbridge.

Facilities

Treehouses

Located on the shores of Lake Baroon, Montville, Secrets on the lake has 10 beautiful treehouses.

Each Treehouse is beautiful and designed to host the perfect romantic escape. They are all luxurious, romantic and spacious.

Abundant wood carvings along the walkway escort you to your cabin. The queen beds are hand carved. The feature fine red cedar carvings, blacksmithed ironwork, and hand blown glass.

Relax in the sunken double spa baths with lake views. Melt your stress away in the double showers decorated with mosaic art. They have heated lights and are made for two. Every accommodation is air-conditioned, and has a fireplace, some of which are suspended. 

The deck has a gas fired BBQ, built in double couple swing set and a table setting on the large deck. The cabins have linen, towels and bathrobes. . TV, DVD, CD players with IPod dock. You will need to have the cord for the latest iPhone 5. 

Your tummy is kept full with a complimentary Breakfast Basket with choice of wine and welcome scones on arrival. followed by a choice of croissants or muffin breakfast delivered each morning to your accommodation.  BBQ hampers, Light 3 Course dinners, Lunch hampers, picnics in the lakehouse or in your cabin, cheese and chocolate platters can be purchased along the way.

Your car is safe and sound in private undercover parking. Romantic inclusions like wines, cakes and petal endearments make your arrival extra special. 

Wait-a-while treehouse is the most wheelchair friendly with a walk in shower room, but it still has two steps between the lounge and bedroom. A ramp is available when needed to provide access to the lower floor. 

Secrets Grounds

Aside from the natural beauty of the rainforest, lake and mountains. Secrets has stunning gardens, lawns, and an elegant Lakehouse. All guests have access to the grounds unless there is a wedding which has exclusively booked the grounds.

Secrets Garden, has stunning flowers, decks, rock pools, arbours,and a carved bar and servery.

The Lake House  is a beautiful colonial style building on the foreshore of Lake Baroon. It's cream and white with a crystal chandelier, spacious deck and internal balcony.

There is a beautiful Jetty which is wonderful for fishing, relaxing and photo shoots. 

Lake Baroon has been stocked with lots of fish. Canoes are stored in a shed at the end of the jetty. There are fishing rods, and life jackets available for use at the Reception. 

Reception

Entrance to Secrets Reception is adorned by two large carved red cedar doors. Inside is a full size antique red cedar billiard table, which is lit by a beautiful lead light. Relax on several leather lounges, cosying up to an antique fireplace.

Explore the games, books and DVD libraries which are free for our guests to use. Wheelchair access is available through out the reception, cafe and art gallery.

Art Gallery

Secrets on the Lake sells beautiful local art, jewllery and keepsakes

Secrets Cafe and Deck

Many guests have dietary requirements that, if we have notice, we can cater for. Please, however, be aware if you are a serious coeliac we may not be able to help. We can provide gluten free products but we don't have a gluten free kitchen. Please give notice when booking if you have a special requirement.

Moblity Scooters

Mobility scoters are available to our guests who have any sort or mobility issue, recovering from surgery or is just feeling fragile and like they would benefit from them. Enquire at reception.All of the boardwalks are wheel chair friendly particularly the initial one between the Luxury treehouses. We have ramps into the reception, into the gallery and into the Lake House as well. We have a disabled toilet in the reception for public use.