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Secluded yet close to town and the water, this stylish villa offers a serene getaway. Unwind by the open fire, take in panoramic views from your private balcony or shoot some pool for fun.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
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Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

A stunning holiday home with views and a short walk to town

  • Welcome to Aqua Vista, your perfect escape in the heart of Paynesville – where lake breezes meet small-town charm. This spacious two-storey retreat is made for families and groups looking to unwind, reconnect, and soak up the best of East Gippsland’s waterfront lifestyle.

    With four comfortable bedrooms and two bathrooms, Aqua Vista easily sleeps up to eight guests. There’s space for everyone to spread out across both levels, whether you’re relaxing with a book on the upstairs balcony or shooting some pool downstairs.

    Inside, you’ll find all the comforts of home – TV, WiFi, and a gas log fireplace for cosy nights in. The open-plan layout is perfect for sharing meals, laughs, and lake stories. Step outside to enjoy the fresh air on the balconies, or bring your four-legged friend along – Aqua Vista is pet friendly, too.

    Whether you're boating, exploring Raymond Island, or simply enjoying the peaceful pace of Paynesville, Aqua Vista offers the ideal base for your coastal-lake getaway.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Paynesville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Paynesville Maritime Museum and Nicholson St. Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bairnsdale Golf Course and Nicholson River Winery. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching and winery tours. Visit our Paynesville travel guide
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Map
Paynesville, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Lake King
    Lake King
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Point Fullarton Gippsland Lakes Reserve
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Victoria
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Paynesville Maritime Museum
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Koala Trail
    4 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Bairnsdale Station
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Paynesville Fish and Chips
    18 min walk
  • Old Pub Payensville
    17 min walk
  • Ginny’s Place
    19 min walk
  • Boathouse Pizza Bar & Grill
    14 min walk
  • Three Double8 Zero Pizza Bar & Grill
    14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A stunning holiday home with views and a short walk to town pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A stunning holiday home with views and a short walk to town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A stunning holiday home with views and a short walk to town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A stunning holiday home with views and a short walk to town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A stunning holiday home with views and a short walk to town located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Paynesville Maritime Museum, Lake King and Koala Trail. Lake Victoria and Raymond Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

8.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The residence is aesthetically pleasing and exceptionally comfortable, providing an environment conducive to relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

You won’t be disappointed.

We have stayed at this property previously and it suits our family perfectly. Pool table gets a work out, tv upstairs and downstairs is ideal. Great kitchen appliances. Recommended to any family or group looking to stay in Paynesville.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacquie C.

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

Great 2 storey house, with bedrooms downstairs.

Nice place for a get away. Only one air-conditioner on the property, in lounge upstairs. Downstairs 2 bedroom can get very hot. Great if you have pets. Great wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A guest from Aveley, NA

Nice property

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice property that met our needs. Could do with a clean, some rubbish from last tenant still there.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Good all rounder

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place to stay with family and dog. couch upstairs was a bit smelly like someone had tried to clean the dog smell out of the couch but failed. We never let our dog off the floor anywhere and he sleeps in his own bed that we bring but I guess others don't care so much.Rest of the place was really good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

KASIA S.

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

Great place

Beautiful place really relaxing place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona H.

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

Clean and cosy

Very clean and close to all places of interest. Cozy living area to spend meaningful time with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Colac, VIC

Great holiday house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Was a perfect house for our weekend
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Great family getaway.

This property was ideal for a family. We selected this property because it looked great and had a billiard table for hours of family entertainment. When we arrived there was fresh bread butter jam and milk which was a lovely touch and also bread and jam was very tasty. The house was very welcoming and had comfortable beds. It was so good we have booked again for a future family holiday.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina S.

Great place to stay will be back

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Dealing with Carolyn at Gippsland Lakes Escapes and she is wonderful. We will deal with her again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

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

Paynesville

Fabulous!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marija M.

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

Nice but needs a good clean

Overall nice house, but it wasn't very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Li Wei J.

Fresh bread, it’s easy to get to the river.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Bed cleaning is general ,individual single bed cleaning is not in place, l hope to pay attention in the future。
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Andrea H.

Andy and co.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a lovely couple of days here with friends. House was great and met our requirements well. Nice touch with being supplied some staples, bread was delicious.Only suggestion would be to invest in wifi, which is almost a necessity these days.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte L.

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

Great family holiday away

The rental is a great place for a large group to kick back and relax. Their was plenty of space for the 4 adults and 3 children in our group. The rooms were clean, however, the beds were on the hard side. The pool table was in good condition and a very good way to spend rainy evenings. The property was is good condition except for several burt light bulbs, the bbq was unusable, and the two TVs wouldn't either turn on or get signal. Other than the minor inconveniences, we really enjoyed the property, the views and the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Great house for a golfing trip to Bairnsdale GC.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyed our stay at this excellent property. Very handy to Bairnsdale golf course for our golfing trip. House was well presented with spacious bedrooms, large balcony and great living area with lots of games and dvd’s available. Having a pool table was a bonus. Plenty of choices for takeaway food or dining out and had an enjoyable afternoon catching the ferry to Raymond Island and walking the koala trail. Saw plenty of wildlife!Highly recommend this house and Paynesville too!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A guest from Bendigo, NA

Paynesville Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was spectacular, and overall, the 6 of us were extremely comfortable, but it was the finer details that disappointed. The dvd/vcr was broken. In the upstairs shower and the downstairs bathroom, tap handles fell off. The range hood light didn’t work. The oven was so clogged up with fat, that when we turned it in, the room filled with fatty smoke and we had to clean the filter. The place was dusty in places, the shower wasn’t really clean and one of the downstairs bedside tables was covered in a sticky substance.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A guest from Healesville, VIC

A Lifesaver

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were actually visiting a family member who lives 2min away from the place we stayed. It was very convenient. The home we stayed in was lovely with plenty of space, I loved the bathroom and living area too.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A guest from Three Bridges, NA

Wildersons

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great Spot and a short stroll to town
Verified

8/10 Good

Gayle

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great position close to town Very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

Paynesville Accommodation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great family home that also allowed us to bring our dog on holidays with us as they had a secured backyard and kennel for her to sleep in. House is close to the Main st with some good food and parks for the kids to play.
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrian s.

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

Nice view

Great views from the balcony
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great place to stay, very peaceful.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property, was nice and very cheap for what you get/location. The property is quite tidy however is a little bit dated, but great for a large family or a group of friends. Being able to have the dog was a game changer. Would stay again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Aqua Vista stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good location, clean, comfortable and well equipped. Gippsland Lakes Escapes staff pleasant and helpful.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Matt B.

Good but tired house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Clean but tired house specially the beds. So noisy and uncomfortable.