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A garden pathway leading to a house with a red door and a white fence. - Cottage by the lake (Raymond Island)
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and oven. There is a window with a curtain, a sink, and a hanging light fixture. - Cottage by the lake (Raymond Island)
A traditional two-story house with a stone roof, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers. - Cottage by the lake (Raymond Island)
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a shelf with books, and a framed picture on the wall. - Cottage by the lake (Raymond Island)
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Escape to a charming forest cottage on an island, just 4 hours from Melbourne. Unwind in the hammock overlooking the lake and beach, breathe in fresh sea air, and explore with bikes or kayaks. Enjoy al fresco dining with a gas BBQ and relax in the Garden Gazebo.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 440 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available

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About this property

Cottage by the lake

  • Wide open spaces, fresh air and no crowds. Transport yourself to a Hansel and Gretel style cottage in a forest on an island where you can see wildlife up close in their natural environment. Only 4 hours from Melbourne. Two storey self contained, both bedrooms upstairs and bathroom, kitchen, lounge downstairs. Bikes and kayaks available. Outside gas BBQ and Garden Gazebo.Imagine yourself relaxing in the hammock looking out to the lake and beach as time stands still and you breathe in the fresh sea air.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 429 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 indicated that 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 Raymond Island, this cottage is on the beach. 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 Metung Hot Springs. Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre and Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display are also worth visiting. Visit our Raymond Island travel guide
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Raymond Island, VIC

What's nearby

  • A beach with sand dunes and a ship in the ocean.
    Lake King
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Raymond Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Victoria
    16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Koala Trail
    13 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Paynesville Maritime Museum
    13 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Bairnsdale Station
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fishermans Wharf Pavillion
    14 min drive
  • Old Pub Payensville
    14 min drive
  • Paynesville Fish and Chips
    14 min drive
  • Boathouse Pizza Bar & Grill
    14 min drive
  • Three Double8 Zero Pizza Bar & Grill
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage by the lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage by the lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage by the lake?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage by the lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage by the lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Raymond Island cottage is just steps away from Raymond Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve and Lake King. Lake Victoria is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

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Cottage by the lake Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Min

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Staff so nice. Amazing landscape . Feel happiness when I stayed there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keiran M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A sweet little cottage on a beautiful property. Cosy but with everything you need. Kirsten was wonderful and responsive. The location is amazing and we saw all sort of wildlife - kangaroos, koalas, black swans, echidnas. Took bikes out for a ride and had a great time. The fresh bread, granola and black peaches were such a lovely touch as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Archival

8/10 Good

Beautiful cottage house

We enjoyed our stay at the Swan Cove, it was peaceful, and relaxing. With the lake just metres away, the walks along the lake was nice. Riding around the island with the push bikes provided was great, lots of wildlife to see especially koalas and kangaroos. Will come back for sure! Perhaps in summer for Kayaking and fishing.
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan B.

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

beautiful surroundings

It is a very small accomodation just suitable for two adults and maybe at a pinch 2 small children. The host are very helpful and communicative. The gardens and wildlife are wonderful and the access to the lakes and availabilty of kyacks and bikes enriches the experience
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marea H.

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

Wonderful getaway

This is an amazing place to go for a holiday whether it's a weekend or a week. The whole experience was wonderful, from sitting outside with the wildlife to the serenity of kayaking on the lakes. The accommodation was perfect with everything we needed. Kirsten and Tony were great hosts; there if we needed them. Thanks for such a memorable weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Lovely weekend away

Gorgeous location . We had fantastic restful weekend away. A week would have been better!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esther V.

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

Beautiful surroundings with nature in abundance.

Our little family had a wonderful time at the Garden cottage, Swan cove. We all enjoyed feeding the Rosella's and the beautiful lake just behind the property. Kirsten and Tony were very welcoming and we loved the breakfast package on arrival with beautiful homemade sourdough, sooo good :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ness P.

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

Beautiful location brimming with wildlife

Absolutely brilliant location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Asa s.

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

Swan cove

Perfect location near the water, great for kayaking and walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia K.

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

Restful in beautiful nature

Getting o Swan Cove on Raymond Isalnd was an adventure - an easy one for us over 70 and driving small cars. Arriving after dark so lovely to have fresh warm sour dough waiting for us. Delightful retro furnished cottage. Birds, trees water, the ever changing light. I had a painful back while I was there and was house bound for 2 days. What a beautiful place to stop still for a while. With extra support from yogi Kirsten. We loved hearing the history and environmental information about the area from Tony. So glad to be there for a whole week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn P.

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

beautiful

I can't remember the exact wording, something about a perfect place away from it all that the first owners of Swan Cove found on Raymond Island -sums it up really.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo S.

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

Road trip on motorbikes and one car

A most serene experience with wonderful homely touches everywhere. Our hosts Tony and Kirsten were so very welcoming and hospitable. This is a perfect escape for those wanting a relaxing escape submerged in nature.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vinay M.

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

Good

Excellent location. Just mosquitoes to be aware of. The good thing is that Kirsten had already kept body sprays to keep them away. Well done.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

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

Brilliant

We loved our little over night stay, and would love to come back for a longer stay next time. Thanks Tony for the yummy biscuits and Kirsten for giving us all the info we needed to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul d.

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

Island paradise

Absolutely beautiful home on the quiet secluded side of Raymond Island. Property was full of beautiful birds and curious creatures. Beach was just a few steps away from the house. Home was nice, very clean. A very enjoyable stay. Highly recommended.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Unique experience

A step back in time, unique comfortable cottage. Don't expect heaps of room. But the location was superb. The weather was against us for our stay and there's nothing you can do about that. The visit to Raymond Island was worth it. Thanks Kirsten and Tony.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Davies

The perfect break

We were in desperate need for a relaxed, stress-free summer holiday, and Swan Cove fitted the bill perfectly. Owners Kirsten and Tony were very accommodating, and made us feel very welcome. Nothing was too much trouble for them. The characteristic property with private beach, together with the abundant natural wildlife around really made for the perfect holiday. We will gladly stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Perfect peace - cosy quaint cottage amongst the trees

We had a very short break on Raymond Island - this was the perfect place to stay if you want perfect peace and quiet amongst the trees, with the sounds of birds, animals and the sea and NO traffic. The quaint rustic cottage was comfortable and cosy. Hosts Kirsten and Tony are very friendly and welcoming. We plan to return
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Tranquil and full of wildlife.

Swan Cove is a lovely place to stay. The owners are particularly delightful and very helpful. This is our second stay. Raymond Island is a great place to enjoy seeing wildlife especially koalas. The cottages whilst not modern are warm and comfortable.