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Cottage by the lake

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A garden pathway leading to a house with a red door and a white fence.
A traditional two-story house with a stone roof, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and oven. There is a window with a curtain, a sink, and a hanging light fixture.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a shelf with books, and a framed picture on the wall.
A house with a stone facade, a red roof, and a window with a black frame.

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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Raymond Island, VIC
  • Place, Raymond Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake King
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Victoria
    ‪16 min walk‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

House rules:
PARTIES & FUNCTIONS: Parties and functions require prior approval at the time of Booking and special conditions will apply including extra charges, guests remain responsible for persons attending, no disturbance of neighbours, no undue noise, silence when entering and leaving the premises, no behaviour likely to cause damage to property or offence or embarrassment to others, all noise to cease by 10pm. No smoking in the cottages and if you do smoke outside please dispose of cigarette butts in the bins as these are toxic to marine animals. Please note the cottages are back to back and loud noises will travel through the walls, so be respectful of other guests and keep noise to a minimum after 10pm. Breach of this condition may result in immediate termination and eviction without refund and extra charges for security, cleaning, garbage removal, wear and tear, repairs etc.
LINEN AND TOWELS: We supply linen, pillows, blankets and towels, which must be left where supplied in the bedrooms or bathroom on departure. Further linen may be hired through Management. Beach towels are not included.
PETS: Pets are not allowed at the Property.
GARBAGE: Guests and Visitors are to dispose of garbage and recycling in accordance with the usual practice at the
Property in the allocated bins, and excess rubbish must not be left in public or common areas.
WATER and TOILETS: As this household relies mainly on tank water and Bore water, we ask you do not waste water unnecessarily.
We are on a Septic system so please do not flush any napkins, tampons or other such objects down the toilet.
FIREARMS and HUNTING are strictly prohibited on this property.
CLEANING of FISH is prohibited in the Cottages.
FIRES: This area is very dry over Summer and we would appreciate every precaution be taken in not starting any fires. If you want to have fire on the beach please check with us regarding fire restrictions.
WILDLIFE: We have lots of wildlife on our property and the island including snakes, so when walking please be aware.
YOUR OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: You must comply with all applicable House Rules and all instructions from Management and the caretakers of the Property concerning occupancy, property, health, safety and quiet enjoyment of the Property and our neighbours.
You are responsible for damage, breakages, theft and loss of the Property and any part of it during your stay. You must notify us of this immediately. Management may recover from you repair or replacement cost. (at Management's discretion)
Only the guests nominated and agreed in the Booking may stay in the Property over night. If any other guests stay extra charges may apply or the agreement may be terminated without refund.
Disturbance to our neighbours, including excessive noise, is prohibited and may result in termination and eviction without refund and extra charges may be made for security and other expenses.
IN THE CASE OF MEDICAL EMERGENCY: CALL 000 AND AMBULANCE WILL COME TO THE ISLAND OR IF YOU WANT TO DRIVE TO HOSPITAL CALL THE FERRYMAN 0418517959 AND THEY WILL MEET YOU AT THE FERRY LANDING AT ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT. NO CHARGE FOR OUT OF HOURS FERRY FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Raymond Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve. Enjoy features like breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. The cottage offers free WiFi and a patio.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with washing machine, patio and TVs
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Raymond Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve and Lake King
As a guest of Cottage by the lake, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Raymond Island cottage is smoke free.


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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Swan Cove Retreat garden Cottage
Swan Cove Retreat Garden
Swan Cove Retreat garden Cottage Raymond Island
Swan Cove Retreat garden Cottage
Swan Cove Retreat garden Raymond Island
Swan Cove Retreat garden
Vintage Cosiness Absolute Waterfront Surrounded Native Wildlife
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Swan Cove Garden Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

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
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

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
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.