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Lovely home with cosy country-style furnishings & fireplace

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Outdoor dining
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Living area
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Paynesville, Victoria
  • Place, Lake Victoria
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Paynesville Maritime Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Koala Trail
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Lovely home with cosy country-style furnishings & fireplace

Tucked away in a quiet street just moments from the lake and town centre, Katisha Cottage is your charming home away from home in the Gippsland Lakes region. This cosy 3-bedroom retreat offers the perfect blend of laid-back comfort and location, making it ideal for young families looking to relax and explore.

With room for up to six guests, Katisha Cottage is warm and welcoming year-round. Enjoy the glow of the wood fireplace on cooler nights (BYO Wood), stream your favourite shows with WiFi, or head out for a gentle stroll to the waterfront, shops, cafés, and local playgrounds – all just a short walk away.

Pet friendly, too, so your furry family members don’t miss out on the fun.

Whether you’re spending summer days by the lake, island-hopping to see koalas on Raymond Island, or simply slowing down in a peaceful, coastal town – Katisha Cottage makes it easy to feel right at home.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7348889
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

About the area

Paynesville

Paynesville is home to this holiday home. Point Fullarton Gippsland Lakes Reserve and Raymond Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paynesville Maritime Museum and Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre.
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Paynesville, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Lake Victoria - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Paynesville Maritime Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Koala Trail - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Point Fullarton Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Lake King - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Bairnsdale Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paynesville Fish and Chips - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Old Pub Payensville - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ginny’s Place - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Boathouse Pizza Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Three Double8 Zero Pizza Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Katisha Cottage: Lovely home with cosy country-style furnishings & fireplace pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lovely home with cosy country-style furnishings & fireplace?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lovely home with cosy country-style furnishings & fireplace on 23 May 2026 start from NZ$547, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Katisha Cottage: Lovely home with cosy country-style furnishings & fireplace?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Katisha Cottage: Lovely home with cosy country-style furnishings & fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Katisha Cottage: Lovely home with cosy country-style furnishings & fireplace?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Katisha Cottage: Lovely home with cosy country-style furnishings & fireplace located?

Situated in Paynesville, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Victoria and Paynesville Maritime Museum. Koala Trail and Raymond Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was as described, lovely to have an indoor fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 April 2026
Hi Ben, Thank you so much for your review, so glad you enjoyed the fireplace. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cosy cottage with a great yard for the dog Close to Raymond island to see the cute koalas The house has everything you need and was very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 February 2026
Hi Sharon, Thank you so much for your lovely review, so glad you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raeleen B.

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

Ms

Perfect location , great communication with Gippsland escapes . Will visit again Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2025
Hi Raeleen, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Kind regards Gippsland Lakes Escapes
Verified

8/10 Good

Frances S.

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

Cute cottage

Great location. Clean property with everything you need
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian W.

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

Doggy holiday

Quaint little cottage that had everything needed for a comfortable holiday
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thanks for your great review Ian, we loved hosting you, and look forward to seeing you again here soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simone S.

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

Great location with an easy walk to the shops and water

The accommodation was comfortable and we had everything we needed. A nice big backyard for our dogs to run around in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
Hi Simone, thank you for your review. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes escapes
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory R.

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

Lovely cosy home to stay in with the family, really enjoyed our holiday here. Everything perfect!

This place is a home, and really felt like it, inside and out. Really couldn’t complain about anything. Paynesville is a lovely town, would highly recommended this place to stay with a family and pets. We are a family of 6 with dogs and it was perfect for our getaway. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lydia K.

Beautiful stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: Loved the cottage! Has everything you could need and so cosy! Would absolutely stay here again!!
Response from VrboOwner on 4 March 2023
Hi Lydia, thank you very much for your review, so glad you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ros R.

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

Doggy holiday

We really enjoyed our stay in Paynesville and the dogs had so much fun going for lots of walks and swimmimg in the lake. It was great that the yard was fully fenced, and was a really good size so the dogs could run and play. We were really surprised and delighted with the goodies left for us 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2023
Hi Ros, thank you so much for your lovely review, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and you were able to bring your fur babies. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

pet friendly

well hardly pet friendly when a large german shepherd was in backyard when we arrived and not ours.......... fencing falling apart in a number of areas adjoining neighbors with a german shepherd and a large rottweiler.sizeable gaps under front door.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 April 2025
Hi Mark, So sorry you had that experience, we have organised the fence to be fixed. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joanne D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

A 3 night get away to enjoy the sunny weather

This cottage has been renovated and is very comfortable however all the carpet and mats are very dirty which makes the whole cottage look dirty. Property we think also may need re-blocking as it slopes in many places. We did not have children with us, but I would not have allowed toddlers to play on the carpet or crawl on mats or carpet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2023
Hi Joanne, Thank you so much for your review and feedback, we will get those carpets looked at straight away. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
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4/10 Poor

Samantha B.

Inside great, outside unkempt.

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Inside of the house was fantastic! Everything we needed, comfy and well appointed. Lots of space, bedrooms great. The property was advertised as pet friendly but we with broken fencing our dogs escaped twice and we had to do our own make-shift repairs to stop them. The yards/gardens front and back were messy and needed mowing. Hard to pick up all your dog poo as requested when the grass is so long. Old building materials scattered around; wood with nails poking out (thankfully I found before kids or dogs got injured) and old tin pieces in garden beds very unsafe. Check in and out easy, great location but given that we chose this place specifically for it’s pet friendly rating, it did not live up to expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2022
Hi Samantha, thank you for your review, we understand the problems you had with the fence, we are very sorry, and it has been addressed. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

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

Casali131

Great spot great accommodation
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Andy S.

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

Holiday home with character

Clean holiday home with character. Ideal for dogs. Everything you need is here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nandita P.

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

Comfortable stay

Absolutely comfortable stay, will surely come back. Our dogs had the best time running around in the huge backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Hi Nandita, We really appreciate your lovely review and are really pleased you had a comfortable stay and we will look forward to hosting you and your furry friends again. Kind Regards Carolyn
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Chris T.

Nice cottage, but needs a bit of work.

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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: Property was nice and quaint and did what it needed to do, however the children's rooms with the bunks need some attention. The sheets are well beyond their useful life, (haven't seen sheets that old since the 80's) and the curtains were paper thin and blocked nothing. The house appeared only to be cleaned to present nicely, rather than being properly cleaned. Eg. Floor behind toilet door was dirty and my three year old found a cigarette lighter under the couch.The floors throughout the entire house creaked, especially outside the kids rooms which was extremely noisy, and the floor in the master bedroom sloped significantly on the side by the carport.Overall it was nice enough, but for the money, the owners probably need to invest a little more back into the property to bring it back up to spec.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Hi Chris, thank you for your thoughtful review and feedback, it is well noted and we will aim to do better next time. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

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

Cute house with practical layout

Gorgeous cottage in a quiet area. Great for a family. There are obvious scents of previous animals but this is to be expected in dog friendly accommodation. We enjoyed our stay enormously.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2022
Hi Anne, we really appreciate your review and feedback, really pleased you enjoyed your stay. Kind Regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ross O.

Feedback

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: Good
Verified

8/10 Good

Marty S.

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

Tired

OK so it could have been better. The house was in a nondescript location (not far to town) but a bit tired. Kitchen and bathroom well appointed-thoughtful provision of laundry powder and fresh bread from local bakery. Cleaning had been good but house a bit musty and the carpet-it just needs to be replaced-it may be clean but its a bit stained and burnt by the fire. The deck out the back is a bit tired also and the Lillypilly tree dropping berries heavily overhangs the deck and BBQ substantially reducing its size and appeal. Years well fenced for dogs who very much enjoyed it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Adrienne W.

Comfortable house

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: The space in the house is excellent. Well supplied kitchen and the bathroom had everything we needed.I thought the carpet in the living room needed to be professionally cleaned or replaced. I got doggy smells periodically and wasn't sure if they came from the sofa or carpet. The freezer needs to be de-frosted. The builtup ice is over the metal rack. The hot water service to the shower leaves much to be desired. It was exceptionallly difficult to regulate the tempreture of the water when showering. At the price you are charging we would expect a better experience.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

great property - excellent location

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: great location, easy walk into town. Property was very clean and comfortable. Was fantastic to be able to bring our dog on a family get away, back yard was perfect.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Pat P.

Katisha cottages comfortable and conveniently located

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: This is very much a country cottage that has been nicely renovated and comfortable. With only one toilet and shower and two rooms with double bunks this cottage is perfect for a young family. We had 3 couples and it worked fine
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Giribala T.

Coziest place ever

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: The House was enough for us to make memories. I was glad we picked this house. It was clean and well kept. Most of all loved the gift of local Bread and Honey. Kids loved their boy's bedroom.Our dog was at home too.
Verified

8/10 Good

Fab M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great stay

Would stay again
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thanks for your review Fab, we would love to host you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T D.

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

Perfect cosy cottage

Very happy. All required items and home comforts were at our fingertips.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thanks for your great review, we loved hosting you, and look forward to seeing you again here soon!

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