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Above Sunset: Cosy holiday house a short stroll to Sunset Cove beach

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A playground with a slide and swings, a sandy beach, and a body of water.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, a microwave, and a bar area with stools.
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, wooden furniture, and a television displaying a beach scene.
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a brick wall.
A pathway leading to a park with a playground, benches, and a view of the water.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Paynesville, Victoria
  • Place, Lake Victoria
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Paynesville Maritime Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Koala Trail
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Above Sunset: Cosy holiday house a short stroll to Sunset Cove beach

Welcome to your perfect escape at this charming 2-bedroom unit in Paynesville! Nestled directly above the serene Sunset Beach, this delightful retreat offers fantastic access to the area’s natural beauty and recreational amenities.

Start your mornings with a leisurely stroll along the picturesque waterfront, leading you to Paynesville’s charming town center. The nearby park is perfect for picnics, while the public BBQ facilities make it easy to enjoy outdoor meals with a view.

Inside, you’ll find a spacious and inviting living area, ideal for relaxing after a day of exploring. The unit features air conditioning to keep you cool, and a large courtyard area where you can enjoy a BBQ in the summer.

Whether you’re on a family vacation or a weekend with friends, our Paynesville unit offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Experience the best of coastal living with all the comforts of home, just steps away from the beach.

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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

No 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 # 7348900
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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Raymond Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve and Point Fullarton Gippsland Lakes Reserve, while Paynesville Maritime Museum and Nicholson St. Gallery are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain biking.
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Map
Paynesville, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Lake Victoria - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Gilsenan Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Paynesville Maritime Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Koala Trail - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Main Beach - 42 min drive - 61.2 km

Getting around

  • Bairnsdale Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Pub Payensville - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Three Double8 Zero Pizza Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Paynesville Wine Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Paynesville Fish and Chips - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Paynesville Bakery - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Above Sunset: Cosy holiday house a short stroll to Sunset Cove beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Above Sunset: Cosy holiday house a short stroll to Sunset Cove beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Above Sunset: Cosy holiday house a short stroll to Sunset Cove beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Above Sunset: Cosy holiday house a short stroll to Sunset Cove beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Above Sunset: Cosy holiday house a short stroll to Sunset Cove beach located?

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

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jenny C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall a lovely location. I didnt spend a heap of time there due to working. Was comfortable.
Stayed 20 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2026
Hi Jenny, Thank you so much for your review. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

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

Fabulous location, lovely unit, great communication with agency and great overall experience!

Great experience all around - lovely time doesn’t matter what the weather is like!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2022
Hi Andrew, Thank you very much for your lovely review, we hope to host you again. Kind Regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Everything you need

Really short walk to beach, close to town, plenty to do in Paynesville, accomodation much bigger than photos show, exceeded expectations
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 February 2025
Hi David, Thank you very much for your amazing review. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

So close to the lake

So close to the lake
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you for your kind review Susan, we hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark T.

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

Comfy unit

Nice comfy unit within walking distance of town centre.Well set up kitchen and living area with plenty of windows for natural light.would like to have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

Long Stay

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 and premises was lovely and clean.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2022
Hi Liz, thank you very much for your lovely review. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Steve V.

Above Sunset Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: We had a very enjoyable and restful time at Above Sunset. It is situated in a terrific position, close to town and near Sunset Cove.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 February 2023
Hi Steve, thank you so much for taking the time to give us your review. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lesley-Anne

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great tidy, 2 bedroom unit close to shops, park and sea views. Kitchen has everything and wifi works well. Just found the bedrooms a bit dusty. Overall very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Arthur C.

Nice and cosy little Unit, just 2 minutes down to waterfront

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 Neat little unit was very cozy and had all the necessities we needed for the perfect holiday getaway. Was within walking distance to the heart of Paynesville with lots of options for meals.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2023
Hi Arthur, thank you very much for your review. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

Paynesville Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: We have enjoyed another long weekend in the Gippsland Lakes Region at Above Sunset. The property is in a great location. A short stroll down to Sunset Cove and an easy walk into the township. The property has everything needed for a holiday or short stay. There are a couple of maintenance issues that could be tended to, but it didn't stop us from enjoying our stay or affect our views of the property.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2023
Hi Tina, thank you so much for your review and feedback, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Lauren B.

Great location but property is run down

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic location. Unfortunately the house was very unclean on arrival and is very rundown. Not enough outdoor furniture to eat a meal outside. Rental office is closed on w/ends so couldnt contact staff about cleanliness issue until Monday. Unfortunately a disappointing stay for our family.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 January 2024
Hi Lauren, Thank you for your review and feedback, so sorry that you didn't ring our office to get our after hours number, we would have been there to help. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lauz B.

Nice stay at Paynesville

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: I travelled with elderly parents, some difficulty with slopping driveway and shower which is within bathtub needed to step over to enter. So we f you are travelling with older people be aware there is a degree of difficulty The place was clean and had all necessary ammenities Charges are comparable to hotel charges so perhaps better mattresses could be arrangedQuite spot, however main road traffic as it is an entry point into Paynesville
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Hi Lauz, thank you for your review and feedback. Kind Regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

Perfect Paynesville

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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 enjoyed a beautiful long weekend away in Paynesville. Above Sunset is the perfect location. A very short walk down to Sunset Cove to watch amazing sunsets, enjoy a swim, a walk or a bbq. The location is peaceful and quiet. Above Sunset has everything you need, including a pretty little water view from the lounge (wasn't expecting that). I especially love the fireplace. This was our second time staying at Above Sunset and we look forward to staying again. The team at Gippsland Lakes Escapes are very helpful and have been very understanding with the multiple changes to booking dates due to covid lockdowns.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2022
Hi Tina, thank you very much for your lovely review. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Carolyn S.

Great Place to Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a very comfortable place. It had just about everything we needed. The interior lighting was somewhat poor, esp in the kitchen after dark when it was hard to see. Had to change the globes in the 2nd bedroom as one was blown. It rained for 18 hours without a break at one point so the games provided were very welcome. Would have appreciated more seating & a bigger table by the BBQ. The hot water system died on our last day & the property management team were onto it in a flash. Very impressed. Definitely a great place for young families, especially with the cove nearby
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Hi Carolyn, thank you very much for your thoughtful review and feedback. Kind Regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

A guest from N/A, CO

Below average

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I had much higher expectations of this property, based on description provided and other people's reviews, and the price. Unfortunately it was way below par on most things. Location really is the highlight, as most other people say. The unit does have all the basic stuff and amenities you might need. But for the price you pay, I could not believe how poor the level of cleanliness of the entire place was. Layers of dust on all furniture (i.e. clearly visible with naked eye from a distance), which made it very obvious no one had cleaned the place properly for a really long time, cobwebs in the kitchen, bathroom, living room, dining room, and bedroom. Sand on sofas in the living area. The cherry on top was the blue tongue lizard that we found in the bedroom on the morning after we arrived. We took the poor creature out (have a video of it) to safety which was the most important thing for us, yet I imagine for many people this would have been a complete shock and possibly a bit disgusting. So the place did the job - we had beds that were ok to sleep in, however, can't say we were too comfortable in the place in the time we were there, and for the price charged, this is not a place I would recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Hi Ilijana, thank you for your review and feedback, we appreciate your comments and we will endeavour to do better. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
From a partner site

8/10 Good

heather m.

Christmas stay

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: Very satisfied
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2022
Hi Heather, thank you for your review. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Tammy F.

Lovely

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Comfortable and clean. Plenty of home comforts to make your stay enjoyable
From a partner site

8/10 Good

ANNA K.

Sunset with swans

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: It was a nice place for a short stay. Perfect location, amazing sunsets to view, just minutes walk from the house. Such a shame we didn't have a good weather during our stay, at least it was perfect for the last couple of days to enjoy. The house was nice & clean. Linen was like in a hotel. Couple of negatives. Was very strange, now days, to find out there were no WI-FI at all. Internet connection's really bad in the area, even on a mob. At least it was a good collection of DVDsCould be nice to have better pots & pans, utensils; plain mixing bowls. But overall we enjoyed it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Comfortable and clean.

Location is great if you want to do walks along a nice long walking track, right on the waters edge. Also great spot to swim and for kids in the play ground. All only 2 min walk from your door. The unit was clean, open and the bread and milk provided was much appreciated, thank you. Comfy couches and beds, all the bits and pieces that you need provided. Thanks for a great stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 February 2021
Great to have your feedback - we would love to host you again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Very pleasant stay

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: Exceptionally clean easy check in plenty of space kitchen set up first rate great dining area and comfortable couches to relax on. Bedrooms and bed first rate highly recommended
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Gallagher R.

A very good place for a quiet stay

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: This property is well located for couples wanting a quiet stay and place to explore East Gippsland. Only two issues, no WI FI available, and, unusually did not clarify that you needed to collect the key from Gippsland Lakes Escape office.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from .bass, NA

Quiet stay in Paynesville

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was fully equipped with everything that was needed.Very impressed.Even had a courtesy hamper of loaf of bread, butter, marmalade and tea, coffee, milk supplied.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Luke K.

Paynesville trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Pleasant company to deal with. Flexible arrangements.Nice property though no Wifi or washing machine (hand washing facility available)Close to town - busy internal road near a bend so potentially interesting for children.Nice private courtyard.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Andrew F.

Amazing location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed a two night stay at Above Sunset. The property is well appointed with lots and pans and plenty of cutlery. The house had a strong musty smell and needed open windows and fans to remedy this. The carpets were quite soiled and the bathroom is quite basic HOWEVER, it is quite economic for a family and is situated in a spectacular cove with wonderful walks and views right outside the doorway. A big plus was the wood heater and stockpile of wood ready to go. Much appreciated, the property has great bones, could do with a little Re-furb but is still a great cheap option. Property management were extremely kind and courteous, great to deal with!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Muhammad E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 January 2026
Hi Muhammad, Thank you for your review. Kind regards Gippsland Lakes Escapes

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