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Cottage by the lake

Lakefront cottage in Raymond Island with free breakfast

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Private kitchen
Living area
Room
Bathroom
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 439.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Raymond Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve
  • Place, Koala Trail
  • Place, Metung Hot Springs

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

A Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

A Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

A Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Garden

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.

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

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

About the area

Raymond Island

Located in Raymond Island, this cottage is on the waterfront. Nyerimilang Heritage Park and Cunningham Foot Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bairnsdale Golf Course and Metung Hot Springs. Paynesville Maritime Museum and Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre are also worth visiting.
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Map
Raymond Island, VIC

What's nearby

  • Raymond Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Koala Trail - 12 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Mitchell River Silt Jetties Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 23 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Kings Cove Metung Golf Course - 53 min drive - 57.0 km
  • Metung Hot Springs - 56 min drive - 58.5 km

Getting around

  • Bairnsdale Station - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boathouse Pizza Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Aroma @metung Coffee House & Eatery - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪Three Double8 Zero Pizza Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Riviera Nautic - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪Paynesville Wine Bar - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage by the lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage by the lake?

As of 7 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage by the lake on 9 November 2025 start from NZ$341.47, 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.

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?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Lake King and Raymond Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve. Lake Victoria is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Virginia K., Melbourne Australia

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.

About the host

Hosted by Swan Cove on Raymond Island

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Yoga teacher, nutritionist and mother of three amazing human beings. I live here at Swan Cove where I grow vegetables, fruit and flowers in an Octagon where you can view the wildlife up close. I am very grateful to have loads of energy and an insatiable appetite for learning.
Our world is a magical place full of abundance and wonderful people.

Why they chose this property

I came across this property while kayaking around the island one Easter. I have always dreamed of a Tudor house with a seaside garden. Now I have the entire Gippsland Lakes as my backyard! Every day is an adventure; whether it's foraging for mushrooms in the autumn, paddling with the dolphins or rescuing someone whose boat has capsized in the lake. I love both the opposites of wildness when the wind whips up on the water in contrast to the perfect stillness and sunshine. Connecting with nature in all its glory we discover true liberation.

What makes this property unique

The house was uniquely built and handcrafted by a German couple, the original owners. The leadlight windows in the main house bear Carl's signature. Look out for the many examples of his wrought iron work in lamps and doors. Ingrid made the cushions, curtains and established the gardens. Everything you see was made by their own hands. Carl even had the foresight to have the power lines put underground so there are no lines or fences detracting from the natural vistas.

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