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Swan Cove Garden Cottage

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Private kitchen
TV
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 440 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Swan Cove Garden Cottage

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 manager

Swan Cove on Raymond Island

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle on site

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

General

  • Unit size: 429 sq ft (40 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
Onsite 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 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

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
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About the neighborhood

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Raymond Island, VIC

What's nearby

  • Raymond Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Koala Trail - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Mitchell River Silt Jetties Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 22 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Kings Cove Metung Golf Course - 47 min drive - 50.0 km
  • Metung Hot Springs - 50 min drive - 51.4 km

Getting around

  • Bairnsdale Station - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Pub Paynesville - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Nicholson Hotel - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Paynesville Bakery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fickle Fig Licenced Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Pizza Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Swan Cove Garden Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Swan Cove Garden Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swan Cove Garden Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Swan Cove Garden Cottage 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.

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Swan Cove Garden Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

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
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.

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

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

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 traveler

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

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.