Raymond Island Vacation cottage rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, balcony/terrace and air con

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  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

This Tudor style house is located on one of the most beautiful places on Raymond Island, 6km's from the Paynesville township on 10 acres of bushland with tall trees in a parklike setting. Secluded off a beautiful long winding driveway, the house with its two attached 2 storey cottages is but a few metres from the water's edge and has a safe sandy beach which stretches for miles on this side of the island. There is no road between the house and beach! This area in Gippsland is well known for its mild climate in winter, and cooling sea breezes in the hot summertime. It is surely one of the finest inland lake locations in Victoria, indeed Australia. It offers great variety such as swimming, bushwalking, sailing, boating, fishing, bowling and golf.

The prawns run right out the front in summer and kayaks are available to explore the lakes system.

We offer truly peaceful, exclusive and tranquil surroundings in which to relax and be close to unspoiled nature.

Resident on this property are koalas, echidnas, family of tawny frog mouth owls, sea eagles and kangaroos and their babies. The name of the property is a tribute to all the birdlife including black swans, pelicans, albatrosses, spoonbills, ibises, caspian terns, crimson and eastern rosellas, swift parrots, blue wrens, flame robins, azure kingfishers and many more. Vehicular ferry from Paynesville costs $13 return trip. Bicycles and pedestrians are free.

THIS IS A NON-SMOKING PROPERTY.

RAYMOND ISLAND IS A NATURE RESERVE AND AS SUCH WE DO NOT CATER FOR ANY PETS. This cottage faces west, toward the park-like grounds, and includes master bedroom and second bedroom upstairs, with kitchen/dining, lounge and compact bathroom downstairs and alfresco eating area off the lounge room.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Wet room

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • High chair

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioning
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Waterfront
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Bicycles available
  • Internet access
  • Staffed property
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

We live at the property and are available for a tour of our vegetable/fruit garden, help with the kayaks, suggestions for bush and beach walks or whenever you need us, otherwise we leave you to enjoy your privacy.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

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100% refund100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.
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Things to know

Check in: 14:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Swan Cove is not a party house. Guests choose to stay here for the peaceful sounds of nature. There are no shops on the island. Remember to bring your supplies. We do not allow pets due to sensitive nature of wildlife.
Smoking is permitted outside far from the cottage and other guests.

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About the owner

Kirsten M.
Calendar last updated:
29 Mar 2024

Years listed:
7

Based in:
Australia
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews

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Liz K

Traditional personalised BnB service
Feb 2022

This is what BnBs used to be like; personalised service, special touches, wholesome and healthy foods and homely. The property is stunning! A Tudor house and a private beach- who would have thought! … More 

28 Feb 2022

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Response from the owner
Thank you for your thoughtful review and my apologies for delayed reply. We are so glad you enjoyed all we have to offer here at Swan Cove and hope to see you again, cheers Kirsten and Tony.

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nonameyouaccept
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Perfect base for exploring Raymond Island
May 2021

Very welcoming hosts, a delicious breakfast and fresh baked bread. From their beach, looking out over the lake we saw dolphins and countless birds. We walked around the island on beaches and through f… More 

2 May 2021

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Response from the owner
Sorry for delayed response but thank you for reviewing Swan Cove

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Tanya F

Serene
Mar 2021

I booked Swan Cove as we had a weekend of racing. So we really only slept there, but Kirsten and Tony were exceptional hosts and nothing was too much trouble for them. The 5 minutes of Swan Cove wh… More 

21 Mar 2021

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Response from the owner
Hi Tanya and thank you so much for taking the time to review our property. If there is anything we could improve we love to hear so we can add it to our wish list. Cheers Kirsten

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Safari263136

Gorgeous, quiet retreat, but heaps to do.
Jan 2021

Such a beautiful location and wonderful hosts. God's creation on display all around. Very few people on this part of the island, with the beach on your doorstep. Loads of wildlife and quick to dr… More 

10 Jan 2021

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Response from the owner
Thank you for taking the time to review our holiday accommodation. So helpful for future guests.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

ChristineMC64

Lovely Stay!
Dec 2020

Gorgeous and welcoming cottage. A pleasure to stay here and experience the wildlife. Host was very lovely and kind. Certainly recommend this special experience to everyone!

13 Dec 2020

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Response from the owner
Thank you Christine for taking the time to review our property, cheers Kirsten

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Kirsten (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Kirsten (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Kirsten (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Kirsten the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Kirsten (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Kirsten (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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You can also request a quote from Kirsten (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Kirsten (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Kirsten (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Kirsten (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Kirsten (the owner) a message.

If Kirsten (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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