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The location on the Gippsland Lakes and special building and surroundings were beautiful, and relaxing. Our hosts were very considerate and generous. We especially enjoyed the home-made preserves.

Stayed in April 2025

My first stay at Swan Cove, a beautiful place right on the water, my host Kirsten went above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable as possible, there is too much to mention, an amazing experience we will be back.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing negative to say about this charming property.

We were privileged to share this special untouched slice of paradise with our lovely host Kirsten. Simplicity being the key ingredient to this wonderous journey through time. With wildlife abounding, you are transported to another era where mind and body slow down ready to encompass the joy of a morning sunrise over the lake together with the sounds of birds and native animals living in harmony with the residents of the Island. The delightfully quaint accommodation, including all the necessities of a fully functional kitchen together with bathroom requirements, provided everything you would need for a short stay. Sourdough bread, homemade crackers, homemade granola, herbals teas, milk and butter gave you a great start to your day, ready to explore the spacious property and beyond.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing. Would love to return

Location embedded in nature, peace and quiet, cleanliness, breakfast basket on first day and hosts perfect balance of being available without being intrusive. Also, that the hosts have not bowed to pressure to update decor (I assume in keeping with sustainability/valuing nature ethos), while providing a very comfortable stay. Loved the wildlife, kayaks and cycling to and from Paynesville for groceries/meals out.

Stayed in January 2025

Pillows were extremely hard.

Generous breakfast provided by the hosts .Homemade bread ,fresh eggs homemade jam and granola .All delicious. Excellent host who showed us around ,made us feel welcome and nothing was too much trouble. Cant wait to return to enjoy the peace and beauty of Swancove.

Stayed in January 2025

Pillows too thick and hard for me

Being so close to the beach.

Stayed in January 2025

Very small bathroom

Wonderful location, lovely outdoor areas. Well appointed kitchen/dining and living spaces and bedroom. All accommodation clean and comfortable.

Stayed in January 2025

The fact that I’m thinking of a return stay and the noisy resident koala 🐨 who woke me up with its grunting sounds and the mozzies. But hey, everything else makes up for it.

Swan Cove is on Raymond Island and I bet many people don’t even have an idea where this is. It is a very short drive from the jetty after hopping on the ferry from Paynesville. There is just something magical about the property. We love the German-built cottage and how its just steps from the lake and surrounded by beautiful nature. The garden cottage is small and cosy and not having a smart TV is great as it gave us the opportunity to bond as a family with convos, snacks and card games. My boys enjoyed cycling around the property and we spent a morning kayaking. Highly recommend at least two to three nights stay to just relax, do nothing and enjoy sounds of nature. We also had the pleasure to meet Kirsten who is so full of life and energy and the love she has for the work she does. What an inspiration!

Stayed in December 2024

Fantastic Location.

Stayed in January 2025

Fabulous location, lovely hosts and wonderful homemade breakfast basket. The most wonderful stay, would definitely come back!

Stayed in December 2024

Unfortunately the toilet was a little cramped

Location was relaxing and beautiful. Beds were very comfy. Hosts were amazing. Wildlife was abundant with the rosellas greeting us from early morning( waiting for their seed) Highly recommended, with plenty to do.

Stayed in December 2024

Air conditioning in the upstairs bedrooms. In garden cottage limited opening only possible on the window. Made sleeping very hot when weather was humid and hot.

Location. Wildlife. Direct acces to your own lake beach! Hosts were lovely. Very responsive.

Stayed in December 2024

Very pieceful and charming surrounded by a big garden where we have been also lucky to spot some animals (kangoroos)! The host very super friendly and helpful. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast with homemade products ( especially the bread was one of the best ones we have eaten during our entire trip through Australia). We spent there only 1 night but it would have been a perfect place to relax for a couple of days.

Stayed in November 2024

Such a lovely quiet getaway

Stayed in November 2024

any tiny unsatisfied things can be ignored by this lovely cottage.

A wonderful place to stay with amazing view and warm host. I would highly recommend this place.

Stayed in November 2024

<The very compact well fitted out bathroom would probably prove tricky for a very large person to navigate>

Splendid welcoming helpful hosts. All home baked bread + granola and jams and fresh on site eggs were beautiful. Peaceful bushland with lawns running straight onto the sandy foreshore of the Gippsland Lakes. Canoes and bikes to use as req'd. No neighbours to be seen. Hard to leave with tame birds and such peaceful quiet bushland setting for endless walks. The interior was very homey and practical.

Stayed in October 2024

The beach front house is a perfect getaway from the hectic city life, the peace and calm rejuvenates you

Stayed in June 2024

Beautiful, wterfront property with gorgeous views. We came here for the nature and the quiet. Hosts care very much and are kind and accomodating. Great breakfast bread and home-made granola. Amazing place to come unwind.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing to mention.

An actual hidden gem. Facilities curated to top. Cossy. cute and convenient. Fantastic cassic house set on a proivate beach surrounded by Kangarros, Swans, Kookaburras and as many kind of parrots you can imagines just at your door. Excellent and dedicated attention from the hosts.

Stayed in April 2024

Beautiful location and a comfy stay. Hosts are really friendly. You could watch Kangaroos hopping around and bright coloured Parrots coming to greet you in the mornings. This is our second time in Swan Cove and we would surely go back.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing of note not liked. Review has asked me to write 3 sentences. So I’d like to write there is nothing I didn’t like.

The location was amazing… so peaceful. A very cute European style cottage with a great history. The main accommodation sits no more than 50 metres from a beach with kangaroos and native birds all around. Just awesome!

Stayed in April 2024

Accommodation was a little cramped for four adults.

Fantastic location that enabled us to see plenty of koalas, relax and enjoy kayaking around the bay. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the fire pit on the beach in the evenings and the kangaroos on the property at dawn & dusk.

Stayed in March 2024

We were unlucky in that we were there in a 38 degree heatwave and A/C struggled.

Lovely position. Very relaxed. Could swim in the lake 50m away Wonderful koala walk on the island. The garden was full of kangaroos in the evening. Hosts made the garden open to guests.

Stayed in March 2024

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A very unique place, we enjoyed very much

Stayed in February 2024