[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kookaburras - Peace and quiet with private jetty in natural surrounds Lakefront vacation home in Banksia Peninsula with kitchen ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60840000/60838400/60838314/ff55954c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60840000/60838400/60838314/cedf3c3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60840000/60838400/60838314/w1617h1080x3y0-624c2489.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60840000/60838400/60838314/841b4810.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60840000/60838400/60838314/5671b46a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on Banksia Peninsula, Kookaburras offers a serene retreat with your own private beach and jetty. Perfect for families and friends who enjoy nature, this haven is home to kangaroos visiting the front yard daily and an array of birdlife. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Kookaburras - Peace and quiet with private jetty in natural surrounds Kookaburras looks North over the sparkling and protected waters of Duck Arm and includes your own small private beach and a private jetty that can accommodate vessels up to 40’. Kangaroos visit the front yard most days. The birdlife is prolific, and the jetty is perfect for catching a Bream. Very few select properties are located on Banksia Peninsula with drive time to Bairnsdale or Paynesville less than 15 minutes – about the same by boat. Perfect for families and friends who enjoy nature and privacy but close to all of the magnificent attractions that the Gippsland Lakes have to offer. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake ### 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) - 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Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=30303836&PinnedHotelID=30303836&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you 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. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 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 2691-206460 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.95219%2C147.66860&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IweKcJLP5QNdJh4NYIz9P-3d9nE=) Banksia Peninsula, VIC #### What's nearby - Mitchell River Silt Jetties Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 12 min drive - 11.4 km - Paynesville Maritime Museum - 16 min drive - 15.2 km - Koala Trail - 17 min drive - 15.6 km - Wattle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 32 min drive - 19.8 km - Metung Hot Springs - 44 min drive - 52.8 km #### Getting around - Bairnsdale Station - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Three Double8 Zero Pizza Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive - ‪Boathouse Pizza Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive - ‪Old Pub Payensville - ‬15 min drive - ‪Ginny’s Place - ‬15 min drive - ‪Paynesville Wine Bar - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kookaburras - Peace and quiet with private jetty in natural surrounds pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Kookaburras - Peace and quiet with private jetty in natural surrounds? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Kookaburras - Peace and quiet with private jetty in natural surrounds? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Kookaburras - Peace and quiet with private jetty in natural surrounds located? > Situated on a lake, this vacation home is steps from Steel Bay - Newland Backwater Gippsland Lakes Reserve and Lake Victoria. Eagle Point Gippsland Lakes Reserve and Bairnsdale Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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