Title: Swan Cove Garden Cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Swan Cove Garden Cottage Lakefront cottage in Raymond Island with free breakfast ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32070000/32060300/32060246/57d14126.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32070000/32060300/32060246/4cdc14f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32070000/32060300/32060246/7b7781c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32070000/32060300/32060246/54abfb84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32070000/32060300/32060246/deaa3fef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a charming forest cottage on an island, just 4 hours from Melbourne. Unwind in the hammock overlooking the lake and beach, breathe in fresh sea air, and explore with bikes or kayaks. Enjoy al fresco dining with a gas BBQ and relax in the Garden Gazebo. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4429 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Beach view - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### 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 amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Dining - Free breakfast available ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles ### 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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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 Vintage Cosiness Absolute Waterfront Surrounded Native Wildlife e4b0bd24-a3c4-486c-a439-a4415a454bee ## 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-37.90157%2C147.77300&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pnETLELmtp3u3aUz0t52Cp7jfQo=) 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 - ‪Riviera Nautic - ‬48 min drive - ‪Aroma @metung Coffee House & Eatery - ‬49 min drive - ‪Three Double8 Zero Pizza Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive - ‪Boathouse Pizza Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive - ‪Old Pub Payensville - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Swan Cove Garden Cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Swan Cove Garden Cottage? > As of Oct 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Swan Cove Garden Cottage on Oct 28, 2025 start from CA $246.12, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Raymond-Island-Hotels-Swan-Cove-Garden-Cottage.h32060246.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Swan Cove Garden Cottage Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Esther V. Jan 11, 2022 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 :) ##### Esther V. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Aug 30, 2017 #### 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. Feb 14, 2022 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 ##### Susan B. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marea H. Feb 19, 2020 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! ##### Marea H. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan B. Mar 19, 2022 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! ##### Megan B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ness P. Sep 22, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location brimming with wildlife Absolutely brilliant location ##### Ness P. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Asa s. Jul 6, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Swan cove Perfect location near the water, great for kayaking and walking. ##### Asa s. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Virginia K., Melbourne Australia May 11, 2021 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. ##### Virginia K. Stayed 7 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robyn P. Feb 17, 2021 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. ##### Robyn P. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo S. Oct 21, 2020 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. ##### Jo S. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vinay M. Dec 27, 2019 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. ##### Vinay M. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue D. Dec 14, 2019 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. ##### Sue D. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### paul d. Nov 3, 2019 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. ##### paul d. ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Aug 12, 2019 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. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew Davies Jan 5, 2019 #### 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. ##### Andrew Davies Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan S. Nov 23, 2018 #### 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 ##### Jonathan S. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good May 12, 2017 #### 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. 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