Title: Dolphin Cottage: This cozy cottage is the perfect springboard to the Lakes - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Dolphin Cottage: This cozy cottage is the perfect springboard to the Lakes Cottage in Paynesville with patio ## Photo gallery for Dolphin Cottage: This cozy cottage is the perfect springboard to the Lakes ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79620000/79617900/79617831/26566076.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79620000/79617900/79617831/479d74c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79620000/79617900/79617831/0bf09285.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79620000/79617900/79617831/eac507b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79620000/79617900/79617831/50f70432.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a quiet corner of Paynesville, Dolphin Cottage offers a serene retreat with modern comforts like reverse cycle A/C and an undercover deck area. Take advantage of the kitchenette, electric hotplate, and Gas BBQ to create delicious meals during your stay. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Dolphin Cottage: This cozy cottage is the perfect springboard to the Lakes Situated in a quiet corner of the lakeside town of Paynesville, Dolphin Cottage is only a minutes walk to the magnificent Gippsland Lakes shoreline and boat ramp. With all the comforts of home, including a TV, reverse cycle A/C, and an undercover deck area with an outdoor dining space, you are sure to enjoy your getaway in this cute, modern cottage. This cozy cottage is the perfect springboard to the wonderful cafe and restaurant life along the Paynesville esplanade or take a stroll on the ferry to Raymond Island, enjoy the bird watching along the board walks and spot one of the local koalas. Tucked behind the owners’ residence, there is ample parking for a car and trailer, a kitchenette with basic cooking utensils, along with an electric hotplate and Gas BBQ in the undercover deck area. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - RV/bus/truck parking on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94650000/94648600/94648566/df929eec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Piccola Casa - 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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 2691-238596 ## 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-37.90422%2C147.72919&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1wxUQlZXcJCxHer7jw-1RoGdT3Q=) Paynesville, Victoria #### What's nearby - Lake King \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Point Fullarton Gippsland Lakes Reserve \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Lake Victoria \- 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - Paynesville Maritime Museum \- 5 min drive \- 2.7 km - Koala Trail \- 6 min drive \- 3.1 km #### Getting around - Bairnsdale Station - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Boathouse Pizza Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive - ‪Three Double8 Zero Pizza Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive - ‪Paynesville Wine Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Paynesville Cruiser Club - ‬5 min drive - ‪Ginny’s Place - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dolphin Cottage: This cozy cottage is the perfect springboard to the Lakes pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Dolphin Cottage: This cozy cottage is the perfect springboard to the Lakes? ### What time is check-in at Dolphin Cottage: This cozy cottage is the perfect springboard to the Lakes? ### What time is check-out at Dolphin Cottage: This cozy cottage is the perfect springboard to the Lakes? ### Where is Dolphin Cottage: This cozy cottage is the perfect springboard to the Lakes located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Dolphin Cottage: This cozy cottage is the perfect springboard to the Lakes Reviews ## Reviews 9.8 ### 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 10 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken P. Oct 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet oasis with great walks by the lake 200m away. This is an exceptional addition to the extensive short stay environment of this beautiful part of East Gippsland. A no fuss base for all that the region has to offer with gorgeous hosts. ##### Ken P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine E. May 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay at Dolphin Cottage We found the property lovely and as described on the website. It is not large but was more than adequate for our requirements. ##### Catherine E. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine Mar 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Cozy and well decorated cottage at the back of a property, so I felt safe. With the use of the bbq in a beautiful back yard meant that cooking amenities were available. The hosts are helpful with providing dining local options, directions and local knowledge. ##### Christine Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bin Z. Nov 23, 2022 #### Nice and comfy place to be Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 10 of 10 ##### Bin Z. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian T. Mar 15, 2023 #### Paynesville accommodation. Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Dolphin Cottage, accommodation, location, access, hosts (Jan and Ern) excellent all which contributed to a very pleasant and enjoyable stay at Paynesville. ##### Brian T. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Prakash S. Mar 6, 2023 #### The best getaway Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Dolphin Cottage was very clean and comfortable. The Hosts were extremely friendly and made our stay very enjoyable. We will be returning to Dolphin Cottage again next year. ##### Prakash S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Mitch T. Sep 25, 2022 #### Quiet and comfortable place to stay Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I went over to visit relatives and it was ideal for four nights as it had everything needed for a comfortable stay. Cooked a couple of meals on the BBQ which was ideal as didn't have to go out for dinner all the the time. Perfect for short term stay as it has everything you need for a great price. Definitely stay again when I have a return visit. ##### Mitch T. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martina H. Jul 22, 2022 #### Quaint and Oh So Comfortable. Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The photo here shows only the shed with the cooking area next to the cottage. The Cottage itself is delightful, charming and very comfortable. Don't be deceived by this photo. A great amount of attention to detail has been made by the owners to set it up. I loved the dolphin theme with the nicnacs. Only a short walk to lakeside and short drive into Paynesville town. Checkout the wine bar for local camaraderie. Overall: Better than Expected on my first time here and would definitely stay again. ##### Martina H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert H. Apr 5, 2024 #### Sehr schöne Unterkunft im Garten der Gastfamilie Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wir wurden von der Gastfamilie freundlich empfangen, sofort in alle Einzelheiten eingewiesen und über alle Sehenswürdigkeiten und Gaststätten aufgeklärt. Das Ferienhaus ist nicht groß, aber es ist incl. Freiluftküche mit Grill wirklich alles da was man braucht. ##### Robert H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia S. Nov 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### staying at Dolphin cottage We were very comfortable and had everything we expected. ##### Claudia S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard C. Sep 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable stay A neat little cottage, with a close walk to a pleasant seaside park, thank you. ##### Richard C. 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