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Dolphin Cottage: This cozy cottage is the perfect springboard to the Lakes

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
The current price is AU$259
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug

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 manager

Gippsland Lakes Escapes

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • RV/bus/lorry 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

  • Smoke-free property

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)

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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 to 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site 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 not indicated whether 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

2691-238596

About the area

Map
Paynesville, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Paynesville Maritime Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Koala Trail - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Raymond Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Mitchell River Silt Jetties Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Metung Hot Springs - 42 min drive - 51.3 km

Getting around

  • Bairnsdale Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Pub Paynesville - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bairnsdale Archery, Mini Golf & Games Park - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Nicholson Hotel - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Paynesville Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fickle Fig Licenced Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolphin Cottage: This cozy cottage is the perfect springboard to the Lakes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dolphin Cottage: This cozy cottage is the perfect springboard to the Lakes?

As of 12 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dolphin Cottage: This cozy cottage is the perfect springboard to the Lakes on 13 Aug 2025 start from AU$259.00, including 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 for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Cottage: This cozy cottage is the perfect springboard to the Lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Cottage: This cozy cottage is the perfect springboard to the Lakes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dolphin Cottage: This cozy cottage is the perfect springboard to the Lakes located?

Situated in Paynesville, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lake King, Lake Victoria and Point Fullarton Gippsland Lakes Reserve. Paynesville Maritime Museum and Koala Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Dolphin Cottage: This cozy cottage is the perfect springboard to the Lakes Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ken P.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bin Z.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

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.
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8/10 Good

Mitch T.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Martina H.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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.

8/10 Good

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Prakash S.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

staying at Dolphin cottage

We were very comfortable and had everything we expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022