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Gippsland Lakes Retreat. Couples. Family. Pet Friendly.

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Beautiful, relaxing, spacious Gippsland Lakes Retreat.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 83 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Paynesville, VIC
  • Place, Lake Victoria
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Paynesville Maritime Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Koala Trail
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gippsland Lakes Retreat. Couples. Family. Pet Friendly.

March in Paynesville is a great place to be. Beautiful days. Explore Paynesville, Eagle Point, Raymond Island now. Home Away from Home.

Beds are made, ready to hop into. Doonas, linen and towels are freshly washed and supplied. Bacon and eggs are supplied for the first morning. The pantry has essential condiments and other goodies there for your use.

Family and pet friendly spacious home with secure massive backyard. 300 metres to the Esplanade, shops, eateries, 500 metres to the ferry for Raymond Island. Securily park your car for your stay and walk.

There is a coffee machine and condiments in the well equipped kitchen.

Just a 300m walk to the lake!

Gippsland Lakes Retreat is a newly renovated spacious, pet friendly Paynesville home. Room enough for dogs, small boats and jet skis or peace and tranquility.

The house comfortably accommodates 6 to 8 people with 3 queen and 2 single beds. Or 3 Queen and 1 King bed. It has a double shower and toilet in the bathroom plus and extra toilet and shower.

No smoking please.

It has a well appointed kitchen to cook in or treat yourself to one of the many restaurants, hotels or takeaways at Paynesville or its surrounds.

Two air conditioners, two gas heaters and a wood fire for the rare cold days, electric stove, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator, electric barbeque, washing machine, dryer and clothes line help make your stay comfortable.

Stay around Paynesville, walk to see the koalas on Raymond Island, take a short drive to Eagle Point to see the lakes from the Bluff or silt jetties or chance seeing the hog deer and kangaroos in the Blond Bay Reserve at dusk.

There is the Gippsland Lakes National Park to see, the Ninety Mile Beach just pack a lunch for a day out.

Places to travel to for day trips include: the Buchan Caves, Lakes Entrance, the Trestle Bridge, the Final Fling Rapids, Mitchell River National Park or Marlo.

Maximum guests eight.

No Noise after 10.30pm.

Two nights minimum stay.

The owners are local and look forward to helping you.

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Paynesville

Located in Paynesville, this holiday home is next to a golf course. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Point Fullarton Gippsland Lakes Reserve and Raymond Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve, while Paynesville Maritime Museum and Nicholson St. Gallery are cultural highlights. With surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Paynesville, VIC

What's nearby

  • Lake Victoria - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Paynesville Maritime Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Koala Trail - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Point Fullarton Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Raymond Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 7 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Bairnsdale Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boathouse Pizza Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Three Double8 Zero Pizza Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Old Pub Payensville - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Paynesville Fish and Chips - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Koala Cafe - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gippsland Lakes Retreat. Couples. Family. Pet Friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gippsland Lakes Retreat. Couples. Family. Pet Friendly.?

As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gippsland Lakes Retreat. Couples. Family. Pet Friendly. on 10 Apr 2026 start from AU$450, 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.

How much is parking at Gippsland Lakes Retreat. Couples. Family. Pet Friendly.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gippsland Lakes Retreat. Couples. Family. Pet Friendly.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gippsland Lakes Retreat. Couples. Family. Pet Friendly.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gippsland Lakes Retreat. Couples. Family. Pet Friendly. located?

Situated in Paynesville, this golf holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Victoria and Paynesville Maritime Museum. Koala Trail and Raymond Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Denis S.

Clean, cosy and location perfect

We enjoyed our stay at Gippsland Lakes retreat. The property is impeccibly clean and the hosts very accomodating and generous. This is our second winter visit to this property and are very keen to visit again. Thanks again for allowing us to share your property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Bernadette H.

A lovely home for a family and pet holiday

A great home for family & pets - with lots of room. Danny and Wendy were also most helpful. We all had a great time sailing & kayaking.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine I.

Excellent property

Thank you Wendy and Danny for your hospitality, we throughly enjoyed our stay. The back yard was perfect for our two dogs, the house was very well suited for our young family and we also really appreciated your communication.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S.

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

Relaxing and comfortable

Lovely big and spacious home. Owners very friendly and helpful. Well stocked pantry all you needed. Relaxing and comfortable. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

shirley g.

excellent accommodation

This pet friendly accommodation was excellent and presents exactly as shown on the website. Our small dog was allowed inside which we really appreciated. The house was surprisingly large with plenty of room to relax and everything you could need or wish for was provided. The back yard was huge and well kept. Wendy and Daniel are very nice friendly people to deal with and booking was simple and straightforward. We would choose this accommodation again and we are happy to recommend it without hesitation.
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10/10 Excellent

stacey m.

This home had such a lovely vibe; comfortable and clean and had everything we needed.

Thank you to Danny for offering his beautiful home to our family. The home was extremely clean and had everything we could have wanted including perfect accessibility for our hairy family members! An extra bonus is that you would not have known a dog had ever been in the yard or home as it was exceptionally clean, except for the few toys and water bowls which were much appreciated. The home felt like it was ours and had such a lovely relaxed vibe. Thanks also for the great breakfast provisions. We will definitely stay again. Great value for money also. Thanks Danny.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

Just perfect..

We arrived to a most wonderfully clean and big house. Displayed on the table a lovely note from attentive and friendly hosts Danny and Wendy welcoming us with ideas where to walk our dogs, brochures and lovely, yummy gifts. Breakfast supplies were very appreciated the next morning when we cooked up a storm before heading out to discover the liittle gem of Paynesville.The beds were so comfy and the pillows perfect for me. Our two dogs loved the size of the backyard and all its smells. Would definitely recommend booking Gippsland Lakes Retreat you won't be disappointed A++++ Thanks Danny and Wendy for making our stay enjoyable, relaxing, we will be back. Joy and Ellie 🐕 Melanie and Freckles 🐕
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Brigid D.

Well all I can say is . . . DIVINE!

This property is superb! When I arrived and opened the back gate, I was immediately impressed. The backyard is beautifully kept, quite secure and very large. The house is only a short walk from the shops, a reserve and the water (marina). The bedrooms are sunny and spacious and there is a generous sun room at the back of the house. There are also a couple of big trees that provide lovely shade where you and your dog(s) can sit and relax after going on big walks. It is just the perfect place for dog owners and their fur babies. Paynesville is quiet but it has everything - restaurants, a wine bar, grocery stores, a pub, lots of friendly people and plenty more that I'm sure I'll find on my next visit. The owners are an absolute delight and could not have been more helpful. I've already booked my next stay and I can't wait.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL K.

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

Wonderful pet friendly getaway

The property is perfectly suited to those visiting Paynesville with their dogs - a wonderful large back yard, fully secured with the lowest fencing spot being approx. 4ft tall at the carport gates. The rest of the yard is fenced highly, and has a bed of lush green grass that you just don't see in Melbourne this time of year - our greyhounds loved it! The house is certainly "older" in style, but it was presently beautifully - it was warm and welcoming, and was spotless when we arrived. The bed was comfortable, and the air conditioner in the front bedroom helped assure a comfortable nights sleep. The location is excellent, an easy 5 minute stroll to the IGA to get food to cook for ourselves, and we were at the ferry to Raymond Island in less than 10 minutes - including detours for the dogs to investigate the swan and mark their territory on every lightpole and sign post they could find! This was a lovely house in a lovely spot, at a lovely time of year to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenn A.

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

Great house

We stopped here for 3 nights. Great house, dog friendly and a very well stocked pantry complete with bacon and eggs. Good location to explore Paynesville and Raymond Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra H.

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

What a great place to stay!

We had a wonderful stay in Paynesville! Paynesville itself is delightful but what was even more delightful was the very warm welcome we received from Danny and Wendy, our hosts at Gippsland Lakes Retreat. Gippsland Lakes Retreat was a great place to stay – so comfortable and really easy to live there. The bedroom we used was light and airy – and the bed was very comfortable. Lovely views of the garden and we woke to birdsong every morning. (Lots of bird visitors) The kitchen was very practical and the bathroom was a lovely Wet Room with plenty of space and every need catered for (shampoo, soap, towels etc – even a razor if you had forgotten yours!). The lounge was a comfortable space to watch the enormous TV but the best room for us was the Sun Room at the back. Such a lovely light and airy spot to sit when the wind was a bit fresh. The garden was lovely – and a great size and very secure for dogs. We wouldn’t hesitate to go back to Gippsland Lakes Retreat. It was clean, comfortable and as I said before, our hosts were so welcoming of us and our well behaved terriers. Wendy and Danny gave helpful suggestions of where to go and what to do in texts and in information provided at the property. We enjoyed the “Welcome Gifts” as well – chocolates, wine, breakfast supplies to name just a few.(Even food for our four legged family members!). There were lots of nice touches – games (indoor and outdoor), magazines, DVDs to watch. Our hosts thought of everything! Gippsland Lakes Retreat was a great find – thank you, Wendy and Danny!.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren L.

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

Fabulous house and location

A very comfortable and well appointed house in a excellent location. The owners welcome package was incredibly generous and check in itself was a breeze as communication by the owners was excellent. The house was very clean and inviting with a huge backyard for our dog. I would highly recommend this property to stay at if visiting the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TRACEY B.

Fabulous break

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, very clean and comfortable. The house had a homely feel with every thing there for use. Presented lovely and great location will definitely go back with our friends and family Thanks Danny we just loved your house returned home refreshed Tracey
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry N.

Very clean, well presented, easy to access, handy to everything.

This is a fantastic holiday stay. The hosts, Danny and Wendy, provide everything from chocolates and champagne on arrival to every home appliance imaginable. You are kept up to date with local traffic conditions as well as places to see. We were offered a late checkout (4.00pm) because of the bad weather over our stay. The house is very clean, the beds comfortable and a well stocked refrigerator - milk, eggs, margerine, bacon and access to anything in the pantry. We had 5 adults and two children staying and all were most satisfied with the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria A.

A Comfortable Private and Spacious place to stay.

We really enjoyed our stay at Gippsland Lakes Retreat. The place was great.... very calm and peaceful and cosy at night when the nights got cooler. Our Hosts were helpful too, keeping us informed of all that was available. The bubbles and provisions were welcome as well. can't think of a thing I'd change.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Rick H.

Perfect for Us

What a find. We stayed here as a base for the recent overnight yacht race. Plenty of room, Well set out. Very clean and well maintained. Close to restaurants, hotel, shops and launching ramps. Good off street parking and the road in front can safely handle a 4x4 with a large trailer. The back yard is grandchild escape proof. Our hosts, Wendy and Danny, went over the top to make sure we were as comfortable as possible. The kitchen is well stocked with a breakfast feast provided. Highly recommended for a short or longer stay. Thanks to Wendy and Danny. We will be back.
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8/10 Good

Robert T.

Great Holiday Place

Enjoyed our stay @ GLR ! House spacious & well equipped . Beds comfortable ! Big secure yard great for us & our two dogs . Walk 2 shops etc . Thanx again Wendy & Danny ( hosts) for your hospitality & all our welcoming goodies on arrival ! Robert & Carlina
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10/10 Excellent

JANETTE S.

Instant relaxation

We had a wonderful stay. Beds were comfortable & the showers hot. Plenty of room & all the little personal touches such as toiletries provided. The owners made us feel very welcome. Great spot close to town etc.
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10/10 Excellent

FELIX G.

Cozy fire place in Paynesville

We love our stay at this home, it is very spacious, comfortable, cozy and the owners really do a magnificent job waiting for you with the kitchen and beds ready to enjoy your arrival. We love the big backyard and the photos really don't do justice, it is huge! So close to the shops and walk distance to the pier. We will definitely are going back and recommend this beautiful and welcoming home to everyone. xx Galdames family
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10/10 Excellent

dianne n.

Excellent property

We enjoyed our stay at Gippsland Lakes retreat, the owner was beautiful. The property was amazing, clean open space had everything we needed including a huge backyard for the kids to play. Thanks for a wonderful weekend we look forward to going back.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

MARGUERITE W.

Great Property

Great property. We enjoyed our stay. Everything and everyone was catered for. The owners are very helpful and welcoming.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, lovely place to stay heaps of room kid and pet friendly close to town.
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8/10 Good

HOWARD P.

Great Pet Friendly House

Four adults and two small dogs had a great 3 night stay. Communication with Wendy & Danny was excellent. They went out of their way to advise us of road works and the possibility of early check in & check out. The welcome pack of wine, chocolates and breakfast provisions was fantastic. Thank you very much.
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10/10 Excellent

Superb Setting!!

Dear Danny & Wendy, thank you for a very pleasant & comfortable time spent at your 'Retreat House' during the Easter holidays! Everything was as good as we imagined it to be & fully recommend the house to future holiday makers. It is ideally located...close to everything! We will be back again during the Summer months. Nella & Bryan.
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10/10 Excellent

Brigid D.

I did not want to leave

My second stay at this perfect pet friendly house. My dogs love it. I love it. The walks nearby are beautiful. Paynesville is a beautiful place and I'm looking forward to many more stays at this home away from home

About the host

Hosted by Daniel Manager

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Proud of what our region can offer visitors, I want to facilitate others beinhg able to access and enjoy this area.

Why they chose this property

The house and backyard is massive. Secure backyard and parking.

What makes this property unique

Park your car and walk everywhere for your stay. Everything supplied.
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