Swan Cove Beachfront

Wide open spaces, fresh sea air and no crowds. Transport yourself to a 2- storey Hansel and Gretel style cottage in a forest by the water on an island where you can see koalas and wildlife up close in their natural environment. Only 4 hours from Melbourne. We are very sorry pets are not permitted here due to the sensitive nature of the wildlife. The space Swan Cove on Raymond Island We offer 2 unique Cottages under our Swan Cove brand. To view both cottages click on my profile picture. For larger groups of up to 8 people, you can book both cottages which are interconnecting. It's like having one large 4 bedroom house with 2 kitchens and 2 bathrooms. Guests can also book the entire property for a special occasions including small weddings. For direct bookings search the web for Swancove. Our ethos combines our love and appreciation of wildlife in nature, beauty and simplicity. We believe that spending quality “downtime” with your loved ones in a beautiful and relaxed setting surrounded by nature and sea air is the best way to slow down, switch off, connect and recharge. OUR VISION: Our vision is simple, we are committed to providing our guests with a “slow stay” in our eco-friendly accomodation and to provide you with a beautiful space which is fully equiped for you to enjoy your holiday with your loved ones. YOUR SPACE: The self-contained Tudor cottages were built about 38 years ago by a German craftsman and feature many unique features such as handmade leadlight windows, handmade wrought iron light fittings and German tiles and original wallpapers. Note: small bathroom with small shower, toilet and basin is downstairs and bedrooms upstairs. The renovated compact kitchen features a 220L size fridge/freezer, convection microwave, ceramic cooktop & small microwave. Our water is a mix of rain and bore water, which is then filtered through a PureTec system so no need to bring water bottles as we work toward zero waste. SLEEPING SETUP: There is 1 x Koala brand Queen Bed & 2 x single Beds in separate bedrooms all fitted with electric blankets for the winter months. SHARED LAUNDRY: The laundry is in the main house accessed direct from your cottage and if needed please ask so we can unlock the door for you. HEXAGONAL GARDEN GAZEBO: Perfect place for meditation or enjoy a quiet read. Very pretty at night too. SAFE, SHALLOW LAKE SWIMMING: Even a quick dip in the salt lake will leave you feeling truly alive and refreshed followed by a hot shower or sun yourself listening to the sounds of water and nature. COMPLIMENTARY KAYAKS: Enjoy an easy paddle in the morning is best when the lake is flat or for some fun and adventure tackle the afternoon waves. COMPLIMENTARY BIKES: Grab one of our vintage bikes and explore the island and it's many wildlife. WILDLIFE AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS ON OUR PROPERTY: We have heritage chickens, a couple of stingless native bee hives, resident koalas, lots of birds, owls, kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, sea eagles, Burrunan Dolphins and sea horses. FISHING: Catch Tailor, Bream and flathead, mussels and prawns right out the front depending on the seasons or weather. PERMACULTURE STYLE OCTAGON: Enjoy our fully enclosed 25m orchard and veggie garden so you get to experience the seasonal growing cycle we work within. If you would like to have a look at our garden please let us know so we can try and make time to show you through. CARL'S ECO DESIGN: Our home was hand built built by Carl, a German craftsman. To honour his legacy every care has been taken to limit our carbon footprint as we have made improvements. Solar power, rain tanks, bore water and our septic system means we recycle all our resources back into the property and the food we produce here. WEDDING ACCOMMODATION We will consider a small wedding, having hosted one in the past, but we only hire the grounds and accommodation and you have to organise the wedding, decorating and catering with our approval. Due to the sensitive nature of the wildlife we cannot allow noise, plastic confetti, balloon rubbish etc. We do NOT allow parties or events in the cottages without prior approval. Please clarify your needs and expectations prior to making a booking. COVID TRAVEL POLICY We highly suggest that guests take out travel insurance to cover any accidental loss of funds as a result of Covid. Thank you for your understanding. ARRIVAL: If you arrive before we have a chance to meet you please go in and make yourselves at home, and feel free to have a wander around our property. If you decide to go into the Octagon Vege garden please close the gate to keep the birds out and if you go kayaking please wear the life jackets provided. If you light a fire in the designated areas, do not leave the fires unattended particularly during Fire Danger Period and be mindful if it becomes windy. Guest access Raymond Island is accessed by car and passenger Ferry at a cost of $15 return. However there is no cost to travel on the 4 min Ferry as a foot/bike passenger. The village of Paynesville has a number of restaurants, cafes, local pub, one supermarket, Newsagent, Pharmacy, library & medical centre. Access to the cottage is via key in key lock on the wall next to the door. Key code will be emailed separately. Other things to note I love to cook with local produce so if you would like dinner please ask in advance of your booking and I can make something special for you. CO-VID 19 Response: We have updated our cleaning policy in line with the new recommendations. There are no cafes/shops on the island.