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Historic home with Tambo River views

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Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
TV, fireplace
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Swan Reach, VIC
  • Kings Cove Metung Golf Course
    5 min drive
  • Metung Bushland Reserve
    6 min drive
  • Metung Hot Springs
    8 min drive
  • Bairnsdale, VIC (BSJ)
    27 min drive

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About the area

Swan Reach

Located in Swan Reach, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Bumberrah Bushland Reserve and Tambo floodplain Gippsland Lakes Reserve. .This family-friendly vacation home is 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Kings Cove Metung Golf Course and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Lake King.

What's nearby

  • Kings Cove Metung Golf Course - 5 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Metung Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Lakes Entrance Lookout - 9 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Main Beach - 14 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Wyanga Park Winery - 23 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Bairnsdale Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Metung Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kings Cove Metung Golf Course & Function Center - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bancroft Bites - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ferrymans Seafood Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Over the Hedge Café - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic home with Tambo River views

Bylands cottage offers sweeping views of the Tambo river which can be enjoyed both from the vast front deck or from the comfort of the home.

The Tambo River is located right across the road from the cottage with water access via a 2 small platforms suitable for fishing within a 2 minute walk.
Metung is 5 minutes away, Lakes Entrance is 15 min and the Johnsonville waterfront precinct, which includes a boat ramp and jetty is located just under 5 minutes away. Bairnsdale is also only a 15 min drive.
The Metung Hot Springs, as well as the Metung golf course are also just a 7 min drive from the property.

The Cottage sleeps 6 - it is the only residence on the property so you will have not he whole place to yourself and owners will not be looking over your shoulder.
The master has a Queen size bed, bedroom 2 has a double bed and bedroom 3 has a single beds. Sheets and towels are supplied along with all other necessary bedding. A portable cot is also available (guests to supply own cot bedding).
There is a split system for heating and cooling, a wood fire in the lounge room is available for guest use, as well as 3 oil heaters for added warmth and fans in bedrooms for summer use. A box of wood and kindling will be provided every 2 nights for the duration of your stay from the first weekend in May until the end of September.

The kitchen facilities are basic, but they provide guests with all the necessary items to be able to cook from home or to enjoy the views while cooking a BBQ on the veranda.
The laundry facilities include a washing machine, iron and ironing board. A cloths hose and 2 outdoor lines are also available.

The property is on 1.2 hectares (3 acres) with the house on approximate .4 hectares (1 acre) of this which is fully fenced. The resident alpacas live in the paddock area and if you are lucky will hopefully come over and say hello.

There is also a smaller fenced in area at the back of the house where we securely keep our dog when we go out. A herb/ vegetable garden and a sandpit for the kids are also located in this smaller area where the outdoor toilet is also located (there is also an indoor one).

There is plenty of space available for parking of boats or trailers with a large undercover area also on the property.

The property is dog friendly, but we kindly ask that dogs remain out of bedroom areas and off furniture to help us keep our house clean and fresh for all guests. Guest must supply their own pet bedding. There are also two outdoor dog kennels and we ask that you please pick up after animals prior to departing.

Although Wifi is not connected to the property, we regularly stream movies and join online meeting via hot spot connections from our phones so internet connectivity is not a problem.

The cottage was first named in the late 1800s by the first owner of the property and was named after Byland Abbey located in Yorkshire, England where he immigrated from. We took over the property in late 2021, began renovating and gave the whole house a freshen up to ensure was clean and inviting. We are continually improving the property and are so happy with how our old house now looks.
However, we must stress that the house is over 100 year old and has its quirks. These include a few creaking floorboards and slight imperfections in the 100 year old doors and walls. Other projects such as the gradual replacement of some windows, that are not as good as they once were, to custom made heritage style but double glazed are continually happening between guests.

This is a self-check in property. Although we don’t live there, we are always just a phone call away should you have any questions.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

kristy cusack

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets permitted but not in bedroom areas please.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: A cot is provided. Must supply own cot bedding

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
Onsite 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 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

House Swan Reach
House Private vacation home
House Private vacation home Swan Reach

Historic home with Tambo River views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sindhu M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to stay.
The propery is amazing.The house was clean and is well maintaned. The location is perfect. Beautiful place to stay with family and friends. Our pets enjoyed the dtay. Our pets.loved the place and then
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Take the time
A beautiful spot and a wonderful atmospheric location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter break
Trav
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Very clean and spacious cottage beside Tambo river. Easy access, is on main road. Stayed two nights - will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy and relaxed getaway
Beautiful old home with a fabulous location and terrific fireplace. The whole family thoroughly enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house
We loved this house it is gorgeous sitting up on the hill. It was very comfortable for our family and close to all the local attractions. Our host was very welcoming and there was great communication. Definitely recommend staying here. Being able to bring our dog and leave her in a secure yard outside was a bonus.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Swan Reach Stay
Great place to stay, dog friendly with plenty of space for them to play and fully fenced if you want to leave them to go out, very relaxing sitting on the front veranda watching over the Tambo river, Lovely old house with lots of character.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lena S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb Swan Reach Sundowner
Very very charming cottage, great location, beautifully appointed - everything you need for a relaxing no-fuss weekend away. The alpacas, and the sunset from the front verandah give it the magic touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for dogs
Immaculately presented. Perfect for dogs with large fenced back yard. Lovely peppercorn tree for shade in back yard. Expect traffic noise especially early morning. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Lovely home Near to all attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer getaway
Gorgeous home, immaculately clean and dog friendly. Had everything we needed. Kristy was a fab host making check in and out super easy. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick J., Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
Had a super time excellent location and host
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andre B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome cottage
Very relaxing and quiet with beautiful surroundings. Short drive to everything but far enough away to enjoy the serenity in a beautiful garden with the bird life and alpacas. Hosts were extremely helpful and pleasant. Would recommend AAA+++
Stayed 23 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laraine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Returned for another stay at this lovely cottage
We came back again and the cottage was just as well cared for as the first time we stayed. Lovely owners and close to Lakes and Bairnsdale.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay
Lovely property, better in person. The photos don’t do it justice. The owners were super helpful and communicative, nothing was trouble. The only downside was the main road with consistent traffic made it a bit noisy. Would recommend to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country retreat
A beautiful quaint property perfectly and lovingly renovated, has to be the cleanest property we have stayed at, absolutely spotless. Everything was spot on and well appointed. Property well fenced for pets.We would not hesitate to stay again, highly recommended, you won’t be disappointed. Kristy is a great host and very attentive, well done 11 out of 10!!!! Glenn, Denise, Lyn and Evie(dog)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful location close to beach and lakes. House was amazing, the front verandah was beautiful r
Beautiful and so relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and spacious retreat
We loved the space in the house , the outlook to gardens and river and the comfy lounge room with a good tv and fireplace. The kitchen was well equipped and the host Kristy very helpful when needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laraine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing cottage
Absolutely the cleanest stayz cottage we have been in. Just a beautiful cottage with all the mod cons you could need. Great location being half way between Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance and a few minutes from Metung. Amazing wildlife - swans, rosealas, ducks, ducklings, herons, lizards, and sitting on the spacious verandah watching the boats go up and down the Tambo. Just delightful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
quintessential 100 year old cottage.
I love australian history and prefer the rustic, cosy cottage with a fire. This is a well renovated cottage. Very clean and well equipped kitchen. Everything you need is there. Linen supplied. Bath too! We were warm and toasty despite -1 morning. RIver just across the road. Pub for an outing. Visit Bruthern or Buchan Caves, Lakea Entrance. sleeps 6.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dharmasiri S.

Liked: Cleanliness
very good location
As a family, this is excellent place to stay. We recommend to add an exhaust fan to bath room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

MELANIE O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
Experience was great. Host provided all the information plus more that we needed for our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quanta and cosy
We loved this property . Such a relaxing home and a wonderful outlook . Easy access to all that we needed. Plenty of room for our boat . We look forward to staying again in perhaps warmer weather . J and M
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Lesley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter
Lovely house just a bit cold (was a cold weekend) maybe electric blankets or hot water bottles , mice in pantry, they are a common problem at the moment, lovely garden and good luck with your booking over winter. Lesley
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Judy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Anniversary
Beautiful clean old cottage, great position between Metung and Lake Entrance. Very busy noisy road , might need double glazed windows. The road is quieter on the weekends.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022