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Toonalook Retreat: A comfortable and spacious 3 bedroom, pet-friendly home

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A residential area with houses, a driveway, and a lawn.
A residential area with houses, a well-maintained lawn, and a clear sky.
A two-story brick building with a flat roof, a patio with a table and chairs, and a well-maintained lawn.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV on a stand, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and a large window providing natural light.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Experience seamless connectivity
    Enjoy top-rated WiFi connectivity throughout your stay.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Paynesville, VIC
  • Place, Lake Victoria
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Paynesville Maritime Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Fullarton Gippsland Lakes Reserve
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Paynesville

Paynesville is home to this vacation home. Paynesville Maritime Museum and Nicholson St. Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bairnsdale Golf Course and Nicholson River Winery.
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Paynesville, VIC

What's nearby

  • Lake Victoria - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • beach near Gilsenan Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Paynesville Maritime Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Point Fullarton Gippsland Lakes Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Lakes Entrance Lookout - 36 min drive - 57.0 km

Getting around

  • Bairnsdale Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fickle Fig - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Paynesville Wine Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Paynesville Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Three Double8 Zero Pizza Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Arturo’s Latin Cuisine - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Toonalook Retreat: A comfortable and spacious 3 bedroom, pet-friendly home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Toonalook Retreat: A comfortable and spacious 3 bedroom, pet-friendly home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Toonalook Retreat: A comfortable and spacious 3 bedroom, pet-friendly home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Toonalook Retreat: A comfortable and spacious 3 bedroom, pet-friendly home located?

Situated in Paynesville, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Victoria and Paynesville Maritime Museum. Koala Trail and Raymond Island Gippsland Lakes Reserve are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot close to the main street of Paynesville.

Easy to book, fantastic property manager who helped us straight away.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2022
Hi Sonja, thank you very miuch for your lovely review. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxation plus

A very enjoyable stay - very clean - close to amenities - no need to even move the car!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 18, 2022
Hi Karyn, thank you very much for your lovely review. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Two thumbs up

Great house close to Main Street and lake. Everything you need for a family stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 14, 2023
Hi Jason, Thank you so much for your lovely review. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place to holiday

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Lovely place and location
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 30, 2023
Hi Bruce, thank you so much for your review. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paynesville

Very clean , well designed house in convenient location
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 29, 2025
Hi Tim, Thank you very much for your lovely review. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful

Clean modern property within walking distance to the town centre. Very well supplied with everything you might need. Lovely fenced property to take our canine companion. Loved our stay in Paynesville - the town and the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 19, 2023
Hi , thank you so much for your lovely review. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely place to stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a lovely clean home to stay in, the kitchen utensils were minimal but we made do compared to other properties we have stayed in.
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 11, 2023
Hi Kathy, Thank you so much for your review, we will have a look at those kitchen utensils, we look forward to hosting you again. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As listed

Great property as listed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2023
Hi Christine, Thank you for your review. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic place to stay

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: Great house, clean & spacious. A nice lawn and outdoor space. Easy walk into town. Would love to stay again
Response from VrboOwner on May 2, 2023
Hi Brodie, thank you so much for your review, we look forward to hosting you again. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable break

A very nice property. Very spacious. Walk to shops and waterfront. Close to a walking track called sunset walk. Quite enjoyable. Walk to town for a coffee, cross the road and watch the action on the river.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 29, 2021
Hi Julie, thank you for your review, sounds like you took advantage of our little slice of paradise, hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

good stay

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Nice spacious home. Secure backyard for our dog. Easy walk to Paynesville's eateries and other shops. Worth the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Hi John, Thank you very much for your review, so glad this house worked well for you. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Review

Very clean and functional , good location , but no wi fi connection available
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 7, 2024
Hi Tim, Thank you for your great review, not all our houses have WIFI, sorry. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Raymond Island Friends

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: Our experience was excellent, we stayed in Paynesville in order to go back & forth to visit friends in Raymond Island.Everyone was very friendly & helpful & we had a dinner at Sardines which was excellent food & very professional service.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 29, 2021
Thankyou David for your lovely review, we hope to see you again soon , we are lucky to live in this paradise and we love to share.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house great location

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: This was a lovely 3 bedroom house, well looked after with everything you need.We had 4 adults and a baby, lots of space two driveways walking distance to a park, little beach and coffee shops as well as food.Only negative was only one extra roll of toilet paper for 4 adults was not enough
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 10, 2023
Hi Debra, thank you so much for your review, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Toonalook Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the location and the house was lovely, it was warm and comforatable, yard was good for our pets. This house captured all the sun shining through the windows when we walked in,you could see all fingerprints on appliances and the floors looked a bit grubby. And although the toaster didn't work the lovely jam and fresh bread and warmth was a lovely touch.
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 19, 2022
Hi Nerelle, Thank you very much for your lovely review, and we very much welcome your feedback. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Retreat on Toonalook

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Modern, super clean with everything you could need. Wifi would have been handy but better without on holiday. We spent a great six nights at this property such a lovely place which accepted our fur babies who were catered for in a well maintained private and secure outside area. Within walking distance to the beach and cafes we couldn't have asked for a more perfect property. Loved every minute and wish to come back asap! A big Thank You to Gippsland Lakes Escapes for your fantastic customer service, it is a pleasure to use your online booking system plus helpful professional face to face contact, you made our stay complete.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2024
Hi Sara and Allen, Thank you so much for your lovely thoughts and feedback, we would love to host you again. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property met our needs:* close the eateries* dog friendly * accommodated our fellow travellers* easy travel to exc wineries, walks etc
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 7, 2026
Hi Christine, Thank you so much for your review, sounds like did a bit of exploring, made the most of your stay in the area. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Business trip

Very clean private and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed the stay, was all to short, house is very comfortable

Easy to rent, great location, very close to shops and water, highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 18, 2022
Hi Michael, thank you for your review, yes all holidays are too short, glad you found the house comfortable. Kind Regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Toonalook Retreat

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: Great location, nice clean house with great backyard for our dog and having a BBQ. We really enjoyed our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on May 31, 2022
Hi Michelle, thank you very much for your review, so glad that you enjoyed your self. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property, was very clean & modern througout, just like pics. Was very accomadating for our family, especially the double garage space for our boats Walking distance to town, water/ boat ramp. Beds were very comfy, only very small issue was the light that came in the front bedroom at night from street lights. Air con in living area was great, ceiling fans in 2 bedrooms and a portable fan in the other room was definitely required for the hot humid days,as rooms were very warm, as air con doesnt reach master room. Was a comfortable stay though, we enjoyed out time there.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Unhappy

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Not the best place I have stayed in, no wi-fi, barbecue was left in a dirty state, flies seem to get in from somewhere, the curtains did little to block out the morning sun and there was no view only noisey neighbours.
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 2, 2022
Hi Graeme, thank you for your review and feedback, sorry we missed the B.B.Q., and the internet is not advertised for this property. Kind regards Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Fantastic family accommodation, with lots of very thoughtful details. From the padlock on the gate to secure the yard, to the mosquito coils that make sitting outside pleasant. Great location, handy to shops and great dog walks. Lovely, clean and practical.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Great place, super clean and so close to everything. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 4, 2022
Hi Julia, thank you for your lovely review, we would like to wish you a Happy New Year Carolyn Gippsland Lakes Escapes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Modern house in great location

Nice clean modern house walking distance from the lake and Main Street. However, the house does not have wi fi and the main bedroom has some challenges. The blinds are not closely fitted so the street light shines through and as it faces east, morning light filters through too. Also there is no door between the main bedroom and ensuite. Apart from these issues the house was nice and clean and well fitted.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2021
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