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Bylands Cottage. Historic home with Tambo River views

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A covered outdoor area with a wooden bench, surrounded by white and purple flowers, and a view of a house with a glass door.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with a floral bedspread, a wooden nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.
A covered outdoor area with a view of a lake, surrounded by greenery and a parked RV.
A two-story house with a porch, a chimney, and a garden with flowers and shrubs.
A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a kettle, and a window overlooking a garden.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Swan Reach, VIC
  • Place, Bumberrah Bushland Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kings Cove Metung Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lakes Entrance Lookout
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Swan Reach

Located in Swan Reach, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bumberrah Bushland Reserve and Tambo floodplain Gippsland Lakes Reserve, while Griffith's Sea Shell Museum and Marine Display and Paynesville Maritime Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Swan Reach, VIC

What's nearby

  • Bumberrah Bushland Reserve - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Lake King - 6 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Kings Cove Metung Golf Course - 6 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Metung Bushland Reserve - 6 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Lakes Entrance Lookout - 8 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Bairnsdale Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riviera Nautic - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Timbers Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Metung Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aroma @metung Coffee House & Eatery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Metung - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bylands Cottage. Historic home with Tambo River views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Bylands Cottage. Historic home with Tambo River views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bylands Cottage. Historic home with Tambo River views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bylands Cottage. Historic home with Tambo River views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bylands Cottage. Historic home with Tambo River views located?

This family-friendly Swan Reach holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Bumberrah Bushland Reserve, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tambo floodplain Gippsland Lakes Reserve and Slaughterhouse Creek Gippsland Lakes Reserve. Lake King and Metung Bushland Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely long weekend at this historic cottage. Quaint and cosy, Kristy was a wonderful host who was a pleasure to communicate with. Beautiful location by the river. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A most comfortable place to stay We really enjoyed this cute house it has so much characterThe kitchen had everything you needed to cook a enjoyable meal The front veranda was a enjoyable place to enjoy a drink and watch the boats cruise down the river Bedrooms were clean and cosy The wood fire was a real treat , very easy to light with everything you needed there to use Overall we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home with beautiful views.Kristy was accessible and easy to communicate with.We didn’t want for anything in regards to the house, it was stocked with everything we needed for the few days we were there.Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and gorgeous place to stay. Very well equipped and a real quaint feeling about the house !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2026
I am glad you enjoyed the location and the property. The Tambo is lovely to watch from the deck.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very comfortable and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2026
Thank your for your lovely review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious and comfortable house. very clean, beds comfortable, open fire kept the place warm duringd our stay, would definately consider staying here in our next trip, and advise other friends intending to visit the area to book the house..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing. Very helpful, communication was great and everything we needed was supplied. Great little place with an amazing view of the Tambo. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2026
Thank you very much for you lovely review. We would love to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an absolutely lovely property. It was spotlessly clean and surrounded by a beautiful verandah with lovely views out over the garden and the Tambo. The house was very spacious and the deep bath a real treat. Heating was very effective on the cold days we stayed. Communication with Kristy was proactive and excellent. Would love to visit in the summer with the garden in bloom and an excuse to relax on the verandah with a vino. Thanks Kristy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This historic cottage was a delight to stay in. We particularly enjoyed sitting on the veranda and watching the sunsets across the Tambo river, the house's proximity to many other towns and tourist attractions and the lovely big garden which our dog loved. The only slight negative was some early morning traffic noise. The rooms are large and contain everything you need for your stay. Kristy was great to deal with and kept us informed about all the house details we needed to know. A nice family trip away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house and gardens. Very family friendly. Great location and view over the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your lovely review. I love my garden that continually gets built upon, and the view of the Tambo really is lovely.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location and peaceful

Property was very clean, beautiful place to relax and host communicated perfectly
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your positive review. We are pleased you were able to have a relaxing break.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very helpful and ensured that everything was ready for us. The house and its location were very pleasant and suitable to accommodate us and our two dogs who loved looking at the alpacas and rabbits. A very nice, comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your lovely review. The Aplacas really are characters, but I am not sure I share the same love for the rabbits as your dogs do. Thankfully, we can keep them out of the secure backyard area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Location

Had a super time excellent location and host
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov, 2023
We are pleased that you had lovely stay. You are welcome back at any time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was positioned in an excellent location and close to everything we needed. We were able to bring our dog's with us which was great. Lounge was a bit uncomfortable for us if you suffer from back pain. Everything else was as described.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Meticulously restored and renovated country home getaway. Great location only 8 min drive to the Hot Springs and beautiful location with horses, lamas and cows with everything you could need. Home away from home and really comfortable beds !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2026
I am so please you had a great stay. We always have our Aplacs, but the other animals can vary depending upon what else is eating our grass on those that the neighbours have. I do personally love the neighbours cows.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2024
It is a easy drive to so many nearby attractions. Thank you for your kind review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kristy and Corey's home was absolutely stunning I was so impressed with the communication friendly and approachable.The photo Journey of their home really tells a story of every detail of the renovation great achievement guys. The cleanliness of the cottage was faultless and I do this for a job so I did look The gardens are gorgeous and well maintained.A truly delight cottage I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2022
Thank you for your feedback. We completely agree about the need for an exhaust fan in the bathroom. We have given our electrician a job list and the fan is definitely on it. As soon as we can get him here we will have one.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct, 2023
Thank you again for you lovely review. It was a pleasure having you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Lovely home Near to all attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb, 2024
I am glad you had a nice break and were able to see a variety of the many local attractions.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway

Experience was great. Host provided all the information plus more that we needed for our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2022
I am so pleased you had a lovely stay. Maybe next time you can squeeze in that day trip to the snow :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent river view.

There are some little things need to improve to turn this too an excellent place, but i still enjoy my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan, 2022
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to you returning so you can see how to future restoration of our house unfolds.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2024
Watching the Tambo is such a relaxing way to send the day. We are glad you enjoyed the house as much as we do.
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