Unbeaten for ambience, whatever the season, open the sliding doors to the deck on warm evenings to sit and watch the sunset. At Paynesville and Gippsland Lakes Escapes, we delight in creating the perfect "escape" for you with our unique range of holiday accommodation. From stunning riverfront homes and luxury canal villas to affordable family homes with pet-friendly backyards and peaceful island retreats - there is something for everyone!
All our holiday homes are fully equipped with the basic necessities for a perfect stay, including: guest linen, kitchen amenities, BBQs, car parking, TV, outdoor eating areas and a welcome guest hamper complete with fresh bread and milk from our local bakery, along with butter, jam, tea, and coffee.
All our holiday homes are fully equipped with the basic necessities for a perfect stay, including: guest linen, kitchen amenities, BBQs, car parking, TV, outdoor eating areas and a welcome guest hamper complete with fresh bread and milk from our local bakery, along with butter, jam, tea, and coffee.
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Light, bright, and modern, this stylish property offers a genuine holiday getaway with stunning views and tranquil surroundings. Boasting a large rear deck, the sounds of birds and the splashing of waves, swimming, fishing and boating can all be enjoyed a stone's throw away. Boasting a large rear deck where you can sit and listen to the sound of birds, swimming, fishing, and boating can all be enjoyed a stone's throw away.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll and picnic among the sounds of gulls and the water lapping at the forshore. Make new discoveries around every corner and find inspiration for your next Gippsland adventure. Hire boats provide a great entry to the boating lifestyle, so get out on the water and explore the incredible gippsland lakes.
Owner & chef Timothy Rijs and his family welcome you to Alma's restaurant. Come and watch the Raymond Island ferry chug lazily across to Raymond Island as you enjoy a delicious coffee and tantalising home made cake or scone, a big breakfast, or a luscious lunch of fresh zesty flavours. The carefully crafted al a carte dinner menu specialises in local, seasonal produce.
You can reach plenty of sporting activities and more from our stunning waterfront homes, our affordable family homes or peaceful island retreats - there is something for everyone! Fishing and boating are two popular outdoor activities and the good news is; there are endless fishing opportunities available throughout the whole Gippsland Lakes area.
Bookings generally require at least a 30% deposit on confirmation, with the balance due 14 days prior to arrival. We understand that your time is valuable. Therefore prior to contacting you, our experienced team will conduct the preliminary research required, so that you are well informed regarding what rental option is the most appropriate and what will be the most successful.
Reviews (10)
Iain Johnston
Jul 28, 2020
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Fantastic as always - best range of accommodation, best prices, excellent customer service. Cannot fault in any way - and as a former travel trade professional and business owner of MANY years' experience, I like to think that I know what I'm talking about. No need to go anywhere else - Gippsland Lakes Escapes is the 'go to' for Paynesville and surrounding areas.
Geoff O.
Jun 13, 2020
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Shane Prop
Oct 04, 2019
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Kristen Adams
Jun 28, 2019
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This was our 3rd time going through Gippsland Lakes Escapes. We've had different places on different occasions, but all of them have been in great condition, suited our needs, reasonably priced and in a lovely location. Our latest on "A Kings View", was our absolute favourite and we can not wait to return!
Thank you for having us 😊
Thank you for having us 😊
Heather Hamilton
Jan 02, 2019
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We were a group of 10 women so the sleeping arrangements were interesting. The living areas were great and kitchen adequate, however a few more glasses would be helpful. The bathroom arrangements were not ideal as the bungalow stayers had to go across to main house for toilets and showers. It would be good if a toilet and basin could be installed at the bungalow as difficult during the night. A very pleasant outlook from the property, beautiful and quiet. Possibly better suited to young families.
Scott Kimm
Dec 11, 2018
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Luana Stone
Oct 30, 2018
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Anita Smith
Sep 05, 2018
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Raymond Island was a beautiful place, amazing wildlife and the kids can roam free.
We stayed at Sakeside - which unfortunately was not great, and I would not stay there again...a little list of complaints:
- very dirty, needs a good scrub and clean (think cobwebs, dust, dirty couches)
- top bunk bed did not have a rail, as a consequence I could not put my child in there for fear of them falling out
- advertised as having ceiling fans in both bedrooms - there were none
- advertised as having a BBQ and row boat for use, however these were at the back of the property in a taped off area due to
We stayed at Sakeside - which unfortunately was not great, and I would not stay there again...a little list of complaints:
- very dirty, needs a good scrub and clean (think cobwebs, dust, dirty couches)
- top bunk bed did not have a rail, as a consequence I could not put my child in there for fear of them falling out
- advertised as having ceiling fans in both bedrooms - there were none
- advertised as having a BBQ and row boat for use, however these were at the back of the property in a taped off area due to
Jackie Roads
Jun 12, 2018
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Ross Freiberg
Aug 05, 2017
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