“Ferryman’s Rest”, historic waterfront cottage.

Relax on the north facing decks of this historic cottage & enjoy uninterrupted water views of the McMillan Straits surrounded by the natural beauties of Raymond Island.
Make lasting memories at this unique property.
A short stroll to the Raymond Island Ferry & Koala trail.
Powered jetty berth at your doorstep & private undercover carport for a trailer boat.
COMPLIMENTARY “welcome” bottle of local, vintage SPARKLING WINE on arrival for all bookings of 5 days or longer.

This historic old cottage has expansive decks & verandas surrounding the house.
The main living space is contained within the original building & is beautifully finished for style & comfort.
The master bedroom comes with a king-sized bed for that luxury hotel feeling. There is an ensuite shower & toilet.
Additionally, the “master bedroom” has a kitchenette. Enjoy a morning coffee admiring the peaceful water views from its secluded veranda. For your convenience we have provided a washing machine in the master bedroom.
Access to the “master bedroom” from the “living space” is under the full cover of a veranda roof.

You will have full & unlimited access to the whole house & it’s garden, verandas & jetty.
Store rooms & additional rooms at the rear of the property are not accessible to guests.

Your host will be available for any assistance that may be required.
Generally, however, we will leave you to enjoy the peace & tranquillity & not disturb you.

This very special property is located on a beautiful, peaceful Island famous for its resident koala population. It also offers a great place to see lots of other Australian wildlife in their natural habitat & also for you to enjoy it’s beautiful local beaches, walks, cycle rides & of course surrounding lakes & ocean.

Explore the islands beaches & eucalypt woodlands by car or enjoy using the adults bicycles we have provided. The roads on the island are all unsealed except the few in the “township”.
We try to maintain the bicycles in a useable condition! These are used at your own risk!

“Ferryman’s Rest" is a very short walk from the Raymond Island Ferry & park & from there to Paynesville.
We will provide a ferry pass for vehicles upon arrival. You will need to pay for your first trip across to the “island”, after that you can use the pass for unlimited free trips on the ferry.
A large, deep water jetty berth (immediately adjacent to the front gate) is available for your use. Please try to let us know in advance if you require a jetty.
Adults bicycles are provided for your use.