Escape the bustling cities and monotonous routine life and get into the pristine and serene south-eastern part of Australia in the Mallacoota town. This completely secluded town is nestled right in the state of Victoria, just six hours drive away from Melbourne. Mallacoota is very much visited by the neighboring locals. It is mostly visited during holiday periods. Dubbed for its wildflowers, lush green forested areas, and wild inlet estuaries, this little peaceful haven is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventurers junkies. There are plenty of outdoor activities such as birdwatching, surfing along the gorgeous waves, fishing, and strolling in the wilderness to connect with nature. Having over 300 km (186.4 mi) of unspoiled lake shorelines this is indeed a fisherman’s paradise. This can also be a romantic getaway right in the middle of nature in a totally serene and isolated place. If this sounds like your next nature retreat then consider our comprehensive list of some amazing Stayz accommodations in Mallacoota, Australia.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 13, 2023.
1. Romantic, rustic-chic cottage with a beautiful garden (from USD 98)
Spend a romantic time in this rustic-chic hideaway located in the midst of a rainforest garden close to the beach and Bastion Point Beach and facilities. This enticing mudbrick cottage has gorgeous timber floors. It has a spacious and stylish bedroom which has been meticulously designed to keep the romantic ambience. It is fitted with a cosy bathtub. There are a separate shower and toilet as well. There is a large kitchen space which has been well-maintained. It is equipped with furniture and kitchenware, including a fridge the Zen-like living area is fitted with yellow couches, and vibrant pillows. Additionally, guests will have the chance to relax at the outside deck which overlooks the lake and ocean.
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comfy bed and good showerit was well equipped with everything we needed and the bed was super comfyexactly as the images on the listingreasonably quiet, depending on who is staying next door at the lin housekitchen is well equipped, even the knives are sharpCleanliness:
very clean and comfortableperfectly located, quiet and private, abundant bird life, and had everything we neededHost:
despite being the middle of winter the cottage was warm and cosywe had everything we needed and morethe village of mallacoota is friendly and there are some great places to eat and we hired a boat and adventured up into the narrow channel and beyondwe walked to the bastion point jetty for our trip to gabo island, and everything else was a short drive awaywe had to deal with a little bit of noisy kid, family stuff, going on but really pretty peaceful overallRead more reviewsLocation:
in a great location with great access to the beacha great spot located a gentle bike ride from mallacoota main street, the beach or the golf courselots of wildlife, particularly good bird life around the housethe location is perfect with great walks and viewsthe cottage is in a great spot, walking distance from the beach and town
2. Pet-friendly cottage with breathtaking lake view (from USD 199)
This chic cottage with lake view has three bedrooms containing double and single beds ideal for eight people to share. There are two bathrooms with amenities, a kitchen with appliances and two full fridges. There are three air conditioners in three different parts of the house, including an open fireplace and a combustion stove. Guests can have free Wi-Fi access, and parking facilities. There is a deck which overlooks a calm lake surrounded by lush green vegetations.
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on the expansive covered decklovely old home with all that is needed for a cosy stay having the jetty over the road was very goodwe enjoyed the beautiful river view from the living and bed roomplenty books in the house to grab one of you choice and sit in the front deck with a drink and read overseeing the jettyone of the best features is that you can moor your boat below the cottage and keep an eye on it while sitting, eating etcCleanliness:
a very clean, cosy cottage with great views from the deck and front roomsalways clean and comfortablethe property managers are extremely helpful and excellent at communicatingHost:
louise the host was very welcomingvery helpful hostswell appointedclean and neatly presented house and he host is very quick to respondwe loved the garden and the historic bark slab hutRead more reviewsLocation:
very convenient to the cafes, shopswonderful cottage and great locationdrive through parking with a boat was a great asset and having a mooring at the jetty was beauta great place to stay in a lovely locationthe house is delightful, was clean and is in a fantastic location close to the water, shops and playgrounds for our grandson
3. Large chic-contemporary house with swimming pool (from USD 170)
This spacious, chic-contemporary house has been newly renovated. It has been designed in gorgeous white-washed interior walls, modern home appliances, and furniture. The house consists of spacious units such as four bright bedrooms, two bathrooms with amenities, a living room, and a kitchen. It can easily accommodate up to ten people. There is a private outdoor pool surrounded by plants.
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very modern and comfortable housethree of the wall lights next to beds, the fan controller in the main bedroom and kitchen tap all need fixingroomy and comfortable with all the mod cons!lovely comfortable house in need of some maintenance6 of us stayed with 3 boatsHost:
house was awesome our family had a wonderful time ! only downside was there must have been a miscommunication as beds were not made on arrival as we had requestedit was a real adventure to explore all the jetties and the variety of picnic grounds along the riverthere were only heavy winter doonas in december which would be a problem once the weather heats upfantastic house for us and another family- very spacious, relaxingbe aware this house does not have air-conditioning and the upstairs becomes very hotRead more reviewsLocation:
close to shops - walking distancethe walks in the mossy rainforest-like parts of the park were also lovelythe kids really enjoyed taking a hire boat outlocation is excellent also, close to the shops and the lakethe forest walks and boardwalk along the river just across the road were beautiful
4. Pet-friendly captain’s cabin (from USD 129)
Splashed with white and vibrant blue colours, this pet-friendly cabin invites up to six guests in a wonderful area in Mallacoota close to lakes and a supermarket. The cabin is ideal for a family vacation who enjoys fishing. The property consists of three well-appointed bedrooms which have been meticulously decorated and a shared bathroom. There are a modern kitchen and a lovely patio as well. Guests will have lots of parking area for boats and enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi.
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the big windows in the kitchen and back area mean the place is light filled all dayvery comfortable with a fully fenced yard for sparky the dogthis has obviously just been painted and the kitchen updatedwe all enjoyed our stay here, has everything you need and is close to everything in the town, would definitely stay here againthe kids enjoyed walking around the town and caravan park and seeing the kangaroosCleanliness:
it was very clean and tidy had everything we neededHost:
the hotel has lovely meals and very friendlygood heating, even though there is no carpetlou ge manager was great at communicating prior and during tripthe beaches are just lovely the kids had so much funit was very nice to hear from louise when we arrived making sure we were happy with the accommodation and if we needed anything just to let her knowRead more reviewsLocation:
great for walking tonice location housewe loved the little cottagethe guys did catch a few from the jetty near cleaning tables of a nightwe enjoyed both the beach and bush walks
5. Rustic cabin overlooking a sublime riverbed (from USD 118)
Right in the midst of wild forested area lies this rustic cabin overlooking a sublime view of a riverbed. The cabin can accommodate up to four persons. It has two well-appointed bedrooms and a bathroom. Located some minutes drive away from the town, this is a totally secluded place to spend some intimate, quiet time with your family, friends or loved ones. Guests can fish, picnic, or stroll into the wilderness to spot Kangaroos. Facilities include a gas kitchen and wood heater
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the old cottage has heaps of characterriverbed is a magic house at a magic placeit's not posh or fancy but comfortable and familiarwe even caught fish of the private jetty!!mallacoota is a short drive away for anything you need, but we preferred to just hang around on riverbed's verandah enjoying the surroundingsHost:
lyn gave helpful local knowledge and made sure we had a relaxing staygreat house, wonderful view, excellent location, friendly and accomodating hoststhe children loved the kangaroos, the fishing, the swimming and the walks through the bushclean, well presented, wonderful hosts - we'll be back!car parking under cover just outside the door was convenient, and everyone appreciated the fresh homemade bread, free range eggs from the friendly chooks, and the bacon went down well with the carn...Read more reviewsLocation:
picturesque lake viewsthe area is very quiet and peaceful, the wild life is magnificentgipsy point is a great location with a peaceful atmosphere, but only 15 minutes from mallacoota township with a full range of services and shopsclose proximity to boat ramp if you fishfantastic position overlooking the genoa river
Mallacoota, Australia- a secluded hideaway
Escape the stressful routine life and go on a nature retreat in the secluded pristine town of Mallacoota, Australia.
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