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Riverbed on the water

Riverbed on the water offers a peaceful nature retreat where wildlife roams freely and guests can fish or boat directly from their accommodation

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This tranquil waterfront retreat features a private deck overlooking calm waters. Relax in natural surroundings, often spotting kangaroos in the garden. The property includes a personal jetty and boat ramp at the doorstep for easy fishing and boating access.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

Gipsy Point is home to this bed & breakfast. Mallacoota Boat Ramp and Mallacoota Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Croajingolong National Park and Mallacoota Bushland Reserve. Visit our Gipsy Point travel guide
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Gipsy Point, VIC

What's nearby

  • "Sandy Point" Beautiful spot in this #NationalPark in far eastern Victoria, Australia. #Holidays #Roadtrip #Hiking Alas really crap internet around here, so remote, and look forward to sharing on #Trover when back in Glen Waverley.
    Croajingolong National Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The outlook to Quarry Beach from Secret Beach near Mallacoota and adjacent to Croanjingolong #NationalPark in far eastern Victoria. Holiday snap with my #iPhone5s from my #Summer #roadtrip in December 2015. #Australia #Blue The great #outdoors!
    Mallacoota Coastal Reserve
    12 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Mallacoota Bushland Reserve
    12 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Mallacoota Boat Ramp
    14 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Mallacoota Golf Course
    17 min drive - 22.9 km

Restaurants

  • Gipsy Point Lodge
    9 min walk

About this property

Riverbed on the water

Property highlights
Riverbed on the water provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Barbecue grills, books, and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Riverbed on the water offer comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like dining tables and kitchen islands.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, composting, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and soap
  • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Books

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Riverbed on the Water Gipsy Point
Riverbed on the Water Bed & breakfast
Riverbed on the Water Bed & breakfast Gipsy Point
24597

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverbed on the water pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverbed on the water?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverbed on the water?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverbed on the water located?

Situated in Gipsy Point, this bed & breakfast is steps from Croajingolong National Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Genoa Heritage Bridge and Genoa Falls. Mallacoota Bushland Reserve and Mallacoota Coastal Reserve are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Riverbed on the water Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 82 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward D.

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

Beautiful place and lovely hosts

Peaceful idyllic place with stunning views and resident wildlife. Friendly hosts went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and to look after us including freshly baked bread on arrival. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Gypsy Magic

Location is unbeatable. House is as advertised, modest, but to be honest I would sleep under an old tarp to be by that beautiful river. Our landlady was friendly and easy to talk with. Given the money I would stay there longer than a fortnight.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

We love Gipsy Point

Older home ,with everything needed for our 4 week fishing stay. Great outlook. Private jetty for our boat. Loved Lyns chooks wandering around and all the other wildlife. Very quiet location. Not much luck fishing this time. We love Gipsy Point and the people who share this tranquil part of the world.
Stayed 27 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Steve and Carol S., Highland Park, Queensland, Australia

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

A delightfully quiet experience

We loved the quietness of the b&b. The kangaroos and birds were marvelous. The very tame king parrots were a delight. The home-made bread and other breakfast supplies were very well received. The beds were very comfortable. Overall a very well appointed property. A couple of minor points. A couple of hand towels for the kitchen and bathroom would be great. Also, we had a little difficulty finding the entrance. Your description of how to find the entrance was great. However, the sign and the number 6 were vey over-grown. a couple of minutes with some secateurs would fix that.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. So many birds, loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

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

Excellent location great gardens animal life.

wonderful relaxing great views of river.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephencordell C.

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

great place to relax an chill out

was the perfect place for us to unwind after a hard year its so relaxing the wildlife was amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location

Lovely setting very dated outside dirty beds very uncomfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

This is truly a wonderful holiday destination. Great house, wonderful view, excellent location, frie

This is truly a wonderful holiday destination. Great house, wonderful view, excellent location, friendly and accomodating hosts. There was lots to do for the kids and lots of relaxation for the adults. We even caught fish of the private jetty!!

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

A hidden gem

Close enough to Mallacoota for anything taking you there, a great and serene location. Lyn gave helpful local knowledge and made sure we had a relaxing stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful location for a quiet holiday with a lovely outlook on the river; the bird life is deligh

A wonderful location for a quiet holiday with a lovely outlook on the river; the bird life is delightful. The house itself is charming, convivial, modest and comfortable;lovely environs. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

jarrod m.

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

Stunning Views

Awesome location, stunning views and and surrounded in birdsong and local wildlife at your door step/porch. It’s not ultra modern but it is cozy and this is our second visit and we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex P.

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

Relaxing stay

We have enjoyed our stay at Gypsy Point. The cottage is surrounded by nature overlooking the lake. You can relax on the front patio listening to the birds for hours. The home-made bread waiting for us in the kitchen came in very handy. Thank you Lynn
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona F.

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

Cosy with beautiful water views

We loved our stay in this friendly cottage, right near the water so we could fish and take out our kayaks. Kitchen was simple but very functional and the linen was all good quality. We loved the wildlife around the house and the friendly resident chickens! Fresh bread on arrival, what a treat! We will return
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Amazing location

Thank you for a wonderful relaxing holiday. The house, garden, wildlife and beautiful view are superb. I left feeling calm and connected to nature again. Thank you. Will be back again. Lisa
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Norma W.

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

A little paradise

A perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. Kangaroos graze on the property, so many birds, including bellbirds, noisy wattlebirds, magpies, wagtails and many many more, visiting possums, and all of this with the best of views. The cottage was spacious and very comfortable, and what a treat.... freshly baked bread and eggs from the visiting hens.delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Riverbed paradise

Thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Even the possum antics early evening, the visiting birds, kangaroos, resident chooks and lyrebird. So many different birds including, the bellbirds singing all day. Yes I loved the wildlife. Cottage very clean and comfy. Hosts wonderful. Just perfect place to chill out. Breakfast very generous, the fresh eggs and bacon delicious! Will definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin K.

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

Quaint and cosy riverside cottage

We had a thoroughly enjoyable 4 day stay at Riverbed. The location is just delightful, the river views, the birds and wildlife at your doorstep. Though the cottage is a little old fashioned, it is very clean and comfortable, and has everything you need. We lit the BBQ a couple of times, and dined on the deck, watching the visiting kangaroos. The male lyrebird paid a visit, and performed a song and dance, just for us. Only a short drive into 'Coota for supplies, plus a charming art gallery, and Lucy's restaurant for some seriously good noodles. Definitely would stay again, for the peaceful ambience, and being able to enjoy an early morning paddleboard on the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Bridget O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not clean

Area and setting are lovely. The house is old but that’s fine. Unfortunately it was not cleaned properly. Grimy surfaces. Left a day early
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

ANGELO C.

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

Not welcoming

The house was vey smelly the cupboards even worse toilet dirty couldn’t lock sliding door
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgana B.

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

Perfect stay

We stayed a week at Lyn’s Riverside house. It was a tranquil spot, nestled among trees with a view of the water. We were greeted by kangaroos lazing on the lawns, and made friends with the King Parrots and rainbow lorikeets on the deck. We spotted a plethora of other native bird life (including lyrebirds), as well as goannas, possums, and even a koala. Terrific for spot to read a book and unwind. Just what we needed. Lyn was very friendly, and made check in easy. The house is basic, but clean and comfy to come back to after a day on the water or at the beach in Mallacoota. Highly recommend for those who want to unplug and unwind.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Henry F.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Although it reads well in the advertising this property is poorly maintained and many thi gs simply don't work. The rangehood doesnt work at all and it was extremely greasy and dirty. The kitchen drawers were jammed shut due to swelling arising from water ingress. The microwave could not be operated due to broken controls. The bathroom was poorly maintained and the wall heater doesnt work at all. The curtain rail had come adrift at one end and no attempt had been made to repair it. The TV proved impossible to operate and the set top box continually defaulted to re-set. On the brighter side the wood heater worked well.Unfortunately, the multiple issues with this property forced us to curtail our stay after the first night to seek alternative accommodation.I would not recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel h.

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

Queens birthday long weekend

How to describe it in as few as possible words? Perfect! The booking process and communication were a breeze. The location? peaceful, just sounds of birds and critters and the rain on the roof The cottage? Quaint, clean, everything you need to to stay. The bed was warm and super comfy. The log fire was warm and cosy. The view was postcard-pretty—birds on the verandah, kangaroos on the lawn. The directions? are easy to find. The place is excellent if you are a fisherman within walking distance of the river. It rained when we stayed; which made the place serene and cosy. Was perfect for catching up on reading, and laying on a sun lounge with the birds chattering away. We had no mobile reception with Optus, but that may change. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger P.

Comfortable stay, relaxed atmosphere, peaceful setting - perfect!

Riverbed is a traditional family holiday home in a beautiful setting - large garden, native birds all around, close to the water (about 40 metres from the end of the drive). Gipsy Point is a great location with a peaceful atmosphere, but only 15 minutes from Mallacoota township with a full range of services and shops. This area lends itself to relaxation, fishing, spending time on the water, reading, easy bush walking, bird watching, playing cards, cooking and generally just chilling out. Kitchen was well equipped with a good range of utensils, furniture was comfortable and in good condition, and we all found the beds were excellent. 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 carnivores. Went out early the first morning to search for birds and as soon as I had stepped onto the verandah two King Parrots landed less than a metre away and proceeded to stroll up and down the hand rail. We saw more than 20 species including lyrebirds and Nankeen Night Herons from the deck-chairs. Clean, well presented, wonderful hosts - we'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

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

Communing with the wildlife

Great ltranquil ocation looking down from the deck to the lake and beyond to the forest. Great to sit each evening and watch kangaroos, goanna and birdlife including lyrebirds.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022