About this space

Tucked into a peaceful bend of the river in Gippsland, Riverside Cottage is a rare and beautifully restored 100-year-old home offering charm, texture, and natural light in every direction. Elevated on stilts and surrounded by a sprawling native garden, this modern farmhouse-style retreat combines rustic beauty with refined simplicity—making it an ideal backdrop for lifestyle shoots, fashion campaigns, or film productions seeking an authentic regional setting.

Inside, the open-plan layout invites the morning in. With windows that harness the best light from sunrise through to early afternoon, every room is softly illuminated—perfect for editorial portraiture, family moments, or culinary content that calls for warmth and clarity. The interiors are intentionally minimal, with white space, air-conditioning, and polished details that allow your styling to shine without distraction.

Below the home, an expansive paved terrace offers a secondary shoot zone filled with character and ease. Swinging chairs, a large outdoor dining table, and the gentle overhead structure of the raised house above create a relaxed, layered setting—ideal for alfresco entertaining scenes, wellness content, or sun-dappled editorial stories. This shaded space brings balance to the brighter upstairs light, offering contrast and versatility within the one location.

Surrounding it all is a native garden that feels both wild and intentional—framing the property in natural movement and giving you quiet, shootable pockets of greenery from every angle. While the home is accessed via a set of stairs from street level (approximately 100, all safe and walkable), hosts offer easy equipment drop-off via a nearby boat ramp, just a minute’s drive away—ensuring the logistics are as considered as the creative potential.

Located in Gippsland, VIC, Riverside Cottage is perfect for creative teams looking to slow down, shoot intentionally, and let nature do the styling. Whether you’re working with soft morning light or golden hour by the water, this riverside gem delivers atmosphere, privacy, and visual payoff.