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Driftwood - stylish, clean backing right onto the dunes.

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Outdoor dining
Living area
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Fireplace

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Balcony
Garden

About this property

Driftwood - stylish, clean backing right onto the dunes.

Please Bring:

Your own linen (sheets, pillowcases, towels, bathmat, and tea towels)

Linen hire is available on request – contact us to arrange in advance

Pets Welcome!
We know pets are part of the family, and they’re welcome to stay and enjoy the holiday with you. The secure yard ensures peace of mind for pet owners, and the nearby walking tracks offer plenty of space for daily adventures

Stylish Coastal Getaway – Pet-Friendly Retreat in a Prime Location

Welcome to your perfect coastal escape! Switch off and recharge at this retro, pet-friendly holiday home offering everything you need for a relaxing and memorable getaway.Thoughtfully styled and superbly located, the property sits in the heart of the sought-after Second Estate, right on the ever-popular Atherton Drive. With direct walking track access to Beach 5 and serene views over the adjoining nature reserve, you’ll feel immersed in coastal tranquillity the moment you arrive.

Step inside this coastal retreat in Venus Bay and enjoy a bright, comfortable home with polished floorboards and two spacious living areas, perfect for families or groups who want room to relax. The house is ready for all seasons, with a split system to keep you cool in summer and a wood fireplace for cozy winter evenings.

The home comfortably sleeps up to seven guests across three bedrooms. The First and second bedrooms both feature queen beds, while the third bedroom has a double bed with a single bunk, making it ideal for kids or extra guests.
Each room is designed for comfort and a restful night after a day at the beach or exploring the local area.

The open-plan kitchen, dining, and lounge areas make it easy to cook, eat, and relax together. Outside, the private, secure yard is perfect for pets to play or for enjoying a morning coffee or evening BBQ surrounded by native bushland.

Just a short walk from the beach and local walking tracks, the home offers easy access to the natural beauty of Venus Bay. Shops, cafes, and other attractions are also nearby. Professionally managed by a local real estate agency, help is always just a phone call away. With comfortable living areas, a fully equipped kitchen, and a pet-friendly yard, this home is perfect for a relaxing beachside getaway for family, friends, or furry companions alike.

Your Perfect Coastal Escape in South Gippsland

Around 2 hours from Melbourne, Venus Bay is a peaceful coastal retreat surrounded by unspoiled beaches, scenic landscapes, and a warm, welcoming community. With five stunning beaches to choose from—including the popular Beach No. 1, patrolled by the Venus Bay Surf Lifesaving Club in summer—there’s no shortage of spots to swim, surf, or relax by the ocean. For boating and fishing, Anderson Inlet is just minutes away, offering calm waters perfect for kayaking or simply soaking in the views.

The local First Estate shopping strip has everything you need: a general store (with groceries, takeaway, coffee, and a bottle shop), The Cavity restaurant, a pizza shop, ice cream and fish and chips and two real estate offices.

Looking to explore? Nearby towns like Tarwin Lower (6 mins), Inverloch (20 mins), and Wonthaggi (30 mins) and Leongatha (25 mins) can help with your shopping needs, other towns such as Foster (30 mins), Meeniyan (20 mins) and Fish Creek (15 mins) offer charming cafes, shops, and coastal sights. Around 45 minutes away, Wilsons Promontory National Park promises unforgettable hikes, beaches, and wildlife.
Don’t miss the spectacular Point Smythe Walking Track—a peaceful trail through coastal bushland with sweeping views of the Bass Strait and Wilsons Prom. It’s a haven for birdwatchers, nature lovers, and anyone looking to disconnect and breathe in the sea air.

Whether you're here for a quiet beachside break or an active outdoor adventure, Venus Bay is the ideal base to experience the best of South Gippsland. Discover why so many return year after year—Venus Bay is the coastal gem you didn’t know you needed.

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About the area

Venus Bay

Located in Venus Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Point Smythe Coastal Reserve and Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Rainbow Park and Bunurong Coastal Reserve. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Venus Bay, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cape Liptrap Coastal Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Point Smythe Coastal Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Eagles Nest - 36 min drive - 46.5 km
  • Waratah Bay - Shallow Inlet Coastal Reserve - 45 min drive - 60.5 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Agapi Fish & Chips - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bev's Coffee Roasters - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The Bayside Lady - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Cavity - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tomo Modern Japanese - ‬27 min drive

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we have stayed here and it just what we need for summer break. Walk to the beach, big back yard. Yes it might not be modern (the couches really need to be replaced!) But it works for us and our two small families.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Great house

Great spacious house with a big yard, good location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2025
Thank you for your review 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek J.

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

Great weekend very relaxing

Excellent location. Very good spaces. Floors could be cleaner on arrival. Love staying at this beach house
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2025
Thank you for your review and feedback; we'll pass it on 😊
Verified

8/10 Good

Evan p.

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

Holiday

Nice little get away spot
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2024
Hello, thank you for your feedback. Hope to see you in Beautiful Venus Bay Vic again sometime soon. Kind regards VBSS
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek J.

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

Great location

Had a great time staying here. Only issue is given the limited heating for the winter months more wood for the fire heater would have been good. Its a great location ...walking distance to the amazing surf beach. And the house is very spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Adam N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice small house,very worn.clean and tidy,Couple of bad points.Water pump under house runs on and off day and night (loud)Sliding door out to deck from bedroom broken and has been for a while.House smelt damp when we entered,had to open all windows to air out,which was strange as we requested 2hrs early entry only to be given 1hr and obviously no one had been in there using it.Good point-large front yard for parking
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lauren M.

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

NYE 2025

Great little stay for our family, just what we needed. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ryan P.

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

Pearsons venus bay trip

Overall very happy with the property. The only thing that we suggest needs to be replaced would be the couches in the TV room. Every time we sat on the couch pieces of the couch come off, definitely out lived its lifetime. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2025
Thank you for the feedback 😊
Archival

8/10 Good

Anonymous

Perfect place

We had a good stay at the place very clean and tidy. Good for dogs the place isnt fully fenced but has a good little area closed of for pets. Beach was about a 10 min walk from the house. Only 1 min drive so cars is better when you gotta take a few things along. Pleasent stay overall. Only thing there only aircon in main living room. Fans for rest of house.
Verified

8/10 Good

Derek J.

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

Great location

Very nice place. Well equipped but could have more heating options for cooler months.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

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

Great house for a winter get away!

We loved our stay at driftwood. The house was well set up with everything you need, comfortable beds and well appointed kitchen. The wood fire was a big plus for this time of year as was the well fenced backyard for our dog. Location was great with the property backing onto the nature reserve.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Neale E.

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

Comfy house with all you need

Well appointed with comfy lounge and good kitchen equipment. Quiet location, about 5 - 10 minutes walk to beach. Short drive or walk to inlet beach. Short drive to shops at Venus Bay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony K.

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

Soak in the sea air!

Spent three nights at Driftwood with my wife, adult son and two dogs. Spacious house about a 2 minute drive (or easy walk) from Beach No5. (Close enough to be able to hear the surf at night!) Two good sized living areas. Kitchen was a little small and not much bench space but fine for a short stay. Two good sized bedrooms, one with sliding doors to a deck. Back yard was enclosed which was great for the dogs. Would definitely be happy to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Lovely property very suitable for families and dogs

Excellent older style property thoughtfully decorated. Generously stocked with everything you could need. Quality mattresses and bedding. Ideal for dogs with enclosed yard, secure deck area, laundry for sleeping and lovely reserve directly behind. Easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Interstate visitors

Retro comfort!

A great retro beach house, walking distance to the beach. The house had everything that we needed and we had a very comfortable stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kylah S.

Return visitor

This is the second time we have stayed at Driftwood and again we thoroughly enjoyed our stay with our dog. Not too far from beach No 5, we were able to walk to the beach each day. We love its homely feel and it definitely has everything you could need for your beach holiday. We will be returning.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roderick T.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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