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Driftwood - stylish, clean backing right onto the dunes.

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Venus Bay, VIC
  • Point Smythe Coastal Reserve
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Eagles Nest
    ‪38 min drive‬

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.

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

Welcome to your perfect coastal escape! This beautifully renovated and pet-friendly holiday home offers 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 tranquility the moment you arrive.

Step inside and enjoy a fresh, modern interior filled with natural light and all the comforts of home. The house features stunning polished floorboards throughout, along with two spacious and separate living areas—perfect for families or groups wanting room to spread out and relax. Whether you’re visiting in the warmer months or cozying up in winter, this home is set up for all seasons, offering a split system for cooling and a wood fireplace to warm those cooler evenings.

Sleeping Arrangements: This property comfortably sleeps up to 7 guests:

Bedroom 1: Queen bed

Bedroom 2: Queen bed

Bedroom 3: Double bed + Single bed above (bunk)

Each bedroom is tastefully styled with comfort in mind, offering a quiet place to rest after a day at the beach or exploring the area.

Living Spaces: The dual living areas provide flexibility for families or groups. Whether you want to enjoy a movie night, curl up with a book, or entertain with board games, there’s space for everyone. The open-plan design connects the kitchen, dining, and lounge areas seamlessly—ideal for socialising.

Outdoor Living: Step outside and enjoy a private, secure yard that’s perfect for your four-legged friends to play in. Surrounded by native bushland, it’s the ideal spot for a morning coffee or evening BBQ as the sun sets behind the trees.

Local Attractions: Located just moments from the beach and local walking tracks, this home offers easy access to nature, with the added convenience of nearby shops, cafes, and coastal attractions just a short drive away.

Guest Support: This home is professionally managed by a licensed local real estate agency, with a dedicated team ready to assist you throughout your stay. Whether it’s local recommendations or help with anything at the property, we’re just a phone call away.

What’s Included:

Pillows, doonas, and blankets

Split system heating/cooling and wood fireplace

Two separate living areas

Fully equipped kitchen

Pet-friendly yard

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.

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Amenities

Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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

  • Point Smythe Coastal Reserve - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Inverloch Coastal Reserve - 31 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Inlet Beach - 31 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Eagles Nest - 38 min drive - 38.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chutney Bar - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Tomo Modern Japanese - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪The Bayside Lady - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Paul the Pieman Bakeries - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Inlet Hotel - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Driftwood - stylish, clean backing right onto the dunes. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Driftwood - stylish, clean backing right onto the dunes.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Driftwood - stylish, clean backing right onto the dunes.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Driftwood - stylish, clean backing right onto the dunes. located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cape Liptrap Coastal Park, Point Smythe Coastal Reserve and Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve. Tarwin Lower Flora Reserve and Bald Hills Creek Wildlife Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony K., Ferny Creek, Victoria, Australia

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

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
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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.
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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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.

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