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Family Beach House- Walking distance to both the beach & the shops

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Welcome to our Beach House
Tranquil sea sand colour scheme
Lounge room - 3 seat sofa, 2 lounge chairs, bean bags, TV, DVD/CD, heat/cool
Interior
Cosy bright family kitchen. Table can extend from 6 to 8 to 10 settings

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
AU$150
avg per night

Explore the area

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Venus Bay, VIC
  • Place, Cape Liptrap Coastal Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Chocolate Factory
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Place, Churchill Island Heritage Farm
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Second bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$150
avg per night

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About the area

Venus Bay

Located in Venus Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Point Smythe Coastal Reserve and Tarwin Lower Flora Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Rainbow Park and Bunurong Coastal Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Cape Liptrap Coastal Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Walkerville South Beach - 29 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Eagles Nest - 31 min drive - 42.3 km
  • Phillip Island Chocolate Factory - 57 min drive - 79.3 km
  • Churchill Island Heritage Farm - 60 min drive - 82.0 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • Venus Bay General Store
  • Cavity
  • Agapi Fish & Chips
  • Viking Bites
  • 4shore Pizza & Pasta

About this property

Family Beach House- Walking distance to both the beach & the shops

Family Beach House located in walking distance to Main Street & shops of Venus bay . Shops include general store including liquor, hairdressers, pharmacy, gift shop, several takeaway shops & cafes. For more substantial food purchases, there is an IGA only a 10 min drive to Tarwin lower. The Beach House is only a ten minute walk to the beach.

The house has two bedrooms. One with a double bed, flat screen TV and DVD player. The second with a double bed, bunk beds and a spare mattress. The two bedrooms in total sleeps 7.

Separate Lounge with a new three seater couch, two armchairs, and bean bags for the kids.

Flat screen TV, DVD player. There is a selection of family games, kids books and toys.

Air conditioning/heating and ceiling sweep fans.

The Kitchen has an electric oven/hot plates, fridge, microwave and all plates, cutlery, pots & pans, toaster and electric kettle.

Bathroom with vanity, toilet, full bath and overhead shower.

Large fenced yard. Plenty of room for parking of both cars and boats. Ideal size for a game of cricket or football.

Property is on tank water. Fresh drinking water supplied.

Please bring your own towels and linen (both top & bottom sheet and pillow cases for each bed) thank you.

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please be mindful all baths can be slippery wet
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Beach House- Walking distance to both the beach & the shops pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Beach House- Walking distance to both the beach & the shops?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Beach House- Walking distance to both the beach & the shops on 31 Mar 2026 start from AU$150, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Family Beach House- Walking distance to both the beach & the shops?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Beach House- Walking distance to both the beach & the shops?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Beach House- Walking distance to both the beach & the shops?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Family Beach House- Walking distance to both the beach & the shops located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Cape Liptrap Coastal Park and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Point Smythe Coastal Reserve. Tarwin Lower Flora Reserve and Drumdlemara H8 Bushland Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Family Beach House- Walking distance to both the beach & the shops Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jayce N.

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

Cosy place

Easy access to beach from the property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

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

Beach House

A delightful unpretentious beach cottage. So comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh C.

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

Get away from Melbourne to enjoy the Beach and country

The property was clean, comfortable and easy to find. The property owner was available to assist on arrival (we arrived late at night around 9:30pm). We would happily stay again next time at Venus Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice D.

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

Simple Living

The cottage was simple, maybe from the 1940s. So it was beach cottage meets Ikea. Lots of nice decorating pieces, rugs, and doonas. A short walk to town, and not too far to fabulous beaches. A troop of little blue wrens, and a charming host.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cute little cottage

Good stay, we did enjoy the accommodation. It had everything we wanted. Bit small if staying with anyone outside your own family but perfect for a couple or family. Venus Bay is a very small quiet township so if you want more action like shops and restaurants Inverloch is better. Overall would definitely recommend this house and Michelle was very informative over the phone prior to us leaving.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Cozy, relaxing getaway

My friend and I had such a lovely stay at Michelle's property. It had everything we needed (even more than what was listed in the ad) and was very clean. Michelle made the check-in process clear and simple, and she also provided us with some great recommendations in the area over the phone. The location was great for access to beaches and local shops, as well as being a great base for day trips to Wilsons Prom and other areas. Highly recommended, thank you Michelle!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Rose v.

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

Cute little beach shack.

Photos are exactly how it is. This is a typical cute beach shack. Very small, but it works well. Lounge room is very comfy and tidy. Great location, easy walk to shops and beach 3. Walls are very thin, so it's best to stay here with people you know, as you will hear snoring and the t.v. Ha ha. Would recommend this house for those who are easy going and not to fussy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen T.

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

Quiet get away

Was only an hour from Wilsons Promitory so arrived Friday afternoon, went to Wilsons Prom for most of saturday before a nice meal at the pub 5 min down the road. Its a nice little beach shack and some sand and dust is expected so close to the beach and a busy road but it seems to be kept clean neat and tidy with entertainment on a rainy day (boardgames, books and a few dvds). There is no wifi or internet to interrupt connecting to others and it is nice to have that peace. Close quaters means its slightly too small for adults that dont share a room but perfect for a small family, couple or a solo stay. The beach is a short walk (mind the hill.... its ok on the way down but the way back up....) and there is a foodworkz close by. Its not removed from civilisation but is out of the hussle and bustle. I will be considering this place for the future, when I need to get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Cosy long weekend away

My partner, daughter (8) and I loved our weekend away in Michelle’s shabby chic beach home. Check in instructions were clear and easy to follow and the property had everything you needed including sharp kitchen knives (as opposed to the terribly blunt ones you normally get in short stay properties) and, hilariously, a VHS player and an assortment of movies to watch on tape. I’m still laughing at the face our kid made when we informed her she would need to rewind the movie before she could watch it! We walked a loop each day from the property to beach three, through to beach one, then past the shops and back “home”. When the rain came in we had plenty to do with books, games, movies and lots of toys for the kid. Both my partner and I felt the trip felt a little like our childhood beach stays, just more tastefully decorated. We would absolutely book again for more time in Venus Bay. I will note the double beds are quite firm which my partner loved, but next time we will throw in our mattress topper to keep me happy too. If you’re looking for a affordable beach stay for a small family or group, this is the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jenny J.

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

Venus Bay Stay

We had a great time in Venus Bay overall. Lovely quaint cottage. Beautiful area. Beaches are excellent. Anderson Inlet is very pretty and there are lots of birds, especially water birds. Well equipped kitchen. Beds adequate comfort level - though could be improved. Place was a little cluttered and suggest removal of some furniture. Our stay was rather unusual in that when we arrived the hot water was not working. Contact with host led to visit from local representative who immediately fixed the problem. Then on last night due to big storm the whole area of Venus Bay and beyond had complete power out - and therefore could not cook or shower or flush toilet. Suggest owner create a manual that explains how things work in the beach house ie gas hot water that runs on gas bottles, electric pumps necessary for water supply for cooking, showering and toileting. Info on what to do in an emergency such as we encountered would also be helpful. People in local general store were friendly and helpful and gave us good advice about where to get petrol for trip back home. All in all despite the dramas a very enjoyable 6 days.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrian C.

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

Short stay

Cosy and very clean, had everything required for a short stay. Great location with easy walk to beach 3 and shopping strip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonie C.

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

Cosy and relaxing break away!

Had a lovely, relaxing time at the beach house! Cosy, relaxing space. Loved listening to the rain on the roof on the last night. Great location for just chilling out and taking walks along the beach as well as exploring nearby places like Wilson’s Prom, Gurney’s cidery and Sandy Point/Waratah Bay. Michelle was so lovely to speak to. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

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

Beautiful

Absolutely loved this gorgeous little house. Very comfortable and cosy and so beautifully decorated. Great spot, central to everything. Highly recommend staying here, thankyou for sharing your house with us Michelle.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma M.

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

Humble & Convenient

Enjoyed our stay. Humble house with a convenient location to explore Venus Bay & surrounding environment. The lack of Wi-Fi enabled our kids to engage in activities without technology which was pleasing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Dennis K.

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

Comfortable stay

It was cosy little home for a short getaway. Kids enjoyed the toys. And we enjoyed staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great break!

We really loved working with Michelle to make the most of a weekend away in Venus Bay! What a great spot to rest. Thanks Michelle!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel L.

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

Holiday stay

A nice little beach family friendly home. Kids loved the toys. Main bed was uncomfortable but otherwise good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Emma J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Check-in

Cute little beach shack

Although a beach shack it had no outside access to taps for after beach trips. Has a video player and one very comfy couch for reading. The tin roof on a wet night was great. My son liked the toys.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam B.

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

Great spot, great owner

Had a great two week beach holiday here with our two young children. Owner is very responsive and attended to things for us very quickly.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh F.

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

Lovely spot

Beautiful spot. Am coming back 100%
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

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

Surprise package

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Compact, neat and tidy, containing everything we needed. Short walk to beach, not far to shops.
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Comfy beach house close to town and beaches

Comfy, nicely decorated, simple beach house that is a short drive/walk to the town centre. The house had just about everything we needed, from kitchen items to kids games, was clean and had heating and cooling. House is 2 bedrooms plus lounge, not 3 as ad suggests. Good value and served us well for our weekend away in Venus Bay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Cath P.

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

Lovely, a real beach house not a designer house. Very comfortable and family friendly.

Lovely location, nicely decorated. Easy to contact and deal with. Recommended.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ADRIANA A.

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

A little piece of paradise

A gorgeous little holiday home. Everything was just perfect. Was so nice to have a break away from technology. Michelle the host has offered everything a family may need. From books, games to movies to keep the kids entertained. The kitchen is well equiped. The holiday house has a homely, lived in feel about it. It was a perfect stay for us. We will definitely be back. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020