Manuka Lodge Ventnor with fantastic views & great for families
Manuka Lodge is a double storey family home with fantastic bay views.
When you stay with us, it is not just accommodation you are getting. There is so much more. At the back door you have open parkland and easy access to a safe sandy beach. Sitting on the deck you have the best views of the bay, and you don't have to move. Serenity, tranquility and a calming back drop of amazing water views. Then as darkness arrives, you can see the stars in the night sky and the twinkling of lights across the water. There is always something to look at.
Manuka Lodge is surrounded by wildlife. You can see wallabies, echidnas, blue tongue lizards, birdlife and the occasional koala and wombat.
And the accommodation that comes with all this,,,
Upstairs there are three double bedrooms. An open plan living area featuring a dining area, sitting area and modern kitchen with breakfast bar and plenty of food preparation area.
An elevated sun room leading out to a split level expansive deck with magnificent views of the bay.
The deck has several aspects for flexible entertaining, a gas BBQ and an outdoor setting complete the facilities.
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Downstairs there are a further two bedrooms with three single beds in each.
There is a second modern bathroom and toilet, a laundry with washing machine and a large rumpus room with TV and fridge to give you greater flexibility.
An undercover deck area exists with sea views for those quieter moments away from the heat of the day or others in your group.
Optional extras include supply of linen.
Location
Located in Ventnor the property boasts a high vantage point with a northerly aspect and has a fantastic view over Westernport.
A safe sandy beach is only metres away out the back door.
Between the house and the beach there is an expansive common area suitable for family games.
10 mins drive to vibrant Cowes with its restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and everything you would expect in a bustling town.
Many local attractions close by.
Local Attractions
Penguin parade, Koala Sanctuary, Wildlife Park, Seal Rocks and the Nobbies. Australian Motorbike GP and other major motor events eg V8 Super cars. Wineries and Brewery Cruises Trout Farm. Historic Churchill Island, Surfing, Fishing, Walks, Bird Watching, Mutton birds, Bike Rides, Snorkelling, Eco Tours, French Island, Kids Venues include crazy golf, bowling, maze. Amazin Things. Spectacular Bass Coastline
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Frequently asked questions
Is Manuka Lodge Ventnor with fantastic views & great for families pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Manuka Lodge Ventnor with fantastic views & great for families?
As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Manuka Lodge Ventnor with fantastic views & great for families on 5 May 2026 start from AU$539, 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 Manuka Lodge Ventnor with fantastic views & great for families?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Manuka Lodge Ventnor with fantastic views & great for families?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Manuka Lodge Ventnor with fantastic views & great for families?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Manuka Lodge Ventnor with fantastic views & great for families located?
Nestled on the beach, this Ventnor holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Ventnor Beach. Cowes Beach and Ventnor Bushland Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Excellent stay. Great hosts. Wonderful for a family group. Separate games room a hit. Walking distance to beach. Pet friendly with large fenced in backyard. Property extremely well equipped. Not needing anything. A very relaxing and enjoyable stay. Thank you William and Helen.
Jann S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar 2026
Thank you for staying at our home away from home. It was a pleasure having you and thank you for leaving house so nice and clean. We hope to see you again one day.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kevin P.
26 Oct 2015
Love Manuka Lodge
Great location, great facilities, look forward to staying again.
Kevin P.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind review. Hope to see you again next year, Kevin. Bill Reid
Verified
8/10 Good
Peter t.
13 Oct 2018
Wonderful property
Wonderful property that suited our 3 generations very well. Plenty of space for everyone. We were blessed with 5 days of perfect weather for our stay in October but property could accommodate all seasons. Hope to be back!
Peter t.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
joan a.
20 Apr 2019
Mornington girls at Manuka
We all thoroughly enjoyed our weekend. It's a while since we have been and we are delighted with the improvements. The house is so welcoming and equipped but we would like a little more cutlery. Great location
and views. Thanks again.
joan a.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you Mornington girls, we have sorted the cutlery - so all good for your next visit. Come again soon.
Excellent property within moments of the sand and sea . Quiet location , everything for a family or friends group . Perfect blend of retro island beach house with all the amenities you need. We are planning to be back very soon. This is genuine R and R with views of a beautiful region of Victoria . Pop a bottle of bubbles and spread out the nibbles before your BBQ and the working world vanishes.
LYNN M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your excellent review. We do hope you come again one day,
Helen and William
Perfect property for 3 families, 6 adults & 6 kids. Kids loved to hang out downstairs. Lots of spots to sit and see the fantastic water views with beach walks at your back door. Our dog loved chasing the waves when she wasn’t in the fenced yard. Fireplace kept us toasty warm at night. Good communication with owners. Quiet area of Phillip Island. Would love to visit again. Thanks Bill & Helen
LETECIA J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2020
Thank you Letecia, a very nice review. We hope you do decide to return, you will be most welcome.
House views are amazing !! Breathtaking!
You see the sunrise and sun set .
We all absolutely enjoyed our stay .
Kitchen fully equipped , house has everything you need. Kids and teens loved all hanging out down stairs . Rooms were warm with heaters . All kids didn’t even want to leave !
Us adults enjoyed the fire place and views So much we all just stayed in and cooked every night.
We all enjoyed daily walks down to the beach which views and walk was amazingly great 👍 dogs loved every minute. Backyard is fully fenced so our fur family enjoyed running around .
We all will be back again as we all loved the house which have to say had a warm and inviting vibe .
We all gave the house 5 stars out of 5 :)
Thank you Bill and Helen You have created a beautiful home for everyone to enjoy 😊
Ivy P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2020
Thank you so much for that great review. We try hard to share our piece of paradise being mindful of guests needs. It is so pleasing to know we succeeded with your family group. You left the house in great order and would welcome you back. Thank you.
We stayed here for 5 days. It was amazing. Beautiful place Excellent view and very big. 2min walk to the beach. We saw many wallabies and rabbits. This place is very clean. The kitchen is fully equipped. This is a wonderful home that we will go back to. The hosts are excellent. Highly recommend Manuka Lodge.
Manuka Lodge in person is even better than the photos! The views of the ocean are incredible and it only takes a few minutes walk from the back gate to get down to the beach. The backyard is fully enclosed but there are rabbits nearby so I wouldn't trust your pooch to not jump over the low lying fence. Penguin Parade is less than a 10 minute drive down the road, and getting into Cowes for restaurants is only about 10 minutes. We would gladly come back to stay again.
Aaron R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2021
Hi Aaron,
Thanks for staying and leaving a great review. Just to clarify, the “low lying fence” is 1.3m high, so not exactly low. I agree an agile pooch would possibly manage to find a way over.... but owners need to take responsibility in those cases.
Thank you for leaving the house in good order, and we would love to see you again.
We had 5 nights at Manuka Lodge over Easter with all of our family. The house was spotless and the grandchildren had a great time in their own rooms downstairs with a separate sitting room with a TV and soccer table. We adults enjoyed the views and outdoor deck upstairs and we were blessed with great weather. We virtually had the whole beach to ourselves which was a short walk out the back gate. The backyard was nice and secure for the children to play outdoors. We visited the Antarctic Centre, the Penguin Parade, the Koala Sanctuary and Churchill Island with a 4 Park Pass for $41 per adult (RACV) and when you add the free attractions like the Nobbies Boardwalk, the Forest Caves Walk and Pyramid Rock, we had days filled with entertainment for very little cost. Thank you William and Helen for sharing your home with us and giving us some wonderful memories shared with our children and grandchildren. We highly recommend this property.
Susan I.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2021
Hi Susan, Thank you for your glowing review! So very much appreciated. You left the house in great condition and we would welcome you back anytime! May I use this review in my marketing? I will keep your name to Sue or whatever you prefer. Thanks again. William and Helen
Verified
8/10 Good
Anna M.
16 Dec 2019
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet getaway.
A beautiful located holiday house.
However, it could be even better with a new coat of paint and possibly some new furniture.
The house was fantastic otherwise and the experience living there was magnificent.
Was a good sized home for family and friends even better with the dogs.
Enjoyed our first visit to Phillip Island.
Melanie C.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind review, Melanie. Warm regards,
William and Helen
Verified
10/10 Excellent
DAVID C.
11 June 2019
Family annual get together
The perfect property for our family annual get together spanning three generations made up of six adults and five children not to forget our four legged friends A great relaxing time had by all Thanks Bill
DAVID C.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you David, we are pleased you had an enjoyable time. See you again one day?
Verified
8/10 Good
Betty K.
30 May 2019
Enjoyed our stay in Ventnor
We had a great stay at Manuka Lodge. The house location and views were perfect, right on the beach! Plenty of space for a relaxing weekend away.
Betty K.
Verified
8/10 Good
cath c.
18 Apr 2019
Wonderful setting
This was the most gorgeous setting and the view/access to the beach was amazing and perfect for our two families of 5. The accommodation worked brilliantly as well and was very well equipped and clean. Our only request would be for a dishwasher and wifi but otherwise we had no complaints.
cath c.
Verified
8/10 Good
Kathy H.
15 Feb 2019
Had. A great stay
Very comfortable - well equipped kitchen.
Kathy H.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind review, we are pleased you had an enjoyable stay and hope you will return again.
Verified
8/10 Good
Lorraine C.
29 Sept 2018
Great family home with amazing views.
A lovely house with ample space for 2 families. Breathtaking views from the back deck and fantastic location. We will be back!
Lorraine C.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you Lorraine, it was a pleasure having you. Hope you come back again,
Bill and Helen
Verified
8/10 Good
Michelle P.
15 Aug 2018
Very comfortable with everything you could need.
Lots of space for group of friends or a few families.
We had 6 ladies enjoy the house for a weekend.
Enjoyed windy beach walks and many nature experiences.
We would have appreciated some more (dry) kindling for the heater, bought some more wood for the second night.
Warm and cosy bedrooms and comfy beds. Kitchen very well supplied.
Michelle P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind review. We hope you choose to come again one day. I have looked into the matter of the kindling, and it looks like the wrong firewood stock has been used. I am sorry for the frustration that must have caused, and if you stay again we will not make that mistake again.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gwen C.
22 June 2018
A wonderful weekend away
Our family of 6 adults and 4 young children have just had a wonderful relaxed weeekend at Manuka Lodge. The house is so well equipped with absolutely everything we needed and more. The weather, being winter was not kind, however, having a roaring wood fire heater and great views we were able to thoroughly enjoy the ambience of Ventnor beach from our cosy house. Thank you so much to Bill and Helen for great communication and preparing everything so well for us. We would love to return.
Gwen C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Gwen and Clive, thank you so much for a glowing report! We loved having you, great guests.You are most welcome again.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelley T.
14 June 2018
A relaxing family beach side home
We love Manuka Lodge, 3 families come together every June for a weekend of fun, laughs and great times.
This place has everything you need to enjoy a relaxing time by the beach.
Kelley T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Hi Kelley,
Thank you for staying once again. You left the house in great order as always, and we look forward to having you stay again.
Thank you for your lovely words, that is what we want our guests to experience.
Bill and Helen
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michelle W.
8 Mar 2018
Absolutely love this property! Superb view, beautiful house.
Had a fantastic stay at manuka lodge. Lovely weather, great to be able to take the dogs ! Thankyou for a lovely weekend away!
Michelle W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kelley T.
16 June 2017
Love this Place!
I am hesitant to recommend this little holiday haven - we love it too much to share.
It's great for multiple families to come together and have fun, which is exactly what we do.
Kelley T.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Haha! I know the feeling! It is quite the hidden gem! Thank you for your review and is greatly appreciated!