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Closest house to beach in Venus Bay. Pet friendly. Free Wifi.

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Beach
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Venus Bay, VIC
  • Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve
    3 min drive
  • Point Smythe Coastal Reserve
    3 min drive
  • Screw Creek Nature Walk
    31 min drive

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About the area

Venus Bay

With a stay at this vacation home in Venus Bay, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Cape Liptrap Coastal Park and a 3-minute drive from Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Point Smythe Coastal Reserve and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Tarwin Lower Flora Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Point Smythe Coastal Reserve - 3 min drive
  • Inverloch Coastal Reserve - 31 min drive
  • Inverloch Visitor Information Centre - 31 min drive
  • Inlet Beach - 31 min drive
  • Eagles Nest - 38 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chutney Bar - ‬31 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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Closest house to beach in Venus Bay. Pet friendly. Free Wifi.

Also, check out our other very similar property, "Captain's Cottage",

https://www.homeaway.com.au/holiday-rental/p9083693.

Dune Haven is the closest rental property in Venus bay to the beach. Walk out the backyard gate along a track to the beach. Backs onto dunes. New, modern 3 bedroom home with luxury appointments.

Features a massive open plan living/kitchen/dining adjoining/overlooking Cape Liptrap Coastal Park.

The large block is fully fenced - family and pet-friendly. There is also a medium-sized kennel on the undercover deck. Enjoy family game-time on the Bocce pitch, complete with a basketball ring. We even supply the balls!

The property is super-warm over those cooler nights with a wood-burning fireplace, double glazed windows and bulk insulation throughout keeps. It also features air conditioners throughout which both cools and heats to your desired temperature

The large fully-equipped kitchen features stone benchtops and stainless appliances.

The main bedroom has a queen-size bed with large ensuite and walk-in robe. Bedroom 2 has a queen-size bed, and built in robe. Bedroom 3 has two sets of single bunks with a roll-out trundle bed. Both Bedroom 1 and 3 have wall mounted tv's.

PLEASE NOTE: LINEN IS NOT INCLUDED, however, with sufficient prior notice, bed sheets, pillow slips and towels can be organised for an additional fee. (Doonas with covers and pillows are included.)

European laundry with front loader washing machine and outside clothesline.

The Doyles Road inlet beach is only a couple of minute's drive which is a safer swimming option for the little ones. It is also a designated dogs off-leash area all year round.

If you are into fishing, there is a decent boat ramp with jetty a short drive away. Other close options are the beach and Doyles road for land-based inlet fishing. Tarwin Lower boasts several purpose-built boardwalks along the picturesque Tarwin River also with a boat ramp.

Situated in a beautifully quiet location, you can drift off to sleep with the soothing sound of the surf and wake up gently to birdsong

CANCELATIONS DUE TO COVID TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
We are happy to negotiate cancellation terms due to government enforced travel restrictions. Please note, this must be done prior to requesting to book and is only available to Victorian guests. If no agreement is made prior to requesting to book, then the normal strict cancellation policy applies.

BABY AND PET-FRIENDLY

The property has complimentary port-a-cot, high chair, baby bath and stroller available for use.

Well behaved pets are welcome at Dune Haven. The property is set on a large, fully fenced block giving them plenty of room to run around and explore. We allow pets inside (although not on the furniture or in the bedrooms). There is also a medium-sized kennel on the undercover deck. Please advise if you are bringing pets when booking.

Venus Bay beaches are dog-friendly between Beaches 1 and 5 with the usual limited times over peak periods. A designated dogs off-leash beach is only a short drive away.

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

Venus Bay's pristine Beach No. 5 is a short walk out the back gate.

The Venus Bay village has a fantastic café, well-equipped general store, fish and chip shop, pizza takeaway and ice-creamery.

Tarwin Lower has a great pub with a courtesy bus that can pick you up from your door. There is also a supermarket, butcher, post office, organic store, chemist, hardware, petrol station and take away.

Venus Bay is a great base for a day trip to either Philip Island or Wilson's Promontory. Both of these are a nice scenic drive away and are feature-packed. You may like to stop in at Walkerville South on the way and discover beautiful protected beaches with incredible views.

Wonthaggi Coal mine is well worth a visit and has a very interesting underground tour, especially if the kids are into Minecraft. Another local coal experience can be had at Korumburra. It is the South Gippsland version of Sovereign Hill.

There are farmers' markets aplenty with beautiful fresh, local produce. With Koonwarra, Tarwin Lower, Kongwak, Inverloch and Wonthaggi all hosting markets - there is generally one on somewhere.

Also check out our other property if this is not available: http://www.stayz.com.au/accommodation/vic/phillip-island-gippsland/venus-bay/83693
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Steven Frisby

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Whale watching nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2153 sq ft (200 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

'dune Haven' Closest Rental to Beach
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Closest house to beach in Venus Bay. Pet friendly. Free Wifi. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sheryl M., Upwey , vic, Australia

Great location
We really enjoyed our stay, it is quite well equipped although suitable cookware was limited for the induction stovetop, tv selection was great, very relaxing and comfortable accomodation and beach was fabulous. There were a few cons Rubbish bins were full even though we got there the day after rubbish collection and the washing machine was stale smelling and very dirty. Overall it wasn’t fussy so we could relax and enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

arafath s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need
We arrived to a lovely warm welcome, freshly cleaned house with the heating left on for our arrival. Everything you need for a few days or longer stay. Being so close to the beach and the bushy track out the back gate is a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect holiday home
Perfect place for a quiet weekend. Took my partner and doggie. Very close walk to the beach. Garden is well fenced for most dogs. Small ones and good jumpers might get out but that’s to be expected. Will definitely be trying to book a break here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday at the Beach
Great house for two couples (to share cost) and kids. 10min Short walk to beautiful beach. House well appointed but getting a little bit tired. We had a great time there. Dog friendly but we couldn’t leave ours outside on their own as they kept finding places to get out. Only chicken wire fencing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cath
The house is in a great location, close to the beach and direct access to the bushy walk from the back gate. Steven was super helpful when Venus Bay had an unexpected blackout and offered to reimburse any additional expenses for candles, torches or anything needed to cope with the blackout, he even offered the use of his second property should we have needed it. The house is big and comfortable with a laidback feeling of a beach holiday. We would very happily go back there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Leonie M.

Great dog friendly property close by dog friendly beach
Overall a great property, had all necessary amenities catered for. Hairdryer advertised was broken. Super warm and cosy for a winter break. Generally clean, definitely needed cleaning improvements around kitchen areas, bbq and windows quite dirty from previous residents/dogs. Needing basic maintenance but would consider again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Della F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house, good location.
The fire was lovely in the evenings, however we did have trouble turning on the AC and had to change the batteries.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
So tranquil
Lovely property exactly as depicted, very comfy bed, perfect for entertaining, lovely kitchen, bathrooms really nice, comfy living room and two outdoor seating areas in tidy garden. Delightful fairytale archway to walking track goes to nearby gorgeous beach. Home away from home...with beautiful birdlife too...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Sam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Victoria - Labor day getaway
We love it and our fur babies love it more. 😍
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Perfect house and location. Had an amazing weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Great location and a beautiful house. Very tranquil indeed. Would stay there again :)
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

CLAIRE H.

Disappointed
This is a lovely, spacious, comfortable house in a great location but is in need of some basic upgrades and a spring clean. For the premium summer holiday price tag we felt underwhelmed when we couldn't get the living room TV or microwave to work, the music player was running on old technology and not compatible with our phones and the dishwasher was problematic at times. The owner was nice enough to send some more wine glasses over as there was only one in the cupboard and some balls for the basketball court as there wasn't any in the house. We also had to get the gas bottle refilled (which the owners reimbursed us for) as it was empty on arrival and the BBQ was filthy, plus the cleaning tools were so old and dirty they were useless. We found the whole house was left clean by the cleaners (benches, bathrooms etc, ) but it really needs a deep clean, the windows and glass were dirty with cobwebs and the couch cushion covers need a wash. We also thought basic house supplies were very light. The dog fence isn't suitable for small dogs like ours but we really appreciated that we could bring her along. The location of the house is great, surrounding wildlife and the beach is superb. We've stayed at Venus Bay many times over the years and always have a good time - unfortunately this place didn't meet our expectations based off the description - but perhaps worth it for a very large group of people as it's the same price, which would work out cheaper. For a small family the price did not match the experience though, and I'd save our money for something else next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
So relaxing!
Loved this property! Exactly what we were after for a relaxing family weekend away. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Rhonda K.

Great location
Cleaner’s need to pay attention to high cleaning and cob webs. Found blood on bathroom sink next to shower in main bathroom 🙁
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristey L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A+
Amazing as always, will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katja G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in great location
We enjoyed our stay at Dune Haven, it's a beautiful house with all the facilities you could possibly need. It was great to be so close to the beach as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amelia W., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Peacefully unaware of the outside worlds
Amazing. Plenty of room for everyone to have there own space. Beds comfy, lots of rooms for the dogs to move around and explore. The native flowers are absolutely gorgeous. Blue fairy wren was a pleasant surprise. And old mate Kangaroo was showing off his pecs . All in all, great stay . Will be back. Recommend to potential guests to take all your basics . Wasn’t much in the pantry. I.e oil, baking paper, coffee pods , tea bags.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
Great place to spend a weekend away with a few drinks around the fire place and a long walk on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lara L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Close to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adel T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Very comfortable and cosy with easy access to the beach. We stayed with a group of families and had a great time. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place and great value
Lovely secluded and everything you need at Venus bay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach break
Lovely place! Great beach walks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristey L.

Liked: Cleanliness
In love!
Absoloutely love this place, it’s just so relaxing and peacefull and is now our regular holiday spot, obsessed with the house and such easy communication with the owner! Will be back!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela K., Australia Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a lovely home perfect
We lived our stay it's such a lovely home perfect, close to the beach, and set in nature, quiet,
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021