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9.2

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5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12

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Beach view

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Explore the area

Venus Bay - SA, SA

Venus Bay Dock7 min drive
Port Kenny Beach19 min drive
Venus Bay Conservation Park60 min drive
Streaky Bay, SA (KBY)63 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The residence was on top of a hill with a beautiful view of the bay and surroundings, and was very comfortable and clean...

Robin B.

Mar 3, 2024

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

5 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Dolphin - Stunning 5 bedroom Eco and Pet Friendly House, Venus Bay SA

Come share your tranquil holiday at "Dolphin" the pet friendly, eco dream house. There is room for friends and family in this new 5 bedroom house. It contains 3 queen size beds, 1 double trio bed and 2 bunk beds.

It has 2 toilets, 1 shower and laundry, new kitchen with microwave and dishwasher, reverse cycle airconditioner in the lounge with TV and Xbox. Upstairs has a kitchen, table tennis table and balcony that captures the beautiful sunsets, which truly are spectacular from the balcony.

It has 180 degree views of the bay, it is set on 70 acres of low lying bushland and has approximately 600m of coastline. It is only 2 km from Venus Bay, so it is a quiet location but not remote or isolated.

The power system is run totally on solar energy alone, with an off grid battery setup and auto start back up generator. It is run on rain water, thus only 1 water efficient shower to assist in keeping preserving water.

If you enjoy being surrounded by nature, with the kangaroos hopping past and beautiful views and you want to try out living on solar energy alone but with all the modern pleasures of a brand new home then come check this out.

6 star energy effecient house

The house design is rated 6 star energy efficiency. It is designed to catch the winter sun for warmth, but verandas provide shelter in the summer. It is fully insulated and has low opening windows to catch the afternoon breeze.

The power system is completely stand alone power system off the grid. It has a 5 kilowatt solar system with a 50 kilowatt battery storage coupled to an automatic start up generator. This system powers a house with modern conveniences, two energy efficient fridges, reverse cycle air conditioner, ceiling fans in each room, large washing machine, dish washer etc.

Two families can live comfortably on less than 5 kilowatts of power in this specially designed eco friendly house.

Property manager

Julie Scholz

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

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

This property uses wind and solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products

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

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Venus Bay

Located in Venus Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Venus Bay Dock and Murphy's Haystacks are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Newland Conservation Park and Port Kenny Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.

Venus Bay - SA, SA

What's nearby

Venus Bay Dock - 7 min drive
Port Kenny Beach - 19 min drive
Lake Newland Conservation Park - 37 min drive
Murphy's Haystacks - 37 min drive
Venus Bay Conservation Park - 60 min drive

Restaurants

‪Seafood Mezze - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolphin - Stunning 5 bedroom Eco and Pet Friendly House, Venus Bay SA pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Dolphin - Stunning 5 bedroom Eco and Pet Friendly House, Venus Bay SA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphin - Stunning 5 bedroom Eco and Pet Friendly House, Venus Bay SA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dolphin - Stunning 5 bedroom Eco and Pet Friendly House, Venus Bay SA located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Venus Bay Dock and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Port Kenny Beach. Murphy's Haystacks and Lake Newland Conservation Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

9.2

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Margaret J.

17 May 2024

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

Amazing property

House is beautiful and spacious. Stunning views. Very relaxing atmosphere. Thoroughly recommend this property!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk R.

7 May 2024

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

Great stay

Easy care with fantastic views.

Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose K.

10 Apr 2024

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

Family holiday

Lovely house in a great location with great views.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

3 Mar 2024

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

Beautiful views, peaceful, quiet & so comfortable!

The residence was on top of a hill with a beautiful view of the bay and surroundings, and was very comfortable and clean with all the mod con's we needed to make for a very enjoyable stay.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

13 Dec 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Venus Bay Stay

Well equipped, comfortable holiday home in an amazing private location with stunning views. Could have been in a cleaner condition.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

23 Oct 2023

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

Loved it

Awesome spot will be back again

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Shane H.

5 Sept 2023

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

Very enjoyable

Great large home to accommodate multiple couples.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

25 Apr 2023

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

Venus Bay

This property is one of the best pet friendly places I've stayed at. I really like how the house has all the living areas together on the ground floor, bedrooms, bathroom with toilet & another separate toilet, kitchen & lounge room. Upstairs inside BBQ area with table tennis table, if you choose to use. All nice and clean. We were very lucky we had great weather with a beautiful sunset on the horizon, with the lights of Venus Bay and the water glistening, was really beautiful. I didn't realise that Venus Bay had cliffs on the other side of the town, you can do a couple of different walks during the day, 5 minute drive from the house, one around the bay, and then drive up the scenic view road, go for a walk along the cliffs. Listen to the waves crashing, fantastic.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isobel M.

24 Dec 2022

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

Stunning

Beautiful place in a beautiful part of SA.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian J.

5 Nov 2022

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

Venus bay gem

Beautiful home and amazing location, awesome views of the bay, property is well kept with everything you could need provided within the house. Had a great time with the family and would highly recommend this property to anyone interested in staying in the area. Loved it.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna

4 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Beautiful views and fabulous family getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

6 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful view and everything you need

This property has a wonderful view, and is very well appointed with everything we needed. 5 stars! Perhaps we got lucky with the amount of sunlight, but despite the warnings about conserving power, we managed on solar power alone, even though we ran the reverse cycle heater each morning and evening. My only complaint is that the requirement to clean the property before leaving is a bit of a pain, and took quite some time. I suggest getting a cleaner after each visit and charging a little more cleaning fee.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin D.

3 Jan 2022

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

On our arrival to the property we found the kitchen and its utensils dirty even some parts un washed. But regarding the property location , views, interaction with the owner , overall house, it was very nice and comfortable

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Kathy J.

28 Sept 2021

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

Lovely accommodation in quiet peaceful setting

We really enjoyed "Dolphin". Had a problem with the combustion heater, it billowed smoke into whole room. Could not use. Apart from that everything was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Peter Z.

23 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Excellent location and site - issues with - main fridge and wood stove fan.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

chris f.

18 Mar 2021

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

Fantastic Fantastic Fantastic

Absolutely great place to stay and such a beautiful location

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

felicia m.

13 Jan 2021

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

Beautiful spot

Loved the house, location Was incredibly relaxing House is well equipped for a group and perfect for the dogs

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

Mandy M.

27 Oct 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Stunning Location

If seclusion and view are what you are looking for then this is the property for you. Value for money is poor as you are required take your own linen and towels, and to clean the property as well as pay for cleaning. We found dirty dishes, floors had not been swept, dusty furniture, sand on lounges etc. The overall property could be amazing, however it is not maintained very well.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate M., Ceduna

22 Nov 2019

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

Tranquil location

A group of sportwomen stayed here the 5 bedroom provided ample room. The peaceful setting allowed the chance to relax, unwind and enjoy the amazing views, sunsets and great on and off water activities. Highly recommend for everyone . Will definitely be back, thankyou .

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

26 Oct 2019

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

Fantastic accommodation

We stayed in the Dolphin location for 6 nights with our young kids, friends and dogs. The house was beautiful with the perfect area upstairs for when the kids were in bed and us adults could relax a little. The kitchen is huge which made group cooking that much easier. There is so much storage throughout the house which meant we all had plenty of space to store our belongings. The water tanks emptied on our last night but Julie was on to the issue straight away and we had water again within an hour. The surrounding area was perfect for the kids and dogs to explore. There was plenty of 4WD tracks around too which kept us all busy and entertained. The house is well equipped with appliances and entertainment for all. The only things we could pick on were the BBQ being quite dirty when we arrived but we cleaned it up quickly and it worked great. Not all of the queen beds were super comfy but we had more than enough blankets to go around. Overall, we all had a fantastic time and can't rate this property high enough! Thanks so much Julie!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

jenny s.

22 Aug 2019

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Not as expected

This property is obviously well built and well appointed from the point of view of its fixtures. It is spacious, has a modern kitchen and bathroom, comfortable furniture and access to all the media you could want. However, as a holiday rental it did not meet standards consistent with these attributes. The approach to and arrival at the property was typicalmof a family shackmin the scrub and from the moment we opened the door we became aware of its shortcomings. While the basic cleaning had been done, every drawer and cupboard needs a good wipe out, there was no soap or handtowels in the bathrooms but there was shampoo, conditioner and body wash. We paid extra for linen to be provided and it was of a very poor quality as were the beds and mattresses. There was no clean dishcloth in the kitchen. We had to use a pad that had been used by some/many passed occupants. Some of the pillows had no protectors on them and were also very cheap and shabby. The rotting couch on the front verandah was not calling to me and while the views of the bay were lovely, there was really nowhere at the front of the house (downstairs/outside) to sit and enjoy it. To be fair, it was probably the wrong choice for us, 2 grey nomad couples on a road trip but compared to other accommodation for a similar price along the west coast of Eyre Peninsula that we utilised on this holiday, it was not up to standard. The little things can make a big difference.