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9.6

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 113 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Washer

Explore the area

Venus Bay, VIC

Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve10 min walk
Point Smythe Coastal Reserve7 min drive
Eagles Nest32 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Huge, spacious and roomy are just a few words that sum up this expansive beach house.
This is the one you have been looking for.
This is not a party house but an extensive floor plan well suited for 2 families or an extended family celebration.
Downstairs is a huge area with open plan living incorporating kitchen, dining and living room, with split system cooling and heating. Further along is a separate chill out area with 2 comfy armchairs, books and games, as well as downstairs toilet, bathroom, laundry and 2 bedrooms.
The second large family area consists of a second large TV and dvd player & sofas, split system heating and cooling, plenty of space for the kids to play including a table tennis table and Foosball table
Upstairs is the parents retreat with 2 bedrooms, toilet and bathroom , as well as a sunroom with tv and wii and reverse cycle split system for heating and cooling
Additional Fans and portable heaters are also provided for individual bedrooms.
Please see the bedding configuration below as you will need to supply your own linen.
This property is well situated within walking distance of Venus Bay Village and patrolled Surf Beach 1 as well as beach 2.
Downstairs
Bed 1- Trio Bunk - including 1 double and 1 single bed
Bed 2 -1 Queen size bed and single bunks
Upstairs
Bed 1 - Queen Size Bed
Bed 2 - Double Bed
Sunroom - double sofa bed
Doonas and pillows provided but you will need to bring your own doona covers, pillowcases and sheets
Please note all double beds and queen bed have queen size doonas.

Property manager

Sally Baryla

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Venus Bay

Located in Venus Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Cape Liptrap Coastal Park and Screw Creek Nature Walk are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Rainbow Park and Bunurong Coastal Reserve. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.

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Venus Bay, VIC

What's nearby

Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve - 10 min walk
Point Smythe Coastal Reserve - 7 min drive
Rainbow Park - 25 min drive
Inlet Beach - 25 min drive
Eagles Nest - 32 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Tarwin Lower Market - ‬4 min drive
‪The Cavity - ‬5 min walk
‪The Bird & the Wolf Cafe - ‬5 min drive
‪Viking Bites - ‬25 min drive
‪The Bay Gourmet - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is When size matters this is the one pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at When size matters this is the one?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at When size matters this is the one?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is When size matters this is the one located?

This family-friendly Venus Bay holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Cape Liptrap Coastal Park and Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve. Point Smythe Coastal Reserve is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine M.

1 Apr 2024

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

Big cozy house

Close proximity to town and beach. Very well equipped. The house is very beautifully furnished & relaxing.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

11 Mar 2024

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

Family Getaway

Perfect house for a couple of families looking for getaway. Bring your bikes, ride, walk or drive to the beach. Enjoy a BBQ on the deck or a short stroll to the shops. Was exactly what we needed and plenty of space for everyone. Thanks for a great weekend accomodation.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

QC N.

30 Apr 2023

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

Huge house for a weekend getaway!

Pictures don't do it justice - usually a house is smaller than it looks in the photos but this one was HUGE, amazing for our group of 9 friends. Every living space was big enough for us to all hang out. We loved the ping pong table. Comfortable beds. Great BBQ and deck. Bathrooms both being separate rather than ensuites was especially good for a group of friends as no one had to go through another bedroom to use them. Sally was very helpful and responsive. Very close to walk to the local cafe/pub/restaurant and general store.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

17 Apr 2023

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

Ticked all the boxes

This place was just brilliant for us all. So many spaces and such a sweet township. Loved it. Plan to book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa v.

11 Apr 2023

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

Another lovely stay

This time we stayed as a family group. The extra lounge spaces meant there was space for all. The kitchen is well stocked and made making large meals easy. Thanks for another great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Nicole E.

13 Mar 2023

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

Girls weekend away

10 ladies on annual gwa. Great big place.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

12 Jan 2023

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

Great place!

Huge house, plenty of room for all 9 of us. Comfy beds and fantastic verandah out the front. We will definitely stay here again should we return to Venus Bay. Thanks heaps!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reshele F.

6 Nov 2022

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

Perfect family holiday house

We were very happy with this house. There was plenty of room to spread out and we loved the location close to Venus Bay shops and the beach. Thanks for providing all the wonderful books, games and DVD's. The table tennis table was very popular. We had a very relaxing holiday and look forward to coming back for a longer stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

clive m.

17 Oct 2022

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

Venus Bay

Desperately needs a second refrigerator. For a house able to sleep 11 adults the small fridge is quite inadequate. Also there is no pantry only under bench cupboards housing utensils and cleaning gear No where to store dry goods. Apart from these little gripes we thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam L.

26 Sept 2022

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

Comfortable house

The house was clean, and the property manager was very hospitable and helpful. It's very quite and nice house for my family holiday. Sam

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ravi Kishore A.

24 Sept 2022

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

Spacious

Comfortable property with all basic amenities. Only feedback we have is that the garbage bins should have been provided.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Haley G.

24 Apr 2022

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

Family friendly

What a great place to share with another family. Heaps of space, super comfy beds, multiple living areas for kids and parents to relax play and eat in. Easy walk to shops, beach and the hidden op shop! No Wi-Fi was a big plus with plenty of other a activities to keep everyone occupied. A fantastic place to stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony F.

27 Feb 2022

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

Great house.

Great house. Clean, tidy, spacious, well appointed and well located.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pavo K.

13 Feb 2022

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

We are very happy

The property is excellent. It has everything we needed and more. We enjoyed our stay and might come back at some stage in the future

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

9 Feb 2022

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

Great stay in Venus Bay

This property has plenty of room. The separate living area worked well for our family group. Air conditioning was a bonus in the hot weather. Great location. Would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

10 Jan 2022

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

Big!

Great base for a large family or multiple families. Heaps of room to spread out and the table tennis is a winner. Close to shops and 15 min walk to either beach 1 or 2. Decor is a nice 80’s early 90’s time warp and no wifi but this could be a good thing!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

9 Jan 2022

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

Thoroughly enjoyable

A perfect place for a group of friends to stay for a short break. There are a number of common areas and ample space to relax, plus outside decking, & a large kitchen/dining/lounge area. The hostess was responsive and helpful.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Viki W.

28 Dec 2021

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

Excellent accommodation for extended family

This property is clean, well kitted out and spacious. The kitchen has just about everything you need (though some sharper knives would be handy for all the chopping up we did!) even with children’s plates and cups. Admittedly it’d be nice to have linen supplied as it takes up a fair bit of room in the car and is a drag to use after the car journey but this is not an insurmountable difficulty. The house is close to the shops and new playground in Venus Bay which was great. Particularly the café which even opened on Christmas Day to give us our caffeine fix. The Venus Bay beaches aren’t far but for beaches that are better for littlies it was best to make use of the 20 minute journey to inverloch. The games, books and dvds were really appreciated. As were the visiting lizards and echidna. Thanks Sally!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

philip s.

29 Nov 2021

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

A GREAT STAY

Clean, tidy and comfortable. Would definitely stay again

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catharine G., Australia

4 Nov 2021

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

Love this property

My sister and I stayed here with our family’s, 6 kids in total and had a fabulous time. The table tennis is always a massive hit and the decks on both sides get the lovely sun at different times in the day. We have stayed here before and definitely will again. Plenty of room for two families.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

5 Oct 2021

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

Restful and relaxing

We had a lovely few days away at Venus bay. This house was a great base with so much space for our multi age family group to spread out when we needed space and to come together with lots of board games, dvds, table tennis etc.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cameron M.

5 Apr 2021

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

Great house size and location!

We all enjoyed the extra space this house provides and the short walk to the shops is a bonus 👍

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Quinn L.

25 Mar 2021

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

Spacious, family friendly place

It was a breeze, from making the reservation to staying there. There were throws in drawers in the living room, games for kids and adults and the beds were comfortable. The linen was soft, unlike some places where the linen was hard and rough. We had everything we needed at the house and the kids enjoyed themselves very much too!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leigh G.

22 Mar 2021

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

Excellent property to relax and share with friends

We had 2 families share this property with a plan for 3 families to attend, and we still would of had amply room and comfort for all adults and children. There are 3 x TV lounge rooms and an excellent break-out room for all kids, with futsal, table tennis and TV with plenty of games. The property is perfect for a beach getaway, hidden away in the bushes and a lovely little outdoor bbq area, we will be heading back there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021