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9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Venus Bay, VIC

Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve8 min walk
Point Smythe Coastal Reserve8 min walk
Inlet Beach30 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Very nice cosy house with quite a large outdoor area and deck. Aircon was very good and kept us cool during the 37C week...

Hee Juan H.

Mar 14, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Sandford Beach House

Sandford of Venus bay, is 15min drive from Inverloch. Close to Jetty (0.5km) and Surf beach 5 (1.5km) this holiday home is ideal for the weekend or weekly getaway. With a large deck and woodfire oven it is perfect for summer or winter. The garden is a delight in itself, secludes you from the surrounding homes. Contains 2 Bedrooms one with queen bed and one with one double and one single bed, this cottage is ideal for 4-5 people. The private yard has an open fire pit area, as well as access to a wood fired oven to cook up any number of yummy treats. Sandford is the perfect retreat.

Enjoy nature

Enjoy the surf, river or inlet where you can fish, kayak, go boating or just enjoy the scenery. Plenty of bushwalks with abundant wildlife. A lovely little coastal village complete with restaurant, fish and chip shop, pizza shop, licensed Grocer, fishing shop and the latest addition - a yummy ice cream shop.

Please note linen is not provided.

Property manager

Roslyn Shelly

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

About the area

Venus Bay

Located in Venus Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and 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? Kayaking, windsurfing and power boating adventures can be found near the property.

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Venus Bay, VIC

What's nearby

Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve - 8 min walk
Point Smythe Coastal Reserve - 8 min walk
Rainbow Park - 30 min drive
Inlet Beach - 30 min drive
Eagles Nest - 37 min drive

Getting around

Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Bayside Lady - ‬30 min drive
‪Dirty Three Wines - ‬30 min drive
‪Beach Box Cafe - ‬30 min drive
‪Paul the Pieman Bakeries - ‬30 min drive
‪Tomo Modern Japanese - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandford Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandford Beach House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandford Beach House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandford Beach House located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve, Cape Liptrap Coastal Park and Point Smythe Coastal Reserve. Tarwin Lower Flora Reserve and Bald Hills Creek Wildlife Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

14 June 2024

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

Lovely spot to relax

Wonderfully placed so close to the beach. Great coffee shop nearby too. Property was great for adventurous kids!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

15 Apr 2024

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

A cosy stay that everyone enjoys

Love the indoor and outdoor features Sandford offered my family. The location is absolutely fantastic that we enjoyed both Venus Bay beaches and inlet. Roslyn is always ready to help in case we need anything. I would highly recommend to anyone who wants a cosy getaway that doesn't cost a fortune.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

9 Apr 2024

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

Lovely lazy getaway

We had a great time at Sandford Beach House these past Easter school holidays. Nice sleep ins, lots of chess, Ferris Bueller DVD on repeat, beach and inlet walks in any weather, wildlife spotting, homemade pizza from the pizza oven and looking at the stars while enjoying the fire pit. And delicious local honey dropped round by the hosts. Super relaxing, house has everything you need.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hee Juan H.

14 Mar 2024

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

Cozy and cool house on a hot weekend

Very nice cosy house with quite a large outdoor area and deck. Aircon was very good and kept us cool during the 37C weekend and was strong enough to keep the bedrooms cool! Those DVDs definitely kept us entertained! Beds were very comfy. Would love to come back next time.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter I.

25 Feb 2024

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

Excellent place

Clean, comfortable and in a good location.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Helen M.

27 Jan 2024

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

Relaxing getaway

We had a lovely time at Sandford Beach House. The house was equipped with everything we needed for a short stay. The beds were comfortable and the location private but accessible to surf beach and the inlet. The phone reception is patchy, but we didn't mind that. We spent our days exploring the area, reading, and making use of the large yard and deck. Rosyln was easy to communicate with. We would recommend this accomodation!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

George D.

13 Jan 2024

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

Short stay

Nice little pad that is perfect for a chill

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cate M.

11 Jan 2024

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

Great Property

Better than expected! Had a great stay, lots of spaces to enjoy the property (2 outdoor table areas, fireplace etc). Would definitely reccomend & even come back for another stay! Outdoor bbq was a plus!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Meg P.

29 Dec 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not for us

We enjoy staying in places that are rustic and 'basic' and have never left a negative review. On this occasion, we actually came home early. The problem was that the photos of the property are very old (judging by the plant growth) and, contrary to other reviews, the whole house is in need of a good clean. Doors and handles were grubby, thick cobwebs with dead bugs in every room, and food residue in the fridge. The kitchen cupboards need a good clean, too. We knew there was no wifi, so planned to watch a few DVDs, only to find the (unplugged) DVD machine didn't work, despite a reasonable selection of DVDs for guests. We were happy to read our books, but it was another example of how the property description didn't match our experience. But the jar of local honey waiting for us was a lovely touch. Sorry we can't be more positive about our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

1 Oct 2023

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

Perfect for a weekend getaway

Great little house with everything you need for a weekend getaway. Quiet location and a great base for exploring the beautiful beaches of venus bay and surrounds. Easy check-in and out.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

KERRIE E.

29 Sept 2023

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

Quiet and well-equipped place to stay

We had a relaxing week here. It's in a very quiet location, with a lovely garden separating the house from the main road. It's only a short drive to the beaches and shops. The compact house is well set up, including everything we wanted in the kitchen plus lots more.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

katerina n.

20 Sept 2023

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

Restful Switch off

Nice, neat, tranquil, equipped by everything one might need for comfortable staying. Good kitchen with all utensils, good mattresses, heater, beautiful outside space with terrace. And location allows you to hear the ocean roar when outside. To see the ocean - need driving ~5 min.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwight R., Mount Eliza

13 July 2023

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

Beautiful Location

We really enjoyed our stay. The local walks and beaches are absolutely beautiful. The accommodation had everything we needed and was very comfortable, unfortunately we didn't get to use the fire or pizza oven because it rained for us, perhaps next time. Thanks for a great stay Roslyn, I hope that you will have us back sometime. Dwight

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manasa K.

12 June 2023

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

Proximity to the lovely beach in Venus Bay

The place is just as listed. Communication was great and check in process was straight forward. In case of poor weather, the place has lots of pots and pans to cook up a meal and plenty of board games and movies. Loved that the property was so close to the beautiful No.5 beach that we could hear the waves throughout the night. [Just one minor thing - the place has no internet (I had not taken note of this before), so better to be prepared for those other than Telstra]

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

2 Feb 2023

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

Great quiet location short stroll to the beach

We loved the quiet location and bushy surrounds. The amazing beaches are a 15min walk or 2min drive. The woodfire oven was used for a great slow cook to feed friends and family. The resident Magpies also became great friends too. Really enjoyed the stay - thanks Roslyn

Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wafaa R.

18 Jan 2023

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

relax

very quite place , relaxing, kids likes the fishing in the area ,going beach kangaroos rabbits everywhere . the house was good for staying big thanks for the host xx

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

15 Jan 2023

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

Lovely property

A very well equipped and family friendly house. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

CLAIRE B., Mount Macedon, Victoria

10 Jan 2023

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

Nice summer week at the beach

Comfortable stay with the basics. Nice private garden and deck with lots of afternoon sun. Day trips to beautiful Sandy Point beach, good for small kids along with number 1 beach at Venus Bay. Shack Bay towards Cape Paterson a good rock pool exploring spot. Inverloch 20 to 25 min drive.. Short drive to Tarwin Lower for more river fishing platforms and pub meals. Wonthaggi good for shopping if you're in that area, 8 mins from Cape Paterson. We found other more local supermarkets very over priced. Overall a good stay. Could use a few updates, such as the compendium.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wes S.

29 Nov 2022

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

Thanks Roslyn. We had a great stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke B.

17 Oct 2022

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

Moto GP

Needed a place to stay fit the Moto GP in Phillip island. Property was nice and clean, great location to explore the area. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charitha K.

2 Oct 2022

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

Nice & cosy

Good location overall for sightseeing, recreation and getting around. Homely quiet neighbourhood. Close to beaches and shops.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

23 June 2022

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

Great experience

This place was lovely, the garden provided lots of privacy and great atmosphere. The location is great and the beds were comfy. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra M.

13 June 2022

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

Queens birthday getaway 2022

Enjoyed our short stay at this beautiful little home.. Felt so homey and welcoming.. The house is as what the pics are online.. Love the privacy surrounded by nature. Awesome communication with Roslyn.. Thank you..

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M.

26 May 2022

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

The Venus Bay Experience

If you're looking for a quintessential Venus Bay experience for a great price look no further. This is a great property, out of the way for a nice quiet getaway but close enough to the local shops, fish and chips, pubs and beaches. As someone who has been visiting Venus Bay for as long as I can remember this place hit me right in the nostalgia and I don't mean that in the place is dated but just the beach house vibe is very Venus Bay. The only thing I will say is, reception isn't great so just keep that in mind. Get your entertainment ready before heading down and you'll have a great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim S C.

4 May 2022

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

Excellent Location & Spacious Accommodation

The accommodation was a nice short walk from the beach and fishing pier. Roslyn was very easy to communicate with to arrange check in & check out. Accommodation is spacious and kept very clean. Thank you for letting us stay at your place Roslyn!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022