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"The Blue House" Beach Retreat - Perfect Location

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Living area
Split system cooling/heating in the main living area.
Well-stocked kitchenette includes stove, microwave, fridge.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Venus Bay, VIC
  • Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Point Smythe Coastal Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Eagles Nest
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"The Blue House" Beach Retreat - Perfect Location

From first stays to return visits everyone enjoys this beautiful bush setting and perfect location in one ofth Victoria's last true beach towns.

Short walk to the glorious No. 1 beach (patrolled during summer holidays), shops and playground. Your whole family will enjoy this tidy coastal home.

Central living and dining with huge, brand new couch. Three separate bedrooms and small, rustic bathroom with shower over bath. Quiet bush setting with large north facing balcony, outdoor furniture and Weber Family Q BBQ.

Perfectly equipped for all families with toys, games, beach equipment, cot and highchair included.

New 32" TV with built-in DVD player and new TV antenna with great reception for all digital channels.

Nespresso coffee machine (BYO pods). Split system heating/cooling in the main living area, and fan and heater in the main bedroom.

Inverloch 15 minutes away, Short drive to Walkerville, Fish Creek, Waratah Bay and surrounds. Just over an hour to Wilson's Prom for one Australia's best day trips.

We love sharing our family getaway and request guests looking for a quiet stay. Pets with approval of owner only.

Strictly NO SMOKING inside. If the house smells of smoke the bond will be forfeit.

Linen, towels and Wi-fi NOT included, but there are pillows and mattress covers on all beds and quilts provided (but BYO pillowcases and quilt covers).

All of VB uses tank water, so showers should be kept fairly short and please minimise the use of the washing machine.

$200 Security Bond required before access to property is granted.

Property manager

Brett

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Must be approved by the owner
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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 near the beach. Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve and Tarwin Lower Flora Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Rainbow Park and Bunurong Coastal Reserve. With surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Venus Bay, VIC

What's nearby

  • Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape Liptrap Coastal Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Point Smythe Coastal Reserve - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Inlet Beach - 24 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Eagles Nest - 31 min drive - 32.6 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Agapi Fish & Chips - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Cavity - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Bay Gourmet - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Bird & the Wolf Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪4 Shore Pizza & Pasta - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Blue House" Beach Retreat - Perfect Location pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "The Blue House" Beach Retreat - Perfect Location?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Blue House" Beach Retreat - Perfect Location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "The Blue House" Beach Retreat - Perfect Location located?

This family-friendly Venus Bay holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve and Cape Liptrap Coastal Park. Tarwin Lower Flora Reserve and Point Smythe Coastal Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and relaxing
A very comfortable and relaxing stay for 4 (2 couples) over a long weekend. A short walk to shops (good coffee) and close Venus Bay beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy stay!
Thanks for a great stay—everything was as advertised. The location was perfect for the beach and quick amenities nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Melanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and close to shops and beach no. 1
The property was clean and close to shops and beach no. 1, but not on main street so it is no noisy. It is a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Penny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful place
Even on a long weekend town was quiet and not a bad walk to the beach or shops
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Family Break at the Blue Beach House
Perfect spot for a family getaway. Just a few minutes walk to the shops, the cafe and local bar are both very dog friendly, and an easy walk to the surf beach. Very simple classic beach house but with everything you need for a beach getaway. Thanks so much for having us!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruby D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I will look for beach and country places for a short holiday.
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Alison and Phil M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Fantastic location. Very spacious. Unfortunately though the bathroom wasnt very good and the water stank. We all hated our showers as we stank afterwoods. We were careful with the water tooasmy mother lived at Venus bay for many years and we are familiar with tank water
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
bernard fanning lovenest getaway
Lovely little spot, quite private and we all have a lovely time relaxing and hitting the beach. Well catered for little bubs and a spacious kitchen and living area. Proximity to beach and shopping strip a big plus. We had a great time. A few little dampeners were the aerial for the tv and reception, the key lock, cd radio appeared not to be functional, toilet seat wonky and microwave could be better..
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
The blue house was amazing! The photos do not do the place justice! Under 5 minutes to the main shops, but with that feeling of being in the bush with lots of wildlife, a resident wombat that came out the same time everyday! The house was super clean and comfortable with a homely feel considering it isn’t the newest of places which was exactly what we wanted with our dog! It had everything we needed and was great to stay away from technology! Water, showers all great considering it’s tank water! We didn’t make use of the backyard due to our dog but didn’t need too, beach’s all close by, fishing, and Inverloch shops all within reach! Wish we stayed longer! Brett was very approachable and answered all my questions honestly straight away before booking and after booking which set my mind at ease! We will definitely be back and even tried to see if it was available for a longer stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property and beautiful area
As described and a lovely place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
We enjoyed our stay, we wanted a quiet few days and we got that. the swing in the pine tree was a hit with our daughter.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

kerry h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Very clean, well equipped property in excellent location! Although listed as pet friendly, there is no boundary fencing in the rear/front yards.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue house
Loved it great family stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Blue House
We enjoyed our short stay. The house was comfortable, clean and had everything we needed for a relaxing holiday. Quiet location, close to shops and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and Relaxing
Despite typical Victorian weather varying between thunderstorms and heatwave, the Blue House was comfortable and relaxing for a family holiday. Great supply of beach gear and easy access to Venus Bay shops and beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

andrea b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quintessential beach house in great location
Brett was very responsive & helpful and the blue house is perfect for a family beach holiday. We really enjoyed our stay in January 2022
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
We really enjoyed our stay. Great location close to the shops & beach 1. Its a cute beach house, comfortable, clean & as described. Venus Bay area is just beautiful. The TV reception wasn't great for us, plan for some screen free time 😁
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ankur R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

David V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer relax
Great proximity to all shops and beach, nice and quiet street. Very enjoyable stay!

10/10 Excellent

Natalie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach house
Wonderful place for a weekend getaway. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, cleanliness, facilities and holiday equipment
We couldn't fault the accommodation. Full marks for an excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable beach house in great location
Nice house in great location, walking distance to No 1 beach and 2 min walk to main street cafe's and shops. Spacious living area and sunny deck with new BBQ. Owner Brett good to deal with, highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Careen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Blue House was in good condition and clean. Mattresses and doonas in every rooms were very clea.
The owner was very prompt in providing responses to my questions and was very helpful with my requests.

8/10 Good

Leo T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The Blue House, Jan-2020
It was great to be back after a number of years absence. Perfect position close to shops and beach 1. It had everything reqd for a beach holiday. Dealing with management was also very straight forward. Unfortunately was not as clean as we would have expected.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Samantha W.

Perfect location, gorgeous cottage
We loved our short stay in the Blue House - it's so close to the beach and the shops, and it's got pretty much everything you need. It's also spotlessly clean, cosy and full of natural light. The only slight drawback is the extremely low pressure of the hot water (more like a trickle), which wouldn't even be an issue in summer (I guess it's the result of Venus Bay's water supply coming from water tanks only). Besides that, so lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by Brett

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Father of 4 who loves family getaways to Venus Bay. We love relaxing at our "Blue House" or spending days at the VB beach or Tidal River.

Why they chose this property

Cosy and cute with a large balcony.
Great facilities. Three bedrooms.
Best location in VB.
Short walk to the beach.

Languages:

English