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Coastal Hideaway – Venus Bay's Coastal Charm (First Estate)

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Property grounds
On the beach, sun-loungers
Exterior
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Venus Bay, VIC
  • Point Smythe Coastal Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rainbow Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Eagles Nest
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

Venus Bay

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Venus Bay, steps from Cape Liptrap Coastal Park and 10 minutes by foot from Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve. .This beach vacation home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Point Smythe Coastal Reserve and 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Tarwin Lower Flora Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Point Smythe Coastal Reserve - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Inverloch Coastal Reserve - 26 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Rainbow Park - 26 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Inlet Beach - 26 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Eagles Nest - 35 min drive - 40.8 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chutney Bar - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Tomo Modern Japanese - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Bayside Lady - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Paul the Pieman Bakeries - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Inlet Hotel - ‬27 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.

Coastal Hideaway – Venus Bay's Coastal Charm (First Estate)

Set behind the sand dunes of Cape Liptrap Coastal Park, Coastal Hideaway is my personal retreat — tucked among the tea trees in a peaceful, secluded pocket of Venus Bay’s First Estate.

Just a short stroll to Venus Bay’s famous Surf Beach (Beach 3) and a relaxed walk to the village cafés and shops, it’s the perfect base for a romantic weekend, a family holiday, or time with close friends to reconnect and recharge.

Coastal Hideaway isn’t about grand designs — it’s about how you feel the moment you arrive. Hidden behind a natural tea-tree tunnel canopy and tucked quietly behind the dunes, it feels calm, private, and deeply connected to the coastal landscape.

As you follow the pathway down through the canopy, the house slowly reveals itself — the wide front balcony inviting you to pause, breathe in the sea air, and take in the garden rooms, succulents, and hidden corners designed for simple moments of rest.

From the balcony, you’ll hear the waves rolling in, carried by a salty breeze. Kids will love exploring the little garden nooks, while adults can simply sit, read, and unwind.

Inside, warm timber floors and an easy, open-plan layout make coastal living simple. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, stove, fridge, microwave, and all the essentials for preparing relaxed, shared meals.

The living room is cosy and welcoming, with a stereo, TV, and DVD player. In winter, the wood fireplace keeps you snug; and all year round, the split-system air conditioner both heats and cools the space.

There are two comfortable bedrooms — each with a queen bed, pillows, doonas, and extra blankets — plus a handy bunk bed for extra guests or little adventurers. The house also offers an easy-access shower, a separate toilet, and a small laundry with a washer and trough to make beach days simple.

A small study nook in the first bedroom is perfect for remote work — mobile hotspotting works reliably.

You’ll also find 100s of DVDs, books, and classic games — ideal for slow, happy afternoons that stretch into evening.

If you’re lucky, you might spot Wilber the wombat wandering through the garden — a gentle sole, and a reminder to slow down and savour the moment.

We welcome pets on pre-approval (one pet preferred). While the yard isn’t fully fenced, dogs can be safely contained on the large front balcony.

Bedding is provided, but please bring your own linen (sheets and pillowcases).

I’d love to share Coastal Hideaway with you.
— Bee
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Conveniences include a desk and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Bee

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: We can accommodate pets. Please seek approval

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

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Coastal Hideaway – Venus Bay's Coastal Charm (First Estate) Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris W., Crib Point, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely, clean accommodation

It’s a great, clean and tidy place, only a couple of mins drive from No 3 Beach. The hosts are good to communicate with, and the check-in process straightforward. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

damien B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

vindi s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing peaceful stay

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was at a really nice area, not too close and not too far from the beach. The communication with the owner was also very good with very quick responses. Overall, a wonderful experience for me and my family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen T.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and tucked away!

We had a lovely holiday, but we so sad to miss the wombat. Other than the aforementioned wombat-less stay, we were quite pleased with the house and our stay there.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet weekend away

Was a beautiful place to stay, had everything we need with a very comfy bed. Great information from the host, we plan to go back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved this property! It was clean, comfortable and everything we needed for a relaxing holiday.

The host is lovely and communication was easy and quick. The property has everything we needed and is a short drive to all the beaches and the shops. The beautiful garden space provided the requisite ‘run around and explore’ space for our 5 year old whilst we watched from the deck. Perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and relaxing

From the first communication with property manager to the moment we stepped out of the property was stress free and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Liana J.

Liked: Cleanliness

long weekend by the beach

We enjoyed our long weekend in the simple but pleasant house set in the coastal vegetation. The living/dining area was very cosy and the large deck and spacious garden were great to relax and for our two sons to play in. One of the best aspects is the easy access to so many beautiful beaches in the area but with the amenities of a little beach town very close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Josephine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

It's a sweet property, comfortable and clean and Venus Bay is delightful

It was comfortable and clean and relaxing to be there.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021