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Manuka Lodge Ventnor with fantastic views & great for families

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Split level deck with views over Westernport
Manuka Lodge from foreshore reserve
Family room
Family and dining area
Great size dining table

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121399.3 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Ocean view
    Ocean viewOcean view

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Ventnor, VIC
  • Popular LocationPenguin Parade7 min drive
  • Popular LocationCowes Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationPhillip Island Wildlife Park8 min drive

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Twin Beds

Bedroom 5

3 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Manuka Lodge Ventnor with fantastic views & great for families

Manuka Lodge is a double storey family home with fantastic bay views.

When you stay with us, it is not just accommodation you are getting. There is so much more. At the back door you have open parkland and easy access to a safe sandy beach. Sitting on the deck you have the best views of the bay, and you don't have to move. Serenity, tranquility and a calming back drop of amazing water views. Then as darkness arrives, you can see the stars in the night sky and the twinkling of lights across the water. There is always something to look at.

Manuka Lodge is surrounded by wildlife. You can see wallabies, echidnas, blue tongue lizards, birdlife and the occasional koala and wombat.

And the accommodation that comes with all this,,,

Upstairs there are three double bedrooms. An open plan living area featuring a dining area, sitting area and modern kitchen with breakfast bar and plenty of food preparation area.

An elevated sun room leading out to a split level expansive deck with magnificent views of the bay.

The deck has several aspects for flexible entertaining, a gas BBQ and an outdoor setting complete the facilities.

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Downstairs there are a further two bedrooms with three single beds in each.

There is a second modern bathroom and toilet, a laundry with washing machine and a large rumpus room with TV and fridge to give you greater flexibility.

An undercover deck area exists with sea views for those quieter moments away from the heat of the day or others in your group.

Optional extras include supply of linen.

Location

Located in Ventnor the property boasts a high vantage point with a northerly aspect and has a fantastic view over Westernport.

A safe sandy beach is only metres away out the back door.

Between the house and the beach there is an expansive common area suitable for family games.

10 mins drive to vibrant Cowes with its restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and everything you would expect in a bustling town.

Many local attractions close by.

Local Attractions

Penguin parade,
Koala Sanctuary,
Wildlife Park,
Seal Rocks and the Nobbies.
Australian Motorbike GP and other major motor events eg V8 Super cars.
Wineries and Brewery
Cruises
Trout Farm.
Historic Churchill Island,
Surfing,
Fishing,
Walks,
Bird Watching,
Mutton birds,
Bike Rides,
Snorkelling,
Eco Tours,
French Island,
Kids Venues include crazy golf, bowling, maze.
Amazin Things.
Spectacular Bass Coastline

Property manager

William and Helen Reid

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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
Onsite 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 neighborhood

Ventnor

Located in Ventnor, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Phillip Island Winery and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Traveling with kids? Consider Penguin Parade, or check out an event or a game at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Ventnor, VIC

What's nearby

  • Penguin Parade - 7 min drive
  • Cowes Beach - 7 min drive
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 8 min drive
  • Phillip Island Winery - 9 min drive
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne Somerville Station - 79 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wing Ho Chinese Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Porchetta Phillip Island - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Manuka Lodge Ventnor with fantastic views & great for families pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Manuka Lodge Ventnor with fantastic views & great for families?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Manuka Lodge Ventnor with fantastic views & great for families?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Manuka Lodge Ventnor with fantastic views & great for families located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ventnor vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Ventnor Bushland Reserve and Phillip Island Nature Park. Cowes Beach is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kelley T.

Love this Place!
I am hesitant to recommend this little holiday haven - we love it too much to share. It's great for multiple families to come together and have fun, which is exactly what we do.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Geoff W.

Great place to relax
Took six overseas tourists to Manuka Lodge and they were amazed at the size of the house and wonderful views. The home was spotlessly clean and very, very comfortable. Excellent location midway between Cowes township and the Penguin Parade. No detracting features- very quiet spot. Would heartily recommend staying there. Hope to go again in the future.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

GEOFFREY W.

Great facilities for a group!
If you are looking for a really clean and tidy house with great access to the beach and in a really quiet area - don't hesitate to book this place, you won't be disappointed. The configuration of the bedrooms makes it easy to suit just about any mix of people. The ambience of the "viewing deck" at night is spectacular, whether it's the "interior" or the "exterior" deck (you will comprehend the deck arrangement when you get there - it's good!). We stayed with a group of gents for the World Superbikes weekend and thoroughly appreciated this well set up house. Thanks Bill!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL D.

Great place
We had a great time at manuka Lodge. To be honest the photos on the website don't do it justice. It was perfect for a beach holiday - not too posh so we weren't worrying about what our kids were up to every second of the day but it had everything you could want and more. Bill the owner was more than helpful and couldnt do enough to help us. I would recommend this house to anyone who wants a chilled out beech holiday where you can just relax and chill out.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Barbara June C.

Great place.
Spent a lovely weekend here in December with 3 generations and an overseas visitor. Great position with excellent views, close to the beach but only 10 mins from town. The house had everything needed for a home away from home with space for the children to play and the adults to relax..
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lisa L.

excellent house for two families with kids
we had a great stay, the kids loved the big indoor and outdoor space. Plenty of things to do.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Property
Three families were able to get away and enjoy some quality time together. It was the perfect place to stay and the kids entertained themselves with the beach right on the doorstep.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

William and Helen R.

Great location with magnificent views
We had great weather and with a roaring log fire we were snug in the evenings. Best views and beach access from this great family home
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brilliant property
Big group of 10 thoroughly enjoyed this property. Walk to the beach, and nice and quiet.Shorty drive to everything.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

William and Helen R.

Best kept secret
Very quiet location, best views, comfortable and had a relaxing time
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

William and Helen R.

Well located with excellent views
Great house, great views, plenty of space, peaceful. Plenty to see and do. We will be back
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

Love Manuka Lodge
Great location, great facilities, look forward to staying again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Simone B.

Great Property with amazing views
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay for my sister's Wedding Weekend. The sunroom was bigger than we expected and the perfect space for the Hairdresser and makeup artist to prepare us all. My only disappointment is the advertised "modern kitchen" doesn't have a dishwasher. A house this big attracts large groups of people and a dishwasher in this day and age especially when you are away is needed. Plenty of platters etc provided and the Rumpus room downstairs was great for the kids (although only a VHS machine in there) Lucky we took our hard drive. Provided much peace for the bride on the wedding morning.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

This was our second stay at Manuka Lodge. It is a large, fantastic house to relax and enjoy with fa
This was our second stay at Manuka Lodge. It is a large, fantastic house to relax and enjoy with family and friends. The kids loved the beach, we saw an echidna, wallabies and lots of Easter bunnies!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Manuka Lodge is a great getaway for those visiting Phillip Island, the house is spacious, clean, wel
Manuka Lodge is a great getaway for those visiting Phillip Island, the house is spacious, clean, well equipped & inviting.A small group was here for the Tough Mudder weekend & we found no better way than to relax & unwind here. Highly recommended :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Outstanidng views from the balcony - did not feel need to leave the house! But we did, and there was
Outstanidng views from the balcony - did not feel need to leave the house! But we did, and there was pelenty to see and do on Phillip Island. Swan lake and the Rhyll Inlet were my favourite spots as well as the Nobbies.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Great property with lovely ocean views and an easy short walk to the beach. We hope to return again
Great property with lovely ocean views and an easy short walk to the beach. We hope to return again soon. Thank you Bill.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

I have been at Manuka Lodge (Ventnor) many years ago with my friends and recently just went here aga
I have been at Manuka Lodge (Ventnor) many years ago with my friends and recently just went here again this time with my Family. I would just like to say on behalf of my Family and I that we absolutely had a fantastic time. We loved the house. It was spacious, clean and enough for everyone to move around freely. We loved the fact that it was close to all the attractions within Phillip Island, but most of all loved the walking distance to the beac which is right in front of the house. The booking and all payments were also dealth with smoothly and Bill the owner was so pleasant to deal with. My Family and I are looking forward to visiting here again and would recommend it highly. Thank you Bill.Regards,Ethel

10/10 Excellent

Lidia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very impressed
We stayed here for 5 days. It was amazing. Beautiful place Excellent view and very big. 2min walk to the beach. We saw many wallabies and rabbits. This place is very clean. The kitchen is fully equipped. This is a wonderful home that we will go back to. The hosts are excellent. Highly recommend Manuka Lodge.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you want for a family getaway
Spacious home with great heating for the winter break. Views to love and a beach at the doorstep. Lovely quiet area for a family group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aaron R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Ocean views
Manuka Lodge in person is even better than the photos! The views of the ocean are incredible and it only takes a few minutes walk from the back gate to get down to the beach. The backyard is fully enclosed but there are rabbits nearby so I wouldn't trust your pooch to not jump over the low lying fence. Penguin Parade is less than a 10 minute drive down the road, and getting into Cowes for restaurants is only about 10 minutes. We would gladly come back to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place to stay for a family group
We had 5 nights at Manuka Lodge over Easter with all of our family. The house was spotless and the grandchildren had a great time in their own rooms downstairs with a separate sitting room with a TV and soccer table. We adults enjoyed the views and outdoor deck upstairs and we were blessed with great weather. We virtually had the whole beach to ourselves which was a short walk out the back gate. The backyard was nice and secure for the children to play outdoors. We visited the Antarctic Centre, the Penguin Parade, the Koala Sanctuary and Churchill Island with a 4 Park Pass for $41 per adult (RACV) and when you add the free attractions like the Nobbies Boardwalk, the Forest Caves Walk and Pyramid Rock, we had days filled with entertainment for very little cost. Thank you William and Helen for sharing your home with us and giving us some wonderful memories shared with our children and grandchildren. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ivy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views and location !
House views are amazing !! Breathtaking! You see the sunrise and sun set . We all absolutely enjoyed our stay . Kitchen fully equipped , house has everything you need. Kids and teens loved all hanging out down stairs . Rooms were warm with heaters . All kids didn’t even want to leave ! Us adults enjoyed the fire place and views So much we all just stayed in and cooked every night. We all enjoyed daily walks down to the beach which views and walk was amazingly great 👍 dogs loved every minute. Backyard is fully fenced so our fur family enjoyed running around . We all will be back again as we all loved the house which have to say had a warm and inviting vibe . We all gave the house 5 stars out of 5 :) Thank you Bill and Helen You have created a beautiful home for everyone to enjoy 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

LETECIA J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time away
Perfect property for 3 families, 6 adults & 6 kids. Kids loved to hang out downstairs. Lots of spots to sit and see the fantastic water views with beach walks at your back door. Our dog loved chasing the waves when she wasn’t in the fenced yard. Fireplace kept us toasty warm at night. Good communication with owners. Quiet area of Phillip Island. Would love to visit again. Thanks Bill & Helen
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Anna M.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet getaway.
A beautiful located holiday house. However, it could be even better with a new coat of paint and possibly some new furniture. The house was fantastic otherwise and the experience living there was magnificent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

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