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"The Blue House" Beach Retreat - Perfect Location

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A deck with a grill and propane tank, surrounded by trees and a house in the background.
A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and seating area.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a clock on the wall, and a television displaying 'The Flintstones'.
A modern house with a red roof, large windows, and a wooden deck.
A garden with various plants and flowers, a concrete structure, and a house in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cape Liptrap Coastal Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Venus Bay, VIC
  • Place, Cape Liptrap Coastal Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Chocolate Factory
    ‪55 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

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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

  • Cape Liptrap Coastal Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Inverloch Coastal Reserve - 21 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Walkerville South Beach - 27 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Phillip Island Chocolate Factory - 55 min drive - 77.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Agapi Fish & Chips - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Bird & The Wolf - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Venus Bay General Store - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ricky Ricardos Holiday House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪4shore 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.

How much is parking at "The Blue House" Beach Retreat - Perfect Location?

On-site parking is available at the 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan, 2024
Thanks so much Melanie. Shame about the weather but hope you enjoyed your stay! Brett.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan, 2024
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review Annette. Hope you had a great time! Brett.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Close to everything

We had a great stay at the Blue House recently! Excellent communication with the owner who gave us great flexibility with the booking in terms of checkin & out. The location is perfect with hop skip & jump to local shops & the heart of venus bay, and just a short walk to the beach. The house is very well appointed with more than expected in terms of kitchen accessories, kids toys, outdoor setting.....the list goes on. Would definitely stay again!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thank you Rob for taking the time to write such a great review! We're so glad you had a great time; you looked after our home beautifully. Please come and stay again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thanks for the review Alison and Phil. So sorry to hear there were issues with the water quality during your stay. Many residents around VB have reported the same issue, which is thought to be due to the bushfires. I’ve just been down there myself for the few days after you and had the same experience, although thankfully the water quality seemed to improve over my stay. By way of apology, I’ll donate $50 to the bushfire appeal in your names. Also, I’ve notified the next tenants of the potential issue and left them some bottles of drinking water in case it is required. Sorry again that your enjoyment of the house was affected by the water quality, which we were not able to anticipate. I hope you will visit this beautiful part of the world again in the future. Warm regards, Brett.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb, 2022
Thanks for the feedback. Brand new aerial
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blue house

Loved it great family stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb, 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay Fiona! Brett.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb, 2022
Lovely to have you stay, Andrea.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan, 2022
Thanks so much Jane glad you enjoyed your stay. Agree the TV reception is an issue down there - I’m looking into it to see what else can be done. Brett
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property!

Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb, 2022
Lovely to have you stay Ankur!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Summer relax

Great proximity to all shops and beach, nice and quiet street. Very enjoyable stay!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan, 2021
Great to hear you had a nice stay David. Hope you’ll consider staying at the Blue House again soon! Brett
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan, 2021
Thanks for your lovely comments Natalie. Glad you had a nice time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb, 2022
Glad you such a nice time! Brett.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2021
Thanks so much Ben. So glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks for looking after the place so well. Hope to have you back at the Blue House one day soon. Brett.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec, 2020
Thanks for taking the time to write a review Careen. I'm glad you found the place clean and in a good condition, and I hope you enjoyed your stay at the Blue House!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thanks so much for your review Leo. I would love to have you come and stay again! And thanks for the honest feedback - I have followed up the cleanliness issue, as I do get the house professionally cleaned before and after every guest. Hopefully this won't happen again. All the best.
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