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The Pickled Pipi beach house at Gippsland's Venus Bay (Pet Friendly)

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Venus Bay

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Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
Beach nearby
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 101 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Venus Bay, VIC
  • Place, Cape Liptrap Coastal Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Smythe Coastal Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the area

Venus Bay

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Cape Liptrap Coastal Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Point Smythe Coastal Reserve with a stay here. Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve is within 2 miles (3 km) and Tarwin Lower Flora Reserve is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cape Liptrap Coastal Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Point Smythe Coastal Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Cape Patterson Coastal Reserve - 39 min drive - 50.3 km
  • Foster Golf Club - 39 min drive - 55.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bev's Coffee Roasters - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Agapi Fish & Chips - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tomo Modern Japanese - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Cavity - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bayside Lady - ‬26 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.

The Pickled Pipi beach house at Gippsland's Venus Bay (Pet Friendly)

This 2 storey beach house is the perfect location for this years holidays or just a weekend escape.

Spacious and light filled, the living area easily incorporates indoor and outdoor living. The expansive 2 sided deck is the ideal enhancement to the living space. Complete with a beautiful timber outdoor setting for 8, large BBQ.

There is a cosy Coonara style wood heater for those chilly nights (wood supplied) and reverse cycle air con for those hot summer days.

The kitchen is fully equipped and would appeal to the gourmet cook including an Italian coffee machine, bread maker, juicer and is well suited for entertaining.

Completing the house are 3 bedrooms with kids retreat ( includes sleeping and games area) or 4th bedroom.
We provide all linen and make up the beds for your stay.

This beach house is situated in a quiet Cul De Sac and provides the ideal holiday escape for 2 small families or one extended family within a short walk to the beach.

Some of the features include:

Wood heater and Air-conditioning in family room with ample portable fans for bedrooms
Quiet 2nd estate location,
3 car off road parking
Wide screen TV perfect for gaming and entertainment,
Extensive library and board games for those rainy days
Great outdoor entertaining patio area with a timber outdoor setting for 8, BBQ on expansive decking area
Resident shy wombat
Bird nesting boxes frequented by the locals!

Downstairs:
2 x bedrooms each with a Queen bed and separate Single bed.
Bathroom with bath/shower, vanity and toilet / Laundry with washing machine, dryer and ironing facilities.
Well equipped Kitchen complete with coffee machine, coffee grinder, bread maker, mixer, juicer and microwave. Lots of assorted herbs, spices and various pantry items in case you forget something!
Dining table with seating for 10 people
Lounge Room with leather couches, Blu tooth sound bar/ entertainment system with wide screen TV. You can play movies and music via the a HDMI cable or blu tooth from your mobile devices. However note, Telsta is required due to limited reception. Cables not supplied.

Upstairs :
1 x Bedroom with a Queen bed, en suite Bathroom (shower and vanity) with separate toilet and balcony.
Kids retreat has 1 Double, 2 King Singles incorporating Rumpus room and extensive library with ample board games for those rainy days.

Venus Bay is a quiet seaside village an easy 2 hour (150kms) drive from Melbourne through the beautiful Gippsland countryside. It is also half way between Philip Island (45 minutes away) and Wilson's Promontory (45 minutes away) two of Victoria's most popular tourist attractions.

The village is famous for its surf beach which stretches for about 30 kms from Cape Liptrap to Point Smythe. The area is popular for surfing, fishing, walking and cycling and is full of wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, echidnas, microbats and a plethora of birdlife.

The Venus Bay shops are a 5 minute drive away and include a general store/mini supermarket, a pizza shop, fish n chips, ice cream shop, gift shop, cafes and restaurant/bar that has live music most Friday evenings. Tarwin Lower has a well equipped IGA Supermarket, hotel and licensed cafe and is a 5 minute drive.
The closest main town is Inverloch a 20 minute drive away. This has larger supermarket and many shops, numerous markets and restaurants.

The house is a 10-15 minute walk to the beach and a 5-10 minutes walk to the inlet flats where the kangaroos graze every day and frequent in the evenings. We have a wombat that lives here and many beautiful birds: parrots, cockatoos, galahs, wrens and the butcher birds and magpies are happy to be hand fed (they love mince meat). On a clear night, once the sun sets, the star show comes out as you relax on the deck whilst listening to the gentle sounds of the surf in the background.

Venus Bay is the place to go for a beautiful natural environment and peace and quiet and to enjoy Australia's beautiful wildlife up close. Beautiful ocean beaches, numerous National Parks, Inlets, fishing, scenic drives, fabulous local restaurants, cook up a storm in the well equipped kitchen or just relax!

Come and see for yourself why Venus Bay is one of Victoria's best kept secrets!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed on patio

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets allowed only by prior arrangement.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: No cot or highchair provided

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed on patio

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Pickled Pipi Beach House at Gippsland's Venus Bay Venus Bay

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Pickled Pipi beach house at Gippsland's Venus Bay (Pet Friendly) to the airport?

This vacation home is 117.7 mi (147-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Pickled Pipi beach house at Gippsland's Venus Bay (Pet Friendly) have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Pickled Pipi beach house at Gippsland's Venus Bay (Pet Friendly) to the beach?

This vacation home is 18 mi (30-min drive) from Inverloch Coastal Reserve and 18.6 mi (30-min drive) from Rainbow Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Pickled Pipi beach house at Gippsland's Venus Bay (Pet Friendly) offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Pickled Pipi beach house at Gippsland's Venus Bay (Pet Friendly)?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Pickled Pipi beach house at Gippsland's Venus Bay (Pet Friendly)?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Pickled Pipi beach house at Gippsland's Venus Bay (Pet Friendly)?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Pickled Pipi beach house at Gippsland's Venus Bay (Pet Friendly) have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Pickled Pipi beach house at Gippsland's Venus Bay (Pet Friendly) have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Pickled Pipi beach house at Gippsland's Venus Bay (Pet Friendly) to downtown Venus Bay?

This vacation home is 2.4 mi away from Venus Bay.

The Pickled Pipi beach house at Gippsland's Venus Bay (Pet Friendly) Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sally L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very spacious with so linens and towels provided. The atmosphere was welcoming. The owners (David) was easy to communicate with and very prompt in response to any queries that i had. Overall a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lynne a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beachouse with plenty of room for the kids and our dog. The host was really helpful and communicative. The kitchen had everything we needed for our stay. We really enjoyed the Point Smythe walk and looking for pipi’s on the beach. Thanks for a great stay, we'll be back next summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

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

Fantastic stay in Venus bay

A lovely open planned home with everything you need for a group. Great kitchen and facilities. Only a short walk to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stella A.

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

Great location

Very comfortable lodgings and full equipped. Great location. Not ideal for busy infants but incredible for growing families or groups. Host was always available and very helpful. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Margaret P.

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

Pickled Pipi

This property could be great for a family holiday including dogs but unfortunately it was not clean!! No privacy if not a family group.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kay A.

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

Pickled Pipi

Lovely spot and great weather. Plenty of accommodation for 4 children and 4 adults. The house could do with a bit of a spruce but on the plus side it also means less worry with children (and dogs). Well equipped re everything you might have forgotten . Overall a very easy relaxing holiday. We lost a favoured toy which the owners found and went out of their way to return. Such a kind and thoughtful gesture.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona C.

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

Perfect Family holiday

The Pickled Pipi was a perfect house for our summer getaway. Located in the quiet second Venus bay estate & walking distance to beaches 4 &5. The house had everything we needed during our stay. Plenty of room, comfortable rooms & facilities. Kitchen was fantastically set up & heaps of cooking books to browse. Upstairs, a wonderful library of books & games for the kids. The deck was a perfectly secure area for our fur baby. He loved his twice daily walks. Anderson Inlet was a great exploration location too, with the crabs and the mangroves. Plenty of wildlife, sighted daily on walks, and daily evidence of our local wombat passing through the property. Perfect relaxation holiday home!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gemma H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great house - but not clean

Beautiful, spacious, tranquil, with a great kitchen and comfy beds! Fast wifi (keep in mind there’s limited phone reception). The host was responsive and welcoming. Unfortunately though we couldn’t recommend staying at Pickled Pipi until it’s been thoroughly cleaned. The house was extremely dirty when we arrived. Some beds had been visibly slept in with hair and dirt; there was dust, cobwebs and mouse droppings on many surfaces; th fridge, compost and pantry were soiled. The host was extremely apologetic and provided a partial refund, but we’d recommend confirming the house has been deep cleaned before booking a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Easy walk to beautiful beach

This place would be fantastic if it was maintained properly. No batteries in either smoke alarm. Very hot upstairs - portable air con not great. None of the blinds work. Door to balcony broken. No advertised coffee machine (very upset about that one!). Single sheet on our double bed. One bed not made up at all. Not enough towels. Sand everywhere (BEFORE we'd been to the beach) Could be a lovely place, just needs work and a really good clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melissa p.

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

Venus bay

Loved it 😃 great communication and owner was very helpful thank you so much for our great stay 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Very comfortable, well equipped house

This was the perfect house for our weekend getaway. Comfortable beds, great amenities, well equipped, plenty of room to spread out. Walking distance to lovely beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig C.

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

Family of 8 Late April 2022 11 day stay

Not a bad little get away, Pros, Good location, plenty of beds, tv reception is good, plenty of books, games & dvds. Nice deck area to lock up dogs. 10-15 min walk to beach. A nice beach & dog friendly on lead. Local restaurants were great & a good variety. Fridge with ice maker was well recieved. Shower & bath were nice, Didn't hear from neighbours & rarely saw them. A very private property. Nice to find a property to take pets & have 12 people sleep. 2 toilets which was great. Price of prpoerty was great. Cons Found the main bed hard so brought a topper, Also had issues with mosquitoes getting in, (not sure where from) noticed some mossie nets as we packed up. Please make future guests aware of these being available. Openings from upstaira to downstairs from bedrooms which can't be closed apart from a blind. Also a back fence would be nice. Overall it was mostly what we expected. Thanks for letting us stayz at your place.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dhariz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Rest & Relaxation

Only a 10min walk from No.5 or No.4 beach, the Pickled Pipi is a great house to catch up with friends and chill during the weekend. Definitely make it a digital detox holiday as well, as the Telstra reception is very poor in and around the house. Only certain spots upstairs will get max 2 bars. Communication with property manager was quite patchy, especially with the check in/check out details being slightly different on the Stayz website, online welcome pack and instructions at the house. Overall, we still had a great time, with the house supplying lots of boardgames/books and cooking appliances/ingredients. Definitely recommend the Riverview Hotel at Tarwin Lower for a great steak feed! Only 10 mins drive from the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita M.

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

Great stay in the Bay

We had an amazing week at The Pickled Pipi. The house was huge and very comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped and the outdoor space expansive and private. The stunning beach is just a short walk away. Hosts were friendly and communicative. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith M.

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

The Pickled Pipi

Nice place, close to many attractions in Venus Bay. In need of a little maintenance but as far as holiday houses go down there it was quite comfortable and convenient. Great place for a couple of families to holiday together!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

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

Great spot

fantastic location in a quiet cul de sac, the house was spacious and low maintenance with a great wrap around balcony. An easy 10 minute walk to the beautiful beach #4. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrian A.

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

A memorable trip

The host is very friendly and responsive. The property is well equipped and cleaned. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAUL B.

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

Powered down to re-energise

The Pickled Pipi was the perfect place to break the Melbourne Lockdown. Storms tried their best to get in the way but the power came back on as I was unloading the car. I found a wonderful gift and note on the kitchen bench to welcome us and our dog. The log fire was very cosy and location for evening beach walks was perfect. Thanks for keeping in touch to make sure our stay went off without a hitch. Hope to stay at the Pickled Pipi again very soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn T.

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

Lovely place

Really enjoyed our time at the house. Close to all the beaches and local shops, heaps of games for the kids and quite happy there was no wifi as the kids played without screens and were happy to explorer. Kitchen was very well equipped as was the rest of the house. Could not find the wombat though so we guessed it was hibernating. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

We had a wonderful stay the property was everything we hoped for and more

Fabulous Great location Perfect house with loads of character and room Everything worked Wi-fi was the only drawback very weak connection but that was not a bad thing as everyone put their tech away and relaxed
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Debra Karen T.

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

comfortable well designed house with room for a large family

Kitchen was great , bedrooms to accomodate large family group , loads of games Video player does not work- we tried but played cards til late which was much more fun. A long way to shops and patrolled beach but quiet and comfortable .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

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

Wonderful escape for all!

This beautiful property was not done justice by the photos. Our hopes were exceeded by the fabulous layout, facilities and privacy. Beach access very easy 5 min drive & what a beach!! Loved our stay despite the weather.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

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

Great stay

We had a fabulous couple of weeks at the Pickled Pippi. The kitchen and dining set-up is fantastic - it's like a kitchen at home with all the gear rather than your standard holiday accommodation with never enough of anything - we cooked up a storm! Really spacious house nestled in the trees, short walk to beach no 5 and you can fall asleep listening to the waves. David and Susan were very accommodating, thanks for sharing your wonderful home!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Beach 5 Retreat

Our family has stayed at many properties in Venus Bay over the years but none have offered as many beds as the Pickled Pipi. Instructions for the property were clear, communications speedy and the place well appointed for our 2 week stay, including accommodating our dog. Recommended!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

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

Fabulous Pickled Pipi

Stayed at the Pipi for the week of Christmas. Lovely house with plenty of space and everything that you could ever need including an extensive and fun book collection. Kids loved surfing at the local beaches and digging in the sand. Parents loved sitting by the fire and enjoying a local Pinot! Lovely quiet area with very few people around for the week we were in town. Would definitely stay again!