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The Pickled Pipi beach house at Gippsland's Venus Bay

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
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Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101 sq m

Popular amenities

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  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
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  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
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  • DryerDryerDryer

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Venus Bay, VIC
  • Popular LocationPoint Smythe Coastal Reserve18 min walk
  • Popular LocationAnderson Inlet Coastal Reserve18 min walk
  • Popular LocationInlet Beach30 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).

What's nearby

  • Point Smythe Coastal Reserve - 18 min walk
  • Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve - 18 min walk
  • Rainbow Park - 30 min drive
  • Inlet Beach - 30 min drive
  • Eagles Nest - 37 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Bayside Lady - 30 min drive
  • Dirty Three Wines - 30 min drive
  • Beach Box Cafe - 30 min drive
  • Paul the Pieman Bakeries - 30 min drive
  • Tomo Modern Japanese - 30 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

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 can provide all linen and make up the beds for an extra charge per 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 Baby Gaggia 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!

Property manager

David Webb

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed on patio

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 11 sq ft (1 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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

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 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.

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

The Pickled Pipi beach house at Gippsland's Venus Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Fiona C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Kim G.

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

10/10 Excellent

melissa p.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Dhariz M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Rita M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Keith M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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