Close to the beach.Stay at this Venus Bay vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Cape Liptrap Coastal Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Point Smythe Coastal Reserve. Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve is within 2 miles (3 km) and Tarwin Lower Flora Reserve is within 9 miles (15 km).
Point Smythe Coastal Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.9 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.
Sound Of The Surf - pet friendly
Sound of the Surf – Venus Bay, VIC
Wake up to the sound of rolling waves and fresh sea air at Sound of the Surf, a cosy coastal cottage perfectly set for a simple, relaxing getaway. Nestled near Beach Number 5 in Venus Bay, this two-bedroom retreat is ideal for families, small groups, or anyone wanting to unwind by the ocean.
Sleeping up to six guests, the home offers a relaxed, beachy feel with everything you need for an easy holiday. The kitchen is fully equipped for home-style meals, and there’s a washing machine, heating, TV, and stereo for your comfort. All beds come with doonas and pillows—just bring your own linen or ask us about linen hire.
Bedroom 1: 2 bunk beds
Bedroom 2: 1 double bed
Step outside and you’re surrounded by nature, with native wildlife often spotted nearby. Spend your days swimming, fishing at the nearby jetty, or taking long walks along the sand dunes. In the evenings, enjoy the simple pleasure of the sea breeze and the sound of the surf.
There’s room for two cars, and pets are welcome, so the whole family can join in the fun. Please note there is no Wi-Fi—a perfect excuse to switch off, slow down, and reconnect.
Sound of the Surf offers a down-to-earth coastal escape where you can enjoy the beauty of Venus Bay and the rhythm of the sea.
Your Perfect Coastal Escape in South Gippsland
Around 2 hours from Melbourne, Venus Bay is a peaceful coastal retreat surrounded by unspoiled beaches, scenic landscapes, and a warm, welcoming community. With five stunning beaches to choose from—including the popular Beach No. 1, patrolled by the Venus Bay Surf Lifesaving Club in summer—there’s no shortage of spots to swim, surf, or relax by the ocean. For boating and fishing, Anderson Inlet is just minutes away, offering calm waters perfect for kayaking or simply soaking in the views.
The local First Estate shopping strip has everything you need: a general store (with groceries, takeaway, coffee, and a bottle shop), The Cavity restaurant, a pizza shop, ice cream and fish and chips and two real estate offices.
Looking to explore? Nearby towns like Tarwin Lower (6 mins), Inverloch (20 mins), and Wonthaggi (30 mins) and Leongatha (25 mins) can help with your shopping needs, other towns such as Foster (30 mins), Meeniyan (20 mins) and Fish Creek (15 mins) offer charming cafes, shops, and coastal sights. Around 45 minutes away, Wilsons Promontory National Park promises unforgettable hikes, beaches, and wildlife. Don’t miss the spectacular Point Smythe Walking Track—a peaceful trail through coastal bushland with sweeping views of the Bass Strait and Wilsons Prom. It’s a haven for birdwatchers, nature lovers, and anyone looking to disconnect and breathe in the sea air.
Whether you're here for a quiet beachside break or an active outdoor adventure, Venus Bay is the ideal base to experience the best of South Gippsland. Discover why so many return year after year—Venus Bay is the coastal gem you didn’t know you needed.
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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events 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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
Atherton47 #48 VIP Program
Atherton47 Beach House #48
Fishermas Delight Sum Cabin
Fishermas Delight Sum Venus Bay
Fishermas Delight Sum Cabin Venus Bay
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Sound Of The Surf - 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 Sound Of The Surf - pet friendly have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Sound Of The Surf - 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 Sound Of The Surf - pet friendly offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Sound Of The Surf - pet friendly?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Sound Of The Surf - pet friendly?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Sound Of The Surf - pet friendly?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Sound Of The Surf - pet friendly have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Sound Of The Surf - pet friendly have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Sound Of The Surf - pet friendly to downtown Venus Bay?
This vacation home is 2.4 mi away from Venus Bay.
Sound Of The Surf - pet friendly Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Lovely position with sand dunes on back door step. House very basic but suited our short stay needs. Clean for the age of the house. NIce to have cup of tea and listen to the sounds of the native birds and the ocean. Walking distance to a beach.
Fairly basic lodgings with no big complaints. It had everything we needed for our 3 night stay, and was quite clean. Everything was provided and I was pleased to see some smaller details were taken care of, such as bottled water and some UHT milk in the fridge, a bit of wood to feed into the Coonara fireplace, body wash and shampoo in the shower (we brought our own anyway), nice TV with good sound and a Playstation 3 in the kids room (our son had his Switch anyway), comfy recliner chairs and plenty of prep space in the kitchen. Setting up and playing table tennis on the kitchen island, while listening to a vinyl record of classic Irish songs was fun!Quiet area, with lots of trees for wind protection and birds to watch from the back patio. Despite getting chilly outside at night, it held the heat well; just don't walk barefoot or you'll soon feel the cold concrete slab under the carpet! On request, we were able to have a slightly later checkout too. Venus Bay is a lovely little area and a short 30 min drive to Inverloch.The only real issue we had was phone reception, and although we are with Aldi Mobile (which uses Telstra Wholesale network) we had zero bars and terrible data speeds. This might be a safety issue if a phone call can't get through and would recommend either having a Telstra mobile, your own mobile Wi-Fi hotspot hoisted on a tall pole or that the accommodation supply Wi-Fi for it's guests. If you can survive without reliable internet then this place is great.
The perfect spot if you want to get away from it all. The property is very simple but has most of what you’ll need. We did need to supply our own hand soap, shower wash and bin bags so make sure you pack those or you can pick them up from the local shops. There is a fireplace and lots of firewood which is amazing on those cool nights. The property is walking distance to the beach and it is absolutely gorgeous down there. One key thing to note is the property does not have phone reception which actually turned out to be a blessing, allowing us to get completely off grid but does mean you will need to be prepared with books, games and DVDs (if you have them!). You can get phone reception by leaving the house.
This is a simple but ok place to stay. You will be happy if you don't expect anything modern or upmarket.
Has a powerful little wood stove and plenty of firewood.
Walking distance to the beach.