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Retro Dunes - Wi-Fi. Linens. Fireplace. Pets OK

Holiday home in Venus Bay with kitchen and balcony

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Venus Bay, VIC

Place, Cape Liptrap Coastal Park
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve
‪15 min walk‬
Place, Point Smythe Coastal Reserve
‪17 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Retro Dunes - Wi-Fi. Linens. Fireplace. Pets OK

🌊 Wi-Fi. Netflix. Linens.

$1200/week*
*off-peak

🏨 South Gippsland`s #1 cheapest long stay.

500m to pristine secluded surf beach, no permanent neighbours and beautiful dune frontage on a quiet road!

2 ultra-modern bathrooms, new kitchen, family dishwasher, BBQ, pet friendly, 2 entertainment decks and firepit gazebo.

Welcome to Venus Bay!

Your authentic, vintage 1970`s Australian time-capsule sea-change getaway. Hand picked vintage furnishings and decor throughout.

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++ 100 Mbps WiFi
++ 2 ultra-modern bathrooms
++ New kitchen
++ Family size dishwasher
++ AC split system
++ Bassinet cot & high chair
++ 8 seater indoor/outdoor dining
++ Backyard entertainment deck
++ Gas BBQ + gas Wok
++ Sun loungers, hammock
++ New indoor wood fire heater
++ Toasty backyard gazebo and fire pit
++ Nespresso large pod coffee, French press, instant, drip machine
++ washing machine & dryer
++ Septic toilet and tank water
++ Monopoly, board games and cards
++ DVD movie collection
++ Outdoor shower
++ TV/bluray/DVD
++ HiFi stereo/bluetooth/AUX
++ 2 microwaves
++ Family fridge upstairs + minibar fridge downstairs
++ Gas cooking

++ 4 kayaks - 4 strap on seats. 2 carry straps for walking
++ 15 min walk to Tarwin River jetty
++ 4 bikes. Mens, ladies and 2 kids
++ 1 surfboard
++ 2 body boards & beach games

++ FYI larger pet owners - property not fenced
++ Perfect mobile reception for Telstra/Optus
++ Local beach #4 is not patrolled. Only main beach #1 is
++ 5 minute drive to calm and child safe Doyle`s Beach on Anderson`s Inlet

++ Sleeps 8 guests in total:
++ Bedroom 1: 1x king single and 1x single bed
++ Bedroom 2: 2x bunk beds
++ Bedroom 3: 1x queen bed
++ 2 downstairs bedrooms with door locks

Guests have access to the entire home except the garage and upstairs locked study next to the kitchen.

Our trusted and experienced local Venus Bay Property Manager, Co-Host and cleaners are on-hand and can attend to your inquries throughout your stay. Feel free without hesitation to also get in touch with me for any inquries. I`m only a phone call or message away.

++ 5 minute walk to Van Cleef children`s playground park
++ 5 minute drive to family friendly Doyle`s Beach on Anderson`s Inlet
++ 10 minute walk to Surf Beach #4
++ 15 minute walk with kayaks to Tidal River jetty where you can explore, relax or fish amongst the mangroves
++ Walk or cycle the Point Smythe Nature Trails or just sit back on the deck and enjoy the views and local bird life

Asphalt car parking on property up to 6 small cars. No public transport. Use my bikes or kayaks instead.

Don`t forget to check out my guidebook with hand picked local eateries and artisans. Support our local community, economy, artists, makers and producers.

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Firepit logs and flames must not be excessively loaded due to gazebo poly carbonate plastic roof. Firepit must not be lit on total fire ban days, etc. BYO wood.

Please turn off lights/AC/heating when outside property. Lock all doors/windows whilst away.

Shoes must not be worn inside.

$15/bed additional linen fee beyond registered guests.

Access to garage and room adjacent to upstairs kitchen prohibited.

Saved WiFi credentials must be deleted upon checkout and must not be shared with anybody.

Guests assume all risk associated with property. The host shall not be held responsible for injury or loss and shall be indemnified.

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Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Firepit logs and flames must not be excessively loaded due to gazebo poly carbonate plastic roof. Firepit must not be lit on total fire ban days, etc

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

On-site 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property # 20217184

About the area

Venus Bay

Located in Venus Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Point Smythe Coastal Reserve and Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Rainbow Park and Bunurong Coastal Reserve.

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Venus Bay, VIC

What's nearby

Cape Liptrap Coastal Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Point Smythe Coastal Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Walkerville South Beach - 38 min drive - 38.2 km
Shallow Inlet - 54 min drive - 64.6 km

Getting around

Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

‪Venus Bay General Store - ‬5 min drive
‪Radius Restaurant - ‬32 min drive
‪The Chutney Bar - ‬25 min drive
‪Tomo Modern Japanese - ‬25 min drive
‪Paul the Pieman Bakeries - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Retro Dunes - Wi-Fi. Linens. Fireplace. Pets OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Retro Dunes - Wi-Fi. Linens. Fireplace. Pets OK?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Retro Dunes - Wi-Fi. Linens. Fireplace. Pets OK?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retro Dunes - Wi-Fi. Linens. Fireplace. Pets OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Retro Dunes - Wi-Fi. Linens. Fireplace. Pets OK located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cape Liptrap Coastal Park, Point Smythe Coastal Reserve and Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve. Tarwin Lower Flora Reserve and Drumdlemara H8 Bushland Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.6

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lana S.

24 June 2025

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

We had a Great Time in a Wonderful facility surrounded by beautiful beaches and nature.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette D.

7 July 2024

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

Great vibes

We had a very relaxing stay, warm and inviting house.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

9 August 2024

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

Venus bay stay

Thank you Michael, very comfortable home with a great atmosphere. Best shower ever!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

shanti t.

24 January 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great stay!

Our family loved staying at this property. The location is amazing and the house was very comfortable. We loved the mid century feel! Only whinge is that the bbq was not usable, the tyres on the bikes were flat and the pool table fitted into a small box. Having said that we would stay again hopefully they will replace the grill on the bbq

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

19 January 2024

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

Great stay at Venus Bay

Such a great place to hang out. No 4 and 5 beaches are gems and the town itself was nice and quiet. Thanks for being such a good host Michael.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

25 June 2024

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

Perfect Girls Getaway

It was warm and cosy with plenty to keep you entertained. A very worldly house with lots to look at. We loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Thomas H.

4 November 2025

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Worst BnB experience by far. Arrived 10pm and couldn’t access key box with code provided. No contact from host or property manager available. Still no reply!, had to climb through window to access! Linen and towels piled on floor, still slightly damp. Not enough linen for the 7 of us. Very dusty, floor not cleaned, dishwasher full of crusty plates. Firepit and backyard area, full of rusty furniture (pics are pretty old), rubbish and weeds, bbq dirty, unusable area. Doors and windows hard to open, old. Nightmare to move around crammed in dining table. Kitchen and bathrooms were ok but General dusty smell of incense and slight dampness pervades house. Disappointing, this place is poor for the area, shame, great location, was probably good 10 years ago but in serious need of an uplift along with basic customer service and a working key box.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

18 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We loved our stay in this well appointed retro decorated home. Lovely and quiet. We had everything we needed for our holiday.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg C.

15 September 2024

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

Great

Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip G.

19 March 2023

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

Weekend at Venus Bay

A wonderful weekend at Venus Bay, swam, walked the dogs, entertained octogenarian and nonagenarian in-laws and parents in a great setting - they even managed the stairs!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

JESSIE AND STEVE F.

3 March 2024

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

Great place

Had everything we needed. Only negative was the beach nearby didn’t allow dogs (even on leads) but that’s nothing to do with the house. Loved toasting marshmellows on the fire pit.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

m p.

12 February 2025

Liked: Check-in, location

Great location

Can't fault the location right across from the ocean in a quiet street. Not far from Beach no.4 which we visited multiple times. Unfortunately there are known issues with housekeeping & property management but will hopefully be sorted out. Wet laundry, dirty sheets, old rough towels, un mopped floors & couldn't use the BBQ.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

prajeesh p.

12 October 2023

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

Prajeesh

We had great time at this place. Close to the beach and a wonderful property. Really enjoyed the balcony, bbq and fire place. Will be happy to back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023