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. With power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Point Smythe Coastal Reserve - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Inverloch Coastal Reserve - 27 min drive - 34.4 km
Walkerville South Beach - 33 min drive - 39.3 km
Getting around
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 147 min drive
Restaurants
Agapi Fish & Chips - 6 min drive
Tomo Modern Japanese - 31 min drive
The Invy Espy Hotel - 25 min drive
The Bird & The Wolf - 9 min drive
The Chutney Bar - 25 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Shelby s Lodge- lovely light filled home pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Shelby s Lodge- lovely light filled home?
As of 25 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shelby s Lodge- lovely light filled home on 27 October 2026 start from NZ$879, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Shelby s Lodge- lovely light filled home?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Shelby s Lodge- lovely light filled home?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Shelby s Lodge- lovely light filled home?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Shelby s Lodge- lovely light filled home located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Point Smythe Coastal Reserve and Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve. Cape Liptrap Coastal Park is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.
Reviews
8.4
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Although the house was good and reasonably equipped the outdoor furniture was poorly maintained and some of the benches were unsafe to sit on. The garden area was fenced but not pleasant. Inside, the ceiling fan in one bedroom could not be used for safety reasons and the stove top did not work well.
We had 10 people stay at the house quite comfortably. The kitchen was well equipped, board games for kids, main living area was great for the number of people we had. The house is about 1 km from the beach, so if you have young kids you still need to drive.
We were lucky enough to have hot weather, however the end 2 bedrooms didn’t cool very well with the air conditioning in the living room, although they did have fans. One bedroom had a portable air conditioner. Our only other comment would be that the house just needs a good spring clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Fiona R.
12 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Just ok
TV not working. Garden very small and dry. Not like photo. Outdoor deck area not in good repair and could not be used. Would only recommend for budget holiday only.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We will definitely relay your concerns to the landlord. We also want to emphasize that if you had reached out to us during your stay, we would have been more than happy to address and resolve these issues promptly.
House was suitable to our needs with a good layout. Easy to walk to the inlet regularly. House obviously not used for a while and needed a bit of fresh air through. Minor plumbing issue reported but remained unrepaired at the time of vacating. Likely difficult to get plumber in that area.
The house is cosy and very spacious. Half of our group stayed at Meeniyan motel, occupying 4 rooms there; but we mainly had meals and activities at the beach or at this house; it can accommodate 20 people comfortably. We’ve had so much fun singing karaokes and playing board games there. The price is reasonable and the agents are very helpful, answering my many questions in details (as it’s the first time we’ve rent an entire house for holiday). The kitchen looks like just got renovated, very new, and having lots of pots, cutlery and cooking utensils, so convenient! The fridge is so big and there are even the washing machine and clothes dryer there too. Everything was beyond our expectations. We would love to come back.
There was only one problem with the house - the mosquitoes! Therefore Mosquito-cream or insect-repellers is a must to bring next time!
A spacious house in the second estate of Venus bay. Overall it is in good shape. However, bed frames can use an update. Overall, it's a clean well served unit that leaves you to enjoy the area without much of care. We loved our stay and would come back
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
beachhols
21 January 2019
Amazing beach, house needs a touch-up
Amazing Location,beach is incredibly beautiful. The town is lovely too, with a general store that has an amazing array of products.
The house is nice but is let down a little by not being perfectly clean and an absolutely terrible bed in main bedroom that was awful to sleep on. Overall value was good though so if you don't have a huge budget it is not a bad option.