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Dolphin - Stunning 5 bedroom Eco and Pet Friendly House, Venus Bay SA

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Dining
Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Venus Bay - SA, SA
  • Place, Venus Bay Dock
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Kenny Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Elliston Jetty
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

+1
5 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dolphin - Stunning 5 bedroom Eco and Pet Friendly House, Venus Bay SA

Come share your tranquil holiday at "Dolphin" the pet friendly, eco dream house. There is room for friends and family in this new 5 bedroom house. It contains 3 queen size beds, 1 double trio bed and 2 bunk beds.

It has 2 toilets, 1 shower and laundry, new kitchen with microwave and dishwasher, reverse cycle airconditioner in the lounge with TV and Xbox. Upstairs has a kitchen, table tennis table and balcony that captures the beautiful sunsets, which truly are spectacular from the balcony.

It has 180 degree views of the bay, it is set on 70 acres of low lying bushland and has approximately 600m of coastline. It is only 2 km from Venus Bay, so it is a quiet location but not remote or isolated.

The power system is run totally on solar energy alone, with an off grid battery setup and auto start back up generator. It is run on rain water, thus only 1 water efficient shower to assist in keeping preserving water.

If you enjoy being surrounded by nature, with the kangaroos hopping past and beautiful views and you want to try out living on solar energy alone but with all the modern pleasures of a brand new home then come check this out.

6 star energy effecient house

The house design is rated 6 star energy efficiency. It is designed to catch the winter sun for warmth, but verandas provide shelter in the summer. It is fully insulated and has low opening windows to catch the afternoon breeze.

The power system is completely stand alone power system off the grid. It has a 5 kilowatt solar system with a 50 kilowatt battery storage coupled to an automatic start up generator. This system powers a house with modern conveniences, two energy efficient fridges, reverse cycle air conditioner, ceiling fans in each room, large washing machine, dish washer etc.

Two families can live comfortably on less than 5 kilowatts of power in this specially designed eco friendly house.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
This property uses wind and solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Venus Bay

Located in Venus Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Venus Bay Dock and Murphy's Haystacks are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Newland Conservation Park and Port Kenny Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Venus Bay - SA, SA

What's nearby

  • Venus Bay Dock - 13 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Port Kenny Beach - 26 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Kulliparu Conservation Park - 47 min drive - 46.4 km
  • Murphy's Haystacks - 50 min drive - 51.2 km
  • Elliston Jetty - 53 min drive - 78.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Port Kenny Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Mezze - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolphin - Stunning 5 bedroom Eco and Pet Friendly House, Venus Bay SA pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Dolphin - Stunning 5 bedroom Eco and Pet Friendly House, Venus Bay SA?

As of 28 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dolphin - Stunning 5 bedroom Eco and Pet Friendly House, Venus Bay SA on 14 June 2026 start from NZ$251, 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 Dolphin - Stunning 5 bedroom Eco and Pet Friendly House, Venus Bay SA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin - Stunning 5 bedroom Eco and Pet Friendly House, Venus Bay SA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphin - Stunning 5 bedroom Eco and Pet Friendly House, Venus Bay SA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dolphin - Stunning 5 bedroom Eco and Pet Friendly House, Venus Bay SA located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Venus Bay Dock and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Port Kenny Beach. Lake Newland Conservation Park and Murphy's Haystacks are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good condition for the environment
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, all the facilities you could need, table tennis and games etc for the kids, comfortable beds, short walk down to the beach. Approx 5 mins drive from the town. Great for people looking to get away and appreciate nature. Eco friendly and off grid, so you do need to be mindful of power, water and gas usage, but we didn't have any trouble and there were 7 of us (including 5 kids that need constant reminders to be conservative). Our host was lovely and communication was great. We really enjoyed our stay. Would reccomend.
View from driveway
Balcony
View from balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina Cristine G.

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

Exceptions superseded

Fabulous location to experience serenity at its finest. Amazing views of the bay. Great value for money, and clean for a dog friendly property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brodie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely property for families or just a get away retreat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful views and fabulous family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk R.

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

Great stay

Easy care with fantastic views.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose K.

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

Family holiday

Lovely house in a great location with great views.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

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

Beautiful views, peaceful, quiet & so comfortable!

The residence was on top of a hill with a beautiful view of the bay and surroundings, and was very comfortable and clean with all the mod con's we needed to make for a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

Tranquility & comfort

Well appointed property that could comfortably accomodate a large family group. Very comfortable beds. Really appreciated that it was off grid but with full range of appliances. Fabulous efficient combustion heater and west facing windows made this so cosy in winter. We loved the peace of the location in the middle of low native scrub, superb views of the bay, glorious sunsets and close to the many attractions of the Wild West coast of Eyre Peninsula. It was particularly special to be able to have our dog stay with us.
Sunset from the front verandah
Walking along the cliff walk in Venus Bay just a couple of kilometres away
Our dog meeting one of the neighbours as he came in from fishing in the bay. Beautiful colours in the bay every day.
Local Pt Lincoln ring neck parrot visiting the balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

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

Loved it

Awesome spot will be back again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER C.

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

Venus Bay

Good time with friends
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret J.

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

Amazing property

House is beautiful and spacious. Stunning views. Very relaxing atmosphere. Thoroughly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Shane H.

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

Very enjoyable

Great large home to accommodate multiple couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

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

Venus Bay Stay

Well equipped, comfortable holiday home in an amazing private location with stunning views. Could have been in a cleaner condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Sue T.

Lovely Home

We were disappointed to find out after we had paid that the bbq was unusable. The fridge and freezer were very dirty and there was pet hair everywhere. Cleaning standard overall was poor.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

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

Venus Bay

This property is one of the best pet friendly places I've stayed at. I really like how the house has all the living areas together on the ground floor, bedrooms, bathroom with toilet & another separate toilet, kitchen & lounge room. Upstairs inside BBQ area with table tennis table, if you choose to use. All nice and clean. We were very lucky we had great weather with a beautiful sunset on the horizon, with the lights of Venus Bay and the water glistening, was really beautiful. I didn't realise that Venus Bay had cliffs on the other side of the town, you can do a couple of different walks during the day, 5 minute drive from the house, one around the bay, and then drive up the scenic view road, go for a walk along the cliffs. Listen to the waves crashing, fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

jenny s.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Not as expected

This property is obviously well built and well appointed from the point of view of its fixtures. It is spacious, has a modern kitchen and bathroom, comfortable furniture and access to all the media you could want. However, as a holiday rental it did not meet standards consistent with these attributes. The approach to and arrival at the property was typicalmof a family shackmin the scrub and from the moment we opened the door we became aware of its shortcomings. While the basic cleaning had been done, every drawer and cupboard needs a good wipe out, there was no soap or handtowels in the bathrooms but there was shampoo, conditioner and body wash. We paid extra for linen to be provided and it was of a very poor quality as were the beds and mattresses. There was no clean dishcloth in the kitchen. We had to use a pad that had been used by some/many passed occupants. Some of the pillows had no protectors on them and were also very cheap and shabby. The rotting couch on the front verandah was not calling to me and while the views of the bay were lovely, there was really nowhere at the front of the house (downstairs/outside) to sit and enjoy it. To be fair, it was probably the wrong choice for us, 2 grey nomad couples on a road trip but compared to other accommodation for a similar price along the west coast of Eyre Peninsula that we utilised on this holiday, it was not up to standard. The little things can make a big difference.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isobel M.

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

Stunning

Beautiful place in a beautiful part of SA.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian J.

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

Venus bay gem

Beautiful home and amazing location, awesome views of the bay, property is well kept with everything you could need provided within the house. Had a great time with the family and would highly recommend this property to anyone interested in staying in the area. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Wonderful view and everything you need

This property has a wonderful view, and is very well appointed with everything we needed. 5 stars! Perhaps we got lucky with the amount of sunlight, but despite the warnings about conserving power, we managed on solar power alone, even though we ran the reverse cycle heater each morning and evening. My only complaint is that the requirement to clean the property before leaving is a bit of a pain, and took quite some time. I suggest getting a cleaner after each visit and charging a little more cleaning fee.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin D.

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

Great location

On our arrival to the property we found the kitchen and its utensils dirty even some parts un washed. But regarding the property location , views, interaction with the owner , overall house, it was very nice and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy J.

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

Lovely accommodation in quiet peaceful setting

We really enjoyed "Dolphin". Had a problem with the combustion heater, it billowed smoke into whole room. Could not use. Apart from that everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter Z.

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

Excellent location and site - issues with - main fridge and wood stove fan.

Excellent location and site - issues with - main fridge and wood stove fan.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris f.

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

Fantastic Fantastic Fantastic

Absolutely great place to stay and such a beautiful location
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

felicia m.

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

Beautiful spot

Loved the house, location Was incredibly relaxing House is well equipped for a group and perfect for the dogs
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

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