Old School Beach House

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Venus Bay, VIC

Point Smythe Coastal Reserve8 min drive
Inlet Beach26 min drive
Eagles Nest33 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Just two hour's drive from Melbourne, Old School Beach House in Venus Bay is the perfect getaway location for romantic weekends, family holidays and time with friends. The beautifully furnished 120-year-old school house features a gabled roof, panelled timber walls and wooden floors, all complemented by a small extension which encompasses 3 bedrooms, a dining room and bathroom/laundry.

The stylishly fitted home has a laid-back, luxurious vide. The main living area is flooded with natural light and includes a comfortable lounge, TV, DVD, Bluetooth speakers and gas heating for the cooler months.

The adjoining kitchen is fully equipped with under bench fridge and freezer, oven/stove, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, KitchenAid coffee machine and a unique Schoolhouse themed pantry catering to all of your local gourmet food and wine storage needs.

The Master and Second bedrooms and equipped with Queen sized beds and floor to ceiling sliding doors which can be opened out onto the back yard. Relax, stay in bed and enjoy the outlook across the tea tree garden, into the Cape Liptrap coastal reserve and sand dunes and listen to the native Eastern Whipbird and ocean waves.

The third bedroom has a single over double bunk plus a trundle mattress. It is a fun room to accommodate the kids and is also able to comfortably accommodate a third couple.

The bathroom/laundry provides toilet, open shower, vanity and washing machine. All basic laundry requirements such as iron, ironing board, washing baskets etc. are available there for your convenience. A cloths line is also attached to the side of the house, particularly useful to dry off those beach towels at the end of a day on the beach.

The natural back yard is home to beautiful native plants, tea trees and has a gas BBQ and outdoor shower. The rustic gate at the back fence opens out onto Cape Liptrap reserve and sand dunes. A stunning walk out that gate and you find yourself at Venus Bay Beach 1, a broad sandy ocean beach that is popular for summing and surfing and is patrolled by the Venus Bay surf lifesaving club during the summer months.

Old School Beach House is also a 10-minute stroll to the main street shops and park and a short drive to the Andersons Inlet Coastal Reserve.

Property manager

Michelle/Justin Kerr

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Venus Bay

Located in Venus Bay, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Cape Liptrap Coastal Park and Screw Creek Nature Walk are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve and Point Smythe Coastal Reserve. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.

Venus Bay, VIC

What's nearby

Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve - 18 min walk
Point Smythe Coastal Reserve - 8 min drive
Rainbow Park - 26 min drive
Inlet Beach - 26 min drive
Eagles Nest - 33 min drive

Getting around

Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

Tarwin Lower Market - 5 min drive
The Cavity - 8 min walk
The Bird & the Wolf Cafe - 5 min drive
The Bay Gourmet - 8 min walk
Agapi Fish & Chips - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Old School Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Old School Beach House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old School Beach House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Old School Beach House located?

Located in the heart of Venus Bay, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cape Liptrap Coastal Park and Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve. Point Smythe Coastal Reserve and Tarwin Lower Flora Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

30 Jun 2023

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

Winter Short Stay

Everything was exactly as advertised and Michelle was just great in taking me through the set up when we arrived after dark. Nothing was too much trouble. Despite the bucket loads of rain, we got some quick visits in to some local spots, yummy town cafe and a walk to the beach but were very glad to return to a lovely warm house each time. Thank you for providing a great space to stay in.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noleen

7 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stunning property with excellent location and what charm!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amynta B.

19 Apr 2023

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

Cosy

We had a great stay in this gorgeous cottage. It was warm and cosy on a couple of chilly nights, within walking distance to the shops and beach. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you to Michelle for being so accommodating with our last minute change.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

13 Mar 2023

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

Great house and location

Stayed here for a second time! A lovely stylish property, a short walk from the shops and a gorgeous 10 min path to the beach

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui W.

3 Feb 2023

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

Fabulous property- old schoolhouse

Michelle the host was excellent and very engaging. We arrived to a handwritten note and a bottle of wine. I loved how the property had been modernised on the inside but had kept some of the old features too. The house is beautifully decorated and feels like a home away from home. Because the gas and electricity was turned off when we arrived which is understandable, the hot water took a few hours to heat up from the water tank so don’t expect a warm shower when you arrive. We had a wonderful weekend and would absolutely recommend the old schoolhouse and Venus Bay beach: We also went to the shell museum at Inverloch which is a short drive away and well worth the the $2 donation per person which contributes to the upkeep of the museum. Thanks for the wonderful hospitality!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023