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Private, bright, colourful; near beach 4; pets welcome.

Venus Bay vacation home with kitchen

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Exterior
Smart TV
Outdoor dining
Beach
Smart TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Venus Bay, VIC
  • Point Smythe Coastal Reserve
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Inverloch Recreation Reserve
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Venus Bay

In Venus Bay .Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Cape Liptrap Coastal Park and Point Smythe Coastal Reserve. Also, Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve is within 2 miles (3 km) and Tarwin Lower Flora Reserve is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Point Smythe Coastal Reserve - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Inlet Beach - 29 min drive - 21.9 miles
  • Rainbow Park - 29 min drive - 21.9 miles
  • Inverloch Recreation Reserve - 29 min drive - 21.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Venus Bay General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Larder Inverloch - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Tomo Modern Japanese - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Agapi Fish and Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Schnapper's Fish & Chips - ‬25 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.

Private, bright, colourful; near beach 4; pets welcome.

Privately tucked away behind three sides of high, dense tea tree hedges, this light, bright and colourful home is sure to make you (and your pets!) smile and instantly feel relaxed.

La Sirena ("The Mermaid" in Italiano!) has been recently redecorated and repainted inside and out in a comfortable and quirky style, reminiscent of an old school holiday shack.

It has a fresh aquatic / maritime theme throughout all rooms. It is private and large enough for a family to comfortably enjoy. The best part is it's only a ten minute walk or two minute drive from beach 4.

Facing away from quiet Atherton Drive, the property is unique to the area in its sense of privacy, tranquility, brightness, and elevated perspective.

The rear of the house offers three, spacious bedrooms with ceiling fans
- Bedroom 1 - King size bed - sleeps 2
- Bedroom 2 - Queen size bed - sleeps 2
- Bedroom 3 - Bunk bed and double bed - sleeps 4

- Main bathroom - has a shower with hot water supply, toilet and basin
- Second separate toilet
- Outdoor shower / bath - hot and cold water
- Separate laundry with clothes washer and separate dryer

The remainder of the home showcases an extensive and welcoming open plan kitchen/dining/lounge area flowing seamlessly out onto a large, inviting, north-facing, timber deck with an outdoor couch that seats up to 6 people plus additional outdoor table and chairs.

Kitchen has electric oven and cook top, fridge with freezer and a microwave.

Together with the north facing aspect, substantial windows throughout allow plenty of daylight to stream in, while a prominent wood heater keeps you toasty-warm in cooler temperatures, simultaneously creating a cozy ambiance, along with a newly installed split system heater cooler aircon. So as well as being toasty in winter, it is cool all summer.

Externally you will also discover an undercover table tennis table and a rear yard - perfect for the kids to play in - and a lovely native garden.

The second bedroom also has a PS4 system and TV.

And of course there is free wi-fi!

Please contact host for queries about stays more than 9 months ahead.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

Does Private, bright, colourful; near beach 4; pets welcome. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Private, bright, colourful; near beach 4; pets welcome. to the beach?

This vacation home is 17.8 mi (30-min drive) from Inverloch Coastal Reserve and 18.3 mi (30-min drive) from Rainbow Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Private, bright, colourful; near beach 4; pets welcome. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Private, bright, colourful; near beach 4; pets welcome. ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Private, bright, colourful; near beach 4; pets welcome. ?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Private, bright, colourful; near beach 4; pets welcome. ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Private, bright, colourful; near beach 4; pets welcome. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Private, bright, colourful; near beach 4; pets welcome. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Private, bright, colourful; near beach 4; pets welcome. to downtown Venus Bay?

This vacation home is 2.2 mi away from Venus Bay.

Private, bright, colourful; near beach 4; pets welcome. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would be great to have a black out curtain as the sunlight will wake you up at 6am
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Olivia L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Setup

Within walking range of beaches, bright and vibrant interior, maintained facilities and overall roomy. Each room is well lit by windows that allow generous amounts of sunlight and provides warmth during the day in winter. Good place to stay all year round with something to offer for every season.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Venus bay

We had a great stay, fantastic location and a very comfortable home.The one point would be the driveway is overgrown and we had to park on the street so we would scatch our car. I was aware of this issue as it was mentioned in other reviews. That being said we would happily stay agianiissue
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennyrowlands

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Fantastic. Lovely and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy, comfy, cheerful house with sunny deck

We had a great stay at La Sirena. Good location for a loop walk between beaches 4&5, to little nature reserve for wombat spotting, or to playground/boat ramp. Very comfortable house for our family 2 adults/3 kids. Great kitchen/dinining/living area and perfect back deck for afternoon snoozing in the sun and loved the outdoor shower/bath and also fireplace. Well stocked kitchen, just missed some storage space for our food and draws on wardrobes for our clothes. Would def repeat book.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

lauren b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mini getaway with 2 dogs

Great house, quirky and welcoming. The house has everything you need! Our two dogs loved it, great area to walk as limited traffic.We would stay again for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness

La Sirena is a great getaway home

We had a lovely getaway and the house is very comfortable and thoughtfully furnished. It’s also got a great feel and decor. King bed very comfortable. Easy access and garden for dogs. And good air conditioning in the living area. Thanks for helping with keys!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and cozy stay

Lovely place to stay, very thoughtful setup and has everything you need. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

CL L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

The house is beautifully decorated with mermaid theme. It looks like the pictures advertised. It is well equipped with cooking utensils and beautiful crockery. It is clean and comfortable. We felt homely. It is just a few minutes drive to the beach. The host is very friendly and very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Entrance to property is hidden behind bush with details provided before check-in. However, the bush can definitely do with a trim. It is so overgrown that alwe cannot drive in and park our SUV so we ended up parking just outside the property. If we park there, we can't open any car doors except for the driver. House is clean when we check-in. Amenities provided is also good. Kitchen hot water works fine, but shower almost have no water pressure with water just trickling and the hot water is hard to control to get it steady. FYI, there is no dishwasher in the kitchen. Overall, we had a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Away from the big towns peace and quiet

Great family residence, only advice to others is if you have a large vehicle youll need to reverse up the tricky driveway as the trees eitherside are overgrown and its difficult to turn the car around at the rear of the propety due overgrown shrubs as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large and comfortable property

Lovely spot in Venus Bay within easy walking distance to the lovely beaches. The house is a good size, and the couch is very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing Stay

The property is well located but the cleanliness was very disappointing. Examples include: - Most of the kitchen implements needed cleaning before use, - The griller was left with burnt food and had to be scrubbed to use, - The floors need vacuuming (the Dyson was full after we vacuumed when we arrived) - Some of the bedding was well by its "use by" date The overall impression, rightly or wrongly, was that the property is rarely inspected by the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

brendan h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little get away

Kids enjoyed the local surrounds of the beach and wombat spotting. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Laid Back & Chill

We stayed 3 nights towards the end of Winter and enjoyed mostly fine, sunny weather on the north-facing deck. The chill of the evenings was warmed using the woodfire heater which heated the whole home. We cooked every meal in, and used the well stocked kitchen. Hot water was instant and plentiful. The ocean beach was only a relatively short stroll away. We had a very relaxing long weekend and enjoyed every minute spent at La Sirena, an immensly charming beach abode.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SAMANTHA O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay

The house was open and airy,, everything was clean and tidy. The mermaid theme in the house was very cute and there was a bit of a retro vibe. Loved the wood heater, perfect for a winter stay. We really couldnt fault La Sirena it had everything we needed and we had a very relaxing, enjoyable stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024