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Old School Beach House

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Venus Bay

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Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player, video library, stereo
Beach nearby, beach towels
TV, DVD player, video library, stereo
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Venus Bay, VIC
  • Place, Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve
  • Place, Point Smythe Coastal Reserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Eagles Nest
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Venus Bay

Heart of Venus Bay.Stay at this Venus Bay vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Cape Liptrap Coastal Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve. Point Smythe Coastal Reserve and Tarwin Lower Flora Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Point Smythe Coastal Reserve - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Inlet Beach - 25 min drive - 19.5 miles
  • Rainbow Park - 25 min drive - 19.5 miles
  • Inverloch Recreation Reserve - 25 min drive - 19.5 miles
  • Eagles Nest - 34 min drive - 24.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Venus Bay General Store - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Agapi Fish & Chips - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Venus Foodtrap - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tarwin River Take Away - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tarwin Fuel Supplies - Roadhouse - ‬6 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.

Old School Beach House

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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Old School House Venus Bay
Old School Beach House Venus Bay
Old School Beach House Private vacation home
Old School Beach House Private vacation home Venus Bay
211343

Frequently asked questions

How close is Old School Beach House to the airport?

This vacation home is 115.5 mi (143-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Old School Beach House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Old School Beach House to the beach?

This vacation home is 15.8 mi (26-min drive) from Inverloch Coastal Reserve and 16.3 mi (26-min drive) from Rainbow Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Old School Beach House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Old School Beach House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Old School Beach House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Old School Beach House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Old School Beach House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Old School Beach House to downtown Venus Bay?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Venus Bay.

Old School Beach House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alicia T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would be great in summer. A bit cold for winter

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute & comfortable

Great location, very comfortable, great place to take a break!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Falaah Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice place

We had a lovely stay here, the beds were very comfortable. Has everything you would need. Lovely host who was able to accommodate our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy beach hideway

Love it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property with excellent location and what charm!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amynta B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Cristine G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful weekend away.

Very cosy little cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Old School House Wow!!

Everything we needed, comfortable & clean. Great location, quiet & peaceful. Very much enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Primrose M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely and comfortable

Was perfect for us. Could walk to the local shops and eating places.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay a Old School Cottage

Clean and cosy and well catered. The location in a quiet area opening out into the bush was wonderful. We highly recommend the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rowan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing beach holiday

We really enjoyed our stay - cosy nights and many, many trips down to Venus Bay beach, along a lovely path through beautiful flowering scrub. The house is well equipped, with comfy beds and a very pretty outdoor area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Venus Bay stay

good locale. nicely set up. enjoyed pur stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy, inviting and comfortable

Thank you for our stay at your Old Schoolhouse Beach home. The home is inviting and very very cute. Cleverly designed add on to the old schoolhouse. The home had everything we needed for a lovely stay. My kids particularly enjoyed exploring the path from the backyard to the beach, about a 10 minute stroll. The location of the house was great. Walking distance to town. Even in the middle of winter, the home was warm and inviting after a day exploring local beaches and walking trails. Bedding was comfy and kitchen had everything we needed to cook up meals for my forever hungry teenage boys. Thank you again. I will be recommending the schoolhouse to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

smitha G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place for a short getaway !

Clear instructions to access to property. Very well maintained property. We enjoin stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

A great nature based getaway

The old school house has been well cared for and thoughtfully renovated. The backyard with swing & fairy lights got 2 thumbs up from the kids for tree climbing and cubby building (even in the rain!). Michelle was very helpful and responsive. Overall a cosy, warm and comfortable stay, we highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time and only wished we had longer. The sofas were super comfortable and we really enjoyed relaxing in the beautifully decorated and restful space. The location is perfect for walking down to the beach via a lovely track out the back gate. It is also within easy walking distance of the shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous home away from home in Venus Bay

Loved the property and aesthetics! We thought we would be cold at night in bed with only one doona, but the quality was there and it was all we needed to stay warm. No storage for your clothes in any room at all, but for a weekend away it's not a big deal. The 2 heaters heated up the whole house very quickly and we had hot water in a few hours. Lot's of pantry staples. The outdoor area is just beautiful, we would have loved a fire pit to top it off. It was about a 15 walk-lot's of it uphill to the beach from the back gate, and it was well worth it. The beach is stunning. The locals and people staying in Venus bay were all really friendly and helpful. Close to Wilson's Prom to do a few day trips. Overall a really beautiful place to stay! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay - very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really gorgeous property

We loved our stay at the Old School house. It has been really well renovated and has everything you need with some very stylish touches. Excellent location too— a short walk to the shops and a lovely path to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andre J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful and relaxing stay

Perfect location to get away from it all and relax. The old school house was just perfect and provided the perfect destination to celebrate a special birthday with my family. Michelle was a tremendous host and always provided very prompt communication. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely beach house in a quiet location.

Comfortable house with a garden to relax in.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming property in a great location

We had a great stay at this lovely old school house that has been renovated into a cute beach house. The beds were comfortable, but maybe for a longer stay there could have been better storage for clothing . The bathroom shower had plenty of hot water with great water pressure. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need and more. The property had good heating options for those cold days and night's. The back yard was great with fairy lights and good outside seating options . We were treated with some of the local flora and fauna and the track to the beach was a bit of fun for us all . It was also a welcome and lovely touch to see a nice bottle of red wine waiting for us on arrival. Our host Michelle was great to deal with . We would love to stay again .
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021