House in Venus Bay
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
About this house rental
Sound of the Surf – Venus Bay, VIC
Wake up to the sound of rolling waves and fresh sea air at Sound of the Surf, a cosy coastal cottage perfectly set for a simple, relaxing getaway. Nestled near Beach Number 5 in Venus Bay, this two-bedroom retreat is ideal for families, small groups, or anyone wanting to unwind by the ocean.
Sleeping up to six guests, the home offers a relaxed, beachy feel with everything you need for an easy holiday. The kitchen is fully equipped for home-style meals, and there’s a washing machine, heating, TV, and stereo for your comfort. All beds come with doonas and pillows—just bring your own linen or ask us about linen hire.
Bedroom 1: 2 bunk beds
Bedroom 2: 1 double bed
Step outside and you’re surrounded by nature, with native wildlife often spotted nearby. Spend your days swimming, fishing at the nearby jetty, or taking long walks along the sand dunes. In the evenings, enjoy the simple pleasure of the sea breeze and the sound of the surf.
There’s room for two cars, and pets are welcome, so the whole family can join in the fun. Please note there is no Wi-Fi—a perfect excuse to switch off, slow down, and reconnect.
Sound of the Surf offers a down-to-earth coastal escape where you can enjoy the beauty of Venus Bay and the rhythm of the sea.
Your Perfect Coastal Escape in South Gippsland
Around 2 hours from Melbourne, Venus Bay is a peaceful coastal retreat surrounded by unspoiled beaches, scenic landscapes, and a warm, welcoming community. With five stunning beaches to choose from—including the popular Beach No. 1, patrolled by the Venus Bay Surf Lifesaving Club in summer—there’s no shortage of spots to swim, surf, or relax by the ocean. For boating and fishing, Anderson Inlet is just minutes away, offering calm waters perfect for kayaking or simply soaking in the views.
The local First Estate shopping strip has everything you need: a general store (with groceries, takeaway, coffee, and a bottle shop), The Cavity restaurant, a pizza shop, ice cream and fish and chips and two real estate offices.
Looking to explore? Nearby towns like Tarwin Lower (6 mins), Inverloch (20 mins), and Wonthaggi (30 mins) and Leongatha (25 mins) can help with your shopping needs, other towns such as Foster (30 mins), Meeniyan (20 mins) and Fish Creek (15 mins) offer charming cafes, shops, and coastal sights. Around 45 minutes away, Wilsons Promontory National Park promises unforgettable hikes, beaches, and wildlife.
Don’t miss the spectacular Point Smythe Walking Track—a peaceful trail through coastal bushland with sweeping views of the Bass Strait and Wilsons Prom. It’s a haven for birdwatchers, nature lovers, and anyone looking to disconnect and breathe in the sea air.
Whether you're here for a quiet beachside break or an active outdoor adventure, Venus Bay is the ideal base to experience the best of South Gippsland. Discover why so many return year after year—Venus Bay is the coastal gem you didn’t know you needed.
Wake up to the sound of rolling waves and fresh sea air at Sound of the Surf, a cosy coastal cottage perfectly set for a simple, relaxing getaway. Nestled near Beach Number 5 in Venus Bay, this two-bedroom retreat is ideal for families, small groups, or anyone wanting to unwind by the ocean.
Sleeping up to six guests, the home offers a relaxed, beachy feel with everything you need for an easy holiday. The kitchen is fully equipped for home-style meals, and there’s a washing machine, heating, TV, and stereo for your comfort. All beds come with doonas and pillows—just bring your own linen or ask us about linen hire.
Bedroom 1: 2 bunk beds
Bedroom 2: 1 double bed
Step outside and you’re surrounded by nature, with native wildlife often spotted nearby. Spend your days swimming, fishing at the nearby jetty, or taking long walks along the sand dunes. In the evenings, enjoy the simple pleasure of the sea breeze and the sound of the surf.
There’s room for two cars, and pets are welcome, so the whole family can join in the fun. Please note there is no Wi-Fi—a perfect excuse to switch off, slow down, and reconnect.
Sound of the Surf offers a down-to-earth coastal escape where you can enjoy the beauty of Venus Bay and the rhythm of the sea.
Your Perfect Coastal Escape in South Gippsland
Around 2 hours from Melbourne, Venus Bay is a peaceful coastal retreat surrounded by unspoiled beaches, scenic landscapes, and a warm, welcoming community. With five stunning beaches to choose from—including the popular Beach No. 1, patrolled by the Venus Bay Surf Lifesaving Club in summer—there’s no shortage of spots to swim, surf, or relax by the ocean. For boating and fishing, Anderson Inlet is just minutes away, offering calm waters perfect for kayaking or simply soaking in the views.
The local First Estate shopping strip has everything you need: a general store (with groceries, takeaway, coffee, and a bottle shop), The Cavity restaurant, a pizza shop, ice cream and fish and chips and two real estate offices.
Looking to explore? Nearby towns like Tarwin Lower (6 mins), Inverloch (20 mins), and Wonthaggi (30 mins) and Leongatha (25 mins) can help with your shopping needs, other towns such as Foster (30 mins), Meeniyan (20 mins) and Fish Creek (15 mins) offer charming cafes, shops, and coastal sights. Around 45 minutes away, Wilsons Promontory National Park promises unforgettable hikes, beaches, and wildlife.
Don’t miss the spectacular Point Smythe Walking Track—a peaceful trail through coastal bushland with sweeping views of the Bass Strait and Wilsons Prom. It’s a haven for birdwatchers, nature lovers, and anyone looking to disconnect and breathe in the sea air.
Whether you're here for a quiet beachside break or an active outdoor adventure, Venus Bay is the ideal base to experience the best of South Gippsland. Discover why so many return year after year—Venus Bay is the coastal gem you didn’t know you needed.
Amenities
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Venus Bay
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Mar 2026
Fairly basic lodgings with no big complaints. It had everything we needed for our 3 night stay, and was quite clean. Everything was provided and I was pleased to see some smaller details were taken care of, such as bottled water and some UHT milk in the fridge, a bit of wood to feed into the Coonara fireplace, body wash and shampoo in the shower (we brought our own anyway), nice TV with good sound and a Playstation 3 in the kids room (our son had his Switch anyway), comfy recliner chairs and plenty of prep space in the kitchen. Setting up and playing table tennis on the kitchen island, while listening to a vinyl record of classic Irish songs was fun!Quiet area, with lots of trees for wind protection and birds to watch from the back patio. Despite getting chilly outside at night, it held the heat well; just don't walk barefoot or you'll soon feel the cold concrete slab under the carpet! On request, we were able to have a slightly later checkout too. Venus Bay is a lovely little area and a short 30 min drive to Inverloch.The only real issue we had was phone reception, and although we are with Aldi Mobile (which uses Telstra Wholesale network) we had zero bars and terrible data speeds. This might be a safety issue if a phone call can't get through and would recommend either having a Telstra mobile, your own mobile Wi-Fi hotspot hoisted on a tall pole or that the accommodation supply Wi-Fi for it's guests. If you can survive without reliable internet then this place is great.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2024
Nice and quiet relaxing getaway
8 / 10Excellent·Apr 2023
The perfect spot if you want to get away from it all. The property is very simple but has most of what you’ll need. We did need to supply our own hand soap, shower wash and bin bags so make sure you pack those or you can pick them up from the local shops. There is a fireplace and lots of firewood which is amazing on those cool nights. The property is walking distance to the beach and it is absolutely gorgeous down there. One key thing to note is the property does not have phone reception which actually turned out to be a blessing, allowing us to get completely off grid but does mean you will need to be prepared with books, games and DVDs (if you have them!). You can get phone reception by leaving the house.
6 / 10Average·Apr 2026
The doonas were thin and not great quality. Coffee machine wasnt cleaned properly.
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8.6Excellent
(11 Ratings)
"Nice and quiet relaxing getaway"
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