Old School Beach House
About this house rental
Located in Venus Bay, this attractive house for $143 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. 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.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Venus Bay
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(48 Reviews)
5.0
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.
5.0
Stunning property with excellent location and what charm!
5.0
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.
5.0
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
5.0
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!
5.0
Very cosy little cottage.
5.0
Everything we needed, comfortable & clean. Great location, quiet & peaceful.
Very much enjoyed.
5.0
Was perfect for us. Could walk to the local shops and eating places.
5.0
Clean and cosy and well catered. The location in a quiet area opening out into the bush was wonderful. We highly recommend the cottage.
5.0
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.
5.0
good locale. nicely set up. enjoyed pur stay
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
Lovely place for a short getaway !
Clear instructions to access to property. Very well maintained property. We enjoin stay
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
4.0
Comfortable house with a garden to relax in.
5.0
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.
4.0
Lovely beach house in a quiet location.
Comfortable house with a garden to relax in.
5.0
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 .
5.0
This is an ideal seaside retreat with a beautiful beach just a short walk from the back gate. The backyard is easy living with a great outdoor table and ancient ti trees that are home to a delightful collection of bird life. The school house is well equipped with kitchen and dining needs, the beds are comfortable and everything is clean and tidy. Michelle and Justin were excellent communicators and very understanding when, due to lockdown restrictions, we had to change dates. Loved it!
5.0
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 .
5.0
Top Marks for the School House
This is an ideal seaside retreat with a beautiful beach just a short walk from the back gate. The backyard is easy living with a great outdoor table and ancient ti trees that are home to a delightful collection of bird life. The school house is well equipped with kitchen and dining needs, the beds are comfortable and everything is clean and tidy. Michelle and Justin were excellent communicators and very understanding when, due to lockdown restrictions, we had to change dates. Loved it!
5.0
Wonderful short break, really enjoyed the property and proximity to heaps of worthwhile day trips. Particularly enjoyed the adventure out the back gate to the beach, and the go carts at Stony Creek.
5.0
Venus Bay - Old School House
Wonderful short break, really enjoyed the property and proximity to heaps of worthwhile day trips. Particularly enjoyed the adventure out the back gate to the beach, and the go carts at Stony Creek.
5.0
A beautiful, comfortably fitted out property was perfect for our family to relax for a few nights.
We enjoyed the short walks to the beach, into town for (great) ribs and pizza, and kangaroo, rabbit and wombat sightings.
Our daughter loved the beach-themed books and the toys kept her amused too.
Michelle the host was exceptionally friendly and accommodating.
Highly recommend and hoping we can get back for a second visit soon.
5.0
Perfect break
A beautiful, comfortably fitted out property was perfect for our family to relax for a few nights.
We enjoyed the short walks to the beach, into town for (great) ribs and pizza, and kangaroo, rabbit and wombat sightings.
Our daughter loved the beach-themed books and the toys kept her amused too.
Michelle the host was exceptionally friendly and accommodating.
Highly recommend and hoping we can get back for a second visit soon.
5.0
This is a great little house with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Would definitely recommend!
5.0
Lovely break in Venus Bay
This is a great little house with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Would definitely recommend!
5.0
I loved everything about this property!! I loved the quiet location with access to the beach & the interior was so stylish & comfortable. Communication was superb. Every amenity we needed was there to make our stay the best weekend we could have ever wished for. Loved it! We didn’t want to leave!
5.0
Our family loved our little winter getaway here. The house was warm, clean, homely & full of character. Kid's loved racing down the beach track multiple times each day. Michelle was a great host and the whole booking was very easy. Can't wait to go back
5.0
Loved it
Our family loved our little winter getaway here. The house was warm, clean, homely & full of character. Kid's loved racing down the beach track multiple times each day. Michelle was a great host and the whole booking was very easy. Can't wait to go back
5.0
A nice little cozy place tucked away from the city and near the beach.
4.0
Wonderful location - it backs straight onto the beach reserve with a 15 min walk from the back gate to the beach. The host was very friendly and sorted out a minor issue when we arrived very promptly. Clean and basic beach shack.
4.0
Backs on to beach reserve
Wonderful location - it backs straight onto the beach reserve with a 15 min walk from the back gate to the beach. The host was very friendly and sorted out a minor issue when we arrived very promptly. Clean and basic beach shack.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Venus Bay?
The average price for a rental in Venus Bay is $197 per night. This rental is $54 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Old School Beach House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Old School Beach House pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Old School Beach House?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, parking, laundry, balcony / patio, and dishwasher.
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