Sound Of The Surf - pet friendly provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Washer
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Fireplace
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About this property
Sound Of The Surf - pet friendly
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.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Parking and transportation
Car required
Parking on site
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Shower
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
Stereo
TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Venus Bay, this vacation home is near the beach. Point Smythe Coastal Reserve and Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Rainbow Park and Bunurong Coastal Reserve. Looking to get your feet wet? Motor boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Venus Bay travel guide
What time is check-in at Sound Of The Surf - pet friendly?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sound Of The Surf - pet friendly?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sound Of The Surf - pet friendly located?
Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cape Liptrap Coastal Park, Point Smythe Coastal Reserve, and Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve. Tarwin Lower Flora Reserve and Bald Hills Creek Wildlife Reserve are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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Sound Of The Surf - pet friendly Reviews
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The doonas were thin and not great quality. Coffee machine wasnt cleaned properly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Angela R.
Jan 22, 2019
Great position and simple neat house
Lovely position with sand dunes on back door step. House very basic but suited our short stay needs. Clean for the age of the house. NIce to have cup of tea and listen to the sounds of the native birds and the ocean. Walking distance to a beach.
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.
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.
This is a simple but ok place to stay. You will be happy if you don't expect anything modern or upmarket.
Has a powerful little wood stove and plenty of firewood.
Walking distance to the beach.