The Pickled Pipi beach house at Gippsland's Venus Bay
4.7
Outstanding(32 Reviews)House in Venus Bay
10 guests ยท 4 bedrooms ยท 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
This 2 storey beach house is the perfect location for this years holidays or just a weekend escape.
Spacious and light filled, the living area easily incorporates indoor and outdoor living. The expansive 2 sided deck is the ideal enhancement to the living space. Complete with a beautiful timber outdoor setting for 8, large BBQ.
There is a cosy Coonara style wood heater for those chilly nights (wood supplied) and reverse cycle air con for those hot summer days.
The kitchen is fully equipped and would appeal to the gourmet cook including an Italian coffee machine, bread maker, juicer and is well suited for entertaining.
Completing the house are 3 bedrooms with kids retreat ( includes sleeping and games area) or 4th bedroom.
We can provide all linen and make up the beds for an extra charge per stay.
This beach house is situated in a quiet Cul De Sac and provides the ideal holiday escape for 2 small families or one extended family within a short walk to the beach.
Some of the features include:
Wood heater and Air-conditioning in family room with ample portable fans for bedrooms
Quiet 2nd estate location,
3 car off road parking
Wide screen TV perfect for gaming and entertainment,
Extensive library and board games for those rainy days
Great outdoor entertaining patio area with a timber outdoor setting for 8, BBQ on expansive decking area
Resident shy wombat
Bird nesting boxes frequented by the locals!
Downstairs:
2 x bedrooms each with a Queen bed and separate Single bed.
Bathroom with bath/shower, vanity and toilet / Laundry with washing machine, dryer and ironing facilities.
Well equipped Kitchen complete with Baby Gaggia coffee machine, coffee grinder, bread maker, mixer, juicer and microwave. Lots of assorted herbs, spices and various pantry items in case you forget something!
Dining table with seating for 10 people
Lounge Room with leather couches, Blu tooth sound bar/ entertainment system with wide screen TV. You can play movies and music via the a HDMI cable or blu tooth from your mobile devices. However note, Telsta is required due to limited reception. Cables not supplied.
Upstairs :
1 x Bedroom with a Queen bed, en suite Bathroom (shower and vanity) with separate toilet and balcony.
Kids retreat has 1 Double, 2 King Singles incorporating Rumpus room and extensive library with ample board games for those rainy days.
Venus Bay is a quiet seaside village an easy 2 hour (150kms) drive from Melbourne through the beautiful Gippsland countryside. It is also half way between Philip Island (45 minutes away) and Wilson's Promontory (45 minutes away) two of Victoria's most popular tourist attractions.
The village is famous for its surf beach which stretches for about 30 kms from Cape Liptrap to Point Smythe. The area is popular for surfing, fishing, walking and cycling and is full of wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, echidnas, microbats and a plethora of birdlife.
The Venus Bay shops are a 5 minute drive away and include a general store/mini supermarket, a pizza shop, fish n chips, ice cream shop, gift shop, cafes and restaurant/bar that has live music most Friday evenings. Tarwin Lower has a well equipped IGA Supermarket, hotel and licensed cafe and is a 5 minute drive.
The closest main town is Inverloch a 20 minute drive away. This has larger supermarket and many shops, numerous markets and restaurants.
The house is a 10-15 minute walk to the beach and a 5-10 minutes walk to the inlet flats where the kangaroos graze every day and frequent in the evenings. We have a wombat that lives here and many beautiful birds: parrots, cockatoos, galahs, wrens and the butcher birds and magpies are happy to be hand fed (they love mince meat). On a clear night, once the sun sets, the star show comes out as you relax on the deck whilst listening to the gentle sounds of the surf in the background.
Venus Bay is the place to go for a beautiful natural environment and peace and quiet and to enjoy Australia's beautiful wildlife up close. Beautiful ocean beaches, numerous National Parks, Inlets, fishing, scenic drives, fabulous local restaurants, cook up a storm in the well equipped kitchen or just relax!
Come and see for yourself why Venus Bay is one of Victoria's best kept secrets!
Spacious and light filled, the living area easily incorporates indoor and outdoor living. The expansive 2 sided deck is the ideal enhancement to the living space. Complete with a beautiful timber outdoor setting for 8, large BBQ.
There is a cosy Coonara style wood heater for those chilly nights (wood supplied) and reverse cycle air con for those hot summer days.
The kitchen is fully equipped and would appeal to the gourmet cook including an Italian coffee machine, bread maker, juicer and is well suited for entertaining.
Completing the house are 3 bedrooms with kids retreat ( includes sleeping and games area) or 4th bedroom.
We can provide all linen and make up the beds for an extra charge per stay.
This beach house is situated in a quiet Cul De Sac and provides the ideal holiday escape for 2 small families or one extended family within a short walk to the beach.
Some of the features include:
Wood heater and Air-conditioning in family room with ample portable fans for bedrooms
Quiet 2nd estate location,
3 car off road parking
Wide screen TV perfect for gaming and entertainment,
Extensive library and board games for those rainy days
Great outdoor entertaining patio area with a timber outdoor setting for 8, BBQ on expansive decking area
Resident shy wombat
Bird nesting boxes frequented by the locals!
Downstairs:
2 x bedrooms each with a Queen bed and separate Single bed.
Bathroom with bath/shower, vanity and toilet / Laundry with washing machine, dryer and ironing facilities.
Well equipped Kitchen complete with Baby Gaggia coffee machine, coffee grinder, bread maker, mixer, juicer and microwave. Lots of assorted herbs, spices and various pantry items in case you forget something!
Dining table with seating for 10 people
Lounge Room with leather couches, Blu tooth sound bar/ entertainment system with wide screen TV. You can play movies and music via the a HDMI cable or blu tooth from your mobile devices. However note, Telsta is required due to limited reception. Cables not supplied.
Upstairs :
1 x Bedroom with a Queen bed, en suite Bathroom (shower and vanity) with separate toilet and balcony.
Kids retreat has 1 Double, 2 King Singles incorporating Rumpus room and extensive library with ample board games for those rainy days.
Venus Bay is a quiet seaside village an easy 2 hour (150kms) drive from Melbourne through the beautiful Gippsland countryside. It is also half way between Philip Island (45 minutes away) and Wilson's Promontory (45 minutes away) two of Victoria's most popular tourist attractions.
The village is famous for its surf beach which stretches for about 30 kms from Cape Liptrap to Point Smythe. The area is popular for surfing, fishing, walking and cycling and is full of wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, echidnas, microbats and a plethora of birdlife.
The Venus Bay shops are a 5 minute drive away and include a general store/mini supermarket, a pizza shop, fish n chips, ice cream shop, gift shop, cafes and restaurant/bar that has live music most Friday evenings. Tarwin Lower has a well equipped IGA Supermarket, hotel and licensed cafe and is a 5 minute drive.
The closest main town is Inverloch a 20 minute drive away. This has larger supermarket and many shops, numerous markets and restaurants.
The house is a 10-15 minute walk to the beach and a 5-10 minutes walk to the inlet flats where the kangaroos graze every day and frequent in the evenings. We have a wombat that lives here and many beautiful birds: parrots, cockatoos, galahs, wrens and the butcher birds and magpies are happy to be hand fed (they love mince meat). On a clear night, once the sun sets, the star show comes out as you relax on the deck whilst listening to the gentle sounds of the surf in the background.
Venus Bay is the place to go for a beautiful natural environment and peace and quiet and to enjoy Australia's beautiful wildlife up close. Beautiful ocean beaches, numerous National Parks, Inlets, fishing, scenic drives, fabulous local restaurants, cook up a storm in the well equipped kitchen or just relax!
Come and see for yourself why Venus Bay is one of Victoria's best kept secrets!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Venus Bay
Reviews
4.7
Outstanding(32 Reviews)4.7
A lovely open planned home with everything you need for a group. Great kitchen and facilities. Only a short walk to the beach
4.7
The Pickled Pipi was a perfect house for our summer getaway. Located in the quiet second Venus bay estate & walking distance to beaches 4 &5. The house had everything we needed during our stay. Plenty of room, comfortable rooms & facilities. Kitchen was fantastically set up & heaps of cooking books to browse. Upstairs, a wonderful library of books & games for the kids. The deck was a perfectly secure area for our fur baby. He loved his twice daily walks. Anderson Inlet was a great exploration location too, with the crabs and the mangroves. Plenty of wildlife, sighted daily on walks, and daily evidence of our local wombat passing through the property. Perfect relaxation holiday home!
4.7
This place would be fantastic if it was maintained properly. No batteries in either smoke alarm. Very hot upstairs - portable air con not great. None of the blinds work. Door to balcony broken. No advertised coffee machine (very upset about that one!). Single sheet on our double bed. One bed not made up at all. Not enough towels. Sand everywhere (BEFORE we'd been to the beach)
Could be a lovely place, just needs work and a really good clean.
4.7
Loved it ๐ great communication and owner was very helpful thank you so much for our great stay ๐
4.7
This was the perfect house for our weekend getaway. Comfortable beds, great amenities, well equipped, plenty of room to spread out. Walking distance to lovely beaches.
4.7
Not a bad little get away,
Pros,
Good location, plenty of beds, tv reception is good, plenty of books, games & dvds. Nice deck area to lock up dogs. 10-15 min walk to beach. A nice beach & dog friendly on lead. Local restaurants were great & a good variety. Fridge with ice maker was well recieved. Shower & bath were nice, Didn't hear from neighbours & rarely saw them. A very private property. Nice to find a property to take pets & have 12 people sleep. 2 toilets which was great. Price of prpoerty was great.
Cons
Found the main bed hard so brought a topper, Also had issues with mosquitoes getting in, (not sure where from) noticed some mossie nets as we packed up. Please make future guests aware of these being available.
Openings from upstaira to downstairs from bedrooms which can't be closed apart from a blind. Also a back fence would be nice.
Overall it was mostly what we expected.
Thanks for letting us stayz at your place.
4.7
Not a bad little get away,
Pros,
Good location, plenty of beds, tv reception is good, plenty of books, games & dvds. Nice deck area to lock up dogs. 10-15 min walk to beach. A nice beach & dog friendly on lead. Local restaurants were great & a good variety. Fridge with ice maker was well recieved. Shower & bath were nice, Didn't hear from neighbours & rarely saw them. A very private property. Nice to find a property to take pets & have 12 people sleep. 2 toilets which was great. Price of prpoerty was great.
Cons
Found the main bed hard so brought a topper, Also had issues with mosquitoes getting in, (not sure where from) noticed some mossie nets as we packed up. Please make future guests aware of these being available.
Openings from upstaira to downstairs from bedrooms which can't be closed apart from a blind. Also a back fence would be nice.
Overall it was mostly what we expected.
Thanks for letting us stayz at your place.
4.7
Family of 8 Late April 2022 11 day stay
Not a bad little get away,
Pros,
Good location, plenty of beds, tv reception is good, plenty of books, games & dvds. Nice deck area to lock up dogs. 10-15 min walk to beach. A nice beach & dog friendly on lead. Local restaurants were great & a good variety. Fridge with ice maker was well recieved. Shower & bath were nice, Didn't hear from neighbours & rarely saw them. A very private property. Nice to find a property to take pets & have 12 people sleep. 2 toilets which was great. Price of prpoerty was great.
Cons
Found the main bed hard so brought a topper, Also had issues with mosquitoes getting in, (not sure where from) noticed some mossie nets as we packed up. Please make future guests aware of these being available.
Openings from upstaira to downstairs from bedrooms which can't be closed apart from a blind. Also a back fence would be nice.
Overall it was mostly what we expected.
Thanks for letting us stayz at your place.
4.7
Only a 10min walk from No.5 or No.4 beach, the Pickled Pipi is a great house to catch up with friends and chill during the weekend. Definitely make it a digital detox holiday as well, as the Telstra reception is very poor in and around the house. Only certain spots upstairs will get max 2 bars. Communication with property manager was quite patchy, especially with the check in/check out details being slightly different on the Stayz website, online welcome pack and instructions at the house. Overall, we still had a great time, with the house supplying lots of boardgames/books and cooking appliances/ingredients. Definitely recommend the Riverview Hotel at Tarwin Lower for a great steak feed! Only 10 mins drive from the house.
4.7
Only a 10min walk from No.5 or No.4 beach, the Pickled Pipi is a great house to catch up with friends and chill during the weekend. Definitely make it a digital detox holiday as well, as the Telstra reception is very poor in and around the house. Only certain spots upstairs will get max 2 bars. Communication with property manager was quite patchy, especially with the check in/check out details being slightly different on the Stayz website, online welcome pack and instructions at the house. Overall, we still had a great time, with the house supplying lots of boardgames/books and cooking appliances/ingredients. Definitely recommend the Riverview Hotel at Tarwin Lower for a great steak feed! Only 10 mins drive from the house.
4.7
Rest & Relaxation
Only a 10min walk from No.5 or No.4 beach, the Pickled Pipi is a great house to catch up with friends and chill during the weekend. Definitely make it a digital detox holiday as well, as the Telstra reception is very poor in and around the house. Only certain spots upstairs will get max 2 bars. Communication with property manager was quite patchy, especially with the check in/check out details being slightly different on the Stayz website, online welcome pack and instructions at the house. Overall, we still had a great time, with the house supplying lots of boardgames/books and cooking appliances/ingredients. Definitely recommend the Riverview Hotel at Tarwin Lower for a great steak feed! Only 10 mins drive from the house.
4.7
We had an amazing week at The Pickled Pipi. The house was huge and very comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped and the outdoor space expansive and private. The stunning beach is just a short walk away. Hosts were friendly and communicative. Thank you for a great stay!
4.7
Nice place, close to many attractions in Venus Bay. In need of a little maintenance but as far as holiday houses go down there it was quite comfortable and convenient. Great place for a couple of families to holiday together!
4.7
Great stay in the Bay
We had an amazing week at The Pickled Pipi. The house was huge and very comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped and the outdoor space expansive and private. The stunning beach is just a short walk away. Hosts were friendly and communicative. Thank you for a great stay!
4.7
The Pickled Pipi
Nice place, close to many attractions in Venus Bay. In need of a little maintenance but as far as holiday houses go down there it was quite comfortable and convenient. Great place for a couple of families to holiday together!
4.7
fantastic location in a quiet cul de sac, the house was spacious and low maintenance with a great wrap around balcony. An easy 10 minute walk to the beautiful beach #4. Would definitely stay again.
4.7
Great spot
fantastic location in a quiet cul de sac, the house was spacious and low maintenance with a great wrap around balcony. An easy 10 minute walk to the beautiful beach #4. Would definitely stay again.
4.7
A memorable trip
The host is very friendly and responsive. The property is well equipped and cleaned. Will definitely come back.
4.7
The Pickled Pipi was the perfect place to break the Melbourne Lockdown. Storms tried their best to get in the way but the power came back on as I was unloading the car. I found a wonderful gift and note on the kitchen bench to welcome us and our dog. The log fire was very cosy and location for evening beach walks was perfect. Thanks for keeping in touch to make sure our stay went off without a hitch.
Hope to stay at the Pickled Pipi again very soon.
4.7
Powered down to re-energise
The Pickled Pipi was the perfect place to break the Melbourne Lockdown. Storms tried their best to get in the way but the power came back on as I was unloading the car. I found a wonderful gift and note on the kitchen bench to welcome us and our dog. The log fire was very cosy and location for evening beach walks was perfect. Thanks for keeping in touch to make sure our stay went off without a hitch.
Hope to stay at the Pickled Pipi again very soon.
4.7
Really enjoyed our time at the house. Close to all the beaches and local shops, heaps of games for the kids and quite happy there was no wifi as the kids played without screens and were happy to explorer. Kitchen was very well equipped as was the rest of the house. Could not find the wombat though so we guessed it was hibernating. Thanks for having us.
4.7
Lovely place
Really enjoyed our time at the house. Close to all the beaches and local shops, heaps of games for the kids and quite happy there was no wifi as the kids played without screens and were happy to explorer. Kitchen was very well equipped as was the rest of the house. Could not find the wombat though so we guessed it was hibernating. Thanks for having us.
4.7
Fabulous
Great location
Perfect house with loads of character and room
Everything worked
Wi-fi was the only drawback very weak connection but that was not a bad thing as everyone put their tech away and relaxed
4.7
We had a wonderful stay the property was everything we hoped for and more
Fabulous
Great location
Perfect house with loads of character and room
Everything worked
Wi-fi was the only drawback very weak connection but that was not a bad thing as everyone put their tech away and relaxed
4.7
This beautiful property was not done justice by the photos. Our hopes were exceeded by the fabulous layout, facilities and privacy. Beach access very easy 5 min drive & what a beach!! Loved our stay despite the weather.
4.7
Kitchen was great , bedrooms to accomodate large family group , loads of games Video player does not work- we tried but played cards til late which was much more fun.A long way to shops and patrolled beach but quiet and comfortable .
4.7
Wonderful escape for all!
This beautiful property was not done justice by the photos. Our hopes were exceeded by the fabulous layout, facilities and privacy. Beach access very easy 5 min drive & what a beach!! Loved our stay despite the weather.
4.7
comfortable well designed house with room for a large family
Kitchen was great , bedrooms to accomodate large family group , loads of games
Video player does not work- we tried but played cards til late which was much more fun.
A long way to shops and patrolled beach but quiet and comfortable .
4.7
Great stay
We had a fabulous couple of weeks at the Pickled Pippi. The kitchen and dining set-up is fantastic - it's like a kitchen at home with all the gear rather than your standard holiday accommodation with never enough of anything - we cooked up a storm! Really spacious house nestled in the trees, short walk to beach no 5 and you can fall asleep listening to the waves. David and Susan were very accommodating, thanks for sharing your wonderful home!
4.7
Our family has stayed at many properties in Venus Bay over the years but none have offered as many beds as the Pickled Pipi. Instructions for the property were clear, communications speedy and the place well appointed for our 2 week stay, including accommodating our dog. Recommended!
4.7
Beach 5 Retreat
Our family has stayed at many properties in Venus Bay over the years but none have offered as many beds as the Pickled Pipi. Instructions for the property were clear, communications speedy and the place well appointed for our 2 week stay, including accommodating our dog. Recommended!
4.7
Stayed at the Pipi for the week of Christmas. Lovely house with plenty of space and everything that you could ever need including an extensive and fun book collection. Kids loved surfing at the local beaches and digging in the sand. Parents loved sitting by the fire and enjoying a local Pinot! Lovely quiet area with very few people around for the week we were in town. Would definitely stay again!
4.7
Great place that has everything you need, had everything that you need for the kitchen, the bread machine was the best part ! There was also plenty of room for everyone
4.7
Relaxing
Great place that has everything you need, had everything that you need for the kitchen, the bread machine was the best part ! There was also plenty of room for everyone
4.7
Fabulous Pickled Pipi
Stayed at the Pipi for the week of Christmas. Lovely house with plenty of space and everything that you could ever need including an extensive and fun book collection. Kids loved surfing at the local beaches and digging in the sand. Parents loved sitting by the fire and enjoying a local Pinot! Lovely quiet area with very few people around for the week we were in town. Would definitely stay again!
4.7
Lovely stay at The Pickled Pipi, Venus Bay
Thanks Susan & David, we had a great week at the Pickled Pipi. Love this house. Our second time to stay. Enjoyed the open fire. Very Cosy on the cold nights. Enjoyed lots of beach walks
4.7
Winter escape
We had a fabulous stay at the very comfortable and well appointed Pickled Pipi. Plenty of space for two families and a leisurely walk to the beach. We will be back again. Thank you
4.7
Great place
Great place . Had a great time. . Close to the beach and the owners made sure the whole process was smooth. Highly recommended
4.7
Great Value for Money
Loved this stay. Absolute great value for money. Owner was so easy to communicate with. Great setup for a couple of families, loved that it was a little quirky as well. Everything you could need was provided, great book and games library. Probably one of the best holidays we have had as so relaxed in this environment and actually really nice without wifi and even phone reception is not great out here (nothing to do with owners). It was a great opportunity to switch off and connect with friends and family. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble for the owners. If you want great value for money with great access to amazing beaches and lovely day drives then this is the house for you. This booking was all too easy. Thank you for the use of your house.
4.7
Great location
Very comfortable lodgings and full equipped. Great location. Not ideal for busy infants but incredible for growing families or groups. Host was always available and very helpful. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Venus Bay?
The average price for a rental in Venus Bay is $314 per night. This rental is $127 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Pickled Pipi beach house at Gippsland's Venus Bay. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didnโt find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Pickled Pipi beach house at Gippsland's Venus Bay pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Pickled Pipi beach house at Gippsland's Venus Bay?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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