Title: The Magic Beach Cottage, walking distance to beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Magic Beach Cottage, walking distance to beach Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34670000/34662200/34662168/3a428c04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34670000/34662200/34662168/442a1e38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34670000/34662200/34662168/9248c6bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34670000/34662200/34662168/38aa2b86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34670000/34662200/34662168/3bbc03b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the secluded part of Venus Bay, The Magic Beach Cottage offers a serene retreat with an open-plan living area that overlooks the spacious deck and Cape Liptrap Coastal Park. With a fully equipped kitchen, 107cm satellite TV, Blu Ray player and board games for indoor entertainment as well as BBQ facilities in the covered outdoor area. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Magic Beach Cottage, walking distance to beach Nestled amongst the tree tops in a quiet, secluded part of Venus Bay, The Magic Beach Cottage is a lovely 2-bedroom house within walking distance of nearby beaches. The house is named after a children's book written by a Venus Bay local! Just a 20 minute drive from Inverloch and a 30 minute drive from Leongatha, the house backs onto the dunes of the beautiful Cape Liptrap Coastal Park and the long stretches of beach in Venus Bay. The Doyles Road (Anderson Inlet) beach is just a few minutes drive away, and is a safer swimming option for children. It also offers a designated dog off leash area all year round. The house features an open plan living/kitchen/dining area that looks out onto the spacious deck and the tree tops of Cape Liptrap Coastal park. It offers a fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, a full-sized fridge and even a coffee maker. At night or for those times you'd like to stay in, there is a 107cm satellite TV, a Blu Ray player, books and board games to keep you and your family thoroughly entertained. You can relax in the sunshine on the large open deck overlooking the tree tops listening to birds who frequent the bird feeder, or cook up a BBQ in the covered outdoor area. The 2 bedrooms can comfortably sleep 6 people. Bedroom 1 has a queen-size bed and sleeps 2 and looks out onto the deck and spectacular tree tops. Bedroom 2 sleeps 4, has a double bed and bunk bed suitable for children. Bed linen can be provided at an additional cost. The house features reverse cycle air-conditioning, a wood combustion heater for those chilly nights, fans and double glazed windows to keep the temperature as desired. And if you'd like to do some laundry a washing machine is also available. For fishing enthusiasts, there is a boat ramp with a jetty a 10-minute walk. The beach at Doyles Road offers inlet fishing or you can beach fish on any of the Venus Bay beaches. There is a tackle and bait shop located in the township. Tarwin Lower boasts several boardwalks along the picturesque Tarwin River with another boat ramp. The Magic Beach Cottage is excited to welcome you to your next perfect getaway. Note: Please feel free to ask us about our weekly and monthly discounts as well as our cancellation policy when you book. Please note that we require a deposit of 20 percent of total amount to confirm your booking. The balance along with a $200 refundable bond and a small cleaning fee of $50 is due closer to check in. \_\_\_ Some reviews from other sites. It was called Summer Breeze under previous management: "The beach house had everything you could possibly need. A tv to watch outside, an outdoor heater on the deck and an amazing seating area on the decks to sit and relax. The kids also loved it with lots of room in the living areas for them to play." "Be careful with the atmosphere, it will take you by surprise. Everything was there that you would need to never leave." “Would definitely recommend!!! Noisy wombat. Lovely home" “We will be back! Loved the whole place!! Inside and outside. Loved hearing the wombats during the night!" ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the bay - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Fishing 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 ### General - Bed sheets changed on request - Garden - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101230000/101229700/101229656/286c2f27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private, bright, colourful; near beach 4; pets welcome. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### Property is also known as The Magic Beach Cottage, Walking Distance to Beach Venus Bay ## About the area Located in Venus Bay, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. [Visit our Venus Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Venus-Bay.dx6129920) [View more Holiday homes in Venus Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Venus-Bay-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6129920-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.67793,145.78618&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Ck%60kFszxx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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=F1IlyPQNl3lX-gABVh5ecxC_S9I=) Venus Bay, VIC ### What's nearby - Point Smythe Coastal Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Anderson Inlet Coastal Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Inlet Beach - 30 min drive - 22.1 miles - Rainbow Park - 30 min drive - 22.1 miles - Inverloch Recreation Reserve - 30 min drive - 22.1 miles ### Getting around - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 147 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Venus Bay General Store - ‬5 min drive - ‪Radius Restaurant - ‬32 min drive - ‪Tomo Modern Japanese - ‬25 min drive - ‪The Larder Inverloch - ‬25 min drive - ‪Schnapper's Fish & Chips - ‬25 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Magic Beach Cottage, walking distance to beach pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at The Magic Beach Cottage, walking distance to beach? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Magic Beach Cottage, walking distance to beach? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Magic Beach Cottage, walking distance to beach located? > This family-friendly Venus Bay holiday home is located on the waterfront, 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 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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