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Dolphin - Stunning 5 bedroom Eco and Pet Friendly House, Venus Bay SA

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Beach
TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Escape to Dolphin, a tranquil eco-friendly retreat nestled on 70 acres of bushland. Enjoy the beautiful sunsets from the upstairs balcony with table tennis and kitchen or bask in 180-degree views of the bay. With a new kitchen, laundry facilities, reverse cycle airconditioner and Xbox for entertainment.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dolphin - Stunning 5 bedroom Eco and Pet Friendly House, Venus Bay SA

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free holiday home has an arcade/games room and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with DVD players.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Wind energy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses wind and solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Dolphin Stunning 5 Bedroom Eco Pet Friendly House Venus Bay SA
184380

About the area

Map
Venus Bay - SA, SA

What's nearby

  • Venus Bay Dock - 13 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Murphy's Haystacks - 55 min drive - 50.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Seafood Mezze - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Port Kenny Hotel - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolphin - Stunning 5 bedroom Eco and Pet Friendly House, Venus Bay SA pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Dolphin - Stunning 5 bedroom Eco and Pet Friendly House, Venus Bay SA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphin - Stunning 5 bedroom Eco and Pet Friendly House, Venus Bay SA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dolphin - Stunning 5 bedroom Eco and Pet Friendly House, Venus Bay SA located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Venus Bay Dock and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Port Kenny Beach. Lake Newland Conservation Park and Murphy's Haystacks are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Dolphin - Stunning 5 bedroom Eco and Pet Friendly House, Venus Bay SA Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brodie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely property for families or just a get away retreat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Easy care with fantastic views.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Venus Bay

Good time with friends
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

Lovely house in a great location with great views.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views, peaceful, quiet & so comfortable!

The residence was on top of a hill with a beautiful view of the bay and surroundings, and was very comfortable and clean with all the mod con's we needed to make for a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

House is beautiful and spacious. Stunning views. Very relaxing atmosphere. Thoroughly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Venus Bay Stay

Well equipped, comfortable holiday home in an amazing private location with stunning views. Could have been in a cleaner condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Shane H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very enjoyable

Great large home to accommodate multiple couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sue T.

Lovely Home

We were disappointed to find out after we had paid that the bbq was unusable. The fridge and freezer were very dirty and there was pet hair everywhere. Cleaning standard overall was poor.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Venus Bay

This property is one of the best pet friendly places I've stayed at. I really like how the house has all the living areas together on the ground floor, bedrooms, bathroom with toilet & another separate toilet, kitchen & lounge room. Upstairs inside BBQ area with table tennis table, if you choose to use. All nice and clean. We were very lucky we had great weather with a beautiful sunset on the horizon, with the lights of Venus Bay and the water glistening, was really beautiful. I didn't realise that Venus Bay had cliffs on the other side of the town, you can do a couple of different walks during the day, 5 minute drive from the house, one around the bay, and then drive up the scenic view road, go for a walk along the cliffs. Listen to the waves crashing, fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

jenny s.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Not as expected

This property is obviously well built and well appointed from the point of view of its fixtures. It is spacious, has a modern kitchen and bathroom, comfortable furniture and access to all the media you could want. However, as a holiday rental it did not meet standards consistent with these attributes. The approach to and arrival at the property was typicalmof a family shackmin the scrub and from the moment we opened the door we became aware of its shortcomings. While the basic cleaning had been done, every drawer and cupboard needs a good wipe out, there was no soap or handtowels in the bathrooms but there was shampoo, conditioner and body wash. We paid extra for linen to be provided and it was of a very poor quality as were the beds and mattresses. There was no clean dishcloth in the kitchen. We had to use a pad that had been used by some/many passed occupants. Some of the pillows had no protectors on them and were also very cheap and shabby. The rotting couch on the front verandah was not calling to me and while the views of the bay were lovely, there was really nowhere at the front of the house (downstairs/outside) to sit and enjoy it. To be fair, it was probably the wrong choice for us, 2 grey nomad couples on a road trip but compared to other accommodation for a similar price along the west coast of Eyre Peninsula that we utilised on this holiday, it was not up to standard. The little things can make a big difference.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

Awesome spot will be back again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isobel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning

Beautiful place in a beautiful part of SA.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Venus bay gem

Beautiful home and amazing location, awesome views of the bay, property is well kept with everything you could need provided within the house. Had a great time with the family and would highly recommend this property to anyone interested in staying in the area. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful views and fabulous family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful view and everything you need

This property has a wonderful view, and is very well appointed with everything we needed. 5 stars! Perhaps we got lucky with the amount of sunlight, but despite the warnings about conserving power, we managed on solar power alone, even though we ran the reverse cycle heater each morning and evening. My only complaint is that the requirement to clean the property before leaving is a bit of a pain, and took quite some time. I suggest getting a cleaner after each visit and charging a little more cleaning fee.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

On our arrival to the property we found the kitchen and its utensils dirty even some parts un washed. But regarding the property location , views, interaction with the owner , overall house, it was very nice and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Kathy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely accommodation in quiet peaceful setting

We really enjoyed "Dolphin". Had a problem with the combustion heater, it billowed smoke into whole room. Could not use. Apart from that everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Peter Z.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Excellent location and site - issues with - main fridge and wood stove fan.

Excellent location and site - issues with - main fridge and wood stove fan.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

chris f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Fantastic Fantastic

Absolutely great place to stay and such a beautiful location
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

felicia m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot

Loved the house, location Was incredibly relaxing House is well equipped for a group and perfect for the dogs
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

Mandy M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Stunning Location

If seclusion and view are what you are looking for then this is the property for you. Value for money is poor as you are required take your own linen and towels, and to clean the property as well as pay for cleaning. We found dirty dishes, floors had not been swept, dusty furniture, sand on lounges etc. The overall property could be amazing, however it is not maintained very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate M., Ceduna

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil location

A group of sportwomen stayed here the 5 bedroom provided ample room. The peaceful setting allowed the chance to relax, unwind and enjoy the amazing views, sunsets and great on and off water activities. Highly recommend for everyone . Will definitely be back, thankyou .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic accommodation

We stayed in the Dolphin location for 6 nights with our young kids, friends and dogs. The house was beautiful with the perfect area upstairs for when the kids were in bed and us adults could relax a little. The kitchen is huge which made group cooking that much easier. There is so much storage throughout the house which meant we all had plenty of space to store our belongings. The water tanks emptied on our last night but Julie was on to the issue straight away and we had water again within an hour. The surrounding area was perfect for the kids and dogs to explore. There was plenty of 4WD tracks around too which kept us all busy and entertained. The house is well equipped with appliances and entertainment for all. The only things we could pick on were the BBQ being quite dirty when we arrived but we cleaned it up quickly and it worked great. Not all of the queen beds were super comfy but we had more than enough blankets to go around. Overall, we all had a fantastic time and can't rate this property high enough! Thanks so much Julie!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019