Poets Retreat

37 Tennyson Street, Elwood, 3184 Melbourne, Australia
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Poets Retreat

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Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
17 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 753 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
    12 Mbps
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking on site

Poets Retreat offers accommodations in Melbourne, a 19-minute walk from St Kilda Beach and one mile from Elwood Beach. This apartment provides free private parking, private check-in and check-out, and free Wifi. Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is 3.8 miles from the apartment and National Gallery of Victoria is 4 miles away. The air-conditioned apartment is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Shrine of Remembrance is 4.1 miles from the apartment, while Arts Centre Melbourne is 4.2 miles away. Essendon Fields Airport is 12 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.9
High score for Melbourne

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ken
    Nepal Nepal
    “Excellent location. Clean and comfortable rooms. Friendly host.”
  • Jaye
    Australia Australia
    “A spacious well equipped apartment in a fantastic location. Holly was so helpful when I needed an extra night. Given the location and size of apartment it's excellent value for money.”
  • Jaye
    Australia Australia
    “A spacious and comfortable apartment in a beautiful location. I was surprised, it's much nicer than I expected so decided to stay longer. Holly was so helpful and just a really lovely person.”

Hosted by Holly

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Holly
In a gorgeous quiet pocket of Elwood, this sun filled spacious 2 bedroom ground floor apartment packs in a whole lot for lifestyle holidays in this tree lined street. This modernised retreat features a central hallway with storage, a sleek stone kitchen with Bosch dishwasher, a north facing living room, 2 big bedrooms with built in robes and a bright bathroom with large shower and laundry facilities. The ENTIRE apartment is yours - No sharing with anyone else.
Holly has been living in Melbourne for over 23 years. She owns and runs a travel agency business in Melbourne, conducting private tours to approximately 25 countries around the world including Australia. She lives at this property. She loves Melbourne and is also very knowledgeable about general tourist information around Melbourne and Australia. She would be happy to advise guests on tours, sight-seeing, shopping, public transport and general information. Holly has received a very high (Email hidden by Airbnb) from previous travellers who have stayed at Seaside Home. Holly can speak English and Vietnamese fluently, basic French and Korean. She is passionate about travel and has visited many countries around the world. Holly has a great understanding of dealing with guests from all walks of life and from different cultures. “Having travelled extensively around the world, I aim to provide the same high standards that I received on my travels and share with my guests the benefits of living in this amazing city and country.” Holly Mullaney – Owner and Host We live only 1 km from this apartment
Excitingly close to the popular cafes along Tennyson Street, the 67 tram on Brighton Road, several bus services and Ripponlea station, meander down to fabulous beaches for some summer sun or a morning jog, or simply enjoy the closeness of the St Kilda Botanic gardens, Acland Street dining scene or the relaxed Elwood Village lifestyle. - The ENTIRE apartment is yours - No sharing with anyone else. - Ground floor ease - Stylish stone kitchen/meals - Reverse cycle air conditioning - Private parking at your front door (Dedicated parking for guests) - Fully equipped kitchen - Free unlimited wifi - Brighton Road tram (4 mins walk – tram goes directly to Melbourne city central) - Melbourne city (8 kms) - St Kilda Botanic gardens (3 mins walk- 500 meters) - Walk to a choice of popular cafes and Elwood popular beach - Elwood beach (just over 1 km) - The nearest airport is Melbourne Tullamarine, 25 km from the apartment
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Poets Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    Basic free Wifi 12 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

    Kitchen

    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Dryer
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Bedroom

    • Linens

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private bathroom
    • Hairdryer

    Media & Technology

    • Flat-screen TV

    Room Amenities

    • Private entrance
    • Heating
    • Iron

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Express check-in/out

    Miscellaneous

    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Poets Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 20
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Poets Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Poets Retreat

    • Poets Retreat can accommodate this group size:

      • 5 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Poets Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Poets Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Poets Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • The nearest beach is 0.7 miles from Poets Retreat. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Yes, Poets Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • The prices at Poets Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • Poets Retreat is 4.3 miles from the center of Melbourne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.