Poets Retreat

37 Tennyson Street, Elwood, 3184 Melbourne, Australia – Great location - show map – Railway access

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8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
15 reviews
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Poets Retreat

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  • Entire apartment
  • 753 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
    12 Mbps
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking on site

Poets Retreat is situated in the Elwood district of Melbourne, 6.1 km from Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, 6.5 km from National Gallery of Victoria and 6.5 km from Shrine of Remembrance. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.6 km from St Kilda Beach, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.6 km from Elwood Beach. The 2-bedroom apartment is equipped with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Arts Centre Melbourne is 6.8 km from the apartment, while Melbourne Cricket Ground is 6.9 km away. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 19 km from Poets Retreat.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Holly

8.7
8.7
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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Poets Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
Parking
Free private parking is possible 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
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    Room Amenities
    • Private entrance
    • Heating
    • Iron
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • 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 14:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    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
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Poets Retreat

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

    • Poets Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

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

    • The prices at Poets Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Poets Retreat can accommodate the following group size:

      • 5 guests

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

    • Check-in at Poets Retreat is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

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