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Poets Retreat

Apartment with kitchen, near St Kilda Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Exterior
Interior
Smart TV, books

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Elwood, VIC
  • Place, St. Kilda Botanical Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, St Kilda Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Luna Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Located in Elwood within a short walk of Acland Street, this apartment is within a mile (2 km) of St Kilda Beach. The apartment includes a kitchen, a sofa bed, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • St. Kilda Botanical Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Acland Street - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • St Kilda Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Luna Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Palais Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ripponlea Station - 9 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 16 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kremma - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Little Sunflower Café - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Spout Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Elwood Patisserie and Bakery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Miss Alex & Co - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Poets Retreat

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.

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.

Should you require anything during your stay, we will do our best to provide it.
Melbourne water is safe to drink - no need to boil.

We are available to assist or answer your queries. We live only a few hundreds meters away. Please contact us at the time of the booking for keys instructions.
- The ENTIRE apartment is yours - No sharing with anyone else.
- Ground floor ease (no steps)
- 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
The apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and an electric kettle.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this apartment?

This apartment is situated in Elwood within a short 19-minute walk of St Kilda Beach and also 15 minutes on foot from Acland Street. You'll also find Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this apartment?

No, there isn't parking at this apartment.

Is this apartment next to a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

Is Poets Retreat a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this apartment, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each apartment and kitchens in some.

Does Poets Retreat have a hot tub?

No, this apartment doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this apartment include breakfast service?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this apartment allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.

Where is the closest airport to this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), which is 15.9 mi away (30 minutes by car). Another top airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), which is located 20.2 mi away (34-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Poets Retreat?

No, at Poets Retreat, there aren't any apartments that list a balcony.

Reviews

Poets Retreat Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a stay with convenience to train station
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean cozy apartment with all you need
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise P.

Well equipped kitchen.The overall feel of the property was a bit unloved. Plants were dying( removed dead leaves and watered) Table cloth quite grubby. Good location for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short break in Elwood

Great location. Parking was available but a little difficult if you had a larger car as space was tight. Property was older but had everything we needed for a week. No outdoor space so couldn’t sit outside. Would have liked a welcome pack so we needn’t have gone out to search for milk etc on arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room itself was excellent. Just small things like would be ideal to have split systems in each of the bedrooms. Vertical blind in kitchen were abit dusty. But overall it was satisfactory.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Good spot for us with elderly parents. Comfy beds. Was quiet even though we were in middle of flats. No particularly well equipped kitchen. Old pans, not enough forks and no standard things like oil to cook with but that’s just a small thing. We managed 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Bronwyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overnight stay

Convenient and quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

deb b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overnight

Great location for overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne B., Denver, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

So well equipped and Holly is a terrific, reaponsive host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruno C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location

Comfortable
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overnight in Elwood

Ideally suited for the stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

bec a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and cool unit

Fantastic to have a car spot. Very tidy and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda J., Yallingup, Western Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Handy to Melbourne airport but far enough away to be quiet & near the coast. Holly was a very helpful host with good communication. The place was everything we needed for our stay. Carpark would be a bit tight if you had a bigger sized car. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good stay

All as stated. We enjoyed our stay. Recommend using the train rather than tram
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

A great little 2 bed apartment in a great location! We stayed with our in laws and toddler and it was a good size for all of us. The host kindly provided a portacot and highchair too. It was a flat easy walk to pubs, cafes, shops, Palais Theatre and the beach, a perfect location. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leeanne E., Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness

Parents Retreat

We rented this property for my parents recent visit to Melbourne. It met their requirements perfectly being close to family with easy access to the city & local amenities. Neat, tidy & very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot

The apartment had all the things we needed- including washer/dryer. It was comfortable. If you plan to take public transport to get around, then pick up a pass before heading to the apartment- there are no close places to purchase them, although the trains and buses are very close and easy to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trisha S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location.

Close to everything that we needed. A nice walk to great cafes. The host was very helpful. The beds were comfortable. The parking was great.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sheila P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Accommodation!!

This apartment was ideally situation for my friend and me. We had a week in Melbourne with our main focus being the Australian Open. It served our needs perfectly. Transportation was so accessible (spoiled for choices… tram, train or bus). The area, Elwood was quiet, treed and close to amenities. All perfect. The unit was spacious and clean. The only concern we had was regulating the water in the shower. Tap ware is old and probably needs replacing. Overall, we had an excellent stay, would recommend the accommodation and would be happy to stay again when in Melbourne.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good choice

A lovely neat and tidy property in a great location. Communication with the property manager was quick, easy and very friendly. I would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Poet's Delight!

The Poet's Retreat is a delightful place to stay--well located, well appointed and clean, and has a very pleasant feeling. There is a kindergarten next door, and the sounds of the children playing is very sweet!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Großes, sehr gut ausgestattetes Apartment mit allem was man braucht. Speziell für Familien mit Kindern. Gemütliche Betten. Vielen Dank dass wir hier unseren Urlaub verbringen konnten.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025