8/10 Good
Joan
Traveled with family
Oct 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Joan
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Entire home
Eltham Retreat
3.5 star property
Suburban vacation home with 2 hot tubs and a fitness center
VIP Access
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 91421 sq ft
Popular amenities
- Hot Tub
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- Washer
- Gym
- Barbecue grill
Explore the area
158 Bolton Street, Eltham, VIC, 3095
- MontsalvatPlace, Montsalvat3 min drive
- La Trobe UniversityPlace, La Trobe University9 min drive
- Austin HospitalPlace, Austin Hospital10 min drive
- Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)28 min drive
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
- Expect exceptional service
- Extra savings and perks for Rewards members
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About the neighborhood
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Located in Eltham, this vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Montsalvat and within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Austin Hospital. This 3.5-star vacation home has 11 guestrooms and offers free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a gym.
What's nearby
- Montsalvat - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
- La Trobe University - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles
- Austin Hospital - 10 min drive - 5.7 miles
- Box Hill Hospital - 12 min drive - 8.0 miles
- Deakin University - 18 min drive - 10.6 miles
Getting around
- Eltham Station - 3 min drive
- Southern Cross Station - 22 min drive
- Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 16 min walk
- Montsalvat - 3 min drive
- KFC - 18 min walk
- Second Home - 13 min walk
- Hungry Jack's - 18 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Eltham Retreat
Suburban vacation home with 2 hot tubs and a fitness center
At this vacation home, guests have access to a gym, 2 hot tubs, and free WiFi in public areas. Free parking is available if you drive. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and barbecue grills.
The vacation home is individually decorated and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony or patio. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms, a dining area, and a sitting area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a 48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels and a DVD player. Along with relaxing touches like a hydromassage showerhead and a soaking tub, the bathroom offers hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a fireplace, and a private yard.
2 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- 2 hot tubs
- Access to nearby indoor pool
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
- Free secured, covered self parking on site
- Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Family friendly
- Children's toys
Kitchen
- Blender
- Cleaning supplies
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen island
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Rice cooker
- Stovetop
- Tea bags/instant coffee
- Toaster
- Waffle maker
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3 private bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Deep soaking bathtub or hydromassage showerhead
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Soap
- Toilet paper
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Separate dining area
- Separate sitting area
- Window screens
Entertainment
- 48-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
- Books
- DVD player
- First-run movies
- Netflix
- Streaming services
Outdoor areas
- Balcony/patio
- Firepit
- Free firewood
- Fully-fenced
- Garden
- Gas grill
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Yard
Laundry
- Laundry detergent
- Washer/dryer
Work spaces
- Laptop workspace
Comfort
- Ceiling fan
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Fee: AUD 60 per pet per stay
- Service animals exempt from fees
- Deposit: AUD 60 per stay
- One-time cleaning fee: AUD 40
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 12 steps to reach entrance
- 2 accessible parking spaces
- Lever door handles
- No elevator
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Electrical adapters
- Guidebooks
- Iron/ironing board
- Local maps
- Restaurant dining guides
Location highlights
- In a business district
- In a shopping district
- In a village
- In the suburbs
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near a metro station
- Near a train station
- Near the airport
- Near the bay
Things to do
- Bicycle storage
- Gym
- Private wine tours
- Vineyard
- Wine tasting room
- Wine tours
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Indoor pool (guest access) nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Theme park nearby
- Winery tours nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Window guards
General
- 1 building
- 1 floor
- 11 units
- Bicycle storage
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Garden
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
- Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
- Solar energy
- Victorian architecture
- Water-efficient showers
- Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
A. Please Do Not strip beds.
B. Cleaning
1.The property must be left in a neat & tidy state.
2.All dishes must be washed/placed back into the cupboards.
3.Place all used towels in the laundry basket.
1. Rubbish must be disposed in the correct bin:
Yellow – recycling (no plastic bags)
Red - general rubbish
Green – leaves/grass clippings.
2. Council may refuse collection/impose a fine. Fee applies.
Pets
If you have family pets during your stay, please remember to check the backyard for any pet droppings. Please collect, bag and place in the red bin. Additional fees ($80) may apply.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Access methods
Lockbox, private entrance
Pets
- This property welcomes pets for AUD 60 per pet, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of AUD 40 and a deposit of AUD 60 per stay
- Service animals exempt from fees
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:
- Deposit: AUD 500.00 per stay
- Cleaning fee: AUD 160 per accommodation, per stay (varies per unit)
- A damage deposit of AUD 500 will be collected before check-in.
- Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.
These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.
- Pet deposit: AUD 60 per stay
- Pet fee: AUD 60 per pet, per stay plus AUD 40 one-time cleaning fee
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- High chair fee: AUD 15 per stay
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
- Check-in: 3 PM—-anytime
- Check-out: 10 AM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
- 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.
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
- This property uses solar energy.
- Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards.
- The property is professionally cleaned.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
- There are no elevators.
- No cribs or infant beds are available.
- Parking has height restrictions.
Property is also known as
Eltham Retreat House
Eltham Retreat
Eltham Retreat Eltham
Eltham Retreat Private vacation home
Eltham Retreat Private vacation home Eltham
Frequently asked questions
Is a free cancellation option available at this vacation home?
This vacation home offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.
What's there to do around this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Eltham, close to Montsalvat, Doncaster Shopping Centre, and Olympic Park.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the vacation home. Though parking is limited, accessible parking is also available. You'll find a max of 2 spaces.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 hot tubs.
Is Eltham Retreat a good place to stay for couples?
There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a fireplace as well as a vineyard and a nature reserve.
Does Eltham Retreat have a hot tub?
Yes, guests can enjoy 2 spa tubs at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at this vacation home for a fee of AUD 60 per pet, per stay. A deposit of AUD 60 per stay is collected.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
How close is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), which is 18.3 mi away (24 minutes by car). Another top airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), which is located 20.3 mi away (26-minute drive).
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Eltham Retreat?
Yes, every accommodation at Eltham Retreat comes with a balcony.
Reviews
Eltham Retreat Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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