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Gorgeous 2 Bedroom apartment in Historic Willsmere - with pool and pet friendly

Riverside apartment with fitness centre and outdoor pool

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Willsmere, the former Kew Asylum, boasts a unique blend of Victorian Italianate architecture and modern comforts. Take a tram ride to Melbourne's sporting venues or unwind with tennis courts and walking trails along the River Yarra.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

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About this property

Entire place

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

Gorgeous 2 Bedroom apartment in Historic Willsmere - with pool and pet friendly

Built in 1872, Willsmere, the former Kew Asylum, with it’s Victorian Italianate architecture is an icon of Melbourne’s history and culture. Located just 6 km from the CBD, Willsmere is close to Melbourne’s sporting venues and arts precinct. Catch a tram to the Australian Open. Enjoy the walking trails and flying fox colonies along the River Yarra or play a few rounds of golf at Yarra Bend. Relax at the Willsmere pool (currently under refurbishment and available from December 2024), practice at the tennis courts or watch the sun go down over the city.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 5
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 indicated that 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

About the area

Map
Kew, VIC

What's nearby

  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • AAMI Park - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Collins Street - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Melbourne Central - 8 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Alphington Station - 4 min drive
  • Flinders Street Station - 19 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kissaten きっさてん - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Frank & Harri - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fairfield Park Boathouse & Tea Gardens - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Skinny Dog Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Au79 - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gorgeous 2 Bedroom apartment in Historic Willsmere - with pool and pet friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Gorgeous 2 Bedroom apartment in Historic Willsmere - with pool and pet friendly 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 Gorgeous 2 Bedroom apartment in Historic Willsmere - with pool and pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous 2 Bedroom apartment in Historic Willsmere - with pool and pet friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous 2 Bedroom apartment in Historic Willsmere - with pool and pet friendly located?

Located in Kew, this apartment building is 1 mi (1.6 km) from St Vincent's Private Hospital and within 3 miles (5 km) of Abbotsford Convent and Swinburne University of Technology. Bridge Road is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

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Gorgeous 2 Bedroom apartment in Historic Willsmere - with pool and pet friendly Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanne N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely place

it was a great place to stay, lovely area with plenty of walking spots for my dog. Close to city
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

Really Good Stay

Really good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Beautiful Kew

Lovely property, accomodation had everything we needed. We loved it and will definitely stay again when next visiting Melbourne.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID B.

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

Great location

Great location to suit our needs. Second time we’ve stayed there, and will definitely head back again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kanitha W.

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

Good place to stay

Nice and clean place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Another lovely stay

We love staying here. It is perfect for our needs and green, quiet and relaxing .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mizette M.

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

Visiting Family

Beautiful peaceful stay. Calm and quiet with lots of fresh air and beautiful surroundings. Comfortable and beautiful bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

rick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great host and extremely friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Gillian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy and charming

Welcoming ambience. Comfortable. Everything you need supplied down to milk, cooking oil, plus extras
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marcia D.

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

Marcia

Beautiful surroundings, very comfortable and quiet stay with secure parking, and so much to do. Our grandchildren were kept busy all day with swimming, playing bocce, long walks, and barbecues. It is also in an excellent location to be close to the city. It is a wonderful place for all the family and our little dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Fabulous Stay

Was a great, pet friendly stay in beautiful, historic surroundings. Close to the city for convenience but in a beautiful, tranquil location. For a stay with a bit of a difference, this is the one!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny G.

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

Ery good

Perfect place to stay with our dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miriam C.

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

Iconic stay

If you love staying in places that have a point of difference, then this is it. Beautiful grounds, lovely and quiet and tasteful decor, this apartment is perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xin G.

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

Fuss-free staycation

Jo was wonderful and pleasant from start to end, lovely accommodation with lots to explore within the grounds, great location with large off leash dog park nearby and close to all the areas I’ve planned to visit
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Beautiful garden setting

We loved staying here.It was quiet and we could bring our dog , Jo was very friendly and an easy communicator. We have already booked our next stay. The grounds are a delight to wander about.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zanna T.

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

Lovely!

Beautiful historical building and grounds, really enjoyed our stay. Owner is lovely, and the residents are friendly. Best of all its pet friendly, and we met a delightful mix of feathered and fur residents on our daily walks.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Two night stay

Loved staying there. Something different . Jo the host was just lovely to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine S.

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

Exceeded expectations

Quiet, quirky, great location, well appointed,, good communication from owner. Couldn't have been any better
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Peaceful

Wonderful atmosphere - we loved sitting out in the peaceful gardens, the pool was wonderful, and the apartment was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

History & horticulture.

Lovely, well manicured grounds, historic accomodation & homely. A pleasure to stay in. Sad to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Another Fantastic Stay

Really enjoyed our 2nd stay and will be back again as soon as we can. Property is perfect for our needs and Jo is a wonderful host. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn V.

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

Unique location

Very comfortable and convenient location. Lovely grounds and buildings. Quiet and peaceful. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

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

Comfortable

Comfortable, clean apartment with everything we needed. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui C.

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

Safe

The apartment was clean and we felt safe in the grounds.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A unique property with some wonderful history to it. We really enjoyed our morning work around the gardens. Jo the host was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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