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Poets Retreat

Apartment with kitchen, near St Kilda Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Interior
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV, books
Located in a quiet pocket of Elwood, this 2 bedroom ground floor apartment offers the perfect retreat for lifestyle holidays. With a sleek stone kitchen and private parking at your doorstep, enjoy unlimited WiFi, reverse cycle air conditioning and proximity to popular cafes along Tennyson Street. Stroll down to fabulous beaches or explore the nearby St Kilda Botanic gardens.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$297
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct

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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.

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre

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)

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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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that 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 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

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Elwood, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. Melbourne Cricket Ground and Melbourne Central are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St Kilda Beach and Brighton Beach. Check out an event or a game at Rod Laver Arena, and consider making time for SEA LIFE Melbourne, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Elwood, VIC

What's nearby

  • St Kilda Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Luna Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Palais Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • St Kilda Road - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Crown Casino - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

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
  • ‪Spout - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Elwood Patisserie and Bakery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jerry's Milk Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Little Sunflower Café - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Poets Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Poets Retreat?

As of 6 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poets Retreat on 9 Oct 2025 start from AU$297.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Poets Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Poets Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Poets Retreat located?

Located in Elwood, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Acland Street and St Kilda Beach. Luna Park and Palais Theatre are also within 1 mile (2 km). Ripponlea Station is 9 minutes by foot and Balaclava Station is 14 minutes.

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