The Brunswick vibe is quintessential Melbourne! Immerse yourself in Brunswick`s multicultural character, funky venues and shops for all to enjoy. If that`s what you`re seeking, you`re home.
This spacious three-level townhouse is perfectly located on a quiet street between the hustle and bustle of Sydney Road and Lygon Street. The #19 tram, trams #1 & #6, and Upfield line trains are all close by, taking you into the CBD, the hospital and university precinct, Queen Victoria Market or Melbourne Zoo in around 15 minutes.
It`s your first trip to Melbourne and you`re meeting friends for live music at the Retreat Hotel, just 370m away. First, though, you`ve got the day to explore Brunswick. Start with a coffee at Albert Street Cafe, a cosy heritage cafe just 570m from the door - then wander the vintage clothing and jewellery shops along Sydney Road before a stroll through Princes Park or lunch at Temple Brewing Co or Thunder Road Brewing Company. Decisions, decisions.
Flexible bedding across three levels:
* Master bedroom and ensuite takes up the whole top floor, with a king bed, sofa bed (sleeps 1 adult or 2 children) and stunning Melbourne skyline views.
* Bedroom 2 (middle floor): queen bed and single bed.
* Bedroom 3 (middle floor): queen bed, plus a private balcony with a bistro setting.
* Living room sofa bed (sleeps 1 adult or 2 children).
Also included: a large family bathroom with an oversized bathtub and Euro-style laundry on the middle floor; a fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher, oven, microwave, fridge); north-facing outdoor dining in the backyard; one secure, undercover off-street car park plus unlimited free on-street parking; a complimentary bottle of wine per stay; tea and coffee supplies; and bodywash, shampoo and conditioner to get you started. Need to work while you`re here? There`s a dedicated workspace and fast, unlimited Wi-Fi.
Guests have access to the whole house, plus one off-street car space (unlimited on-street parking is also available nearby). Our co-host Angela is on the message app for anything you need day to day; Meredith and Alli are available by phone too.
Distances at a Glance
* Randazzo Park (playground, boardwalk, picnic tables) - 90m, 1 min walk
* Retreat Hotel (live music) - 370m, 5 min walk
* Sydney Road, tram #19 - 340m, 4 min walk
* Brunswick Station, Upfield line - 550m, 7 min walk
* Albert Street Cafe - 570m, 7 min walk
* Lygon Street, trams #1 & #6 (Albert St/Lygon St stop) - 590m, 7 min walk
* Methven Park (playground) - 720m, 9 min walk
* Wild Life Bakery (artisan sourdough) - 760m, 9 min walk
* Temple Brewing Co - 910m, 11 min walk
* Thunder Road Brewing Company - 940m, 11 min walk
* Princes Park (6km running/walking loop) - 1.7km, 21 min walk or 4 min drive
* Melbourne Zoo - 2.0km, 6 min drive
* University of Melbourne - 3.2km, 10 min drive
* Melbourne Private Hospital - 3.25km, 10 min drive
* Royal Melbourne Hospital - 3.3km, 10 min drive
* Royal Women`s Hospital - 3.35km, 10 min drive
* Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre - 3.45km, 11 min drive
* Carlton & Lygon Street restaurants (Elgin St) - 3.1km, 9 min drive
* Queen Victoria Market - 4.3km, 12 min drive
* Melbourne CBD (Flinders Street Station) - 5.4km, 15 min by tram/train
* National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) - 5.9km, 15 min by tram/train
* Arts Centre Melbourne - 5.75km, 15 min by tram/train
* Southbank Theatre - 6.0km, 15 min by tram/train
* Melbourne Recital Centre - 6.0km, 15 min by tram/train
* Sidney Myer Music Bowl - 6.1km, 15 min by tram/train
Getting around: it`s an easy walk to Sydney Road (340m) for the #19 tram, or to Lygon Street (590m) for trams #1 and #6 - both will take you into the CBD and beyond, or down to St Kilda. The #19 on Sydney Road also stops near the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Royal Women`s Hospital, Melbourne Private, Royal Children`s Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Princes Park, the University of Melbourne and Queen Victoria Market. From Lygon Street, trams #1 and #6 also pass Carlton`s Lygon Street restaurant strip - jump off at Elgin Street to explore. Brunswick Station on the Upfield line is a 550m, 7-minute walk, and it`s 7 stops (about 15 minutes) to Flinders Street Station in the CBD. From there, it`s an easy tram or train ride into the Arts Precinct to catch the latest exhibition at the NGV, a concert at Sidney Myer Music Bowl, or a production at the Arts Centre, Southbank Theatre or Melbourne Recital Centre.
On foot, Randazzo Park is a 1-minute walk with a large timber boardwalk and picnic tables - great for younger kids. Methven Park is a little further at 9 minutes, with more play equipment and mature trees, and it`s close to Wild Life Bakery, well known for its artisan sourdough. Keen walkers or runners will enjoy the ~6km loop around beautiful Princes Park, about a 20-minute walk or 4-minute drive away.
Brunswick is close to the University of Melbourne, Princes Park, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne Private Hospital and Royal Women`s Hospital - all within about a 10-minute drive - as well as Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Zoo.
Travelling with a baby? We don`t supply a cot, but two Melbourne baby equipment hire services deliver straight to the property: Hire for Baby (1300 363 755, hireforbaby.com) and BabyQuip Melbourne (babyquip.com/h/melbourne), both offering cots, portacots and other gear for your stay.
As hosts, we welcome all visitors - overseas guests, people with disabilities, families, and LGBTQI+ friendly travellers.
Please note: this is a three-level house with two flights of stairs. There`s one baby gate fitted at the bottom of the stairs on the ground floor. The bathtub is large enough that the hot water system can only fill it halfway, and the spa jets aren`t functional. This is a fully smoke-free property - please don`t smoke anywhere on the premises, including outdoor areas. Guests must be over 25 to book and stay unless accompanied by a suitable adult. This space isn`t suitable for pets or parties. The property sits in a peaceful, quiet neighbourhood, so we kindly ask for no loud music or parties, and a noise curfew of 10pm. Please review the house rules for further detail.
THINGS TO NOTE:
This is a three-level house with two flights of stairs. There is one baby gate which is fitted at the bottom of the stairs on the ground floor.
The bathtub is so big that the hot water system can only fill it up halfway. The spa jets are not functional.
This is a fully smoke-free property. Please do not smoke anywhere on the property, including in outdoor areas.
ACCESS: You have full access to the property. we are just a phone call or message away during your stay.
PARKING: There is one secure, under cover, off-street car park. Unlimited free on-street parking.
INCLUSIVE: As hosts, we welcome all visitors. Overseas guests, people with disabilities, families, and LGBTQI+ friendly.
NOISE: The property is in a peaceful quiet neighbourhood. To respect the peace of the community - we kindly request no loud music or loud parties. Noise curfew 10pm.
SECURITY DEPOSIT - A refundable security deposit of $500 may be taken as an authorisation hold 2 days prior to check out and released no more than 7 days later. Some or all of the security deposit may be captured if there has been negligent behaviour or intentional damage to the property.
EARLY CHECK-IN REQUESTS:
May be possible however we do recommend you to plan around a 3pm check-in. When your place is ready, we will let you know. If you require earlier access, consider booking the night before if available. If a guest is checking out on the day of your arrival, housekeeping needs time to prepare everything and we thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
LATE CHECK-OUT REQUESTS:
May be possible depending on bookings and housekeeping schedules. Please reach out the day before check out to see if this is possible.
STARTER SUPPLIES:
We provide you with complimentary essential starter supplies for your stay. This includes shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toilet paper, and a few other items for your comfort. This is not intended to last for the duration of your booking but to avoid having to immediately head to the supermarket on arrival.
LINEN: We supply hotel quality linen and bath towels for your stay.
SOFA BED: Please advise us at the time of booking if you require the Sofa beds.
LONG STAYS:
All stays 14-28 nights must have a mid-stay cleaning service at an additional cost. This allows for our team to periodically clean, maintain, and inspect the property. This is non-negotiable.
CHECK OUT
We don`t want you to do a long list of chores before you check out. We just kindly ask that you put back furniture the way you found it (only if somethings been moved), stack the dishwasher and put the rubbish out. Our cleaners will do the rest.
AGE REQUIREMENT:
We do request that adult guests are over the age of 25 years of age. 18-24 years are welcome if staying with other adults over 25 years of age. Children are welcome.
INFANTS:
For families traveling with infants, please note that you will need to supply linen. Due to the sensitive nature of precious baby skin and the detergents often used by large commercial laundries, it is much better for you to use fabrics that are familiar to your baby`s skin to avoid any sensitivities or allergic reactions.
MANAGEMENT FEE - this is our damage waiver to cover any accidental damages so you don`t have to worry - see house rules for the details.
PETS: This is space is not suitable for pets.
Contact our Co-host Angela via the message app if you need anything. Alternatively, Meredith and Alli are available on the phone.
- No noise after 10pm and refrain from causing disturbances to the neighbours to avoid having them complain to local authorities.
- Strictly no parties allowed. Infringement on this rule may result in eviction without refund. Any additional time for the housekeepers to attend or inspect the
