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Poets Retreat

Apartment near St Kilda Beach in Melbourne

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

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 Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Luna Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, St Kilda Road
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Heart of Melbourne.Your stay at this Elwood apartment places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Acland Street and St Kilda Beach. Luna Park and Palais Theatre are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • 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
  • St Kilda Road - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Crown Casino - 8 min drive - 4.5 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

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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

Pets

  • No pets 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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Poets Retreat to the airport?

This apartment is 15.9 mi (30-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Poets Retreat?

As of Nov 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poets Retreat on Nov 27, 2025 start from $97.39, excluding 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.

Does Poets Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Poets Retreat to the beach?

This apartment is 1.1 mi (3-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 2.7 mi (9-min drive) from Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Poets Retreat offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Poets Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but Crown Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Poets Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Poets Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Poets Retreat have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Poets Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Poets Retreat to downtown Melbourne?

This apartment is 4.5 mi away from Melbourne.