Melbourne is the capital of the state of Victoria and it is located on the coast of south-eastern Australia. The city has many theme parks and attractions including the Federation Square development in the city center with its bars, restaurants and plazas. Art lovers will appreciate Melbourne Arts Precinct, with the National Gallery of Victoria and the performing arts complex, Arts Center Melbourne. Evenings can also be enjoyed at the Princess Theater. Chinatown Melbourne offers a cultural and dining experience, housed in historic buildings, while the Queen Victoria market is also close by. Melbourne Zoo is also worth a visit, with its many animal species. If you’re looking for pet-friendly Airbnb rentals in Melbourne, you’ll find a range of accommodations that welcome your furry friends with open arms. Check out the top picks for the best affordable Airbnb vacation rentals in Melbourne, Australia.
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1. Delightful single-story home with outdoor kitchen (from USD 22)
Welcome to this delightful single-story home nestled in a tranquil and breathtaking neighborhood. The design is modern and chic, giving the home a touch of elegance. In the cozy bedroom, you’ll find a luxurious king single-size bed that promises a restful night’s sleep. And don’t worry about those cold winter nights, because an electric blanket is thoughtfully provided to keep you warm and snug.
Stay connected with the complimentary Wi-Fi and take advantage of the dedicated workspace if you need to get some work done. And the best part? You can park your car for free right on the premises. If you enjoy cooking, you’re in for a treat! They have an outdoor kitchen that is fully equipped and ready for you to unleash your culinary skills.
Top guest reviews
Host:
grayce was a amazing hostvery humble & friendly hostgrayce is a super friendly host very caring and accommodatingvery lovely home great energy from the people staying there very kind and generousgrayce is extremely friendly accommodating responsive and always ready to helpLocation:
fantastic location very close to the shopping centrepeaceful location with ample parking spacegreat place and value money to stay great location too near shopping mall by walking distancethere is a huge shopping centre in 3minutes walking distance so it was very convenientthe place is close to the bus station and to the mall so it was easy to get aroundRead more reviewsCleanliness:
very clean and well furnishedclean place and very helpful ladyclean room with very comfy bednice and clean house frfrher place is very clean tidy and beautiful
2. Cozy adobe offering breathtaking beauty of the nearby lake (from USD 26)
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the nearby lake, with convenient access and a shared outdoor space to relax and unwind. Embracing a contemporary style, this chic retreat offers an array of modern amenities, including complimentary parking, Wi-Fi, a dedicated workspace, and a generous 55-inch HDTV. The well-appointed kitchen beckons aspiring chefs to create culinary masterpieces, while the living room provides a cozy haven with its soothing ceiling fan and heating system.
Convenience is key, with a state-of-the-art washing machine and an outdoor clothesline at your disposal. The knowledgeable host eagerly shares local insights and engaging conversations, ensuring a truly memorable stay. Unwind in the guest room, featuring a comfortable double bed, ample storage space, and a desk perfectly positioned to admire the scenic view.
Top guest reviews
Host:
host highly recomended and helpfulyou are a great hostthe host is friendly and responsive as wellmyles is great host nice and thoughtful personreally helpful and friendlyLocation:
located in a safe and peaceful neighborhood and near by many places to eatmyles place is an ideal location for anything coming to visit melbournereally good location near trains to get into townit’s a perfect place to stayCleanliness:
myles place was nice and clean easy to get to and good communicationi was super comfortable with that clean and nice houseit was a lovely clean place and i enjoyed my stay herethe room is very tidy and clean and have everything i needed for a comfortable stayeverything is pretty clean; the room is spacious with a cosy double bedRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the bed is super comfortablethe bedroom is very comfortable and the kitchen and bathroom are well equiped
3. Double room in private home in Scoresby, Melbourne (from USD 36)
Live like a local in this attractive double room in a private home in Scoresby, Melbourne, a five-minute walk from the Woolworth supermarket and an eleven-minute bus ride from the Knox Westfield shopping center. There are many restaurants and cafes in the area, as well as two markets. This cheap accommodation near Melbourne Airport shares a bathroom but it has cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Guests are welcome to use the kitchen in the house to cook daily meals.
Top guest reviews
Host:
great host with lovely familyhost and family very kindamazing host lovely people easy goingyuyu is a great hosthosts are very nice and kindLocation:
- located within good neighbourhoodperfect place to stay if you in this areawas close to where i needed to be for work and the host was very nicegreat value for money nice location and friendly hostCleanliness:
but everything was clean organisedgrateful for the clean roomyuyu's house was nice clean and quietplace is very cleandecent place with a clean room and a comfortable bedRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
good value for money room is as described
4. Private room in Wantirna South villa (from USD 23)
A comfortable room is available in this Wantirna South villa, a short drive from the Knox School, Knox City shopping center and a large supermarket. Guests are welcome to use a table tennis and pool table in the home. Wi-Fi and laundry facilities are on offer to guests and there is free street parking. Guests are welcome to use the kitchen in the villa to cook their own meals.
Top guest reviews
Host:
the hosts are friendlyhosts are lovely and accommodatingthanks for the hospitality of the hostvery friendly and helping hostgreat hosts really great value for moneyLocation:
a good place to relax 8-12 minutes away from bus stationthis is an excellent place to stay if you don't wanna stay in a 4 to 5 star hotelotherwise great placeCleanliness:
the room was clean and niceclean room with private bathroomclean an compfortable in fabulous areamy room was very clean and comfortablevery clean room with bathroom clean house and the hosts were fantastic peopleRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the bed is comfortable the heating is amazing inside the roomthe room is a nice size with an attached bathroom which gives you lots of privacyit was a really friendly family and the room had all the things i needed :)
5. Master bedroom in Vermont, Melbourne home (from USD 64)

This lovely home is located in Vermont and features a room with a queen-size bed and its own, en-suite bathroom. The room also has a walk-in wardrobe. There are also pleasant views from the room’s windows. The home is a five-minute walk from the bus stop for exploring the area. Guests are welcome to use the living room with a TV, the kitchen and laundry facilities. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout. The owners have a friendly dog on the premises.
Top guest reviews
Host:
host was friendly and responded quicklyhamid is a nice hosthamid is a great hosthamild is a friendly hostgreat host amazing place definitely recommendLocation:
nice location if you don't want to be in the citya nice area to stay in with walking distance to shops and local parksgreat value for given price -- en suite bathroom close to city by train spacey flatnice and cozy place to stayCleanliness:
the room was clean and tidyRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
great big room with our own bathroomroom is a nice size with a nice toilet and bathroom
6. Bright and cozy room in a Scoresby home (from USD 74)
This attractive and affordable apartment in Melbourne is nestled in a private and quiet court, a five-minute stroll to the Woolworth supermarket and an eleven-minute bus ride from Knox Westfield shopping center. There is a variety of cafes and restaurants for dining out in the immediate area, as well as two markets. The double room shares a bathroom with owners and other guests and visitors have access to the living area with cable TV, the kitchen and deck. Free parking and wireless Internet are available for guests’ use.
Top guest reviews
Host:
yuyu is a very nice host and warm personyuyu and anna are great host highly recommendyuyu is the most kind and helpful landlord i have ever metyuyu is a wonderful host and the place is very nice and quiteLocation:
great place with in this budgetCleanliness:
sparkling clean comfy bedthe house is very clean and tidyvery clean place with a comfy bed to sleep onthe house is sparkling cleani would recommend yuyu's home for friendly environment and cleanlinessRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
nice quiet place had a great sleep nice room had a bath very relaxing
7. Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom in private Vermont South villa
This attractive and light master bedroom is located in a four-bedroom villa in Vermont South, Melbourne. There is a bus stop a five-minute walk away, where guests can travel to a large shopping center and more shopping malls are located a ten-minute drive away. The room has its own private bathroom and a storage room. Guests have access to the living area with a TV, laundry facilities and a well-equipped kitchen to cook their own meals. Guests are also welcome to use the large backyard and front terrace for outdoor relaxation. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the home.
Vermont South, Victoria, Australia
5.54 km (3.5 mi) from Jells ParkTop guest reviews
Host:
the hosts were very helpful and quick with responsesxueting is a great hostthe hosts are very helpfulthe host is very accommodate and friendlyvery helpful hosts would definitely stay againLocation:
easy access to shopping centrebeautiful cosy house sitting in a convenient locationthis place is very good for people with car convenient to shopping center easy parking quiet locationthe place is very nice and quiet perfect for escape from the hustle bustlegreat place to stayCleanliness:
everything is clean and organizedthe place was clean and cosyclean room with private bathroomprivate clean and comfortable :)very comfortable clean and friendly place to stayRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
a working table with a strong wi-fi connectionthe bed is equipped with mattress warmer very warm sleep during cool and cold nightsgreat setup - private room with ensuitewe spent 2 night in this delicious room with en-suitethis place is nice with en-suite bathroom
8. Two cozy rooms in a private home in Forest Hill
This lovely home offers two, clean and cozy rooms, both with a queen-size bed and sharing a bathroom and a shower room. The house is a ten-minute drive from the Forest Hill shopping center, a one- to two-minute drive from Woolworths and a five-minute drive from the Aqualink Nunawading pool and gym. There is free parking outside the home. Guests are welcome to use the kitchen, living area with TV, back yard and laundry facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available to guests.
Forest Hill, Victoria, Australia
7.25 km (4.6 mi) from Jells ParkTop guest reviews
Host:
lovely and friendly hostslovely hosts top notch and would definitely stay again :)pania and peter could give good travel tips and were very hospitablepania & peter are super friendly and approachablepania & peter are super friendlyLocation:
it is a amazing stay such a great locationdefinitely a cosy place to stayi couldn't have picked a better place and would happily check in againCleanliness:
the house is clean and tidydefinitely will recommend the clean and tidinessthe bathroom is also super clean and privatethe house is really clean and very modernlovely place clean great kitchenRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
there is heaps of hanging room in the closet in the bedroom which is very helpfulthe bed was comfortable and the room was very pleasant
9. Guest suite in Wantirna home
This attractive guest suite features laundry facilities and an indoor fireplace. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the suite. There is a kitchen for cooking daily meals, one bathroom and free parking is available to guests on the property. Laundry facilities are available and the guest suite has its own private entrance.
Wantirna, Victoria, Australia
5.18 km (3.3 mi) from Jells Park
10. Cozy double room in Mitcham home
A comfortable room is available in this lovely Mitcham home, located a 10- to 15-minute walk from the train station, shopping center and a gym. The property is an eight-minute drive to Ringwood Library and the Eastland shopping center. Free Wi-Fi and parking are provided for guests. Guests are welcome to use the kitchen to cook their own meals. The bedroom features a double bed and there are two shared bathrooms.
Mitcham, Victoria, Australia
7.7 km (4.8 mi) from Jells ParkTop guest reviews
Host:
awesome host and feeling of homehost is easy to get along with and quite knowledgeableawesome host - highly recommendjolene is nice friendly hostshe is very friendly and helpfulLocation:
great location and nice house to live injolene is very hospitable and her place is located in a quiet safe neighborhoodjolene’s house is a very comfortable placeCleanliness:
the bathroom was clean although there were some slightly dusty areascomfortable clean quiet and beautiful placeclean pleasant functional place to staya clean modern house in a relaxed atmospherethe house is beautifully decorated clean and tidyRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
and it was so nice having a heater on a cold melbourne winter nightclean and comfortable bedroom equiped with a heater and a fresh bath towel providedjolene’s place is a nice comfortable and stylish place to live very quite toothe room is good size and very comfortable
11. Private room in comfortable Glen Waverley home

This cozy room is located in a private home, a short walk from the Brand Park Shopping Center and within a short drive from The Glen Shopping Center. The room features a double bed and the bathroom is shared with the owners. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Guests are welcome to use the living and dining area with a TV, the front and back garden and the kitchen in the home.
Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia
2.09 km (1.3 mi) from Jells Park
12. Comfortable room in Scoresby, Melbourne home
This cozy room is located in a private home in Scoresby, Melbourne, a five-minute stroll from the Woolworth supermarket and an eleven-minute bus trip to Knox Westfield shopping center. Guests can enjoy a variety of cafes and restaurants in the immediate area and there are two, fresh markets. The room has a double bed and it shares a bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the home and guests are welcome to use the kitchen and laundry facilities.
Scoresby, Victoria, Australia
3.41 km (2.2 mi) from Jells ParkAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
yuyu is a very nice host and she is kind and very helpfulthe hosts are very friendly and supportiveyuyu and her family are outstanding hosts and provide first-class hospitalityyuyu is very helpful and friendly hosti really enjoyed my stay yuyu and her family are really friendly and happy to help meLocation:
affordable place in a good area close to public transportgreat value and close to frequent public transportgood location right off the main roadvery quiet location quick walk to local businesses clean & tidy excellent value for moneyCleanliness:
beautifully clean house and very quietnice quiet place and sparkling cleanyuyu's house is very clean and tidyroom was clean bed was firm and comfortable and room had the basic featuresthe room was clean and we were provided also with towelsRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the bed was suoer comfy and i slept so well
A great vacation at a budget price
Enjoy exploring all the attractions, shops, restaurants, and food markets of this exciting city without breaking the bank, while staying in comfort at one of the best affordable Airbnb rentals with a pool in Melbourne.
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