Melbourne, the capital of the Southeastern state of Victoria is also both the cultural and the sports capital of Australia. It exhibits a very dynamic and yet a very appeasing charm at the same time. The hidden bylanes have these local shops along with several cafes and bistros offering cuisines from all around the world, which can be a treat to the tourists under a budget. Take a stroll through the colourful promenades, ride on one of the heritage trams of Melbourne, catch a game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, sail along the Yarra River, experience the cultural richness manifested by the works of art in the diverse art galleries or wander about in the lovely Botanic Gardens. There is a lot of scope for tourists to have a very satisfying stay in the city. To make your stay even more satisfying consider one of these Stayz accommodations in Melbourne listed below.
1. The house with a chic interior decor (from USD 279)
This rental named Macpherson is located not far away from the Footscray Village, which has several restaurants and cafes that you can visit or experience the nightlife. The rental itself has a perfect well-equipped kitchen where you can whip up your own meal. It has every amenity available for a luxurious stay, whether alone, with family, or friends. The house has modern furniture and displays a very chic interior decor. It has a living space with a sofa-cum-bed, four bedrooms with a double bed or two single bed settings in each and two bathrooms with a one-half bath. It’s a great place to be in if you’re someone who likes to enjoy the peace and seclude because any sort of loud and extravagant gatherings are prohibited.
Top guest reviews
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the kitchen had everything we needed as wellwell equipped kitchen (except no potato masher) generous amounts of dishes, crockery, cutlerythe spacious living downstairs and multiple bedrooms upstairs suited our extended family of 6 perfectly, as did the fantastic outdoor patiothe kitchen was amazing - huge stovetop that a would be the envy of any chefdouble locked garage with house accessCleanliness:
exactly as we had hoped, clean modern central and spaciousliving areas and the kitchen are spacious, and the main bedroom and ensuite are huge and luxuriousclean, spacious and close to cbdthe cleaner was still cleaning the property when we arrived at 1420 hrsHost:
alan was quick to answer any questions and supplied good information on local eateries and public transportalan, the host, is wonderful to deal withthe property was very nice so as the owner, very accommodating, nice , friendlythe house is so lovely and the owner was very helpfulalan was a great host and provided a clean house with nice bedding and plenty of towelsRead more reviewsLocation:
good location being close to the race track but well away from the citylocation is great - close to footscray shops, restaurants, bars and cafes and close to citywell located, only a 5 minutes walk to the iga supermarket, and able to get to the city easily by both train and busthe small bakery around the corner is open from thursday to sunday at 7located in a nice quiet street, yet close to all amenities
2. The rental with a sauna and a spa (from USD 240)
This is a three-bedroom rental with two bathrooms, which is spacious, stylish and comfortable at the same time. It can accommodate up to eight people. There are two heated swimming pools, a sauna, an outdoor spa and a fully equipped gymnasium. There is also a place for two car parks under security cover that are available for free. This rental has a very peaceful and quiet surrounding, not far from the ‘Paris End’ of the Collins Street, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Fitzroy Garden, Bridge Road Shopping, and Southbank, among several other attractions.
Top guest reviews
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stayed with our entire family of 6 and was plenty of space, was a beatiful apartmentvery comfortable apartment with everything required whilst staying awaywith a large family it was everything we neededit had everything your own house would havecomfortable beds, all you need to be self sufficientCleanliness:
very cleanHost:
rick the host was very accommodating for us with arrangements, local hire car drivers etcand owner delightful to deal withcould not have asked for morerick is a brilliant host with great communicationgreat accomidation, even with 7 adults stayingRead more reviewsLocation:
!food and drink shops within 10 minute walkrestaurants and cbd 15-20 minute walkso close to the city, everything is within walking distance or a short tram ride awaygreat location to rod laver arena for tennis and easy access to city transporta short walk to the hustle and bustle of the city but a very quiet location
3. An apartment on the 14th floor
This is a two-bedroom, one bathroom apartment, with a private toilet, laundry with washer and dryer, a walk-in closet, a large living area with a 55 inch Foxtel TV, fully equipped kitchen, along with a balcony, which has a cosy seating arrangement, situated on the 14th floor of the Concept Blue Residential Complex. The balcony grants an amazing view of the city. While being tucked away in one cosy pocket of the city, it provides easy access to the main attractions like Melbourne central shopping and train station, Carlton Gardens, RMIT University, and the University of Melbourne. It extends communal leisure facilities like a sauna, indoor pool, spa, gymnasium, a steam room and also a garden barbecue area, perfect for a family gathering or a date night with your beau.
Top guest reviews
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our bed was very comfortablegood bathroom with lashings of hot waterwonderful to have parking onsiteonly having one toilet in a home that has two double beds is annoyingvery comfortable with all we neededCleanliness:
lovely and clean accommodationthe apartment is very clean, tidy and modernvery clean and convenient apartment close to everythingHost:
we had a long weekend and the location was really goodthe hosts did an excellent job with communicationthe host provded great detailed communication with a contact number available with any questionsrita was great with communication before the stay and very helpfuli suggest adding some lighting above the mirror as this would help considerablyRead more reviewsLocation:
great location in the cbdthe best place to enjoyexcellent property and location in melbourne cityapartment is right in the heart of the city and a stones throw away from melbourne central and lygon stgreat location
4. Luxury townhouse
This is a luxury three-storey rental with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a rooftop spa. Each storey has its private courtyard. The rental sports designer furniture, European appliances and genuine artwork. It is located not far from Richmond, Bridge Road and CBD, all being located in central Melbourne is around 15 minutes away by foot and the train station is a 1-minute walk and the city centre is a five-minute ride by train. All major restaurants, fashion outlets, supermarket, the famous Fitzroy and Treasury Gardens, sporting venues like Olympic park and MCG, Melbourne Museum, Dockland, Chinatown, free city circle tram and other such attractions are in close proximity to this townhouse. The amenities include, a fully equipped kitchen, DVD players, a large DVD library, panel TVs, luxury bath products, clean linens and towels for each room, car parking available for one car in a garage that can be accessed through remote control and it also has free WiFi and you can make as many free local calls as you want.
5. A lavish three-storey house
If you want to splurge and bask in luxury or are travelling in a large group due to business then this lavish three-storey house is for you. It has 6 bedrooms, with 4 bathrooms and can accommodate 20 people. Each floor flanks its own unique facilities like a courtyard with a seating arrangement and barbecue, open plan kitchen/dining with abundant kitchen appliances, washer/dryer, big-screen TVs(46 to 84 inch) in each living-room, walk-in closet in the master bedroom, spa bath, powder room, separate bath and shower, a kitchenette, a DVD player, inbuilt ceiling speakers, hydraulic heating and an outdoor rooftop terrace with barbecue, also offering a magnificent view of the city being just opposite to the Parkland. There is a children’s park nearby, ample free parking space, several food joints and pubs, along with city attractions like the Melbourne Aquarium, Crown Casino and plenty of others.
6. A budget-friendly abode
This one is a budget-friendly, yet comfortable getaway. The apartment comes with an open plan arrangement having minimalist furniture and contemporary decor. the living area has full-sized glass windows and sliding doors offering a view of the University of Melbourne and Queen Victoria Market among other such attractions, including the Dandenong Ranges, which is a beauty. The kitchen/dining is fully equipped with every required kitchen appliance, with a barbecue set up in the balcony. The living room has a queen sofa bed, a 46 inch TV, a DVD player and a huge collection of DVDs is available too. There is also a gymnasium and community car parking space that can be accessed.
7. A snug and compact third-floor apartment
A nice and snug two-bedroom and two bathroom flat situated on the third floor, which is only five minutes away from Queen Victoria Market, and pretty close to Melbourne Central, CBD and Lygon Street. The bedrooms either have one king-sized bed or two single beds, which is completely in your discretion. The kitchen is well-equipped with all basic appliances and amenities, including a dishwasher. There is a reverse cycle air-conditioning in the living room and fans in the bedroom. Clean linens and towels are provided to the guests and the living room too has a sofa bed that can accommodate one guest. Other amenities, include a DVD player, LCD TV, stereo set and a communal barbecue area. The apartment is close to city attractions like Royal Botanic Gardens and Crown Casino.
Look forward to coming back home as much as to going out
These home-stays offer you with the kind of comfort as well as the luxury that you seek when you are on a trip. You will look forward to coming back home to these stays as much as you would look forward to going out on a tour. Come home and rest yourselves well without having to face any hassle while prepping up for your next outdoor activity.
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