Family-friendly vacation rentals in Balwyn

Cosy Hawthorn Getaway with Private Terrace

Unwind on the private wrap-around deck of this bright, charming apartment. Enjoy the open-plan living space, colourful accents throughout, and walkout access to the garden patio from nearly every room. Indulge in secluded quiet apartment with downtown close by. Our space is unique because virtually everything you can ask for is at your doorstep and yet the apartment is so very serene and quiet. Just one of 25 in this 1 year old building. Park your car in the secured basement carpark free of charge or you have a choice of public transport - use the bus, train or trams and all just a few minutes apart. 6 minute WALK to Glenferrie Station and Hawthorn Arts Centre, 10 minute stroll to Swinburne University, Aquatic and Leisure Centre, Lido Cinema, all supermarkets, coffee shops, cafes, restaurants and shops. No need for books either - the Library is across the road. Walk into the apartment and you are surrounded by a lovely wrap around decking and garden area to sit in, enjoy the sunshine and listen to the birds and watch the butterflies. The apartment is bathed in natural light with an abundance of windows and sliding doors bringing the outside in! Sleep in quality comfortable bedding (Queen size bed plus Double bed) and relax in your chaise lounge with 55" 4K LED TV (Ultra HD) with a brilliant LG panel, 4 x HDMI inputs, record live TV and play all your media on USB or through HDMI or choose to watch a movie free on Netflix. Free unlimited WIFI. The kitchen is well equipped with brand new appliances including whisper-quiet dishwasher, gas cooker and electric oven, full size refrigerator and a full set of pots, pans, dinnerware, bowls & kitchen implements including electric rice cooker, coffee plunger & percolater, electric sandwich maker and all guaranteed to be clean! The shopping precincts of Richmond, Malvern, Prahran and South Yarra are short tram stops away or just use the shopping strip right at your doorstep. Kooyong Tennis Stadium and Rod Laver arena and the MCG are also short distances away by tram or train. Holiday in style and feel at home. Nothing lacking! Be spoiled and enjoy an unforgettable holiday. You will have access to the whole EXTREMELY QUIET apartment and serene wrap around PRIVATE garden, secured basement carpark with your own carspace and CHOICE of lift or stairs. We will be easily contactable by phone, text, email and via the Airbnb App and will meet and greet each guest to make sure you are comfortable and have everything you need. For those who need it, we will provide information about the local area prior to your arrival so you can make the most of your stay and enjoy every minute. We will be happy to assist you with the purchase of a myki card/cards for your public transport. We have provided you with a detailed information folder and every instruction manual for all appliances and locks in the apartment. We live 15 to 20 minutes drive away from the apartment. It is therefore important that guests message us or telephone us prior to check-in date to give us details of anticipated time of arrival. If you are arriving from overseas and do not have access to local calls on arrival, it is important that you send us your flight details and arrival time at least 24 hours before check-in date so that we can track your flight (in case it is delayed or early) and be at the apartment to meet you and hand over keys and show you around the apartment and complex. Thereafter, you will be left in peace and quiet to enjoy your stay in "your home away from home". Hawthorn is a beautiful, green upmarket suburb just minutes from the city with picnic spots, parks, biking, and hiking trails. The shopping precincts of Richmond, Malvern, Prahran, and South Yarra are only short tram stops away. The tram stop is outside the main front door for Tram Routes 16 & 74 or 5 minutes walk to Riversdale Road or Burwood Road tramlines. Barkers Road will take you to Richmond and Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre or take a leisurely walk along Burwood Road and the Yarra River. Catch Route 75 trams along Riversdale Road to Etihad Stadium, Cooks' Cottage, Melbourne Aquarium, Federation Square and Bridge Road shopping or in the other direction to Vermont South. Catch Route 70 trams to Swan Street Shopping Centre, Melbourne Star Observation Wheel, Harbour Town Shopping Centre, Docklands, Melbourne Aquarium, MCG, Rod Laver Arena, Hisense Arena and AAMI Park. Glenferrie Train Station is your nearest station. It is just a 6 minute walk from the apartment and nearly all express trains stop at Glenferrie Station. The train will take you to Melbourne Central in under 10 minutes. Glenferrie Station is on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines. Even crossing the road is not difficult as you have crossing lights on either side of your location. Feel safe with security cameras in the common areas of the building. The building and apartment are wheelchair accessible. The apartment is so quiet and surrounded by greenery, birds and butterflies- you wouldn't believe you are in an apartment with every convenience at your doorstep.

Cosy guesthouse in quiet area with private parking

Enjoy well deserved retreat in a cosy guesthouse located in a safe, friendly and quiet Alphington, in inner city Melbourne, 7km northeast of city centre. It has a private entrance and outdoor sitting area. The Alphington train station and buses to the city are all within 5-minute walk. Local market is on every Sunday by the Alphington station. Various eatery, restaurants and supermarkets in the nearby suburbs of Fairfield and Ivanhoe. Off street parking available at the back of property.

Garden bungalow

This spacious light filled bungalow is located in the leafy suburb of Eaglemont and within easy access of Austin/Mercy Hospitals (400m), Heidelberg Station (500m) and Eaglemont Station (600m). Eaglemont Village is also a close walk with supermarket and quality cafes. It comes equipped for a short or longer term stay with off street parking included. The bungalow is located at the rear of a large property and surrounded by greenery that provides privacy even on the outdoor deck.