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Central Comfort・Historic Quality・Curated Style
Ideal for couples, small groups & families, including pets, everyone loves Emerald Hill Cottage Our historic workers' cottage is light-filled & offers carefully curated design, highlighting the charm of early life in what is now, iconic South Melbourne Walk to South Melbourne Market, MCEC/Southbank, or catch a tram to Marvel Stadium, MCG or Palais Theatre 📷 Mel Tonzing 🛋️ Jo Powell The Stylist Accommodation Series includes Emerald Hill Shop Top, South Melbourne & Llanfyllin House, Ballarat

South Melbourne - stylish private guest suite
One bedroom guest suite in South Melbourne. Quiet off street location with garden views 2kms from CBD. One block from South Melbourne Market and one block from Clarendon Street cafes/shops/bars. Short Tram rides to CBD (Train Stations/Airport Skybus/shops/restaurants)/Arts Precinct/Docklands Stadium/Casino/Convention & Exhibition Centre or St Kilda/Albert Park Lake/Grand Prix/Sports & Aquatic Centre/Beach on Routes 96, 12 and 1. Close to Royal Botanic Gardens/Melbourne Park Tennis Centre/MCG.

The Garden Studio - stylish private oasis
Set in a leafy garden enjoy a private, secluded and cosy studio within 3km of the CBD. Our 36 sqm studio with lofty ceilings has a queen bed, kitchenette, work space, lounge area and bathroom. Cafes, parks, beaches and the famous South Melb market are within 1km. Public transport is only 150m from the door and there is ample on street parking. Public transport provides direct access to St Kilda (10 min), the Arts Centre precinct (8 min), the CBD (12 min), Carlton (20 min) and Fitzroy (25 min).

Howe’s This! A Huge, 1st Class, Dress Circle Home
Howe's This! Located on Howe Crescent, this dress circle, inner Melbourne, bayside townhouse, overlooking a park, has a classic exterior and modern interior featuring collected artwork. Three large bedrooms. Stylish ensuite and bathroom. Spacious living and dining rooms. Modern kitchen with European appliances. Executive Study with sofa bed. Equipped wellness studio. Upper terrace with BBQ for al fresco dining. A/C, WiFi, Netflix. Parking out front. Near shops and transport. It’s first class.

Chic Central Home. Walk to Market & Cafés
Central, quiet & modern home Beds Bedroom-King Loungeroom-sofabed A stone’s throw to South Melbourne market, a huge range of shops & restaurants, St Vincent Gardens, Albert Park lake & a short walk or tram ride to the City & St Kilda - 24 hr keyless check-in - fast free internet - heritage façade - very high ceilings - light-filled loungeroom - polished concrete - walk in robe - stylish en-suite - north-facing sun deck - sensational city views - RC/aircon - triple glazing on lounge windows

Stunning themed house in prime location
Welcome to First Class Finlay! Our luxury aviation-themed townhouse in Melbourne's best suburb - Albert Park. It's a short walk to the GRAND PRIX at Albert Park Lake. It’s only a 8 min walk to the beach, 4 min to some of Melbourne’s best cafe’s, shop's & bars, or take a tram to the city. This place is very special to us and we have just renovated the entire property with care and attention to detail. Even the bathroom floors are heated... Reward yourself with a First Class experience.

Lakeside Art Deco apartment
Our art deco apartment is located in one of South Melbourne's most coveted locations opposite Albert Park Lake and just minutes walk to the Bridport Street shops in Albert Park & South Melbourne Market. The apartment is centrally located with multiple public transport options on your doorstep. There are two bedrooms, each with BIR's, a central tiled bathroom, laundry, a well-appointed kitchen featuring stone bench tops and Bosch appliances and an adjacent dining and open plan living area.

Beautifully curated 2 bedroom home
This 100 year old workers cottage is all about bespoke interiors The walls and shelves filled with gorgeous art work, the home has specially sourced vintage pieces scattered everywhere, the beds are filled with luxurious linens and the lounge has a 3 seater couch you may never want to get up from. Centrally located, across the road from the South Melbourne Markets, walking distance to the Albert Park Lake and a quick tram trip to the CBD. Please note- no TV, so bring devices if needed.

CBD Sanctuary, Breathtaking Harbour View
A tranquil space to call home while you're in Melbourne, your own 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment (64sqm Internal + 6sqm Balcony). Designed with sanctuary in mind simple modern and minimalistic. Enjoy the amazing views of the city skyline. This is a family friendly space. Located next to Southern cross station and the sky bus terminal. Situated in the free tram zone - everything Melbourne has to offer is at your finger tips - close to cheap eats, classy restaurants and hip cafe's.

Studio Alouette, Albert Park
Peaceful loft‑style retreat in the heart of Albert Park. Large open‑plan space with polished floors, vintage charm and modern comforts. Relax in the king‑sized brass bed or unwind on leather sofas. Enjoy Wi‑Fi, TV including Netflix, air‑con, and a compact kitchenette. Private guests-only entrance. Unrestricted on-street parking using host's permit Parks, beach, and local dining all within a short stroll and a tram stop to Melbourne’s CBD only 70m away.

The Artists Studio
The Artist Studio is a luxurious stand alone 1 Bedroom apartment built adjacent to my art studio. It's wonderfully located close to Melbourne's art precinct, the Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre (MSAC), South Melbourne Market, Albert Park Lake, the city & public transport. It's modern, light & airy & furnished in a contemporary style with stacks of art plus a comfy bed & fittings. It's perfect for couples, solo adventurers, and business travellers.

7m ceiling 1888 Heritage warehouse loft Middle CBD
A rare 1888 heritage historically protected warehouse featured on the news. Completely renovated in 2019 and converted into a New York styled loft with 7 metre ceilings right in the middle of Melbourne. Situated right in the heart of Melbourne next to the famed Hardware Lane, full of cafes, restaurants and bars, not to mention just steps away from Bourke Street Mall and Melbourne Central station, I doubt you can find a better location anywhere.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ555 | ﺩ.ﺇ470 | ﺩ.ﺇ577 | ﺩ.ﺇ437 | ﺩ.ﺇ415 | ﺩ.ﺇ411 | ﺩ.ﺇ463 | ﺩ.ﺇ430 | ﺩ.ﺇ437 | ﺩ.ﺇ492 | ﺩ.ﺇ499 | ﺩ.ﺇ521 |
| Avg. temp | 21°C | 21°C | 19°C | 16°C | 14°C | 11°C | 11°C | 12°C | 13°C | 15°C | 17°C | 19°C |
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320 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
760 of South Melbourne vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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4.8 Average rating
South Melbourne stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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