
Waterfront vacation rentals in South Melbourne
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Beachside Port Melbourne
Our accommodation contributed hugely to our enjoyment of our time in Melbourne. The overall experience across the facilities and the service were of an extremely high order. Expectations were well matched if not exceeded. The location was both beautiful and extremely convenient. Would highly recommend Barbara and her beautiful apartment.

Saint Moritz Luxury in St Kilda
Thank you Heidi for an amazing stay. From the very first enquiry to checkout your communication and help was amazing. Really appreciate the guidance in advance on checkin and checkout to ensure everything was seamless and hassle free. The accomodation was spectacular and exactly as described and pictured, more than expected. Amenities both within the apartment and the facility were fantastic. The induction with concierge on checkin was such a great experience and all the staff were so accomodating. Central and a short walk to so many must do’s including Luna Park, St Kilda Pier, Fitzroy and Acland Streets, The Esplanade… the list is endless. Highly recommend.

Riverfront Apartment in Melbourne City
Just the right space for our 2 night city stay with young kids. We loved the view, location and warmth of the apartment. We all loved the spa downstairs at the end of the day. Thanks for having us!

Secured Parking /Stylish Urban Escape / City Views
hi i am Ima from indonesia, me and my family. stayed at daniel's house for 5 nights and we really enjoyed staying here, very clean, nice, comfort like at home, daniel is very friendly and very kind and caring. the location is very strategic. in front of the house there is a tram. we highly recommend daniel's house. we will come back here again. thank you so much.. 🥰🥰

Boutique Stay at St Kilda Beach with amazing views
The apartment is stunning - the location is beautiful and it has everything you could need. Lilah is always responsive and helpful. We can’t wait to come back again!

Urban Retreat | Modern Elegance in Docklands
Sadia was a great host, easy to communicate with and very accomodating for us for the weekend of our wedding. Would stay again :)

Modern 1 Bedroom Apartment in Docklands
Between Mehria & Shahrooz, was able to get anything figured out. The place is at the edge of docklands and able to get anywhere in the city from tram or train. Greatly appreciated.

City View APT Docklands (Instant Book)
Walking in for the first time felt like home, Amazing views from the apartment, very clean and welcoming apartment. Highly recommend and would definitely go back there. 10/10 rating 😃😃
Waterfront house rentals

Contemporary & Elegant 1920’s Period Home
We had a large group that traveled for a competition. Eva's house fit us all comfortably. Such a beautiful house. Fantastic location. Short walk to skybus bus stop, train station and shops and restaurants. Couldn't haved asked for a better location for our needs. Was also pretty close to the DFO (bonus)

Entire Ultimate 5BR Waterfront Villa
great place to stay with family & friends. kitchen & utensils are fully equiped. amazing scenery too. thank you!

Spacious large family house and garden
We loved this house!!! Lauren has done a beautiful job of furnishing and decorating this old 70s house. From the front, the street appeal isn't great but that doesn't matter at all once you enter. It's VERY spacious, stylish, comfortable and homely. The beds were comfy, the kitchen well equipped, Lauren even provides multiple towels for each guest which is so lovely when having a longer stay! It's the small, thoughtful touches like this that can make a huge difference.. There are books and games for both kids and adults alike. Lauren is so helpful and friendly, and was always quick to respond. Despite being an older house, we can't fault our stay, we absolutely loved it and would happily return. Thank you so much Lauren!!

Family Cityside Beach House, Pool & Roof Terrace
Great place and in Williamstown premier location 😉

Beachside Retreat
Place was so cozy & comfortable- Felt like home right away! The proximity to the beach & shops was wonderful! Enjoyed every minute. The home was extremely clean & well stocked. We would definitely stay here agein! Thank you!!!

Waterside Place - Upscale River Precinct
Beautiful house it was so easy to find and felt just like home, beds felt amazing and comfortable. The house was super clean and was perfect for staying, would definitely stay longer. Especially the shopping centre being only a 5 min drives was perfect for shopping.

Waterside Elegance Tranquil Villa | Free Parking
Had a great stay at Vshine’s place! The house was clean, comfortable, and in a great location close to local attractions. Everything was as described, and the host was friendly and easy to communicate with. Would definitely recommend and stay again!

Hampton Haven Pool metres to the Beach
Loved our stay here we used Brighton Beach train station such a nice walk along the water to get there 😁
Waterfront condo rentals

Stunning Views, Marvel 5mins Walk & Free Parking
Spotlessly clean springs to mind. We appreciated the provisions in unit for our use. Very comfortable with modern decor. Great views. Proximity to restaurants trams is amazing just a few minutes' walk away. Would recommend this Airbnb to anyone and would choose to stay again if the opportunity arise.

Lavish Condo -seaview, near CROWN, MCEC etc
The apartment is amazing, it’s right in the heart of Melbourne so you can get around by walking but if you’re not a walker then there is multitude tram stops nearby. Also Matt is a wonderful host who was very helpful and responsive. For anyone coming to Melbourne I would recommend staying here

17 Floor Waterfront Apartment Docklands 2BR 2Car
Aman is a great landlord, he always quick reply to the message. It's really helpful for us to make next plan. Sorry for him about the midnight check-in. However, he's still let us get the key ASAP. Apricate him.

River & City SkyLine 180 View (Sub Penhouse)
We truly enjoyed our family stay here ... it felt like a cosy home away from home! The apartment was clean, well-maintained, and fully equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable trip. From kitchen essentials to laundry facilities, everything was thoughtfully provided, making it so convenient for a travelling family like ours. The panoramic view from the apartment was absolutely stunning~~ A daily "wow" moment for all of us! Watching the skyline change from sunrise to night was one of our favourite parts of the stay and made for some unforgettable memories. Just a small note for future guests: there is only one heater unit located in the living area, and the bedrooms don’t have separate heating. That said, the host provided plenty of extra blankets so we were still warm and cosy throughout the chilly Melbourne nights. It wasn’t a problem for us at all, but worth being aware of. Thank you again for the lovely stay, Ange! ✨️

Entire home/apt+free parking in Docklands
The best Airbnb experience I had so far. Mr Simon is really caring for his clients. I am looking forward to booking his place again. Very homy, comfy and cozy!

Iconic City & River Views
Great place in a fantastic location with nice views over Melbourne. Host was responsive, flexible and very easy to work with.

Lovely 2 bedroom apartment with AMAZING city views
Was an excellent base to attend concert at Marvel Stadium, explore the city and easy access to the airport. Thank you!

270 Degree Waterfront View*2 Bed*Free Carpark
Angel Was an amazing host and her place is wonderful and in a great location. Private for relaxing and also close to entertainment also. Good for kids and would highly recommend.
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Total rentals
30 properties
Nightly prices starting at
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Total number of reviews
1.7K reviews
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20 properties are a good fit for families
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20 properties have a pool
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10 properties have a dedicated workspace
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- Hardware Lane
- Phillip Island
- Crown Melbourne
- Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Marvel Stadium
- St Kilda beach
- Rod Laver Arena
- Sorrento Back Beach
- Fawkner Park
- Mount Martha Beach North
- Thirteenth Beach
- Somers Beach
- Peninsula Hot Springs
- Queen Victoria Market
- Smiths Beach
- Portsea Surf Beach
- Puffing Billy Railway
- Royal Melbourne Golf Club
- Bancoora Beach
- AAMI Park
- Torquay Surf Beach
- Point Nepean National Park
- Melbourne Zoo
- SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium