Close to St Kilda Beach, Poets Retreat provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire apartment
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Parking available
The current price is NZ$403
NZ$403
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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About this property
Poets Retreat
In a gorgeous quiet pocket of Elwood, this sun filled spacious 2 bedroom ground floor apartment packs in a whole lot for lifestyle holidays in this tree lined street.
This modernised retreat features a central hallway with storage, a sleek stone kitchen with Bosch dishwasher, a north facing living room, 2 big bedrooms with built in robes and a bright bathroom with large shower and laundry facilities.
Excitingly close to the popular cafes along Tennyson Street, the 67 tram on Brighton Road, several bus services and Ripponlea station, meander down to fabulous beaches for some summer sun or a morning jog, or simply enjoy the closeness of the St Kilda Botanic gardens, Acland Street dining scene or the relaxed Elwood Village lifestyle.
Should you require anything during your stay, we will do our best to provide it. Melbourne water is safe to drink - no need to boil.
We are available to assist or answer your queries. We live only a few hundreds meters away. Please contact us at the time of the booking for keys instructions. - The ENTIRE apartment is yours - No sharing with anyone else. - Ground floor ease (no steps) - Stylish stone kitchen/meals - Reverse cycle air conditioning - Private parking at your front door (Dedicated parking for guests) - Fully equipped kitchen - Free unlimited wifi - Brighton Road tram (4 mins walk – tram goes directly to Melbourne city central) - Melbourne city (8 kms) - St Kilda Botanic gardens (3 mins walk- 500 meters) - Walk to a choice of popular cafes and Elwood popular beach - Elwood beach (just over 1 km) - The nearest airport is Melbourne Tullamarine, 25 km from the apartment
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Books
Smart TV
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Single level property
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
In the city centre
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located near the beach, this apartment is in Elwood, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. Melbourne Cricket Ground and Melbourne Central are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Queen Victoria Market and Collins Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Rod Laver Arena or Marvel Stadium. Visit our Melbourne travel guide
As of 7 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poets Retreat on 8 Sept 2026 start from NZ$403, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Poets Retreat?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Poets Retreat?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Poets Retreat?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Poets Retreat located?
Located in Elwood, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Acland Street and St Kilda Beach. Elwood Beach and Luna Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Ripponlea Station is 9 minutes by foot and Balaclava Station is 14 minutes.
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