The Star of St Kilda

Summary:
Heated for your Melbourne Winter comfort, sit back and soak up the atmosphere of this sophisticated St Kilda home located in one of Melbourne's most popular destinations. Enjoy the return home at the end of a a busy day to this stunningly styled two bedroom apartment. Enjoy a quiet coffee on your private balcony as your plan your Melbourne visit or pop down to St Kilda Marina for evening walks along The Esplanade or some stand up paddle boarding at the beach!

The Space:
Melbourne's St Kilda is enjoyed by young and old alike with so many options available on your door-step! Sleep soundly in this cosy and quiet location away from the hustle and bustle. Main bedroom with Queen bed and second bedroom offering a double bed. Each bedroom accommodates up to two guests each with comfortable bedding and wardrobe space. The main bathroom houses WC, shower & vanity.

Snuggle up on the comfy couch and enjoy streaming your favourite programs on the Smart TV, with free Wi-Fi or pop out to enjoy local eateries all within easy walking distance. There is also an enclosed balcony area perfect for a night cap or a relaxing space to read a book.

The fully equipped kitchen offers full sized fridge, freezer, microwave, coffee machine, dishwasher and all your cookware and utensils for a master-chef's night in or plan you visit around the plethora of local cafes and restaurants catering to all gourmet food lovers. Dining table for 4 people which could also be used as a work from home space.

Enjoy the convenience of free secure underground car parking for one car or take a tram into Melbourne Central passing popular shopping and dining hotspots such as Windsor, Prahran and South Yarra along the way!

Life here is about leisurely visits to food markets and neighbourly appeal rather than glittering nightlife and revelry. Though if you are looking to bag a gig and enjoy the live music scene, you can't go past the recently renovated Esplanade Hotel.

This diverse neighbourhood is also home to a dynamic cultural scene. Easy access to the beach, Melbourne CBD and eternal buzz of St Kilda, there’s a lot to love about this peaceful inner-city pocket.

Guest Access:
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The Neighborhood:
St Kilda East is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 6 km south-east from Melbourne's Central Business District. It is located within the local government areas of the City of Glen Eira and the City of Port Phillip.

Quiet and residential, it is quite different from the adjacent suburb of St Kilda. However, the area around Carlisle Street is very diverse with a strong arts, alternative and indie community.

The St Kilda East area was part of the lands of the Boon wurrung tribe of Indigenous Australians before being first settled by Anglo-British settlers in the 1850s. Smaller timber shacks were common during the early 1860s to 1870s, with larger houses on the bigger subdivisions. During the late 1870s, terraced housing began around the railway line.

Keep an eye out for little penguins at the St Kilda Breakwater, visit the Sunday St Kilda Esplanade Arts and Craft Market, and get a thrill ride at the iconic Luna Park. Re-live genteel resort days as you take a dip in the heated seawater spas and pools at the historic St Kilda Sea Baths.

Join locals who walk, cycle and skate under the palms on the foreshore or sail, windsurf, kitesurf or kiteboard on the bay.

Book for fine dining at Donovans, Stokehouse and Cafe di Stasio. Enjoy margaritas at Radio Mexico. Catch live music at the Palais Theatre and the Prince Bandroom or a show at National Theatre and Theatre Works. See the latest exhibition at Linden New Art or a double feature at The Astor.

Choose the street to suit the mood. Fitzroy and Acland streets have cool cafes, restaurants and bars, fashion boutiques and independent music and book stores.

Hear many European languages on Carlisle Street. Grab a bagel at Glick's Cakes and Bagels, a coffee at Wall Two 80, or lunch at The Local Taphouse. Share the Jewish experience at the Jewish Museum of Australia.

St Kilda Festival
Get carried along with the crowds at February's St Kilda Festival. A week of music and comedy performances culminate in Festival Sunday, which sees the streets closed to carry on the suburb's historic penchant for revelry.

Getting Around:
Arriving in Melbourne by plane, there are a number of options to get you directly to St Kilda:

- The St Kilda express operates daily, departing Melbourne Tullamarine every 30 minutes.
- There are a number of door to door shuttle options
- Taxis available as you exit the airport
- Rental cars are available from the airport and we would recommend you pre-book this to ensure availability and the best price.

The easiest mode of transport while in Melbourne is the tram system, there are a number of trams within an 8-15 minute stroll down to Windsor Road station.

Buses are also available and can be found within a 2 minute walk, depending on where you a going however you may need to change to a tram or train.

If you are feeling energetic, a walk into the city will take just over an hour.

Looking to enjoy the sights of Melbourne, the hop-on hop-off bus can also be boarded in St Kilda and tickets valid for 48 hours.

Other Things to Note:
Mandatory fortnightly clean with sheet change for any bookings 14 days plus at AUD$180
Additional exit clean fee for any bookings two months plus at AUD$350

Interaction with Guests:
This property is for your exclusive access. Host available for emergencies