Title: Character and Charm on Emerald Hill - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=88979142&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Character and Charm on Emerald Hill Vacation home with kitchen, near Crown Casino ## Photo gallery for Character and Charm on Emerald Hill ![Smart TV, fireplace - Character and Charm on Emerald Hill (South Melbourne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88980000/88979200/88979142/1bef845f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib - Character and Charm on Emerald Hill (South Melbourne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88980000/88979200/88979142/1280f1e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Character and Charm on Emerald Hill (South Melbourne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88980000/88979200/88979142/e48d4512.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Character and Charm on Emerald Hill (South Melbourne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88980000/88979200/88979142/d8e21b7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker - Character and Charm on Emerald Hill (South Melbourne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88980000/88979200/88979142/fe8ec42d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of South Melbourne, discover this beautifully renovated gem, blending period charm with modern updates. Light-filled spacious rooms feature high ceilings and a modern kitchen. Enjoy the convenience of off-street parking for one small car and easy access to local shops, cafes, restaurants & iconic South Melbourne Market. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Character and Charm on Emerald Hill Relaxed yet classy in design this gem located in the heart of South Melbourne has been beautifully renovated, combining its period charm 2 storey home with modern updates throughout. Features you will love include ornamental period fireplace, light filled spacious rooms with high ceilings and a modern kitchen and laundry. Offering all the privacy you could want whilst you have the fabulous shops, cafes, restaurants & the iconic South Melbourne Market on your doorstep. Off street parking for 1 small car. This hidden gem is an ideal launching pad to explore the sights of the city, and Melbourne’s calendar of events. Walk to South Melbourne Market and Albert Park Village, wander down to Port Melbourne Beach, or jump on the tram to access the whole city. As you enter from downstairs you have the kitchen, dining and separate laundry. Upstairs to the generous sized bedrooms, bathroom and living. Ducted heating and cooling on the upper level to ensure your comfort all year round. Reverse cycle air conditioning unit downstairs for the kitchen and dining area. The bedrooms are very generous in size. Bedroom one has king bed and dedicated desk space. Bedroom two has two king single beds We have enclosed off street parking for one small car. Please Note: The internal stairs are very steep. We welcome guests to book that are going to use the property respectfully. We have a very strict no party policy at the house, which means no loud music day or night and at 11pm we ask you to move inside with no noise to the neighbours. We love our neighbours and want to look after them. Well behaved pet allowed with prior arrangement. This will need to be confirmed prior to booking please. Your booking is for the whole house. Shortly before your arrival date you will be provided with details on how to access the property. Linen, bath towels and starter amenities are provided for your convenience. Sorry no bucks and absolutely no schoolies bookings of any kind, not even quiet ones. Hens parties by application only. Please message through your plans and we will come back to you promptly. If you are unsure about any of the above policies or have any questions we would appreciate it if you send us a message and do not use the instant book function. We look forward to welcoming you to our home. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119700000/119694900/119694804/e1b56849.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Apartment close to Albert Park Lake & Melbourne CBD South Melbourne - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 206\_27 ## About the area Located near the beach, this vacation home is in South Melbourne, a neighborhood in Melbourne. Melbourne Central and Collins Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore St Kilda Beach and Brighton Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Marvel Stadium or Rod Laver Arena. With sailing, fishing, and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our Melbourne travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne.dx178283) [View more Vacation homes in Melbourne](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne-Private-Vacation-Homes.d178283-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.83478%2C144.96094&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rFyyG_8EQ9mePPOxMyI2CHvrzRY=) South Melbourne, Victoria ### What's nearby - South Melbourne Market \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Albert Park Lake \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - St Kilda Road \- 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Crown Casino \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km ### Getting around - Prahran Station - 5 min drive - Southern Cross Station - 7 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 22 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Chevapi Grill - ‬2 min walk - ‪Nine Yards - ‬3 min walk - ‪Kuu Japanese Kitchen - ‬5 min walk - ‪Moon Mart - ‬2 min walk - ‪Taco Bill - ‬3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Character and Charm on Emerald Hill pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Character and Charm on Emerald Hill? ### What time is check-out at Character and Charm on Emerald Hill? ### Where is Character and Charm on Emerald Hill located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Character and Charm on Emerald Hill Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Mar 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### South Melbourne townhouse Great location, walk to the market and shops. One drawback was the stairs to the upper floor, very steep and the steps were narrow. Not easy going up and down. The banister could have been better ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hayley P. Sep 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Loved it , just maybe a mirror in the master bedroom when boys are hogging the bathroom ;) ##### Hayley P. 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