[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # City Fringe 2 Bedroom House with Free Parking Vacation home with kitchen, near Flemington Racecourse ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110110000/110106900/110106876/1bdf686a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110110000/110106900/110106876/b315a73e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110110000/110106900/110106876/b64c440a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110110000/110106900/110106876/e6a72d79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110110000/110106900/110106876/285142c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the vibrant heart of Kensington Village at this 2 Bedroom house, just a short walk to shops and cafes. Your family can enjoy being close to Flemington Racecourse and Melbourne Showgrounds while having Hardimans Hotel nearby. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom1141 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## 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. ### City Fringe 2 Bedroom House with Free Parking Great 2 Bedroom house in the heart of Kensington Village, 200m walk to Kensington Station and 2 stops (5 mins) to Southern Cross Station (Marvel Stadium, SkyBus to Airport). 4kms to Melbourne CBD, walking distance to Flemington Racecourse and Melbourne Showgrounds. Shops, cafes, and Hardimans Hotel (voted in The Good Food Guide Top 20 Pubs in Melbourne 2025) literally at your doorstep. If you want to be super close to the city without being crammed in the CBD then our place is perfect for you. A cracking location with a village feel on the fringe of the Melbourne CBD. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - 2 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Recycling - Unit size: 1,141 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/40000000/39995100/39995082/05fb7289.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfy apartment, next to playground and BBQ area and 3 train stops to the CBD! 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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 ## About the area Kensington, a neighborhood in Melbourne, is home to this vacation home. Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Central are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Melbourne Zoo and SEA LIFE Melbourne. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Marvel Stadium or Flemington Racecourse. [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-37.79467%2C144.92789&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Z2quWDnfinuKpkcOyd-lRhS5R-c=) Kensington, VIC ### What's nearby - Flemington Racecourse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Marvel Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.8 km - University of Melbourne - 4 min drive - 3.1 km - Queen Victoria Market - 4 min drive - 3.4 km - Melbourne Central - 5 min drive - 4.2 km ### Getting around - Kensington Station - 4 min walk - Essendon Station - 7 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 17 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Hardimans Hotel - ‬1 min walk - ‪Fruits of Passion - ‬3 min walk - ‪Doutta Galla Hotel - ‬11 min walk - ‪Flemington Kebab House - ‬12 min walk - ‪Clay Oven Pizza - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is City Fringe 2 Bedroom House with Free Parking pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is City Fringe 2 Bedroom House with Free Parking located? > Located in Kensington, this vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Flemington Racecourse and within 3 mi (5 km) of Queen Victoria Market and Marvel Stadium. Melbourne Central and Collins Street are also within 3 mi (5 km). Kensington Station is only a 4-minute walk and Macaulay Station is 9 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## City Fringe 2 Bedroom House with Free Parking Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane A. May 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome stay in Kensington This is a lovely little house in a quiet street, only a minute walk to the Main Street restaurants, shops & cafes. ##### Diane A. Stayed 6 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Aug 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Fabulous property - well equipped, clean, tidy and comfortable. Excellent timely and accurate information from hosts. Thanks Dylan and Bec - we hope to be back again soon. Mary & Carl ##### Mary Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie K. Dec 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superb Home This beautifully presented, clean home has everything you need for a short or long stay. It is ideally located near cafes, restaurants, and public transport. ##### Julie K. 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