Title: Laurel House, peaceful suburban retreat in the heart of leafy Blackburn. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Laurel House, peaceful suburban retreat in the heart of leafy Blackburn. Vacation home in Melbourne with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Laurel House, peaceful suburban retreat in the heart of leafy Blackburn. ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Laurel House, peaceful suburban retreat in the heart of leafy Blackburn. (Blackburn)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27117000/27116905/490471ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Laurel House, peaceful suburban retreat in the heart of leafy Blackburn. (Blackburn)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27117000/27116905/f36015c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Laurel House, peaceful suburban retreat in the heart of leafy Blackburn. (Blackburn)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27117000/27116905/7a4d97e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player - Laurel House, peaceful suburban retreat in the heart of leafy Blackburn. (Blackburn)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27117000/27116905/b3862a8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Laurel House, peaceful suburban retreat in the heart of leafy Blackburn. (Blackburn)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27117000/27116905/fcc32532.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in peaceful Blackburn, Laurel House offers a serene retreat for families. This quiet 3-bedroom home is surrounded by nature walks and within walking distance of shops and public transport, making it an ideal base to explore Melbourne or visit nearby suburbs. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6269 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Laurel House, peaceful suburban retreat in the heart of leafy Blackburn. Laurel House is a newly renovated home in the peaceful heart of Blackburn. Surrounded by abundant nature walks, this quiet 3 bedroom home is withing walking distance of shops and public transport. This home is the perfect retreat for a family who want to explore Melbourne from a relaxing base or who want to visit family in either Blackburn or nearby suburbs such as Box Hill. Abundant public and good roads ensures that exploring the city is a simple matter of catching a train or bus. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - 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) - 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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 Blackburn, a neighborhood in Melbourne, is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Melbourne Park and St Kilda Beach, while Princess Theatre and Regent Theatre are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Melbourne Cricket Ground, and consider making time for SEA LIFE Melbourne, a top attraction not to be missed. [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-37.82804%2C145.14561&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=q7pipFJQ5vv71F45vbL3Nwcgrtw=) Blackburn, VIC ### What's nearby - ![A quiet oasis in an area of relentless suburbia.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178383/41130bb2-8b4e-4e0c-80ad-91daae94a6df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Blackburn Lake Sanctuary 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Sissy Chocolate Making Class 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre 5 min drive \- 2.3 km - Box Hill Town Hall 6 min drive \- 2.7 km - Box Hill Central 7 min drive \- 3.1 km ### Getting around - Laburnum Station 15 min walk - Belgrave Station 22 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) 40 min drive ### Restaurants - Dourchino Persian restaurant 7 min walk - McDonald's 8 min walk - The Food Republic Cafe 14 min walk - The Honey Thief Bakery 11 min walk - Lily Loves George 18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Laurel House, peaceful suburban retreat in the heart of leafy Blackburn. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Laurel House, peaceful suburban retreat in the heart of leafy Blackburn.? ### What time is check-out at Laurel House, peaceful suburban retreat in the heart of leafy Blackburn.? ### Where is Laurel House, peaceful suburban retreat in the heart of leafy Blackburn. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Laurel House, peaceful suburban retreat in the heart of leafy Blackburn. 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 9 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Akhlaq Nov 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Communication Pros: Good clean house. Location was great. Cons: Some basic items in kitchen were missing like aluminium foil and glad wrap etc. No way to communicate with the property owner. Will recommend and stay again in future if available. Thanks ##### Akhlaq Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### CLARE T. Dec 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short stay in Blackburn We loved Laurel house in Blackburn! What a lovely location, close to shops, cafes, transport and lots of options for walks in nature! The house itself was so neat and clean and perfect for a family. ##### CLARE T. Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Patricia S. Mar 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Laurel hse Fabulous location ..walks by local creek heaps of birds and trees and close to eateries and shops. House is old and needs a few renos but it's clean cheap and adequate... location is just great.would recommend. ##### Patricia S. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Dan n Es K. Jul 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home in Blackburn Enjoyed our stay, kids appreciated the garden and walking trail. Place was fairly well equipped and comfortable but stove/rangehood very old in need of an upgrade. ##### Dan n Es K. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Samantha P. Dec 26, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Was comfortable House was big enough yard was great for kids aircon in main bedroom didn’t work other then that house was good close to shops and family ##### Samantha P. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Angela M. Jun 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Nice location Great location as we were there for a basketball carnival. The home/beds were comfortable and it was a peaceful location also. A few things needing attention- the oven/rangehood were difficult to start needing a lighter. There was no dryer, as listed and the shower was slow and difficult to use. ##### Angela M. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen L. Jan 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Laurel House stay Thorougly enjoyed our stay at this excellent property. ##### Stephen L. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamee M. Oct 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Host was very prompt in responding. House was clean and comfortable. Location was Thank you so much! We will book again when we come back! ##### Jamee M. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vivienne G. Apr 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 5 Star Accommodation Our family stayed in this lovely property for 8 days.We grew up in Blackburn & it was lovely to have found this ‘home’ that we hope to use again when we have more family gatherings. Excellent & helpful host. ##### Vivienne G. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gill H. Apr 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house close to Blackburn conservation area Nice house in quiet area. Good sized garden. All amenities supplied….host responded to an enquiry almost immediately.Close to public transport with train station 15 minutes walk away. Large supermarket 7 minutes walk. Creek, woodland 15 seconds walk. We enjoyed our stay. ##### Gill H. Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vivienne G. Nov 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Laurel House is in a great situation in Blackburn - right next to a bush walking track & also within walking distance of Woolworths. Big rooms & a communicative host. We would stay again. ##### Vivienne G. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shakti C. Nov 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and comfortable stay We were in town to watch the cricket world cup and had a very comfortable stay at the place. The neighbourhood is quiet and our family had a good time. ##### Shakti C. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Marrianne B. Sep 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home in quiet location It was very cold in Melbourne when we arrived so great to walk into a warm home. ##### Marrianne B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Stan M. May 13, 2018 #### Well presented home, clean & very comfortable We loved our stay at Laurel House. Will be back. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your lovely home. ##### Stan M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas R. Mar 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Thomas R. Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025