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Poets Retreat

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Exterior
Smart TV, books
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Interior
Located in a quiet pocket of Elwood, this 2 bedroom ground floor apartment offers the perfect retreat for lifestyle holidays. With a sleek stone kitchen and private parking at your doorstep, enjoy unlimited WiFi, reverse cycle air conditioning and proximity to popular cafes along Tennyson Street. Stroll down to fabulous beaches or explore the nearby St Kilda Botanic gardens.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 transportation

  • 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
  • Living room

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated 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 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

Map
Elwood, VIC

What's nearby

  • St Kilda Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Luna Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Palais Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • St Kilda Road - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Crown Casino - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Ripponlea Station - 9 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 16 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spout - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jerry's Milk Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Little Sunflower Café - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Attica - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The St Kilda Dispensary - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Poets Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Poets Retreat?

As of Sept 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poets Retreat on Sept 3, 2025 start from CA $135.19, excluding 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.

What time is check-in at Poets Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Poets Retreat?

Check-out 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. Luna Park and Palais Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Ripponlea Station is 9 minutes by foot and Balaclava Station is 14 minutes.

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Poets Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overnight in Elwood

Ideally suited for the stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruno C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

Comfortable
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location.

Close to everything that we needed. A nice walk to great cafes. The host was very helpful. The beds were comfortable. The parking was great.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

bec a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and cool unit

Fantastic to have a car spot. Very tidy and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Short break in Elwood

Great location. Parking was available but a little difficult if you had a larger car as space was tight. Property was older but had everything we needed for a week. No outdoor space so couldn’t sit outside. Would have liked a welcome pack so we needn’t have gone out to search for milk etc on arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

A great little 2 bed apartment in a great location! We stayed with our in laws and toddler and it was a good size for all of us. The host kindly provided a portacot and highchair too. It was a flat easy walk to pubs, cafes, shops, Palais Theatre and the beach, a perfect location. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay

All as stated. We enjoyed our stay. Recommend using the train rather than tram
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Good spot for us with elderly parents. Comfy beds. Was quiet even though we were in middle of flats. No particularly well equipped kitchen. Old pans, not enough forks and no standard things like oil to cook with but that’s just a small thing. We managed 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room itself was excellent. Just small things like would be ideal to have split systems in each of the bedrooms. Vertical blind in kitchen were abit dusty. But overall it was satisfactory.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

The apartment had all the things we needed- including washer/dryer. It was comfortable. If you plan to take public transport to get around, then pick up a pass before heading to the apartment- there are no close places to purchase them, although the trains and buses are very close and easy to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sheila P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Accommodation!!

This apartment was ideally situation for my friend and me. We had a week in Melbourne with our main focus being the Australian Open. It served our needs perfectly. Transportation was so accessible (spoiled for choices… tram, train or bus). The area, Elwood was quiet, treed and close to amenities. All perfect. The unit was spacious and clean. The only concern we had was regulating the water in the shower. Tap ware is old and probably needs replacing. Overall, we had an excellent stay, would recommend the accommodation and would be happy to stay again when in Melbourne.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Bronwyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overnight stay

Convenient and quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

deb b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overnight

Great location for overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

So well equipped and Holly is a terrific, reaponsive host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda J., Yallingup, Western Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Handy to Melbourne airport but far enough away to be quiet & near the coast. Holly was a very helpful host with good communication. The place was everything we needed for our stay. Carpark would be a bit tight if you had a bigger sized car. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leeanne E., Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Parents Retreat

We rented this property for my parents recent visit to Melbourne. It met their requirements perfectly being close to family with easy access to the city & local amenities. Neat, tidy & very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good choice

A lovely neat and tidy property in a great location. Communication with the property manager was quick, easy and very friendly. I would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Poet's Delight!

The Poet's Retreat is a delightful place to stay--well located, well appointed and clean, and has a very pleasant feeling. There is a kindergarten next door, and the sounds of the children playing is very sweet!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022