Title: Life's a beach - stop and smell the sea - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=112911579&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Life's a beach - stop and smell the sea ## Photo gallery for Life's a beach - stop and smell the sea ![Exterior - Life's a beach - stop and smell the sea (Elwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112920000/112911600/112911579/5e464e2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Life's a beach - stop and smell the sea (Elwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112920000/112911600/112911579/18f39958.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Life's a beach - stop and smell the sea (Elwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112920000/112911600/112911579/0709c32e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - Life's a beach - stop and smell the sea (Elwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112920000/112911600/112911579/e01c7287.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Life's a beach - stop and smell the sea (Elwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112920000/112911600/112911579/0105c8a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Life's a beach - stop and smell the sea provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire apartment 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Laundry - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Life's a beach - stop and smell the sea \*WASHING MACHINE IS CURRENTLY OUT-OF-ORDER \*PLEASE INFORM US IF YOU ARE BOOKING FOR MORE THAN 7 PEOPLE\* 2 min walk to the beach 3 min walk to restaurants, shops, laundromat, supermarket, car hire 15 min drive to CBD & Crown Casino 5 min drive to Ripponlea Mansion 5 min walk to Skybus (shuttle bus to airport) 5 min walk to buses going to various destinations including St. Kilda, Elsternwick Train Station, Southland Shopping Centre, Melbourne Tennis Centre, and Monash Uni Clayton 20 min walk to Elsternwick Train Station as well as trams to several destinations 20 min walk to St. Kilda & Luna Park This listing includes 2 separate apartments which are right next to each other in the building. This offers guests the ability to book this listing as a bundle package to accommodate more people. Both apartment units are on the ground floor. Unit 1 - Modern Studio Apartment. Sleeps two in a Queen sized bed Unit 2 - This two bedroom apartment is of an older style, clean and functional, recently painted and carpeted, with all the basic essentials. It sleeps five in five single beds. It would suit budget-seeking travellers, families, or anyone seeking an affordable stay in a prime location. This ground-floor apartment is not of Hilton Hotel standard. If that is your expectation then it is probably not for you. Everyone's standards are different. Some people love it, some people don't. You can be assured that It is very liveable, as it has been lived in for decades. It is in a great location, only a couple of minutes' walk to the beach, as well as to a string of restaurants, a supermarket and a shopping strip. The apartment's lack of the Hilton Hotel standard is consequently reflected in its price. With the beach, cafes, restaurants, transport, and attractions all nearby it would suit budget-seeking travellers or families or anyone seeking an affordable stay for a larger group in what is very much a prime location. Property is suited for 7 people, however it can accommodate up to 9 people on request. If more than 7 people are staying here, additional floor mattresses will be provided at an additional cost of $120 each mattress. Ideal for a larger group or families. Free Parking is available on the property for two cars. Could accommodate three cars on request. ## Property amenities ### 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 - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Casino nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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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 Elwood, a neighborhood in Melbourne, is home to this apartment. Melbourne Cricket Ground and Melbourne Central are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Collins Street and Chadstone Shopping Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Rod Laver Arena or Marvel Stadium. [Visit our Melbourne travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne.dx178283) [View more Apartments in Melbourne](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne-Apartments.d178283-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.89021,144.98856&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:tpffFoa%7DsZ%3FS%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%40Q%40Q%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40UBQBQBUBQBQBQDUDQBQDQDQDSDQFQDMFSFQDQHOFQFMFQHOFOHQFOHMHOJOHMHOHKJMHOJKJKJOJKJKJKJKLKJMJGLKLMJGLGLILKLILGLELILGNGLELGLENELENENELCNELCNANENCLANCN%3FNAN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40NBNDL%40NBNDLBNDLDNDLDNDLDLFLFNFLHLDLFLHLJLHJFLFLLJJLFJLJJJJLJJJJJHNLJHJJNHLJJHNHLHNHNHLHNFPHNHNFPFLFPFNFPFPDRFLDPFPDRDPBPDPDPBTDPBPBPBTBPBP%40T%40PBT%40P%40T%40P%40P%3FT%40P%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FTAP%3FTAPAPATAPCTAPARCRCPCRCRCNERCREREPCPEPEPGPERGLEPGPGRGLGRGLGPININGPILINILINININKJILKNIJMJINKJKJMJKJKJKJMHKJMJMHKFMHMJMHMFMDMHOHMBMHMDODMDODMDODMBODO%40MBODO%40OBM%40O%3FOBO%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOCO%3FOAMCOAOEOCMAOEMCOEOEMEOEMEMIMEOCMIMIMEMGMIMKMIMGKIMKMKKIKKMKKKKKKKKKKOKKKKIOKMIKIOIOKOIMIOGMIQGOIOGQGMGSIMESGQGQEMGSEQEQEQEQCQESESCSCOCSCSCQCSASCQAUAQAUAQAQAU%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=b4G20PjlzO1SmKXxaT0pr9b-8Ps=) Elwood, VIC ### What's nearby - ![Elwood Beach in Melbourne is a popular bayside beach during sunny days and a great family beach. It’s not as accessible from the city as St Kilda as it’s not exactly on the tram or train line, but still only 8km’s away if you have a car, or jump in a cab. The water was clean and calm for swimming and our kids had a great time playing on the sand and the rocks. It’s another fairly active beach and you’ll see people windsurfing, cycling, playing cricket and walking.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130198/8dd52d45-ed6d-4792-aec4-2b6f2fcc52c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Elwood Beach 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![St. Kilda Beach which includes tropical scenes and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159172/ca555662-439a-4311-9369-1b5eb2356829.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) St Kilda Beach 2 min drive \- 2.3 km - ![St. Kilda Botanical Gardens featuring a park and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159232/7b7f8d5e-75d1-4a8c-b628-605632c96975.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) St. Kilda Botanical Gardens 2 min drive \- 2.3 km - ![Luna Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052788/1c6a2f9e-8154-4d09-8c5a-73f1c0be28f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Luna Park 3 min drive \- 3.1 km - ![Palais Theatre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6276478/907ec61f-95c1-4397-848c-191373d34889.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Palais Theatre 3 min drive \- 3.1 km ### Getting around - North Williamstown Station 19 min drive - Elsternwick Station 19 min walk - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) 38 min drive ### Restaurants - Kremma 14 min walk - McDonald's 17 min walk - Combi Coffee 5 min walk - Plain Sailing 5 min walk - Northpoint Cafe 17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Life's a beach - stop and smell the sea pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Life's a beach - stop and smell the sea? ### What time is check-out at Life's a beach - stop and smell the sea? ### Where is Life's a beach - stop and smell the sea located? ## Have a question? 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