[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kensington 3BR Townhouse 10min walk Flemington Racetrack & 15min MelbShowground Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88250000/88246300/88246239/89bbbff8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88250000/88246300/88246239/bc625757.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88250000/88246300/88246239/b8f0b8b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88250000/88246300/88246239/fe047f72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88250000/88246300/88246239/ca1e91dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the heart of Kensington, this 3BR Townhouse offers a peaceful retreat. With its fully equipped kitchen and cosy courtyard, you can unwind after exploring the nearby Flemington Racetrack or Melbourne Zoo. Take advantage of the laundry facilities and powder room for added convenience. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available - 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. ### Kensington 3BR Townhouse 10min walk Flemington Racetrack & 15min MelbShowground 3BR Townhouse located in a beautiful quiet leafy street of Kensington. Fully equipt kitchen, 3 bedrooms, cosy courtyard, laundry, powder room and full bathroom. Perfect location for a city break with everything at your doorstep. Minutes walk from Flemington Racetrack, Melbourne Showgrounds, Melbourne Zoo, Maribyrnong River walking & bike riding tracks & to all dining & entertainment in Racecourse Rd & Macaulay Rd. Tram and train stops Newmarket or Kensington Station 3 min walk. 3 stops from the City Centre. Free street parking available. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Shower - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - On a river ### Things to do - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Horseback riding 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19340000/19338200/19338145/64439521.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quest Flemington Central Flemington - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.8 Excellent 496 reviews CA $136 CA $152 total includes taxes & fees Oct 16 - Oct 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=19338145&PinnedHotelID=19338145&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35170000/35168400/35168324/12a1aa1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3BR Kensington Holiday Home Close to CBD, Melb Showgrounds Flemington Racecourse Kensington - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=35168324&PinnedHotelID=35168324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116850000/116847800/116847735/3bc815c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### One Family Suite in Melbourne｜Walk to Camberwell Market & Deakin｜Free Parking Camberwell - Hot tub - Washer - Parking available CA $211 CA $375 total includes taxes & fees Oct 17 - Oct 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=116847735&PinnedHotelID=116847735&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sport court](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95370000/95364600/95364506/0d05ed10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Light Filled Inner City Home Convenient Parking Fitzroy North - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=95364506&PinnedHotelID=95364506&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/116400/116318/11d50a92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Melbourne Metropole Central Fitzroy - Pool - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Gym 8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews CA $141 CA $141 total includes taxes & fees Oct 19 - Oct 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=116318&PinnedHotelID=116318&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 Located on a river, this vacation home is in Kensington, a neighborhood in Melbourne. Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Central are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit 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. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby. [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-37.79031%2C144.92499&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EF1cdj-9FAxGm4dz-RRSjm_PdmY=) Kensington, VIC ### What's nearby - Flemington Racecourse - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Royal Melbourne Showgrounds - 2 min drive - 1.6 km - Marvel Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.8 km - Queen Victoria Market - 5 min drive - 3.8 km - Melbourne Central - 6 min drive - 4.6 km ### Getting around - Newmarket Station - 8 min walk - Essendon Station - 12 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 17 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Wayo Japanese Dining - ‬9 min walk - ‪El Jannah - ‬8 min walk - ‪Autumn Leaves Melbourne - ‬8 min walk - ‪Hardimans Hotel - ‬8 min walk - ‪Laksa King - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kensington 3BR Townhouse 10min walk Flemington Racetrack & 15min MelbShowground pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Kensington 3BR Townhouse 10min walk Flemington Racetrack & 15min MelbShowground? > As of Oct 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kensington 3BR Townhouse 10min walk Flemington Racetrack & 15min MelbShowground on Oct 20, 2025 start from CA $410.21, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne-Hotels-Kensington-3BR-Townhouse-5min-Walk-Flemington-Racetrack-Melbourne-Showgrounds.h88246239.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Kensington 3BR Townhouse 10min walk Flemington Racetrack & 15min MelbShowground? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Kensington 3BR Townhouse 10min walk Flemington Racetrack & 15min MelbShowground? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Kensington 3BR Townhouse 10min walk Flemington Racetrack & 15min MelbShowground located? > Located in Kensington, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Flemington Racecourse and within 3 mi (5 km) of Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Central. Marvel Stadium and Collins Street are also within 3 mi (5 km). Newmarket Station is 8 minutes by foot and Kensington Station is 12 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Kensington 3BR Townhouse 10min walk Flemington Racetrack & 15min MelbShowground Reviews 9.0 ### 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) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mitchell L. Dec 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location with everything you need! Very enjoyable stay ##### Mitchell L. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan H. Mar 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A cozy convenient stay! This property was amazing, so close to Flemington racecourse it ma ##### Nathan H. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda B. Nov 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Equitana overnight stay Lovely and quiet, we really enjoyed our stay. ##### Amanda B. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul M. Dec 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Great ##### Paul M. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tanya Sep 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We loved our stay here! It was a great location in a quiet street with plenty of parking. It was a very well presented, clean and tidy home. Sarah made everything so easy. She was very responsive messages from when we booked until we checked out. Thanks Sarah for the extra special touches :) ##### Tanya Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Nicole R. Apr 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet in Kensington Great neighbourhood, so quiet among little streets and laneways! Townhouse is good, a little tired, and some minor niggles with taps not turning off properly and with 2 toilets - but only one bathroom. Beds were comfy. Check in and out were smooth and flexible. Communication was good. ##### Nicole R. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Linda H. Nov 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Drury Street Was advertised as “5 minutes walk to Melbourne Showgrounds.” This is false. 15 to 20 minutes would be more acurate. It would be nice to have some heating in the bathroom. The TV is non-functional. I didn’t want to watch a lot but stil… ##### Linda H. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter B. Nov 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pearl Jam Concert. Had a great time and slept well in comfy beds. Loved sitting in the loungeroom sofas too. Close to the best I've ever sat in. We will be back again if you will have us. Thank You. ##### Peter B. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Steven May 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Home away from home ##### Steven Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Kelvington](https://www.expedia.ca/Kelvington-Hotels.d553248635922155871.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Condo Rentals Ottawa](https://www.expedia.ca/Ottawa-Condos.d178296-aaCondos.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [The Langham, Melbourne](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne-Hotels-The-Langham.h2112.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Boston](https://www.expedia.ca/Boston-Hotels.d178239.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotel Faubourg Montreal](https://www.expedia.ca/Montreal-Hotels-Hotel-Faubourg-Montreal-Downtown-Hotel.h1971447.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal at Atlantis](https://www.expedia.ca/Nassau-Hotels-The-Royal-At-Atlantis.h460429.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Hotel West Edmonton, Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.ca/Edmonton-Hotels-Royal-Hotel-West-Edmonton.h10330.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Saco](https://www.expedia.ca/Saco-Hotels.d183295.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Kananaskis-Hotels-Kananaskis-Mountain-Lodge.h14175.Hotel-Information) > > [The Hotel Windsor](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne-Hotels-The-Hotel-Windsor.h11362.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in West End](https://www.expedia.ca/West-End-Vancouver-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-n6131957-0-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Ella](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Ella.d6336503.Hotel-Destinations) > > [Super 8 by Wyndham Cornwall ON](https://www.expedia.ca/Cornwall-Hotels-Super-8-By-Wyndham-Cornwall-ON.h896723.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Lisbon District (LIS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/lis/toronto-to-lisbon) > > [Flights from Goffs (YHZ) to Hamilton (YHM)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhz/yhm/halifax-to-hamilton) > > [Flights from Goffs (YHZ) to Sao Paulo (GRU)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhz/gru/halifax-to-sao-paulo) > > [SATA International-Azores Airlines S.A. 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