A spacious three-level townhouse in the heart of Brunswick, with room for ten and a quiet street to come home to. The entire top floor is a private king retreat with ensuite and spectacular views across the Melbourne skyline. Below, a generous living space, a fully equipped kitchen and a north-facing yard made for long lunches. Sydney Road, Lygon Street and three tram lines are a short walk away, so the coffee, the live music and the city all sit right on your doorstep.
Picture your first morning here. You wander 350 metres to Sydney Road for a flat white and smashed avo, browse the vintage and jewellery shops, then decide between a loop of Princes Park or an afternoon in the beer garden at Rocky Ridge Brunswick. By evening the whole group is back together in the living room, and the #19 tram is waiting to carry you to live music at the Retreat Hotel. That is a Brunswick day, and this is the house that makes it easy.
Guests tell us the same three things: it is bigger than they expected, everything is walkable, and it works beautifully for families and groups travelling together.
Where you`ll sleep — flexible bedding for up to 10
*Top floor (private retreat): king bed, ensuite bathroom and skyline views, plus a sofa bed suitable for one adult or two children. The whole level is yours.
*Middle floor, bedroom two: queen bed and a private balcony with bistro setting — the quiet spot for an early coffee before the house wakes up.
*Middle floor, bedroom three: queen bed and a single bed, ideal for families sharing.
*Living room: sofa bed for one adult or two children. Please let us know at booking if you need the sofa beds made up.
Kitchen, dining and living
*Fully equipped kitchen with oven, microwave, dishwasher and full-size fridge — cook properly, not just reheat.
*Outdoor dining setting in the north-facing back yard, where the sun lands all afternoon.
*A generous lounge built for movie nights, long catch-ups and the comfort of everyone fitting in one room.
*Large family bathroom with a bathtub, plus a Euro-style laundry on the middle floor.
*Dedicated workspace and fast, unlimited Wi-Fi, because life is not all play.
*Hotel-quality linen and bath towels, a complimentary bottle of wine per stay, and tea and coffee supplies waiting for you.
*Body wash, shampoo and conditioner to start you off, so there is no supermarket dash on arrival.
Getting around
*5km north of the Melbourne CBD, on a quiet street between Sydney Road and Lygon Street.
*350m walk to Sydney Road for the #19 tram; 500m to Lygon Street for trams #1 and #6; 650m to Brunswick Station on the Upfield line.
*One secure, undercover, off-street car park, plus unlimited free on-street parking.
*Self check-in with a key safe, and we are a phone call or message away throughout your stay.
Travelling with a baby? We don`t supply a cot, but Hire for Baby and BabyQuip Melbourne both deliver cots, portacots and other gear straight to the property.
Guest access
You have the entire house to yourselves, along with one secure undercover car space. Unlimited free on-street parking is available for additional cars. Check-in is self-service via the key safe, and we are contactable by phone or message for the whole of your stay.
Neighbourhood
Brunswick is quintessential Melbourne — multicultural, a little gritty in the best hipster way, and packed with the venues, bakeries and vintage shops that people come to this city for. You are a one-minute walk from Randazzo Park, which has play equipment, a timber boardwalk and picnic tables, and ten minutes from the larger Methven Park, with its beautiful old trees and inventive playground. Wild Life Bakery is just around the corner from Methven Park and is worth the detour for the artisan sourdough alone.
Sydney Road and Lygon Street bracket the house, giving you two very different streets within a few hundred metres: Middle Eastern sweets, bridal shops and dive bars on one, Italian dining and long lunches on the other. Rocky Ridge Brunswick pours around thirty taps from the old Thunder Road brewery on Barkly Street, and the Retreat Hotel is a Brunswick institution for live music and a proper Sunday roast. Runners and walkers will love the 6km loop around Princes Park.
From the front door, trams and trains take you into the city in minutes. The Arts Precinct is about 15 minutes away for the National Gallery of Victoria, the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, the Arts Centre, Southbank Theatre or the Melbourne Recital Centre. Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne Zoo and the University of Melbourne are all a short ride, as are Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Royal Women`s Hospital and Melbourne Private — handy if your visit is for treatment or to be near someone who is.
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
STAIRS: This is a three-level house with two flights of stairs.
BATHTUB: The tub is so generous the hot water system can only fill it halfway. The spa jets are not functional.
SMOKE-FREE: This is a fully smoke-free property, including all outdoor areas.
PARKING: One secure, undercover, off-street car park. Unlimited free on-street parking.
INCLUSIVE: We welcome all visitors — overseas guests, people with disabilities, families, and LGBTQI+ guests.
NOISE: This is a peaceful, quiet neighbourhood. Out of respect for our neighbours, no loud music or parties. Noise curfew is 10pm.
EARLY CHECK-IN: Often possible for a small fee, subject to availability. Please plan around a 3pm check-in and get in touch if you`d like to arrive earlier — if a guest is departing the morning you arrive, housekeeping needs time to prepare everything properly.
LATE CHECK-OUT: Often possible for a small fee, subject to bookings and housekeeping schedules. Please ask the day before check-out.
STARTER SUPPLIES: We provide complimentary essentials — shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toilet paper and a few other comforts. These are to get you started rather than last the whole stay.
LINEN: Hotel-quality linen and bath towels are supplied.
SOFA BEDS: Please advise at the time of booking if you need them.
LONG STAYS: All stays of 14–28 nights require a mid-stay clean at additional cost, so our team can clean, maintain and inspect the property. This is non-negotiable.
CHECK-OUT: No long list of chores. Just return any moved furniture, stack the dishwasher and put the rubbish out. Our cleaners handle the rest.
AGE REQUIREMENT: Adult guests must be over 25. Guests aged 18–24 are welcome when staying with an adult over 25. Children are welcome.
INFANTS: We don`t supply a cot. Hire for Baby and BabyQuip Melbourne both deliver to the property.
MANAGEMENT FEE: This is our damage waiver, covering accidental damage so you don`t have to worry. See house rules for details.
PETS: This property is not suitable for pets.
- No noise after 10pm and refrain from causing disturbances to the neighbours to avoid having them complain to local authorities.
- Strictly no parties allowed. Infringement on this rule may result in eviction without refund. Any additional time for the housekeepers to attend or inspect the property outside of their usual cleaning will result in additional administrative fees.
- If there is any damage to the property please inform the host ASAP as additional charges may apply.
- Pets are welcome by prior agreement only.
- In the event that keys are lost/ damaged/ locked inside the property any time during your stay or check-out, we may need to call a locksmith and additional expenses will be charged to your account. If the cleaner’s or property manager’s schedule is affected by this, further charges may apply.
- Check-out time is 10am. If the cleaner is not able to clean on time, a delayed entry fee may apply. If you require late check-out, please contact the host 72 hours before check-out and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.
- If you leave any items behind by accident, we are happy to post them back to you. However, we will need to compensate our housekeepers or managers for the postage fee and their time.
-We provide toiletries to get you started. Feel free to visit the nearest grocery store should you wish to restock for yourself.
- Take care of the property and avoid making a mess within the premises. Leaving dishes unwashed or having food items out in the open tend to attract pests and insects that may require pest control. This may be charged to your account as applicable.
- Smoking inside AND OUTSIDE the property is strictly prohibited. Charges may apply for additional cleaning and deodorisation of the property.
- Excessive use of utilities such as water, electricity, and WIFI may result in additional charges.
- Where a porta cot is provided, this is used at the guests own risk. The owner and hosts do not accept any liability should anything occur during its use.
- Only guests on the original booking may stay overnight.
- If you require linen for sofa beds you must confirm at time of booking. Requesting additional linen after booking is confirmed may incur a delivery fee of $50.
