Host(s):
Chris McDonald
Once I was a mining engineer, then managed two businesses that I bought. Now I run my short-stay apartment business that I started by myself.
I buy the apartments, then hire interior designers, and manage the renovations. Once completed, I manage them; the whole process. Simple. No agents in between.
I love looking after my guests, and enjoy being the tour guide on the free orientation tours.
We love to travel extensively. So we know what it is like to be a guest in a strange location.
Melbourne is fairly flat, and has thousands of great restaurants & cafes. This allows us to go roller blading for up to 20kms in one direction, and enjoy a wine over lunch before returning.
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To book, please enquire with host. The host will quickly provide you with a custom quote you can book. |
Important: The information on this page refers to one specific vacation rental unit within the apartment building: Catani 2 Serviced Apartment
| Bedrooms: 1 | Bathrooms: 1 | ||
| Beds: Up to 3 | Sleeps Up To: 5 |
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Perfect for two, your designer-interior, boutique, apartment accommodation is hidden away in a small building near the top of the rise in Acland Street , a quaint, leafy, secluded part of lively St. Kilda. Behind its security entrance you'll be delighted with your well-appointed serviced apartment. It also has wheelchair access (with assistance) and a sunny, north-facing balcony. In the warmer months, you can enjoy our well-laid out swimming pool and sun-chair area while you're here! (Closed from March to October). And don't forget to have a bar-b-que in the pool compound!
Your StayCentral boutique apartment has a fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, a living room with airconditioning, 1 bedroom with a Queen-sized bed, balcony, a laundry with separate washing machine & clothes dryer, and bathroom. There's a very comfortable double sofa bed (from Freedom Furniture) in the living room, if there are more than 2 of you, or if you decide to bring the children. There's also a fold-away single bed or a cot and high chair available on request.
Wheelchair accessible with assistance only. Electric wheelchairs may be too wide for doorways. Shower chair available.
Under-cover, security, reserved parking, local calls and high-speed ADSL internet access are included in your rate.
Just a few steps away are a HOST of local attractions: bustling Fitzroy Street and cosmopolitan Acland Street (famous for their cake shops, Award Winning restaurants and cafés), the beautiful Albert Park Lake, St. Kilda Beach, cycle and roller-blading tracks that go on forever, the famous Luna Park, the St. Kilda Sunday Craft Market, cinemas, live theatre. The list of attractions goes on an on.
StayCentral - serviced accommodation in better locations.
Boutique Apartment Inclusions
StayCentral has your relaxation in mind when it fits out a boutique apartment. We try to include all the little things that come in handy, as well as the essentials.
Your Melbourne serviced apartment includes high quality furnishings and appliances, linen, quality bath towels, and a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. Opening windows in the bedroom and onto the balcony from the living area allow fresh air through all rooms when you want it.
Other inclusions with your serviced apartment
81cm LCD TV with HDMI port
High-speed ADSL internet access, security parking and local calls are included in your rate.
Vacuum cleaner, mop & bucket, large umbrella, and broom.
Plenty of tasteful pictures and wall art.
A table and two chairs on the balcony.
Set of playing cards.
Various DVDs, games, and books.
A cot for infants is available if needed.
Green bags for your local supermarket shopping.
A selection of consumables
Local Area Notes
A seaside resort for Melbournians in Queen Victoria's era, later a notorious red-light district, St Kilda is home to many of Melbourne's rising creative stars and professionals. Drawn by the many funky bars, outstanding restaurants and eclectic shops, this well-heeled crowd has brought an influx of spending power that's transformed a once neglected seaside suburb into Victoria's unchallenged ‘Capital of Cool'.
The world-famous patisseries, the landmark Edelweiss Delicatessen and the popular Sunday art-and-craft market on the Esplanade are all still here and still thronged with customers.
But many hip newcomers have added to the vibrant cosmopolitan mix - sophisticated drinking spots, cozy and enticing restaurants, haute couture and New Age fashion outlets, Internet cafes, live music venues, the new Farmer's Market - and much more.
St Kilda offers an endlessly fascinating pot-pouri of modern pop and café culture, enhanced for people-watchers by a constant stream of sometimes eccentric, always colorful characters and Beautiful People from all over the globe.
There are so many interesting things in St Kilda, the Esplanade Markets, ride the roller coaster at Luna Park, have coffee and cake in Acland Street, dine at one of the many restaurants in Fitzroy Street, or catch the ferry to Williamstown from St Kilda pier. There is also Albert Park Lake, St. Kilda Beach, cycle and roller-blading tracks that go on forever, and the cinemas & live theatre. The list of attractions goes on an on.
If you're in Melbourne on a working holiday, St Kilda is a great place to base yourself. It is serviced by three major tram routes but if you must drive there's plenty of parking – or why not work up a healthy appetite for some of our great food - walk along the beach from Port Melbourne past Middle Park and enjoy the sweeping views of Port Phillip Bay!
What the Locals Think of St Kilda
Overall Score
80.34 / 100
Great for...
Eating Out 5/5
Public Transport 5/5
Pay TV Access 5/5
Not so great for...
Parking2.5/5
Recommended for...
#1 Singles
#2 Couples
#3 Families with kids
#4 Retirees
#5 Trendy & Stylish People
#6 Creative Types
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Policies
Children are welcome
In/At the unit: Cribs available upon request | DVDs/Videos - childrenThis is a smoke-free vacation rental.
We welcomes pets! Please enquire for the types of pets you can bring.
Arrival Time: As early as
02:00 PM
Express check-in available
Late check-in available
Departure Time:As late as
11:00 AM
Express check-out available
Late check-out available
You must book a minimum of 3 nights. Payment Methods:
This vacation rental always requires prepayment for its bookings.
In order to avoid fraud, only make prepayments (reservations or deposits) using a credit card (or any other card that does not require a PIN number for online purchases) or PayPal. Never make an advanced payment using cash, checks, money orders or bank transfers. Learn why.
Payment of deposit or total fee for your booking indicates acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
Payment will be made by credit card only, unless otherwise agreed by StayCentral.
A deposit of 50% of our total fee is required to confirm your booking if you book more than 21 days prior to your arrival. (If you book less than 22 days prior to your arrival, the total fee (ie 100%) must be paid to confirm your booking).
The balance of payment will be charged to the same credit card that was used to pay the deposit (unless we are informed otherwise), 10 days prior to your arrival.
You must only provide credit card details for which you are authorised to use.
We only accept Mastercard or Visa credit cards.
If you cancel or reschedule your booking less than 6 weeks prior to the scheduled commencement of your stay, your deposit is not refundable if, after making all reasonable efforts to do so, we are unable to obtain an alternative booking of equal value. A minimum $100 cancellation fee will apply to all cancellations or rescheduled bookings. If the booking has been made via a 3rd party booking agent, additional cancellation fees may apply to cover any commissions paid. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance to cover you in the event of an unforeseeable cancellation.
Security for payments required under these terms and conditions must be provided by credit card.
Amenities
| Eco-Friendly |
| We don't have recycling, composting, solar energy, or wind energy. |
| AC & Heating |
| In/At the unit: Air conditioning | Heating | Electric Fans |
| Cooking & Eating |
| In/At the unit: Full kitchen | Coffee/Tea maker | Dishwasher | Stove | Microwave oven | Conventional oven | Toaster | Full-size refrigerator | Tables and chairs | Plates and bowls | Silverware/Utensils |
| Nearby: Restaurant: |
| Electronic Entertainment |
| In/At the unit: Flat panel or plasma TV | DVD player | AM/FM radio | CD player |
| Phone, Internet & Business |
| In/At the unit: Wireless connection | Free internet connection | Free local calls | Free toll free calls |
| Bathroom Amenities |
| In/At the unit: Shower | Towels | Hairdryer |
| Linens & Pillows |
| We offer standard linens and pillows. |
| Laundry |
| In/At the unit: Iron | Ironing board | Washer/Dryer |
| Housekeeping |
| In/At the unit: Weekly housekeeping (at no extra cost) |
| Human Presence |
| We don't have front desk, doorman, or concierge. |
| Security |
| In/At the unit: Smoke detectors | Fire alarm |
| Parking |
| In/At our facilities: Free car parking | Secured parking | RV/Bus/Truck parking | Motorcycle parking |
| Wheel Chair Access |
| Unfortunately our premises are not accessible by wheel chairs. |
Activities
| Shopping |
| Nearby: Shopping: |
| Nightlife |
| Nearby: Nightclubs: Fine dining: |
| Water Activities |
| In/At our facilities: Outdoor pool |
| Nearby: Beach access: Sailing: Windsurfing: |
| Golf |
| Nearby: Golf course: Golf driving range: |
| Other Sports & Activities |
| In/At the unit: Gym |
| Nearby: Jogging track: Racquetball: Squash court: Bicycle rentals: Bike trail: |
