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: Tuscany Serviced Apartment
| Bedrooms: 1 | Bathrooms: 1 | ||
| Beds: Up to 3 | Sleeps Up To: 5 |
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Perfect for two, your modern StayCentral boutique, serviced apartment accommodation is hidden away in The Majestic building, a quiet oasis in lively Fitzroy Street, St. Kilda. Behind its security entrance you'll be delighted with the Tuscany-style courtyard, complete with greenery, ornate fountain and trellised vines.
Just a few steps away from your serviced apartment 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.
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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| St Kilda | The vacation rental is within this area | |||
| St Kilda East | 5 | 7 | 15 |
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| Prahran | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
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| Richmond | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
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| MCG | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
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| Southern Cross Station | 15 | 15 | Not practical |
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| Melbourne | 20 | 20 | Not practical |
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| Docklands Stadium | 20 | 20 | Not practical |
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| Docklands | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
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| Merri Creek | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
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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 |
| In/At the unit: Low-flow showerheads | High-efficiency toilets |
| In/At our facilities: Recycling of trash |
| AC & Heating |
| In/At the unit: Air conditioning | Heating | Electric Fans |
| Cooking & Eating |
| In/At the unit: Full kitchen | Coffee/Tea maker | Dishwasher | Dish-cleaning supplies | Stove | Microwave oven | Conventional oven | Toaster | Pots and pans | 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 | Telephone | Free local calls | Free toll free calls |
| Bathroom Amenities |
| In/At the unit: Bathtub/Shower combination | 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 | Motorcycle parking |
| Nearby: RV/Bus/Truck 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: Indoor pool | Heated 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: Fishing: |
