Family-friendly holiday rentals in Melbourne

Sunny Hawthorn Haven

De-stress in a quintessential Australian home, beautifully renovated with contemporary amenities and decorated with touches of '70s flair amidst minimal designs. The brick architectural elements are complemented by a lush private deck and garden. Are you are coming to Melbourne to visit our exciting cosmopolitan city famous for sport, arts, dining, nightlife, but want to stay somewhere where there is open space and room to relax? Then this is the place for you. We are in wonderful West Hawthorn, across the river from Richmond but with the amenities, parks, playgrounds, wide leafy streets and houses set in lovely gardens that make the Hawthorn area so desirable. The house has been newly renovated specifically for Airbnb. We can accommodate up to 6 (typically four adults, two children) so you are saving 2 hotel rooms at least. There is off street parking for 2 cars and it's 5 minutes walk to train and Melbourne's famous trams. The Yarra River bike and walking trail is nearby as are access to the Monash and Eastern freeways . We are 3 minutes walk to West Hawthorn village with cafes, restaurants, a great pub, wine bar, supermarket, butcher and chemist. In a little over 10 minutes you can walk to an amazing range of dining experiences - We are happy to make recommendations. Highlights: Sparkling clean and freshly renovated Completely stand alone house - very private. 3 bedrooms with hotel quality linens 2.5 bathrooms: Bathroom 1 - shower, vanity, toilet Bathroom 2 -shower, vanity, laundry Separate Toilet Fully equipped kitchen with induction cooktop Tranquil, leafy, spacious and private back yard Deck with outdoor dining for entertaining Off street parking for 2 cars Excellent access to train and tram Self check in Our guests have access to the entire house and garden Guests can self check in with keys located in a locked box. We live next door and can be available to meet and greet you and give you some tips and information on the house and the neighborhood (and the rest of Melbourne). Melbourne's West Hawthorn suburb is known for tranquil luxury and Victorian architecture, with easy access to the city and Yarra River. The quiet neighborhood is made up of bike and walking paths, oak-lined streets, and parks. With a myki card (available from a nearby shop) you can catch a train (10 minutes to the city, less to MCG or Rod Laver Arena) or hop on a tram (20 minutes to the city). We are on the Belgrave, Lilydale, Alamein train lines and the No 75 Vermont South to City tram line. If you prefer, bike riding is popular and driving is easy.

Yarra Fox Farm Cottage Farmstay

Yarra Fox Farm is a working farm property. The 2 bedroom cottage sits on 28 acres in the heart of the Yarra Valley's best wineries. Perfect for families or a romantic getaway for couples who will enjoy a beautiful wood fireplace, outdoor balcony complete with festoon lighting, kitchenette and small dining area. The cottage is enclosed by fencing on 1.5 acres and includes a play house, slide, chicken coop, fire pit and plenty of flat area to play. See our animals such as donkeys, sheep and cows

Entire house + parking near MCG, city, everything

Homely, peaceful, private, spacious Victorian heritage cottage with your own secluded garden and carport, in a quiet neighbourhood conveniently close to everything Melbourne has to offer. Simply walk or tram/train/uber in minutes to the city centre, MCG, live music venues, theatres, galleries, gardens, parks and bayside beaches. Perfect work-from-home hub, and base for drives to regional and coastal Victoria. For an inner city Melbourne stay that is not an apartment or hotel look no further.

Sherlock's Home - Magical Richmond Warehouse

Sherlock’s Home, a one-of-a-kind 1850s Cordial Factory warehouse conversion in the best part of Richmond (as featured on Broadsheet). Architecturally-designed to maximise openness, our bespoke house is over 4 levels, with 2 bedrooms (Master with king bed & ensuite), 2 lounge areas, single garage, & shaded northern patio. Our exclusive Melbourne location is unbeatable: - 100m to Church St - 200m to Bridge Rd - 750m to Swan St - 1.9km to Sports Precinct (MCG, Rod Laver Arena, AAMI Park)

Evergreen Art Deco Gem | Gardens, MCG, & City Walk

Tree canopy. Oak floors. Art Deco bones. Old finds. New comforts. Curated for this space. As seen in Apartment Therapy. Wake up to green. Step into it. Fitzroy Gardens fifty metres. Feeling Italian? The restaurant's on the corner. Gertrude St for brunch. Smith St for dinner. Tree-lined, character-filled streets. The suburb everyone wants to live in — and you're staying here. MCG in five. Tennis in ten. City through the gardens, fifteen minutes on foot. Old Melbourne. Done beautifully.

Beautifully curated 2 bedroom home

This 100 year old workers cottage is all about bespoke interiors The walls and shelves filled with gorgeous art work, the home has specially sourced vintage pieces scattered everywhere, the beds are filled with luxurious linens and the lounge has a 3 seater couch you may never want to get up from. Centrally located, across the road from the South Melbourne Markets, walking distance to the Albert Park Lake and a quick tram trip to the CBD. Please note- no TV, so bring devices if needed.

House of Friends in Kangaroo Ground

This private country retreat residence on a shared 25 acre hobby farm located within the Dress circle of Kangaroo Ground. Beautiful city views suround the home, kangaroos pay a visit most early mornings. Our paddocks are homes to horses, our roads welcome bike riders. The Beautiful Fondatas restaurant is only 2kms away, only 40 minutes from Melbourne CBD at the gateway to the Yarra Valley & it’s magnificent wineries, this farm home offers something for everyone. @casa.diamici on insta

Lemon Cottage: Sunny Urban Retreat

Welcome to Lemon Cottage 🍋 , your cute yet fabulous urban retreat. A lemon flavoured settler’s cottage in the heart of buzzing Richmond, in the world’s most loveable city. You’ll probably want to move here! Spacious and bright, with beautiful high beamed ceilings. Free on-street parking. Dogs welcome. Only a lemon’s throw from Melbourne’s most delicious cafes and restaurants, the MCG, AAMI stadium, HiSense and Rod Laver Arena, and 20 mins walk through gardens to Melbourne CBD.

Penthouse on Gertrude with private rooftop terrace

Welcome to Gertrude Street, the beating heart of Fitzroy! This large, 1880’s converted warehouse designed by Kerstin Thompson has been furnished with handpicked mid-century furniture and lighting. It has incredible views and proximity to some of the best cafes, restaurants, bars, boutiques and creative spaces in Melbourne. We hope you enjoy making your home in this space as you explore Fitzroy, Collingwood and Melbourne City! Please note - strictly no parties or guests.

Duck'n Hill Barn (& EV charge station!)

Watch geese on the dams & stunning sunsets across city views from rocking chairs on The Barn's private deck. Perfect for romantic getaways, family retreats, micro weddings & bridal parties. Whatever the agenda you won't want to leave! A fabulous location within minutes drive to ideal Yarra Valley attractions such as the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, Yarra Valley Dairy, Panton Hill Hotel, Coldstream Brewery, Rochford, Healesville Sanctuary & Four Pillars Gin Distillery.

Ultimate City Penthouse with Jaw-dropping Views

The crowning glory of the award-winning and exclusive Abode residential complex is this truly spectacular penthouse. Jaw-dropping is an understatement as you gaze upon the Northerly and Easterly outlook with views encompassing the Dandenong Ranges and the World Heritage Exhibition Buildings and Carlton Gardens. The location may be amongst the best in Melbourne with a brief stroll to the QV shopping precinct, Melbourne Central, the State Library and RMIT.

7m ceiling 1888 Heritage warehouse loft Middle CBD

A rare 1888 heritage historically protected warehouse featured on the news. Completely renovated in 2019 and converted into a New York styled loft with 7 metre ceilings right in the middle of Melbourne. Situated right in the heart of Melbourne next to the famed Hardware Lane, full of cafes, restaurants and bars, not to mention just steps away from Bourke Street Mall and Melbourne Central station, I doubt you can find a better location anywhere.