Summary:
Perfect for business travellers, those looking for a high standard of accommodation or those needing a dedicated work-from-home space, this stylish newly-furnished 1 bedroom central South Yarra apartment has a access to the building's gym, pool, sauna, hot tub, gardens and tennis court. Beautiful views over the gardens await guests from the balcony. Managed by Holiday Rentals Australia you can rest assured your stay is in safe hands.
The Space:
This stunningly-furnished one-bedroom apartment features colour themes taken from the beautiful photo artworks throughout the property of the Australian countryside.
Included is a hard-to-find, dedicated work area with desk for the travelling executive or seasoned work-from-homer wanting a break from their usual base. A 21" monitor is included, along with a wireless USB/Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, multiple HDMI cable adapters, and a variety of USB docks. Fast, unlimited internet is included for guests use.
The living room has a wifi-connected smart TV with access to streaming services subject to logging in with your own account. A large and comfortable velvet sofa and views through the compact balcony out over the gardens, tennis courts and beyond. There is built-in air conditioning and heating in the living room which is enough to cool or heat the whole apartment plus a portable fan in the bedroom if needed.
The compact bedroom has a queen bed with an award-winning Ecosa Sleep memory foam mattress with two pillows for each side of the bed to ensure a wonderful night's sleep. All our beds come with a fitted bottom sheet and an all-seasons weight doona/duvet/bed cover plus an optional top sheet for those who like to use them. There is also a blanket if needed on colder nights. Despite the bedroom being of narrow dimensions, we have chosen to fit a queen bed to enhance sleeping comfort whilst forsaking some floor space. There is a small pathway on each side of the bed for access but space there is not plentiful. Next to each side of the bed is a wireless phone charging pad and one side additionally features a combined iWatch and headphones wireless charger.
The well-equipped kitchen has a drawer-style dishwasher, electric oven and mixed gas stove top, large fridge/freezer, Nespresso-compatible coffee machine, blender, microwave and all plates/glasses/cutlery etc needed for cooking during your stay. The apartment also has a separate combined washing machine/dryer in the laundry area.
The bathroom features a twin head rainfall shower to help you unwind and two bath towel are provided for each guest.
One allocated parking space is available for guest use in the secure underground car park. Please note there is a strict height limit of 2m for car park access. If you are coming with a car to park please let us know in advance.
All bedding and towels are included for four people along with beginner basics such as tea, coffee, sugar, milk, shampoo, bodywash and toilet paper to get you through the first few days but please note this is not a serviced apartment and no cleaning is done as standard during your stay. If you would like your apartment professionally cleaned and bedding/towels refreshed, please let us know and this can be done for a fee.
We're a kind, honest, hard-working team that genuinely wants to deliver 5 star guest stays. During your stay please reach out if we can help you in any way; we can only help if we know and we're dedicated to making your visit a happy one. This property is managed by Holiday Rentals Australia, a professional and licenced dedicated holiday rental agency. By choosing to book with professionals, you can be assured your stay is in the best possible hands.
All guests are urged to read the House Rules prior to completing their booking, these can be found on the final booking page along with Airbnb's Terms and Conditions.
Guest Access:
You have access to the whole apartment for your stay and no internal space is shared.
The Neighborhood:
South Yarra is one of Melbourne's oldest and most affluent inner-city suburbs, bordered by the Yarra River and Richmond to the north, Prahran to the south and Toorak to the east.Shopping, fashion, dining and entertainment are the main features of South Yarra's extensive commercial precinct.
Busy Chapel Street is lined with exclusive retail outlets, cafes, clubs, the popular Jam Factory entertainment complex, the Como Centre and Vogue Shopping Plaza. Commercial Road, which divides South Yarra from Prahran, is home to more retail shops, the Pran Central Shopping Centre and the iconic Prahran Market with its large selection of gourmet foods and fresh produce.
Toorak Road is home to restaurants and many stylish fashion retailers featuring the best of local and imported goods.Many of South Yarra's residential areas consist of attractive tree-lined streets.
There are several historic mansions, including Como House which is open to the public, clusters of terrace houses and apartment buildings.South Yarra has a large selection of open space and parkland for visitors and residents.
The largest areas of parkland are along the Yarra River and also Fawkner Park along South Yarra's western boundary. Smaller parks, many with playgrounds, can be found dotted throughout the suburb.The meandering Yarra River forms the northern boundary of South Yarra. The shady Alexandra Avenue follows the path of the river and beside it is the Capital City Trail walkway and bicycle track which is part of a 32 kilometre loop around Melbourne's inner suburbs.
The Yarra River is lined by continuous parkland and panoramic views of the city and riverfront can be enjoyed from the several bridges which cross the river into Richmond, including Church Street Bridge, Hoddle Bridge at Punt Road and the pedestrian-only Morell Bridge.
Getting Around:
South Yarra has easy access to public transport and the building has tram and train stops all within a few minutes walk. The city centre is easy to access on foot also with a beautiful walk up the river talking 20-30 minutes depending on your pace. By train, the city centre is less than ten minutes away.
Other Things to Note:
All the apartments we manage come with a detailed welcome letter highlighting everything you need to know about inside the apartment and building. Instruction manuals are also available so you know how everything works to ensure you can get the most out of your stay.There is also a local map with some highlights such as the local supermarket, restaurants and bars and transport options.
Prior to arrival we ask all guests to quickly fill in some contact information and tell them a little bit more about how we hope they'll look after the apartment.
Please note as we continue to improve the property over time the furniture and furnishings may change from those shown in the photos.
Interaction with Guests:
As a professional holiday rental agency we are available to answer any questions or help with any problems that crop up. Unlike part time casual owner-managers we do this for a living professionally, it is our core focus, we hold professional licences to do this and we are ALWAYS just a message away if you need us. You won't be left high and dry with us!
