St Kilda Vacation cottage rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, air con and golf

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  • Cottage
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 5 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 1 mi
  • Child friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

Discounts maybe available off full price accommodation please feel free to ask - conditions apply.

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At the rear of the historic Wyndham apartment building in St Kilda, the former caretaker's cottage has been lovingly restored to create a unique holiday environment which feels worlds away yet is just meters from the bars and cafes of Fitzroy street and Albert Park/Grand Prix Circuit.

A 10 minute walk will take you to St Kilda beach, Acland street or Chapel street. Free parking available for guests.

Any other Melbourne destination too far to walk can be easily accessed by jumping on Melbourne's famous tram network with the nearest tram stop 150 meters (1 minute walk).

While it is ideal for a couple, the cottage can accommodate up to 4 (sofa bed in living area). Base price is for 2 adults. Each additional guest is $20 per night.

Set in its own private garden, complete with fishpond, fruit trees and herb garden, as well as a 6 seat outdoor setting, garden seating and BBQ, the cottage has everything you need to relax after a busy day exploring Melbourne.

The cottage boasts an open plan living/dining room with couch and dining table and chairs, samsung tv, unlimited free wifi, Netflix, subscription tv programs, movies, audio system and Blueray/DVD player. We also provide books and magazines, games and movies.

The kitchen area has a breakfast bar, fridge/freezer, microwave, electric oven and gas stove.

The bathroom has a bath over shower and laundry facilities including washing machine/dryer and Hairdryer provided.

As of January 2016 have have a brand new reverse cycle air conditioning unit, furntiture including sofa couch, bbq, entertainment system and hotel quality linen.

Bedding configuration: One king size bed (can be converted into two extra length singles). Plus a sofa bed in the living room. Linen provided for sofa bed for bookings of 3 or more people.

Included in nightly rate:

Fully equipped kitchen

Washing machine/dryer/clothes airer

Outdoor clothes line

King bed and a sofa bed

Unlimited Wi Fi broadband internet

Netflix

Digital television and subscription TV channels

Blue ray player including movies

Audio system with CD player or for pairing devices.

Heating wall units.

Reverse cycle air-conditioning/heating

Weber Gas BBQ.

Use of all utilities (gas, electricity, water) included.

Hotel quality luxury towels and linen are provided.

Beach towels

Complimentary Twinings tea, coffee, milk, sugar, salt & pepper, olive oil, provided on arrival.

Mor toiletries.

Laundry and dishwashing detergent.

Cleaning and laundry services for extended bookings.

Parking permit for free close and convenient parking.

Extras:

Beach towels are available upon request at no charge.

A porta cot and high chair are available upon request at no charge.

Living/dining room: (Sofa lounge, Samsung TV, including Netflix, stereo, soft furnishings). The north facing living and dining area is light filled with a pleasant outlook to the garden. Seating configuration is a 2.5 seat sofa with footrest. Includes flat-screen with additional free subscription tv channels and movies, Blueray/DVD player and sound system for listing to music on your device. Dining set up for four.

Kitchen: (New appliances, crockery, cutlery etc March 2015). Kitchen is fully equipped with full size fridge/freezer, gas cooking, and quality appliances. All accessories and utensils are provided for both indoor and outdoor (BBQ) cooking and entertaining including crockery.

Bathroom: The bathroom has shower over a lovely deep bath. Towels are luxurious quality cotton and toiletries are by Mor. Washing machine/dryer and hairdryer are also provided.

Courtyard: The large private courtyard and garden includes a fish pond and is perfect for outdoor living. A six seat outdoor setting provides ample outdoor dining opportunities. A brand new Weber BBQ to make your outdoor cooking a breeze.

While the standard mimimum stay is 3 nights, a weekend (2 night rate) is available most weekends (excluding long weekends and events such as Grand Prix).

Pets: the large private courtyard means we can welcome guests with pets and we are very happy to do that when suitable, conditions do apply and written approval of owner is required so please contact Andrew for approval.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
  • Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • High chair

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioning
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

You have full privacy at the cottage so you basically won't see me during your stay, unless you need to see me, in which case I am very pleased to be there when as guests require. I am very easy to contact and pride myself on always being available immediately if guests need me.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

No refund

No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.

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Things to know

Check in: 14:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($260.10) $400.00

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Smoking

Please contact the owner

House rules

Pets: the large private courtyard means we can welcome guests with pets and we are very happy to do that when suitable, conditions do apply and written approval of owner is required so please contact Andrew for approval.

Smoking: no smoking is permitted inside, smoking inside will constitute a breach of conditions bookings are accepted under. Smoking is only permitted outside in the courtyard.

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About the owner

Andrew D.
Calendar last updated:
26 Apr 2024

Years listed:
9

Based in:
Australia
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews

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rbauer
Perth, Australia

No better place to stay.
Jun 2022

Hiked my way across Australia with retriever , spouse and caravan . Then 10 days of heaven. Stylish , well appointed , comfortable. Extraordinary value. Made being in St Kilda even better. My one conc… More 

21 Jun 2022

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JerseyCl
Jersey, United Kingdom

Perfect
Dec 2019

We stayed at Wyndham Cottage for three weeks including the Christmas and New Year period while visiting Australia for our daughters wedding. The cottage was delightful. It had everything you needed an… More 

18 Jan 2020

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spearmintleaf
Brisbane, Australia

Beautiful cozy cottage.
Nov 2018

This was a fabulous place for us. Very quiet, comfortable and cozy. Within easy walking distance to many cafes, the pier and the beautiful cake shops of Acland Street. The cottage had everything an… More 

26 Nov 2018

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Cecille A

A beautiful cottage for you and your dog
May 2018

If you would like to stay in St. Kilda with your dog, the Wyndham Cottage St. Kilda is perfect for you!!! The cottage is lovely with great charm and wonderful amenities including gated access, fenced… More 

2 Jun 2018

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Response from the owner
Dear Iain and Cecille, thank you for a lovely review, I'm very pleased to hear how much you enjoyed your stay, the location and everything we work hard to provide. No doubt other travelers will really appreciate details of your experience when making the important decision on where they should stay when visiting Melbourne. Take care, hope to see you again one day in future. Andrew Doyle Wyndham Cottage St Kilda

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cookie3r
Melbourne, Australia

Unique City Stay
Oct 2017

My husband and I stayed here for our Anniversary in October. The Apartment was such a lovely suprise. It was set in lovely gardens and buildings reminiscent of a time gone by making it feel very spe… More 

30 Dec 2017

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If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Andrew the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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You can also request a quote from Andrew (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

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How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Andrew (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Andrew (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Andrew (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Andrew (the owner) a message.

If Andrew (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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