Eltham is located 16 kms from the Melbourne CBD and 25 minutes from Melbourne international Airport.
This lovely community is known as Melbourne's green wedge because of its natural surround has a bush-like feel. Beautiful views of nature from both the front and the rear of the property. Lakes, walking & bike trails are only a sample of what makes this area so beautiful.
Fully renovated, beautiful 3 bedroom home. Big bay windows and French doors provides ample natural sunlight. Central heating + wood burning heater, polished floor boards throughout, garage, large wood deck, 2 living rooms, kitchendining, master bedroom with en suite including spa bath, shower + BIRs in all bedrooms, ceiling fans in bedrooms, 2 balconies, 2 car garage, another large room used previously as an office, and a shed. Large secured backyard.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Melbourne
Located in Eltham, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this holiday home is near theme parks. Melbourne Cricket Ground and Melbourne Central are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bourke Street Mall and Queen Victoria Market. Travelling with kids? Make time for SEA LIFE Melbourne, or head to an event or a match at Rod Laver Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Eltham G136 Bushland Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Diamond Valley Railway Inc. - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Belmont Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Eltham G137 Bushland Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Montsalvat - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Eltham Station - 3 min drive
Dandenong Station - 33 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 16 min walk
KFC - 18 min walk
Little Drop of Poison - 3 min drive
Second Home - 13 min walk
Hungry Jack's - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Eltham Retreat Guest House - Warm & Bright Home pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Eltham Retreat Guest House - Warm & Bright Home?
As of 9 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Eltham Retreat Guest House - Warm & Bright Home on 3 May 2026 start from NZ$290, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Eltham Retreat Guest House - Warm & Bright Home?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Eltham Retreat Guest House - Warm & Bright Home?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Eltham Retreat Guest House - Warm & Bright Home?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Eltham Retreat Guest House - Warm & Bright Home located?
Set in Melbourne, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Doncaster Shopping Centre, La Trobe University and Austin Hospital. Olympic Park and Deakin University are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Property was exactly as advertised. The configuration of beds was perfect for our needs. It was close to the venue for the wedding we attended. Moses was great to deal with.Overall a great experience.
The house was excellently set up for comfortable stay and was in a handy location .Our dogs loved the large backyard .Moses ,our host was most welcoming .We were jere to visit our baby grandson and it was lovely to come back everyday to such a clean and comfortable home.Thankyou we will return here for sure .
sally W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2023
It was truly a pleasure to host Sally and Paul, during their recent stay along with their beautiful pets. They were very courteous and a joy to meet. You guys were amazing guests and the place looked great. Thank you for the beautiful handwritten note. Thank you for also taking out the bins. It was greatly appreciated and very thoughtful.
You are the kind of guests that every host deserves to experience. I highly recommend you to any host and would gladly welcome you back at anytime.
Very nice and cozy with plenty of space and very clean and the main thing for us was our fur baby was allowed to stay with us, the host was very helpful and great to deal with. 10/10
Eltham Retreat was perfect for us. We spent our Christmas in Melbourne & chose the location as it was close to family.
The house was neat & tidy. Enough space for everyone and had all that a family requires for a home away from home .
The local shops had delicious takeaway food options, we did shopping at Doncaster & Elthsm while being close enough for us to venture to the city. Lovely parks in the neighbourhood for kids to play & run too!
Kathryn Y.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 January 2024
Hi Kathryn,
Thank you for your review of Eltham Retreat. We are pleased to hear that you have enjoyed your stay. It was a delight to host you and your family during your recent stay! We stride to make every guest experience as memorable as possible. Comments like yours are their own reward. Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience with us.
We hope to see you again soon.
Thanks,
Moses
The property is located on the northeast side and a considerable distance from Melbourne. Uber is available in the area but nothing within walking distance was open due to Boxing Day. The property itself was clean and the host was great at communicating and very responsive.
Although a bit run down from the outside, inside was lovely and restful with wooden floor boards, big windows, big garden, comfortable furniture and beds and newly renovated and very functional kitchen and 2 bathrooms
Moses was very helpful and easy to communicate with
Bolton St is a main road and traffic could be noisy.
Overall, it worked very well for us
Spacious home, very clean & tidy. Plenty of seating in lounge & family room. Walking distance to takeaway shops. This was a great house for a large group, only downsides were it’s on a busy road with very steep driveway, incorrect listing on Stayz there is no double bed in lounge, all single beds are not suitable for tall people, more like suitable for 8 people as the futon is family room is not suitable to sleep on. Overall though a great house.
We had a great recent stay at Moses' home in Eltham. It was very clean and well appointed. We had our pup with us, and it was the perfect spot. Close to lots of shops.
Communication was really great wih Moses. Easy to get in touch with, and he made sure we had a wonderful stay with the kids. He even sent links to local attractions that he thought the kids might like.
Only one minor thing - the third bedroom was locked when we arrived. Our kids were fine sleeping in the same room, but other kids may not want to bunk together. If this is the case for others, maybe just a quick text to Moses to discuss ahead of time!
Thanks so much for such a great stay!
For that much money I would have expected nice soft, unstained towels, not towels you could use instead of sandpaper. Also most of the mugs are chipped, the fry pans are all losing their teflon and scratched.
We enjoyed staying here - the house is really well appointed and everything works. Moses was a lovely host, very responsive. We will stay here again.
Peter M.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Debbie D.
7 November 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Our Stay
We found our stay reasonably comfortable, although we all thought a lot of maintenance is needed, the front steps need some attention, the bathroom door doesn't close, the back deck is deteriorating, the guttering above the back door needs replacing, it leaks water badly when it rains and has damaged the eaves, and lastly quite a bit of mould in the showers. Kitchen facilities were great and the Foxtel and internet was a good extra. The owner was extremely pleasant
5 stars for this rental. I stayed at the rental for 4 nights and it was perfect for my trip to visit family. I loved that I could walk less then 4 minutes down the street for coffee, groceries and meals. Great location. The rental was well equipped, clean and comfortable. Communicating with the property manager was great. He was detailed, timely in communications and great to deal with. Highly recommend and will stay again.
Our stay was perfect for what we needed. Which was a base for our trip out to the Yarra Valley and to have a place for our dog to feel at home whilst traveling Victoria.
If you’re looking for a base close to the Yarra Valley with a home feel this is it. The property is large and dog friendly which was a major draw factor for us. Moses the owner was a delight to deal with, super responsive and great with advice on the area. Honestly couldn’t fault the stay, the property had minor wear and tear that Moses gave advice on prior to arriving. The honesty was appreciated. Highly recommend!!
Stayed here whilst insurance work carried out at our property. Warm, clean everything we needed for our stay, even dogs catered for. Moses quick to answer any queries.
My only comment would be front steps extremely dangerous when wet as they are steep and like ice after rain and so slippery. We almost fell after it rained but this was mentioned to owner and he stated he would look at installing rubber tread which would help. All in all basic but with everything you need. Bright and airy walk to shops.being on a main rd not an issue, very quiet at night.
Deb M.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2023
Thanks Deb.
I am pleased to report that we have addressed the safety issue with the wet steps. Bright, wide, night glowing, anti-slip stripes have been installed. Thank you for bringing it to our attention.
We are pleased to have hosted you and your family. It was a pleasure to have you as our guests.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Jennifer M.
3 December 2019
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disappointed
In need of TLC. Poor shower head, wonky front steps. Windows needed cleaning inside and out. So it was overpriced for what it was.
Jennifer M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2023
Hi Jennifer,
We take a great deal of pride in providing our guests with the very best experience possible, a home away from home. On this occasion, we seem to have fallen short of our standards and of your expectations.
The minor repair issues (1 step & shower head) were slated for repair ahead of your arrival. We are attending to this matter. I am disappointed to hear about the windows and this will be addressed as well.
We hope you will provide us another opportunity to showcase our home and our attention to the detail in hosting short term guest accommodation.
Kind regards,
Moses
Thankyou for accommodating us in your beautiful home, a very short walk from shops & cafes and thoughtfully appointed with all our needs.
Simone N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2023
It was a delight to host you and you family. We are pleased that you had a pleasant stay.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Garry C.
22 April 2019
Excellant
Please send the Collingwood bag to PO BOx 2005 Cowes VIC, and remove all the contents.
Apologies for backyard (forgot), and the dog bowl (I thought it was Diesel's.
Please advise total amount payable to you, and payment method.
Kind Regards Garry Couper
Garry C.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jasmin S.
28 March 2019
Thank you
We enjoyed our stay. The house was very comfortable and suited our needs perfectly. Lovely area close to everything we needed.
Thank you.