Fully self-contained modern 2 storey townhouse. Walking distance to Flemington Racecourse, Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and Newmarket Station. Easy access to the City, the Zoo, Hospitals, Universities, Maribyrnong River and more.
Charan Lane @ Kensington contains: Upstairs: Bedroom 1. Queen bed, doona, electric blanket, walk-in robe, shower Ensuite. Bedroom 2. Two king single beds , electric blankets, wardrobe. Bedroom 3. One double bed, electric blankets, wardrobe Central bathroom & separate toilet. Reverse cycle heating and cooling.
Downstairs: Kitchen, dining & Lounge. Fully equipped kitchen with fan-forced oven & gas cooktop, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator. Dining table to seat 6 and comfy lounge. 50" flat screen TV with Chromecast, & AM/FM radio with phone adapter. Gas wall heater in lounge & reverse cycle air conditioning in the kitchen/dining area. Laundry with washer/dryer. Separate toilet.
Outside: Spacious courtyard with BBQ, table and chairs, clothes line and off street parking for one car.
Close to all that Melbourne has to offer, yet in a quite secluded location.
What some of our guests have said about Charan Lane @ Kensington:
Excellent property Charan Lane suited our needs for our trip to the Melbourne Cup walking distance to the course, train to the city a short walk away and a small shopping centre with everything we needed. Some great restaurants also close buy, thoroughly recommend - Barbara, Brisbane
Great Location. Comfortable Stay. Highly Recommend I am very pleased with our stay in Charan Lane @ Kensington. It was a very nice location, with good views and nice walk-through surroundings. We found it a pleasantly quiet location, considering being so close to the buzzing Melbourne CBD. The house was so inviting, clean and has a homey and welcoming atmosphere. It was a good place to rest after a day of exploring the city. The information folder @ the house provided a great guide to local food, shops and things to do during our stay. The free wi-fi at the house was an additional bonus worth mentioning. Anne provided excellent directions, and very good communications throughout. We will be sure to use Charan Lane again. - Bianca
Still best place we've ever stayed. We've stayed at Charan Lane several times and each time has been delightful. Great location and facilities. Very quiet yet easily accessible to the city. Anne is lovely! Would highly recommend - Lee - Sydney
For your added security, this property is only managed in Australia and we never request payments be made to overseas bank accounts
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About the area
Melbourne
Kensington, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, is home to this holiday home. Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bourke Street Mall and Collins Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Marvel Stadium or Rod Laver Arena.
Royal Melbourne Showgrounds - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Victoria University - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Essendon Station - 6 min drive
Newmarket Station - 7 min walk
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Pepper - 7 min walk
Wolf and Hound - 7 min walk
McDonald's - 9 min walk
Hardimans Hotel - 10 min walk
Laksa King - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Flemington RC - Melb Showgrounds - Perfect Location - Charan Lane @ Kensington pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Flemington RC - Melb Showgrounds - Perfect Location - Charan Lane @ Kensington?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Flemington RC - Melb Showgrounds - Perfect Location - Charan Lane @ Kensington on 1 August 2026 start from NZ$416, 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.
What time is check-in at Flemington RC - Melb Showgrounds - Perfect Location - Charan Lane @ Kensington?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Flemington RC - Melb Showgrounds - Perfect Location - Charan Lane @ Kensington?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Flemington RC - Melb Showgrounds - Perfect Location - Charan Lane @ Kensington located?
Located in Kensington, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Flemington Racecourse and within 3 miles (5 km) of Melbourne Central and Marvel Stadium. Queen Victoria Market and Collins Street are also within 3 miles (5 km). Newmarket Station is 7 minutes by foot and Kensington Station is 12 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great stay in Charon Lane @ Kensington. The house was perfect for the 6 of us - clean, comfortable and the kitchen was very well stocked with all the utensils we needed. The hosts were very helpful, replied promptly to our questions and have clearly thought carefully about making the accommodation like a home from home.The location was also excellent - close to shops and cafes and only 5-10 mins walk to Newmarket train station.We would definitely recommend it and indeed we hope to stay there again!
Great apartment in good location. Shops and transport both close by and within walking distance.Would recommend and definitely stay here again.Good security and easy assess.
Want quiet, cosy and close to Flemington? Perfect spot
I was looking for somewhere walking distance to flemington racecourse, to leave the car for a few days, and get good nights sleep and this wonderful little house was perfect. Well maintained and clean, easy to access and all instructions on gaining entry well explained.It was an awesome and stress free stay.
This was the perfect place to stay for our recent business event at the Melbourne Showgrounds. Once through the doors it felt like home! Just very comfortable. Just a short walk to hotels and eateries in Kensington. Again, perfect! Thanks to Anne & Chuck
Wayne G.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Lesley L.
8 January 2024
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Feedback for the owners - not to appear online
The property is overall good, however the following needs attention:
Back steps to kitchen need repair - becoming dangerous
Kitchen cupboards need repair
Oven makes a grinding metallic sound when door is opened
A dryer would be useful in Melbourne weather.