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South Melbourne terrace .Short walk to Grand Prix,CBD and Tram.

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lots of storage and sleep between soft Belgian linen sheets
Hydronic heating and open plan layout make a very relaxing winter stay
Outdoor dining
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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South Melbourne, VIC
  • Place, South Melbourne Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Crown Casino
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

South Melbourne terrace .Short walk to Grand Prix,CBD and Tram.

Bank Cottage is an 1880's terrace situated in the historic Emerald Hill district of South Melbourne.great walk to South Melbourne market and coffee in the local village of Albert Park

It is an easy walk to the Grand Prix and South Melbourne's many bars, cafes, restaurants including the bustling South Melbourne Market. Convenient to public transport, Bank Cottage is a great place to stay whilst exploring cosmopolitan Melbourne.

Bank Cottage was fully renovated to include a new bathroom and kitchen, whilst not sacrificing any of its period charm. It has a huge secure courtyard-back garden, with outdoor dining and BBQ facilities.
It has hydronic heating and is air conditioned, so winter and summer in Melbourne are not an issue,
a comfortable , luxurious lounge dining area, nice antiques and leather couch and armchairs.The two bedrooms are spacious and airy, a queen bed is in the front bedroom and in the second bedroom,a king size bed which splits in to two king singles.All bed linen is Belgian flax linen.
It easily accommodates a small family or two couples in a comfortable setup.If needed an extra bed can be supplied.

Designed with the traveller in mind, Bank Cottage is equipped with European appliances throughout the kitchen and separate laundry.

This home also serves as short term accommodation for people renovating their family home and is pet friendly
Easy access to public transport or walking to CBD
Choice of no 1 tram or light rail #96
St kilda with its bars and beaches
Sunsets over the bay a short walk away or a visit to the Albert Park village with its cosy wine bars and restaurants

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Well behaved dogs are welcome
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed in the rear garden

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9176090
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Melbourne

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in South Melbourne, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. Melbourne Central and Melbourne Cricket Ground are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Collins Street and Bourke Street Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Marvel Stadium or Rod Laver Arena.
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South Melbourne, VIC

What's nearby

  • South Melbourne Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Crown Casino - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • St Kilda Road - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Southern Cross Station - 3 min drive
  • Flagstaff Station - 4 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aptus Seafood - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Claypots Evening Star - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Simply Spanish - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Clement Coffee Roasters - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Montague - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is South Melbourne terrace .Short walk to Grand Prix,CBD and Tram. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at South Melbourne terrace .Short walk to Grand Prix,CBD and Tram.?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at South Melbourne terrace .Short walk to Grand Prix,CBD and Tram. on 29 July 2026 start from NZ$302, 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 South Melbourne terrace .Short walk to Grand Prix,CBD and Tram.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at South Melbourne terrace .Short walk to Grand Prix,CBD and Tram.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Melbourne terrace .Short walk to Grand Prix,CBD and Tram.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is South Melbourne terrace .Short walk to Grand Prix,CBD and Tram. located?

This family-friendly Melbourne holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of South Melbourne Market, Crown Casino and St Kilda Road. Collins Street and Marvel Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km). Southern Cross Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location for the Grand Prix and to explore Melbourne!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2026
great man a absolute legend needs to come stay every year
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great location for us. Close the market and supermarket. Close to trams.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dolours W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in South Melbourne our Cottage was well equipped beautifully presented and close to a great selection of pubs and public transport, taking amazingly short time to the city. Loved our short stay. Dolours and Tanya.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location to everything in downtown Melbourne
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Starting my Australian trip at 328 Bank St was serendipity,.A thoughtfully renovated cottage in delightful area, it has a magical garden.Nearby cafes,pubs, and trams to the CBD add to your time. The proximity to the historic SouthMelbourne Market is an added bonus. A week stay was not long enough!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Marina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, so easy to get to market.Tram very handy to get to the city,Very quiet on the weekend. Lots of lovely walks for my dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rodney A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bank Street Value

Clean comfortable cottage in a great location. Great for a long stay.
Stayed 40 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location

Perfect dog friendly stay in a wonderful location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sth Melb cottage

Great stay, thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2025
Great to have you stay
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was outstanding for our purpose. Nearby coffee shops and pubs very good. Friendly neighbors, good dog walking areas. Parking not as good as I would have liked.Chris was helpful.
Stayed 40 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shona R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Local South Melbourne experience

Another wonderful stay. Great location and comfortable property. Close to so many great places - the Railway Hotel just up the road have friendly staff, good pub food, good wine and of course cold beer.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous place, comfortable stay

This accommodation was central to transport and shops, and was quiet and relaxing. Comfortable with everything you need. A great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 October 2024
Pamela was delightful , tidy and immaculate .Highly recommend
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shona R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location.

Great property in a great location. Really lets you live the lifestyle of a South Melbourne local.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Revisit

We returned to this cottage because the previous stay was excellent
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2025
and I hope you keep on coming back Lovely guests
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Lovely home in a quiet suburb but with really convenient access to South Melbourne (short walk to the markets) and Melbourne attractions.House is well equipped with everything required for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 April 2025
Great to hear you enjoyed the area and the cottage
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay for training

Excellent location, it was a pleasent walk into the city and lots of restaurants to choose from in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
a pleasure to host
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect South Melbourne home

This is a lovely home from home. Superbly equipped and so well situated.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely comfortable cottage

The location was quiet and convenient. The house was very comfortable and well appointed and the back garden a lovely spot.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 March 2023
nice to meet and hope to see you again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

WE really enjoyed our stay . The house is conveniently located near transport well equipped and comfortable. A perfect base!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
a great place for travellers or short term renters, close to town with all the amenities of cafes , markets and great walks .Glad to see Paul enjoyed it .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Perfect property for humans and hounds. Close to everything. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 April 2023
perfect guest
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location

Thanks for your neat, clean, well equipped property, easy to visit local shops & south Melb market
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 October 2023
a pleasure to have you stay and explore
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isaac C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage

Great location plenty of food options a shops nearby. Easy walk to the track for the formula 1
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Terrace House

We had a great stay with the house having everything you needed. Located in a beautiful area with a short walk to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
The location is the best . Short walk to cafes and market ,CBD in sight all the time
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Second time we have stayed here. Great location, cute property and dog friendly with very secure courtyard. Easy check in, host responds to any queries quickly. Love all the succulents in the back courtyard too. Close to lots of parks and cafes and the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2024
great guest and never any issues glad to hear the stay was enjoyed
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Excellent location - close to easy transport connections (both tram and train), the STH Melbourne market, a good local cafe and supermarket. Was low fuss getting into downtown. Fantastic Melbourne style cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 January 2024
glad you enjoyed the neighbourhood Love to host you again

About the host

Hosted by chris barry

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I bought two houses in South Melbourne and developed them for short term stay.
I love travel and exploring , Corsica last year, Lefkada and Istanbul this year ,then Brazil
Greece ,Ireland and Cornwall
Hawaii is one of my favourites

Why they chose this property

Great area , dont need a car.Great local spots for eating and drinking , gardens and South Melbourne market all outside the front door

What makes this property unique

great Goldrush architecture ,in a quiet wide street , close to gardens and market, beautiful high ceilings and potential for restoration.Was a deceased estate and extremely rundown , but had great bones.Now completed with period detail intact and brought into 21st C with air conditioned comfort and hydronic heating
Secure courtyard with a succulent garden makes for a great home for entertaining and relaxing

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