Yarra River Retreat: A Central Gateway on Flinders
Discover your dream home away from home in this light and airy apartment overlooking the Yarra. Explore the riverfront eateries, hidden laneways and bustling bar scene—all footsteps from this humble abode. Jump on a free tram ride just across your doorstep and head up to the CBD and Southbank in a breeze.
This air conditioned one-bedroom stay features a cosy living room with a desk to set up your laptop, an ultra-modern bathroom with in-unity laundry, and a king bed. Inside, a carpeted living space, furnished with thick rugs, throw blankets and cushions, and a sofa and deep armchair, creates the ideal space for curling up with a hot chocolate and a book, or for spreading out and watching some TV and Netflix.
A fully-equipped kitchen, extended counterspace and electric oven, stove and microwave makes an easy job to whip up a simple meal. A glass round dining table seats three
The bedroom offers a comfortable king-sized bed to spread out on for a refreshing sleep, as spacious as two single beds for two people, with a full-length mirror wardrobe, and sprawling views of the city from floor to ceiling windows.
Step out on to the balcony to catch the morning sun and views across the city skyline.
The bathroom features a large walk in shower, wide mirrored vanity, and toilet. An in-unit washing machine and dryer makes doing laundry a breeze during your stay. During your stay, you and your group will have the entire apartment to yourself. Please make yourself at home!
Stroll to the Docklands for shopping and waterside dining or eat your way through Flinders Lane with its notable restaurants such as Cherry and Twigs, Om Nom and Supernormal. There's also Tokyo Maki for late-night Japanese cravings after cocktails at Highlander Bar.
Emporium is the place for high-end shopping, while Chinatown dazzles at night for its dumpling joints. Take your shot at Crown Casino or tour the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium. Watch the sun set from the rooftop bar Madame Brussels and end the day with live music at Paris Cat. Got a ticket to a Marvel Stadium event? Don't miss it with an easy 10-minute walk from the apartment.
Due to local regulations, we can happily host you for up to 90 nights. Any bookings that exceed this duration will be cancelled by Vrbo.
For stays longer than 30 nights, a mid-stay clean is required and will be arranged during your stay. This service is at the guest’s expense and includes a general clean of the property. Please contact us to confirm the schedule and applicable fee.
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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
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
About the area
Melbourne
Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Melbourne Central Business District, 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. Check out an event or a game at Marvel Stadium, and consider making time for SEA LIFE Melbourne, a top attraction not to be missed.
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Getting around
Southern Cross Station - 8 min walk
Flagstaff Station - 16 min walk
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Schmucks - 6 min walk
Langlands Restaurant & Bar - 3 min walk
The Hardware Société - 4 min walk
Rare Steakhouse Downtown - 4 min walk
Queen's Kebabs - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Yarra River Retreat: A Central Gateway on Flinders pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Yarra River Retreat: A Central Gateway on Flinders?
As of 3 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yarra River Retreat: A Central Gateway on Flinders on 15 June 2026 start from NZ$347, 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 Yarra River Retreat: A Central Gateway on Flinders?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Yarra River Retreat: A Central Gateway on Flinders?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Yarra River Retreat: A Central Gateway on Flinders located?
Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of SEA LIFE Melbourne, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and Crown Casino. Marvel Stadium and Collins Street are also within 15 minutes. Flagstaff Station is 16 minutes by foot and Melbourne Central Station is 23 minutes.
Reviews
4.0
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It was impossible to sleep with the trains and sirens. The bathroom was falling apart and the lifts in the building were broken meaning I had to walk up and down 9 flights of stairs. The carpets were coming off. A man walked into my room without knocking 4 hours outside of the linen change window which is terrifying and unacceptable
Anna M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2025
We’re sorry to hear that your stay wasn’t as comfortable as expected. Being in the heart of the city means there can be some noise from trains and sirens. Regarding the lifts, we understand how inconvenient this must have been. Fortunately, they are now fully operational. As for the linen service, guests receive an automated message at 9 AM on the same day as the collection, and this information is also clearly stated in our guidebook. Our team is trained to knock before entering, and we sincerely apologize if this did not happen as expected. We will follow up with our linen service provider to ensure better communication moving forward. We appreciate your feedback and are always working to improve the guest experience.
The apartment is comfy and spacious and was in a great location. Bit noisy with trains and trams but I expected that due to its location. 3 problems notified to host morning after I arrived (evening arrival) 1. Bedside lamps not working 2. bathroom tap very loose 3. a/c not working. It was 5 days before someone came out to fix the tap, I bought bulb myself to get lamp working and a/c never ever did get fixed. Temp was in 20s during the night and it was not comfortable as the apartment was very warm and stuffy. Extremely disappointed that I paid extra to ensure the apartment had a/c and it took 5 days to get someone out to tell me it was not working, which I knew, and that the issue was not resolved at all during my stay.
Jackie A.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2025
Thank you for your feedback, Jackie. We are glad you found the apartment comfy, spacious, and in a great location!
We do understand that the noise from the trains and trams may have been disruptive. However, as mentioned in the listing description, the apartment is in a central location where such noise can be expected. We try to be transparent about this so that our guests can make an informed decision when booking.
Regarding the issues you raised, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. We made consistent efforts to reach out to you and offered to assist, and we regret the delay in the repairs.
Rest assured that any issue that is reported during a guest stay is always addressed immediately. While things can break at any moment, we do our best to ensure that all amenities are working.
We're committed to ensure a better experience for future guests.
About the host
Hosted by Hometime
Hi, we’re Hometime. Passionate hosts since 2015, we are proud to welcome guests to our unique collection of homes across Australia and New Zealand, which we care for on behalf of their owners. Each of our properties is equipped with everything you need for a five-star experience, and our team of local hosts is committed to making sure your stay is exceptional. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about our homes, or if we can help in any way. We look forward to hosting you! The Hometime Team