Secluded and convenient two-bedroom apartment

A secluded urban sanctuary and only a two minute walk from one of Melbourne’s most stunning riverside parks, this apartment offers every possible amenity. A door-to-door tram provides easy access to the Sports Precinct and the wonderful city of Melbourne. Within easy walking distance is vibrant Glenferrie Road café scene, boutique shopping, gourmet provedores and the super cool Lido Cinema.This is a gorgeous place to stay in a comfortable, super convenient location which will impress! A private urban sanctuary with city skyline glimpses from the spacious, sun-drenched balcony, our two bedroom apartment contains one king and one queen-sized bed, two bathrooms (one with a bath), a fully-equipped kitchen and laundry, attractive living and dining spaces, free WiFi and below-ground parking. (Website hidden by Airbnb) Directly across the road from the Galleria complex – a two minute, 200m walk down attractive Fairview Street - is Fairview Park, one of Melbourne’s most beautiful open spaces adjoining the Yarra River. With tall gum trees, sweeping lawns, abundant birdlife and river frontage, this is a magnificent area for picnics, walking, ball games and quiet contemplation on the many seats and sloping lawns surrounding the area. (Website hidden by Airbnb) An easy 5 minute walk up the gentle hill to the east are the shops clustered around the corner of Riversdale and Glenferrie Roads. Here you’ll find the wonderful Renaissance Hawthorn IGA (at 550 Glenferrie Road) which has an abundance of gourmet food, a well-stocked liquor supply and everything you’ll need for provisions during your stay. In this precinct there is also a great local Café, Finders Keepers which serves excellent coffee and delicious breakfast/brunch/lunch offerings, Zia’s Italian Restaurant, a Fish & Chip shop and ‘Chicken Central’ as well as a Chemist, Post Office and Medical Practice (at 522 Glenferrie Road … ring (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) for an appointment). The extensive shopping strips in Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn and Burke Road, Camberwell (as well as numerous others within a (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) kilometre circumference of your apartment, including Chadstone which is a 13 minute drive from Galleria), offer a vast array of retail options and temptations including the popular Camberwell market which sells first class fresh produce on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays from 7 am and the long-running and iconic Sunday flea market in Camberwell with vendors selling used and vintage clothing, quirky homewares and much more. (Website hidden by Airbnb) Here you are absolutely spoilt for choice when choosing cuisines to discover, eateries to explore, fine dining to indulge in or fabulous Café offerings to savour. Many of these establishments – from cheap eats to more costly fare - also offer take away options to enjoy in the comfort of your apartment, on the balcony or looking over to the city skyline from a seat or picnic blanket in Fairview Park! Some of our local favourites are: Hawthorn: CAFES: Finders Keepers – 89 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn St Helen’s Café – 172 Riversdale Road, Axil Coffee Roasters – 322 Burwood Road, Hawthorn Porgie and Mr Jones – 291 Auburn Road, Hawthorn Liar Liar – 90 Kinkora Road, Hawthorn Hello Sailor – 89 Auburn Road, Hawthorn Bawa – 248 Burwood Road, Hawthorn Le Clec – 727 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn Lights in the Attic – 38 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn Short Straw – 743a Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn Blood Orange – 659 Burwood Road, Hawthorn The Social Glutton – 103 Burwood Road, Hawthorn Huckleberry – 538 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn RESTAURANTS: Vaporetto Bar & Eatery – 673 – 681 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn (Italian) Tinto Restaurant & Wine Bar – 555 Burwood Road, Hawthorn (Spanish) Osteria – 818 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn (European) Jen Japanese – 388 Burwood Road, Hawthorn (Japanese) Bay City Burrito – 838 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn (Mexican) Kapitan – 338 Burwood Road, Hawthorn (Thai) D’Tandoor – 353 Burwood Road, Hawthorn (Indian) Piquancy – 123 Auburn Road, Hawthorn (Indian) Izakaya Jiro Grill & Sake Bar – 830 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn (Japanese) Inka Indian Restaurant & Bar – 571 Burwood Road, Hawthorn (Indian) Choi’s – 186 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn (Chinese) The Kilburn – 348 Burwood Road, Hawthorn (Australian) Beer Deluxe Hawthorn – 329 Burwood Road, Hawthorn Camberwell: CAFES: Dish & Spoon – 122 Highfield Road, Camberwell The Baker’s Wife – 414 Burke Road, Camberwell (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) CoffeeHead – 8 Railway Parade, Camberwell Santucci’s Café (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) Toorak Road, Camberwell Collective Espresso – 3 Cookson Street, Camberwell Hibiki (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) Toorak Road, Camberwell Infuse Camberwell – 2 Burke Avenue, Camberwell RESTAURANTS: Italy 1 Camberwell – 823 Burke Road, Camberwell (Italian) Tandoori Den – 261 Camberwell Road, Camberwell (Indian) Camberwell Curry House – 509 Riversdale Road, Camberwell (Nepalese) Prohibition Food & Wine (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) Toorak Road, Camberwell (Australian) Zaika Zone Indian Restaurant (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) Toorak Road, Camberwell (Indian) Squire’s Loft Camberwell – 6/436 Burke Road, Camberwell (Australian) Amici Trattoria – 726 Burke Road, Camberwell (Italian) Con Noi Italian Trattoria – 259 Camberwell Road, Camberwell (Italian) (Website hidden by Airbnb) There is a tram stop for trams 70 and 75 straight outside the Galleria complex. Heading west, both trams provide easy access (20 minutes in non-peak times) to the CBD as well as a super convenient, door-to-door service to the MCG, Rod Laver Arena and the Tennis Centre, AAMI Park, the Convention Centre, Marvel Stadium and Waterfront City in the Docklands. Heading east, both trams provide access to the extensive shopping precincts of Hawthorn (alight at the Glenferrie Road stop and either walk, or catch tram 16 to the north for 1 kilometre) and Camberwell (alight at Burke Road junction which is at the heart of the Camberwell shops). A 55 hectare recreational public park, Wattle Park, is located at the terminus of tram 70. It’s well known for its 12,000 stunning wattle trees, golf course, BBQ facilities and playgrounds which include two heritage ‘W’ Class trams for extra shelter!