Title: Laurel House, peaceful suburban retreat in the heart of leafy Blackburn. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Laurel House, peaceful suburban retreat in the heart of leafy Blackburn. ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27117000/27116905/c981c6b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27117000/27116905/b3862a8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27117000/27116905/7ca41115.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27117000/27116905/7a4d97e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27117000/27116905/b71093f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in peaceful Blackburn, Laurel House offers a serene retreat for families. This quiet 3-bedroom home is surrounded by nature walks and within walking distance of shops and public transport, making it an ideal base to explore Melbourne or visit nearby suburbs. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6269 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Laurel House, peaceful suburban retreat in the heart of leafy Blackburn. Laurel House is a newly renovated home in the peaceful heart of Blackburn. Surrounded by abundant nature walks, this quiet 3 bedroom home is withing walking distance of shops and public transport. This home is the perfect retreat for a family who want to explore Melbourne from a relaxing base or who want to visit family in either Blackburn or nearby suburbs such as Box Hill. Abundant public and good roads ensures that exploring the city is a simple matter of catching a train or bus. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Safety features at this property include a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.82679,145.14432&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:jdzeF_o%7BtZ%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FQ%40U%40Q%40Q%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40UBQBQBUBQBQBQDQDUBQDQDSDQFQDMDSFQFQDOHQFQFOFOHOFOHOHQHMFOJOHMHMHMJOJIHOJKJKJOJKJKJKLMJKLGJMLGJKLILGLILGLILILGLENILELELGNELGNENALENCLENANCNALCNANCNCN%3FL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%3FNBNBL%40NBN%40NBL%40NDNBLDN%40LDNFLDNFLDLDLHNDLFLHLHLFLHLFJHLJLFJLLFJJJLLJJJJJJNJJJJHNJHHNJLHLHLHNHNHLHPFNHNHNFNFNFPFPFNFPDPFNDPFPDPDRDPBPDTDPBPBPBPBTBPBP%40T%40PBT%40P%40T%40P%40P%40T%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FPATAPAPATAPCRARARCPCRCRCPCRCPEPETCPEPEPEPGRENGNEPGPGNGPGPGNGPINILGNIPINILININIJKLINKJINKJKJKNKHKLMJKJKJMHKJMFMLKFMHMFMHMHMFMHODMFMFMBOHMDODMDOBMBOBODMBO%40OBO%40MBO%40OBO%3FM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FO%3FOCOAOCMAOCOAOCMEOCMCOCOEMEOEMIMCMGOGMEMIMGMIMIMGMIMGKMMGKKMIKKMKKKKMKIKOKKKKIOKKKOIMIKIOKOGMIOIQIOGMIOGQGOGQIQEOGQGQEQEMGSEQEQEQCQEUEQCQCSCQCSCSCQASCSASAQAUAQAQAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=abgQdTO6aTSj0LwOIe6Rbf3drzI=) Blackburn, VIC #### What's nearby - Box Hill Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - Deakin University - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles - The Glen Shopping Centre - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles - Monash University - 12 min drive - 6.9 miles - Chadstone Shopping Mall - 13 min drive - 6.4 miles #### Getting around - Laburnum Station - 15 min walk - Belgrave Station - 22 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 40 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk - ‪Hana Kafe - ‬10 min walk - ‪The Food Republic - ‬14 min walk - ‪Lily Loves George - ‬18 min walk - ‪The Honey Thief Bakery - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Laurel House, peaceful suburban retreat in the heart of leafy Blackburn. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Laurel House, peaceful suburban retreat in the heart of leafy Blackburn.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Laurel House, peaceful suburban retreat in the heart of leafy Blackburn.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Laurel House, peaceful suburban retreat in the heart of leafy Blackburn. located? > Located in Blackburn, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Box Hill Hospital and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Deakin University. Doncaster Shopping Centre and The Glen Shopping Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km). Laburnum Station is 15 minutes by foot and Blackburn Station is 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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