Title: Life's a beach - stop and smell the sea 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 apartment # Life's a beach - stop and smell the sea Apartment with kitchen, near St Kilda Beach ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112920000/112911600/112911579/c6e3b382.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112920000/112911600/112911579/0105c8a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112920000/112911600/112911579/5e464e2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112920000/112911600/112911579/db2431ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112920000/112911600/112911579/18f39958.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Life's a beach - stop and smell the sea provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire apartment 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Laundry - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Life's a beach - stop and smell the sea \*PLEASE INFORM US IF YOU ARE BOOKING FOR MORE THAN 7 PEOPLE\* 2 min walk to the beach 3 min walk to restaurants, shops, laundromat, supermarket, car hire 15 min drive to CBD & Crown Casino 5 min drive to Ripponlea Mansion 5 min walk to Skybus (shuttle bus to airport) 5 min walk to buses going to various destinations including St. Kilda, Elsternwick Train Station, Southland Shopping Centre, Melbourne Tennis Centre, and Monash Uni Clayton 20 min walk to Elsternwick Train Station as well as trams to several destinations 20 min walk to St. Kilda & Luna Park This listing includes 2 separate apartments which are right next to each other in the building. This offers guests the ability to book this listing as a bundle package to accommodate more people. Both apartment units are on the ground floor. Unit 1 - Modern Studio Apartment. Sleeps two in a Queen sized bed Unit 2 - This two bedroom apartment is of an older style, clean and functional, recently painted and carpeted, with all the basic essentials. It sleeps five in five single beds. Although not quite of a 5-star Hilton Hotel standard, it has been lived in quite happily over many years. With the beach, cafes, restaurants, transport, and attractions all nearby it would suit budget-seeking travellers or families or anyone seeking an affordable stay for a larger group in what is very much a prime location. Property is suited for 7 people, however it can accommodate up to 9 people on request. If more than 7 people are staying here, additional floor mattresses will be provided at an additional cost of $80 each mattress. Ideal for a larger group or families. Free Parking is available on the property for two cars. Could accommodate three cars on request. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Casino nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96060000/96056000/96055908/b45b2b99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### secluded stylish modern 3 level townhouse. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.89021,144.98856&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:tpffFoa%7DsZ%3FS%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%40Q%40Q%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40UBQBQBUBQBQBQDUDQBQDQDQDSDQFQDMFSFQDQHOFQFMFQHOFOHQFOHMHOJOHMHOHKJMHOJKJKJOJKJKJKJKLKJMJGLKLMJGLGLILKLILGLELILGNGLELGLENELENENELCNELCNANENCLANCN%3FNAN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40NBNDL%40NBNDLBNDLDNDLDNDLDLFLFNFLHLDLFLHLJLHJFLFLLJJLFJLJJJJLJJJJJHNLJHJJNHLJJHNHLHNHNHLHNFPHNHNFPFLFPFNFPFPDRFLDPFPDRDPBPDPDPBTDPBPBPBTBPBP%40T%40PBT%40P%40T%40P%40P%3FT%40P%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FTAP%3FTAPAPATAPCTAPARCRCPCRCRCNERCREREPCPEPEPGPERGLEPGPGRGLGRGLGPININGPILINILINININKJILKNIJMJINKJKJMJKJKJKJMHKJMJMHKFMHMJMHMFMDMHOHMBMHMDODMDODMDODMBODO%40MBODO%40OBM%40O%3FOBO%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOCO%3FOAMCOAOEOCMAOEMCOEOEMEOEMEMIMEOCMIMIMEMGMIMKMIMGKIMKMKKIKKMKKKKKKKKKKOKKKKIOKMIKIOIOKOIMIOGMIQGOIOGQGMGSIMESGQGQEMGSEQEQEQEQCQESESCSCOCSCSCQCSASCQAUAQAUAQAQAU%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=b4G20PjlzO1SmKXxaT0pr9b-8Ps=) Elwood, VIC #### What's nearby - St Kilda Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Luna Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles - Brighton Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles - St Kilda Road - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles - Crown Casino - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles #### Getting around - North Williamstown Station - 19 min drive - Elsternwick Station - 19 min walk - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Elwood Bathers - ‬5 min walk - ‪Elwood Patisserie and Bakery - ‬9 min walk - ‪Little Sunflower Café - ‬8 min walk - ‪Zanini Pizzeria - ‬3 min walk - ‪Combi Coffee - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Life's a beach - stop and smell the sea pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Life's a beach - stop and smell the sea? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Life's a beach - stop and smell the sea? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Life's a beach - stop and smell the sea located? > Located in Elwood, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Acland Street, St Kilda Beach and Luna Park. Palais Theatre and Brighton Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km). Elsternwick Station is 19 minutes by foot and Ripponlea Station is 24 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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