Title: Sand & the City - close to the beach 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 # Sand & the City - close to the beach ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111200000/111195800/111195726/189a5d54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111200000/111195800/111195726/3a74bc74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111200000/111195800/111195726/ca8170e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111200000/111195800/111195726/ae43e14b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111200000/111195800/111195726/63e1c7fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Sand & the City - close to the beach provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen ## 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. ### Sand & the City - close to the beach Art deco 2 bedroom apartment only 100m to middle park beach. 5 REASONS TO BOOK: 100m to Middle Park beach Tram to the city are your door step 800m to Albert Park Lake Walk to cafes and restaurants Parking available Art deco 2 bedroom apartment only 100m to middle park beach. We offer a complimentary 4pm check out on Sundays to get the most out of your weekend away in the off-peak season\* \*This is pending availability and excludes Dec, Jan, school holidays and long weekends. Please message us to confirm availability when you book. The apartment Includes: 2 bedrooms Sleeps 4 guests comfortably over 2 bedrooms Lounge area with smart TV Fully equipped Modern kitchen Coffee pod machine Dining table 1 bathroom Euro laundry with washer and dryer Floorboards and tiles throughout Ceiling fans in bedrooms Outdoor balcony with seating Wifi and Netflix Lounge: Smart Tv with streaming services, Bluetooth and AUX input, board games, comfortable couch, dining table and Electric fireplace. 6 seater dinning table Kitchen: Fully self contained kitchen with dishwasher, coffee machine, tea and coffee making, microwave, stove, oven, sandwich toaster and more. (Cleaning agents, cloths, tea towels, coffee and tea supplied) Bedrooms: Bedroom 1: Queen bed with ceiling fan, Smart TV and wardrobe (sleeps 2) Bedroom 2: Queen futon sofa bed with ceiling fan (sleeps 2) Heating and cooling: Ceiling fans in bedrooms Oil Heaters in bedrooms Electric Fireplace The Apartment is a beautiful heritage building which is double brick, so its cool in summer and keeps the heat in during winter Bathroom: Shower over bath, toilet, vanity and hairdryer. Towels provided Bath robes provided Body wash, shampoo and conditioner included Euro Laundry: Washing machine and dryer combo (Some washing detergent supplied) Parking: Shared free parking onsite Free street parking in allocated areas Balcony: Undercover balcony with with outdoor seating to take in the city views and bay breeze Entertainment: At the house you will find something to keep everyone entertained with Streaming devices and board games. Linen and towels: Bedding, linen and towels are supplied for your stay. Please BYO: Beach towels Toiletries (Hand soap, body wash, shampoo and conditioner supplied) Children: A cot and high chair are available to hire at the house for use if needed during your stay. Please request on booking via our guest portal and BYO linen for cot. Pets: Non shedding small trained dogs will be considered on application for stays more than 4 weeks No cats allowed Beach: The Middle Park beach is only 100m from the apartment. Bond: If you do not have an average 5 star reviews there is a bond payment 2 days before the stay of $500. A bond will be also asked if the agent deems appropriate If guests are under 21 the bond payment is $800. Bookings: Accommodation check-in and check-out time during the week is 3pm check-in and 10am check out. If available you can book and pay for a later check out or early check in via our online guests portal Price includes 2 people and it’s an extra $20 per person per total nights booked after Middle Park is located between Port Phillip and Albert Park Lake and is right near the Melbourne CBD. Shopping strips: Victoria Avenue Bridport Street Dundas Place Armstrong Street Mills Street Things to see and do: Walk or cycle Albert Park Lake and see the resident black swans Tee off at Albert Park Gold Course Beach time at Albert Park or Middle Park Beach and a stroll along Kerferd Road Pier Picnic stop at the beautiful and historical St Vincent Gardens to admire all the blooms and amazing botany including some very old trees Shopping stops at either or all of Bridport Street, Victoria Avenue and Armstrong Street to support some wonderful local businesses and boutiques Visit Gasworks Arts Park that showcases more than 200 performing arts events and 30 visual arts exhibitions each year Go for a swim at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre Public Transport: Middle Park is served by tram route 12 which runs along Danks and Mills Streets, as well as route 96 which runs parallel to Canterbury Road on the former St Kilda train line corridor. Kinetic Melbourne bus route 606 from Fishermans Bend to Elsternwick also runs through Middle Park. Port Phillip City Council also lays on a regular community bus linking the town halls, libraries, community centres and shopping facilities. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107908800/107908735/0bb48720.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Big A1 Art Deco Apt. + stunning city & beach views Middle Park - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=107908735&PinnedHotelID=107908735&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78280000/78278700/78278696/8f3e371c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### WEST BEACH | St Kilda, Acland St, Luna Pk + Car St Kilda West - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=78278696&PinnedHotelID=78278696&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107908800/107908753/e5c447a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Marvellous Middle Park Luxury Loft+View. 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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit 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. ### Property is also known as 254114\_534199 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.85248%2C144.96062&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tdA0PcOrGCiHWfO-SwzUCbVCZWw=) Middle Park, VIC #### What's nearby - St Kilda Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles - Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles - Crown Casino - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles - Rod Laver Arena - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles - Marvel Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles #### Getting around - Windsor Station - 5 min drive - Southern Cross Station - 13 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Middle Park Hotel - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Armstrong Street Foodstore - ‬6 min walk - ‪Neds Local European - ‬5 min walk - ‪Frankie's - ‬14 min walk - ‪Carousel Restaurant - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sand & the City - close to the beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sand & the City - close to the beach? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sand & the City - close to the beach? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sand & the City - close to the beach located? > This family-friendly Melbourne apartment building is located on the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre, St Kilda Pier and Acland Street. Crown Casino and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sand & the City - close to the beach Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles S. 23 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place! My friend and I very much enjoyed our stay here. The location was great with nearby cafes and the tram into the city. Would certainly recommend if staying in Melbourne for a short while! ##### Charles S. 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