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The Glass House

4 stars
SOUTH MELBOURNE 3 BEDROOM HOUSE

Modern and light, two storey, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom, fully furnished house in South Melbourne, Victoria. Quality, 4 star, pet friendly accommodation in an incredible location close to the famous South Melbourne Market and just a short tram ride to the city, Albert Park lake or St Kilda.

Availability & Booking

Boutique Stays standard inclusions:

  • Interim or weekly servicing for stays of 8 nights or longer
  • Wireless Broadband internet included
  • Free local phone calls (reasonable use)
  • Quality bedding and towels included
  • Luxurious range of toiletries
  • Well equipped kitchen
  • Use of all utilities (gas, electricity etc) included (reasonable use)
  • Quality furnishings and décor

Maintenance and Cleaning

Our commitment to our guests is to ensure the property is always maintained at a high level, with all reported maintenance and cleaning issues attended to promptly. Previous guests rate the cleanliness of our properties at above 9/10 on average across the Boutique Stays portfolio

An overview of The Glass House

  • 3 bedroom house with 2 bathrooms
  • 2 storey house
  • Ground level access with internal stairs
  • Rear enclosed courtyard

The Glass House is ideal for:

  • Up to 6 adults
  • 2 couples and 2 singles
  • 1 couple with up to 4 children
  • Families relocating to Melbourne
  • Melbourne holiday accommodation
  • Executive business travel
  • Bedding at The Glass House can accommodate a maximum of 6 people

Minimum Stays

We have varying minimum stays depending on time of year, and how far in advance you book. We will advise on enquiry

Check In 2pm
Check Out 11am

  • Living/Dining
  • Living with comfortable seating for 6 people
  • Dining setting for 6 people
  • Plasma TV
  • DVD/CD
  • Pay TV with basic package plus sport

Bedrooms

Quality bed linen and comfortable bedding to ensure a great nights sleep

Bedroom 1 - queen sized bed

  • Ensuite with shower, toilet, double vanity, hairdryer, luxurious toiletries
  • Walk through robes
  • Aircon and heating

Bedroom 2 - queen sized bed

  • Built in robes
  • Heating

Bedroom 3 – 2 x single beds

  • Built in robes
  • Heating

Portacot available at the property free of charge, just BYO cot linen

Study Area

  • Study area with desk in 2nd bedroom
  • Wireless Broadband internet included free of charge

Kitchen

  • Fully equipped kitchen with all cookware, crockery, cutlery, and utensils
  • Electric oven
  • 4 gas hot plates (stove top)
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Complimentary selection of tea and coffee, and milk provided on arrival
  • Full sized refrigerator

Bathrooms

  • Main bathroom has shower over bath, single vanity and toilet
  • Ensuite has shower, toilet and double vanity in bedroom 1
  • Hairdryer, quality towels and luxurious toiletries are provided in each bathroom

Laundry

  • Separate laundry including:
  • Washing machine (with complimentary washing detergent)
  • Dryer
  • Iron
  • Ironing board

General

  • Reverse cycle air-conditioning in lounge/living/ dining and in upstairs bedroom
  • Ducted heating throughout downstairs and reverse cycle in upstairs bedroom
  • Wireless Broadband internet included free of charge
  • Phone and local calls (reasonable use) included free of charge
  • Portacot available at property free of charge, just BYO cot linen. Please ensure you have advised us if required
  • Highchair available, $55 per week. Must be booked prior to arrival
  • No smoking inside the property
  • Gas and electricity included in rates (reasonable use)

Family friendly

  • Portacot available at property free of charge, just BYO cot linen. Please ensure you have advised us if required
  • Highchair available, $55 per week. Must be booked prior to arrival
  • Securely fenced Courtyard
  • Please note this property has internal stairs
  • Balcony doors off bedroom 1 can be locked with a key
  • Nearest children’s playground 50m

Outdoor Space

  • Courtyard with BBQ and outdoor dining for 6
  • Courtyard secure for both children and pets
  • Private balcony off bedroom 1 with outdoor setting for 2
  • We recommend children are supervised at all times on balconies

Pet Friendly

  • Securely fenced courtyard
  • Off leash dog park within 10 – 15 minute walk
  • Floor tiles throughout living area

Car Parking

  • On street parking only – unrestricted parking available in Smith Street which is adjacent to The Glass House

3 Bedrooms2 BathroomsPets AllowedInternet IncludedAirconditioningHeatingOff Street Parking

The Glass House has a bright, fresh feel as the living and dining areas are all open plan with floor to ceiling glass windows overlooking a private courtyard and landscaped path along the side of the house. It has been exquisitely furnished with stylish, modern decor.

On the ground floor you'll find a dining table for 6 and enough kitchen space and facilities to cook up a storm. With luxurious lounge suites to relax in whilst watching the wide screen plasma TV/DVD with Foxtel (cable TV) and the best reverse cycle air-conditioning system on the market, you'll find it easy to make The Glass House your home.

Wireless internet and free local phone calls are included as well as the convenience of a separate laundry with washing machine and dryer. The outdoor living space is fabulous with BBQ and a great dining setting for 6. The house has a luxurious bath for relaxing in as well as a shower over the bath, toilet and vanity. There's also a spacious shower in the ensuite upstairs, also with a toilet and vanity. There are 2 bedrooms downstairs as well, one with 2 single beds and a desk, the other with a queen bed and both with plenty of hanging and storage space.

Upstairs you will find the master bedroom with a queen bed, your own TV and individualy controlled reverse cycle air conditioning/heating unit. You will have plenty of storage via walk through robes, which lead through to the ensuite and out onto a spacious balcony where you can enjoy a coffee and read your morning paper in absolute privacy.

The Glass House is conveniently located 2km south of the city, near Albert Park Lake and surrounding sporting facilities such as the Melbourne Sporting and Aquatic Centre and the Australian Grand Prix Track. The foreshore of Albert Park is also approx 2km away making The Glass House an ideal location between the city and the beach. An easy 5 minute walk to Clarendon Street offers you many options for a cup of coffee and good shopping facilities. The South Melbourne markets are a must do on Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday.

This spacious, self contained house is well suited to accommodate 3 couples or a family requiring short stay holiday accommodation for their next visit to Melbourne. It is also ideal relocation accommodation for those relocating to Melbourne, Australia and is great for executive or corporate business travel accommodation being so close to the Melbourne CBD.

The Glass House is close to trams that can take you to the CBD, the casino, Southbank, Albert Park, St Kilda, South Melbourne Beach and even through to Lygon and Brunswick Streets on the other side of the city.

Public Transport/Shopping/Location

  • 2kms from Melbourne CBD
  • Public Transport and Shopping
  • Nearest tram 5 min walk
  • Nearest supermarket 8 min walk
  • Nearest cafes 5 min walk
  • 10 min walk to the beach

"We had a great time. The house is fantastic So close to everything: Thai restaurant up the road is great." Gayle P., May 2010

"We loved the house & had a very happy stay here. Thank you!" James W., March 2010