Family friendly 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom home

Entire home in Fitzroy, Australia

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 2 baths
Rated 4.86 out of 5 stars.7 reviews
Hosted by Sarah
  1. 8 years hosting

Listing highlights

Vibrant neighborhood

This area is walkable with lots to explore, especially for dining out.

Furry friends welcome

Bring your pets along for the stay.
A single story terrace in the inner city suburb of Fitzroy, a 1 minute walk from a gym, 50 meter outdoor swimming pool, and children's playground, a 2 minute walk to surrounding cafe's, shops, excellent pubs, venues and more, our house is in is in the perfect position for anyone wanting to stay in Melbourne. A quiet street away from the bustle and noise of the busy Fitzroy nightlife - and alternatively a short walk away if the night life is what you're after.

The space
The house was renovated in the 70's and has exposed brick walls and wooden panelling, with carpet throughout except for the kitchen and initial hallway entrance. The living area is open plan and is super comfy and very child friendly (no scary corners!)

The kitchen is small - but has all the requirements to cook anything your heart desires - gas oven, gas grill, and a 5 burner stove top. It's a small space but totally functional.

Our favourite feature is the very large lightwell that we have converted into an indoor garden - This lets sun into these otherwise traditionally very dark terraces and looks beautiful. We have recently installed an antique claw foot bathtub complete with sky views and steaming hot water.

Possums can be heard every now and then running along the roof - and regularly hang about in the back garden.

The small back garden is a tiny oasis, complete with beautiful plants and herbs, a worm farm, bbq, outdoor-seating and a small grass area for kids to roll around on. It's a lovely outlook from the master bedroom and study.

Beyond the bedroom but before the garden, there is a study / sunroom which is a nice place to work from. A fold out double bed can be placed here. It can also be used to hang washing inside during rainy periods.

There is a laundry off the master bedroom - washing machine, dryer, iron, ironing board.

Central gas ducted heating is throughout the house for the cold Melbourne winter which keeps the place very warm. Ceiling fans keep the rest of the house cool in summer.

As we have a 4 yr old and 16 month old, we can set the front room up with either a single bed and cot, or a really comfortable fold out double bed. Both bedrooms have their own private toilet and shower which is pretty rare for a 2 bedroom terrace - really handy too.

Guest access
Entire home. We will be living in elswhere during the period this house is available.
Visitor parking permit provided so you can park your car on the street with no limits.

Other things to note
This is a really functional, easy house to live in - and couldn't be more ideally located. This is our home and not a full time Air BnB - so please don't expect the house to feel like it's never been lived in. It's clean, warm and lovely but could probably do with a new kitchen at some point and we probably have too many plants! Some of which would probably appreciate a drink of water once a week...

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Living room
1 single bed, 1 toddler bed, 1 crib

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free street parking
Pets allowed
TV

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4.86 out of 5 stars from 7 reviews

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for value

Guests mention

Where you’ll be

Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

Melbourne’s alternative side is full-force in Fitzroy, the inner-city mecca for all things cool and arty. Wander along Brunswick Street, Fitzroy’s main drag, for tonnes of vintage clothing stores and second-hand bookshops. Take your pick from an array of cafés and restaurants, like the famous vegetarian spot Veggie Bar, or stop into Polly for some of Melbourne's finest cocktails. Just minutes north of the CBD on the 112 tram, discover the true heart of Melbourne. Walking distance to 15 of Melbourne's award winning restaurants and bars (as voted by the good food guide - there's a copy at our place) you'll be spoilt for choice.

Meet your host

Host
7 reviews
4.86 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
My work: Theatre
Speaks Italian
I am a 35 year old theatre director, living in Melbourne, Australia. I grew up in Melbourne, and moved to Sydney in 2008 to study at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and lived there with my now husband, until 2014. We lived all over, Randwick, North Bondi, Newtown, Chatswood - and fell in love with Sydney and all it has to offer. I direct theatre and opera shows and have worked with lots of companies across the country, Sydney Theatre Company, Melbourne Theatre Company, The Malthouse, State Theatre of South Australia, Sydney Chamber Opera and Victorian Opera to name a few. I adore my job, and love collaborating with other theatre makers. The odd hours, the fact that no two days are the same, and that I get to work with extraordinary people make me very grateful to work in the industry. I'm married with two kids, currently sporting a 1 year old boy and 4 year old girl. We live in Fitzroy in Melbourne, in a charming single story terrace. I love tinkering around the house, cooking, flowers, and gardening. Fav things include watching cartoons, going to art galleries (installation art a fav) drinking good coffee, going for walks through gardens, swimming at every opportunity, reading good books, having dinner parties and talking till all hours of the morning (though since kids that's become kind of a challenge.) I love hanging out with my family and laughing and mucking about cracking jokes. I love my friends and giggling with them. I love laughing, jokes, comedy, and think life is far too important to be taken seriously. I'm incredibly grateful to be healthy and have a healthy little family.
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