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Holiday Homes, Houses & Cottages in Melbourne

Q: Which holiday homes in Melbourne have the highest guest rating?

Marnong Estate has a guest rating of 9.3/10 from more than 220 reviews, the highest of the holiday homes here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Immaculate Quiet Home - Great Ocean Road Stopover follows with 9.5/10.

Q: Which holiday homes in Melbourne have free parking?

519 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Captains Retreat Apartments and Cottages, Aerie Stays NewQuay Collection and Boutique Abode 316.

Q: Are there pet-friendly holiday homes in Melbourne?

Yes. 139 stays allow pets, including Urban Rest Richmond Swan Street and Urban Rest City Road. Check the conditions with the property before you book.

Q: Which stays are closest to the centre of Melbourne?

Emporium - Melbourne CBD heritage gem (<5 min walk) and 2BR CBD sunlit residence - Bourke Street shops (<5 min walk) are the closest in this list to the centre of Melbourne. Walking times are estimates; your route may be longer.

We've found 816 holiday homes in Melbourne: houses, cottages and cabins with a strong track record of guest reviews. Captains Retreat Apartments and Cottages is the most reviewed, with a guest rating of 9.1/10 from more than 430 reviews.

816holiday homes

519list free parking

8.3average guest rating

Captains Retreat Apartments and Cottages

Most reviewed

Cottage or cabin · 4.5-star · Melbourne, Vic

Captains Retreat Apartments and Cottages

9.1 guest rating · more than 430 reviews

7.5 km to centre
Free parking
Airport shuttle
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Quick picks: holiday homes in Melbourne

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Highest rated
Marnong Estate

9.3/10 · 220+ reviews
Top guest rating with 200+ reviews
Most reviewed
Captains Retreat Apartments and Cottages

9.1/10 · 430+ reviews
The most guest reviews here
Free parking
Aerie Stays NewQuay Collection

8.9/10 · 290+ reviews
Most reviewed with free parking
Family rooms
Boutique Abode 316

9.1/10 · 280+ reviews
Family rooms listed, rated 8.0+

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Stay	Area	Type	To centre	Parking	Rating	Reviews	Facilities	BookPrices
Captains Retreat Apartments and Cottages	Williamstown	Cottage or cabin	7.5 km	Free	9.1	430+	Family roomsAirport shuttle	Check prices for Captains Retreat Apartments and Cottages on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Aerie Stays NewQuay Collection	Docklands	Holiday home	30 min walk	Free	8.9	290+	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Aerie Stays NewQuay Collection on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Boutique Abode 316	CBD	Holiday home	15 min walk	Free	9.1	280+	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Boutique Abode 316 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Urban Rest Richmond Swan Street	Richmond	Holiday home	3.5 km	Free	9.0	280+	Pets allowedKitchen	Check prices for Urban Rest Richmond Swan Street on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Centrepoint Units Heidelberg	Melbourne	Holiday home	10.5 km	Free	9.0	280+	KitchenFamily roomsAccessible	Check prices for Centrepoint Units Heidelberg on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Highrise view 1king1Queen 2baths	CBD	Holiday home	10 min walk	not listed	8.7	250+	Kitchen	Check prices for Highrise view 1king1Queen 2baths on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Escape in Southern Cross Station	CBD	Holiday home	15 min walk	Listed	8.5	250+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for The Escape in Southern Cross Station on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Fitzroy Private Rooms - 132 Nicholson Homestay	Fitzroy	Holiday home	30 min walk	not listed	7.9	270+	Family roomsAccessible	Check prices for Fitzroy Private Rooms - 132 Nicholson Homestay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Turnkey Accommodation-North Melbourne	Melbourne	Holiday home	25 min walk	Listed	9.1	230+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Turnkey Accommodation-North Melbourne on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Marnong Estate	Mickleham	Holiday home	32 km	Free	9.3	220+	Family roomsAccessibleRestaurant	Check prices for Marnong Estate on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Urban Rest City Road	Southbank	Holiday home	30 min walk	not listed	9.0	220+	PoolPets allowedKitchen	Check prices for Urban Rest City Road on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Orange Stay at Collins Wharf	Docklands	Holiday home	2 km	Listed	8.1	190+	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Orange Stay at Collins Wharf on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods - 15 Charles Homestay	Richmond	Holiday home	3 km	not listed	5.8	260+		Check prices for Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods - 15 Charles Homestay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Grey Gum Getaway Tecoma	Belgrave	Holiday home	35 km	Free	9.1	160+	Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Grey Gum Getaway Tecoma on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Como Court Budget Accommodation	St Kilda	Holiday home	5.5 km	not listed	6.6	220+	Spa facilities	Check prices for Como Court Budget Accommodation on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Grosvenor 3121 Richmond	Richmond	Holiday home	2.5 km	Listed	8.0	170+	Kitchen	Check prices for Grosvenor 3121 Richmond on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Clarendon Cottages	Sassafras	Cottage or cabin	34.5 km	Free	9.3	140+	Family rooms	Check prices for Clarendon Cottages on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sky Garden On The Glen	Glen Waverley	Holiday home	19 km	Free	8.6	140+	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Sky Garden On The Glen on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
L6,1Min to SouthernCross, Free Tram,Pool,Gym	CBD	Holiday home	15 min walk	Listed	7.2	170+	PoolPets allowedKitchen	Check prices for L6,1Min to SouthernCross, Free Tram,Pool,Gym on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Werribee DGH Accommodation	Werribee	Holiday home	29.5 km	Free	6.9	170+		Check prices for Werribee DGH Accommodation on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Immaculate Quiet Home - Great Ocean Road Stopover	Wyndham Vale	Holiday home	33 km	Free	9.5	120+	Pool	Check prices for Immaculate Quiet Home - Great Ocean Road Stopover on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Urban Rest Southbank	Southbank	Holiday home	25 min walk	not listed	8.8	130+	PoolPets allowedKitchen	Check prices for Urban Rest Southbank on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
12 mins to Mel Airport-Good Wood House	St Albans	Holiday home	18 km	Free	8.2	140+	Family rooms	Check prices for 12 mins to Mel Airport-Good Wood House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Regency Towers	CBD	Holiday home	15 min walk	Listed	9.2	120+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Regency Towers on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Ringwood Royale	Ringwood	Holiday home	23.5 km	Free	9.4	110+	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Ringwood Royale on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Spacious 6 Bedroom Holiday Home 15 Min Away From Melbourne Airport	Sydenham	Holiday home	20.5 km	Free	8.9	120+	Pets allowedFamily roomsAirport shuttle	Check prices for Spacious 6 Bedroom Holiday Home 15 Min Away From Melbourne Airport on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
City Hidden Gem	Southbank	Holiday home	20 min walk	Free	8.6	120+	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for City Hidden Gem on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Lumina Stays - Aspire	CBD	Holiday home	15 min walk	not listed	8.0	130+	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Lumina Stays - Aspire on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Bundoora Uni Hill 2bdr 2bth 1car	Bundoora	Holiday home	17.5 km	Free	8.3	120+	Kitchen	Check prices for Bundoora Uni Hill 2bdr 2bth 1car on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Mark on Collins	CBD	Holiday home	<5 min walk	not listed	9.1	110+	Family rooms	Check prices for The Mark on Collins on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cozy Parkside Fresh Air City Living	CBD	Holiday home	10 min walk	Listed	9.3	100+	KitchenFamily roomsAirport shuttle	Check prices for Cozy Parkside Fresh Air City Living on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pleasant City Stay on Collins	CBD	Holiday home	10 min walk	not listed	9.3	100+	KitchenAccessible	Check prices for Pleasant City Stay on Collins on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Lumina Stays - Lighthouse	CBD	Holiday home	10 min walk	not listed	7.7	120+	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Lumina Stays - Lighthouse on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Ultimate Southbank Getaway with Free Parking	Southbank	Holiday home	20 min walk	Free	8.5	110+	PoolKitchenAccessible	Check prices for Ultimate Southbank Getaway with Free Parking on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Quick Aces Premium	CBD	Holiday home	15 min walk	Listed	8.0	110+	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Quick Aces Premium on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Central Sensation with City Style, Space and Sophistication	CBD	Holiday home	10 min walk	not listed	9.3	100+	Kitchen	Check prices for Central Sensation with City Style, Space and Sophistication on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Flagstaff Hill West Melbourne	Docklands	Holiday home	25 min walk	Listed	9.5	95	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Flagstaff Hill West Melbourne on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Rest SkyHigh Melbourne Qtr Collection	Southbank	Holiday home	20 min walk	not listed	7.3	120+	Pool	Check prices for Rest SkyHigh Melbourne Qtr Collection on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Your Home Away from Home	East St Kilda	Holiday home	8 km	Free	9.0	98	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Your Home Away from Home on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Marvellous 2-Bed High-Rise: Panoramic Views Secure Parking	CBD	Holiday home	15 min walk	not listed	8.4	100+	Kitchen	Check prices for Marvellous 2-Bed High-Rise: Panoramic Views Secure Parking on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Stylish tiny home in Melton west	Melton	Holiday home	38 km	Free	9.0	91	Kitchen	Check prices for Stylish tiny home in Melton west on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
St Kilda Escape on Acland street	St Kilda	Holiday home	5.5 km	Free	9.4	87	Pets allowed	Check prices for St Kilda Escape on Acland street on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Brand New Home with Private Rooms	Tottenham	Holiday home	8.5 km	Free	9.1	89	Kitchen	Check prices for Brand New Home with Private Rooms on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sassafras Treehouse Private home in the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria	Sassafras	Cottage or cabin	35 km	Free	9.3	87	Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Sassafras Treehouse Private home in the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Luxury 3 Bed 2 Bath + car park at Melbourne Square	Southbank	Holiday home	25 min walk	Free	9.4	86	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Luxury 3 Bed 2 Bath + car park at Melbourne Square on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
CarricHostel	CBD	Holiday home	15 min walk	not listed	5.3	150+		Check prices for CarricHostel on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Boulder House	Melbourne	Holiday home	12 km	Free	9.4	85	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Boulder House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Skyline Serenity Retreat	Southbank	Holiday home	25 min walk	not listed	7.7	100+	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Skyline Serenity Retreat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
ENTIRE HOME IN WERRIBEE,BEST POSSIBLE LOCATION YOU CAN FIND	Werribee	Holiday home	26.5 km	Free	8.1	97	Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for ENTIRE HOME IN WERRIBEE,BEST POSSIBLE LOCATION YOU CAN FIND on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Boxhill 短租房	Box Hill	Holiday home	14 km	not listed	5.3	140+	Pets allowedAccessible	Check prices for Boxhill 短租房 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Beautiful Home	Melbourne	Holiday home	11.5 km	Free	8.5	92	Family rooms	Check prices for Beautiful Home on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Boxhill 短租房	Box Hill	Holiday home	14 km	Free	6.3	120+	Pets allowed	Check prices for Boxhill 短租房 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
L39 1Min to SouthernCross,free Gym, Pool, sunna,Tram ,Sauna	Docklands	Holiday home	15 min walk	Listed	7.0	100+	PoolPets allowedKitchen	Check prices for L39 1Min to SouthernCross,free Gym, Pool, sunna,Tram ,Sauna on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Fitz Above - 2BR CBD Sky Retreat	CBD	Holiday home	15 min walk	not listed	8.6	86	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Fitz Above - 2BR CBD Sky Retreat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Hudson Soul Stays Melbourne Residences	Docklands	Holiday home	15 min walk	not listed	6.8	100+	KitchenFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Hudson Soul Stays Melbourne Residences on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
2BR CBD pad, city views, free parking, pool, gym	CBD	Holiday home	15 min walk	Listed	8.5	86	PoolKitchen	Check prices for 2BR CBD pad, city views, free parking, pool, gym on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Luxuriq on Bourke	CBD	Holiday home	15 min walk	Free	8.8	83	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Luxuriq on Bourke on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Boutique Abode 8	CBD	Holiday home	15 min walk	Free	9.2	79	Kitchen	Check prices for Boutique Abode 8 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Great location 2B2B Free Parking	CBD	Holiday home	15 min walk	Free	8.6	83	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Great location 2B2B Free Parking on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Southbank Hidden Gem	Southbank	Holiday home	20 min walk	Free	8.7	82	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Southbank Hidden Gem on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Southbank Melbourne Gem	Southbank	Holiday home	20 min walk	Free	9.8	71	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Southbank Melbourne Gem on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
HeartCBD LUX Top Floor 2 Bedroom /Pool/Spa/GYM	CBD	Holiday home	10 min walk	Listed	7.4	94	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for HeartCBD LUX Top Floor 2 Bedroom /Pool/Spa/GYM on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Walkup Southbank	Southbank	Holiday home	20 min walk	Free	8.8	79	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for The Walkup Southbank on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sweet Home	Truganina	Holiday home	20 km	Free	8.3	82		Check prices for Sweet Home on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Urban Eden in South Yarra	South Yarra	Holiday home	4 km	Free	8.6	79	Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Urban Eden in South Yarra on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Aerie Stays Wharf Collection	Southbank	Holiday home	20 min walk	Free	9.3	73	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Aerie Stays Wharf Collection on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Garden Cottage St Kilda	St Kilda	Cottage or cabin	6.5 km	not listed	9.6	70	Kitchen	Check prices for Garden Cottage St Kilda on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre, St Joseph's by the sea	Williamstown	Holiday home	8.5 km	Free	9.2	72	Family roomsBeachfront	Check prices for Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre, St Joseph's by the sea on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Boutique Beach House in the HEART of St. Kilda	St Kilda	Holiday home	6 km	Free	8.6	77	Kitchen	Check prices for Boutique Beach House in the HEART of St. Kilda on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sky Home - Ocean view 2 BR with Sunrise and Sunset views	Southbank	Holiday home	15 min walk	not listed	8.9	74	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Sky Home - Ocean view 2 BR with Sunrise and Sunset views on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Melbourne Riverside Retreat	Southbank	Holiday home	15 min walk	Listed	9.5	69	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Melbourne Riverside Retreat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
stay live love	Epping	Holiday home	21.5 km	Free	8.5	77	Kitchen	Check prices for stay live love on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Golden House	Springvale	Holiday home	23 km	Free	7.4	87	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Golden House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Affordable getaways	Caroline Springs	Holiday home	22 km	Free	9.2	69	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Affordable getaways on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
ravenhill house	Eumemmerring	Holiday home	32.5 km	Free	8.5	74		Check prices for ravenhill house on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Upper West Side by Ready Set Stay	Docklands	Holiday home	15 min walk	Free	8.8	71	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Upper West Side by Ready Set Stay on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Emporium - Melbourne CBD heritage gem	CBD	Holiday home	<5 min walk	not listed	9.3	67	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Emporium - Melbourne CBD heritage gem on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
On The Beach, Kids & Pets Friendly	Frankston	Holiday home	39 km	Free	8.3	75	Pets allowed	Check prices for On The Beach, Kids & Pets Friendly on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Contemporary Comfort	Melbourne	Holiday home	7 km	Free	9.0	69	Kitchen	Check prices for Contemporary Comfort on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Escape to the Hills- Charming home with city views & close to the to the 1000 steps	Upwey	Holiday home	33 km	Free	8.3	74	Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Escape to the Hills- Charming home with city views & close to the to the 1000 steps on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Landing Pads Brunswick	Melbourne	Holiday home	5.5 km	not listed	9.4	65		Check prices for Landing Pads Brunswick on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Glen Iris, Quiet Boutique 2 bedroom Netflix, WIFI, Parking, Free Wine	Melbourne	Holiday home	8.5 km	Free	9.4	65	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Glen Iris, Quiet Boutique 2 bedroom Netflix, WIFI, Parking, Free Wine on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Position Perfect in the Heart of Sherbrooke	Sherbrooke	Holiday home	35.5 km	Free	9.4	65	Family rooms	Check prices for Position Perfect in the Heart of Sherbrooke on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
8 Heather	Belgrave South	Holiday home	37 km	Free	9.2	66	Kitchen	Check prices for 8 Heather on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sunbury on the Park	Sunbury	Holiday home	32.5 km	Free	9.4	64		Check prices for Sunbury on the Park on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Rooftop infinity pool - St Kilda luxury	St Kilda	Holiday home	5 km	Free	8.7	69	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Rooftop infinity pool - St Kilda luxury on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Close To All	Southbank	Holiday home	15 min walk	Free	9.0	66	Kitchen	Check prices for Close To All on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
1 BRM 1 Study 1 BATH, Southern Cross Station, Flagstaff Garden	CBD	Holiday home	15 min walk	not listed	8.6	69	PoolKitchen	Check prices for 1 BRM 1 Study 1 BATH, Southern Cross Station, Flagstaff Garden on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Boutique Abode 314	CBD	Holiday home	15 min walk	not listed	9.5	62	Kitchen	Check prices for Boutique Abode 314 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
2BR CBD sunlit residence - Bourke Street shops	CBD	Holiday home	<5 min walk	Listed	9.1	64	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for 2BR CBD sunlit residence - Bourke Street shops on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Spencer Sky View	CBD	Holiday home	15 min walk	Listed	9.0	64	KitchenAccessible	Check prices for Spencer Sky View on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
North Melbourne Retreat	Melbourne	Holiday home	25 min walk	Free	9.7	59	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for North Melbourne Retreat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Live Luxe \| Blue Haven 2BR Pool & Gym • Parking	Docklands	Holiday home	25 min walk	not listed	7.4	77	Pets allowedKitchen	Check prices for Live Luxe \| Blue Haven 2BR Pool & Gym • Parking on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Green heavan	Melbourne Airport	Holiday home	19.5 km	Free	7.3	78	Pets allowed	Check prices for Green heavan on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
309 Waterfront	Werribee South	Holiday home	28 km	Free	9.8	58	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for 309 Waterfront on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Prima Tower	Southbank	Holiday home	20 min walk	not listed	9.0	63	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Prima Tower on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Amazing Beachfront & City Views 2 bed 2 bathroom	St Kilda	Holiday home	7 km	Free	9.0	63	Kitchen	Check prices for Amazing Beachfront & City Views 2 bed 2 bathroom on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Prestige Dwellings QV1	CBD	Holiday home	10 min walk	Free	8.9	63	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Prestige Dwellings QV1 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sky Heavan	Melbourne Airport	Holiday home	19.5 km	Free	8.3	67	Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Sky Heavan on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Moon House	Diamond Creek	Holiday home	23 km	Free	7.7	72	Family roomsAirport shuttle	Check prices for Moon House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Exclusive Stays - SouthbankONE	Southbank	Holiday home	20 min walk	Free	8.1	68	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Exclusive Stays - SouthbankONE on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Entire 4 bedroom house in Werrribee, Australia	Werribee	Holiday home	32.5 km	Free	8.3	66	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Entire 4 bedroom house in Werrribee, Australia on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cozy Oasis L1708 with Swimming Pool	CBD	Holiday home	15 min walk	Listed	6.0	91	PoolPets allowedKitchen	Check prices for Cozy Oasis L1708 with Swimming Pool on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
St Kilda Style - Stunning 3 Bedroom House	St Kilda	Holiday home	6 km	Free	9.4	58	KitchenFamily roomsEV charging	Check prices for St Kilda Style - Stunning 3 Bedroom House on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Melbourne CBD 2B2B1S with City & Sea Views	CBD	Holiday home	10 min walk	not listed	9.2	59	PoolSpa facilities	Check prices for Melbourne CBD 2B2B1S with City & Sea Views on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Quiet & Private with city access and free wifi	Melbourne	Holiday home	15.5 km	Free	8.3	65	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Quiet & Private with city access and free wifi on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Upper West Side Spencer Heights 2BR 1Car	CBD	Holiday home	15 min walk	Free	8.7	61	PoolPets allowedKitchen	Check prices for Upper West Side Spencer Heights 2BR 1Car on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sunny Balcony Over a Calm Private Garden	Carlton	Holiday home	2.5 km	Free	9.2	57	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Sunny Balcony Over a Calm Private Garden on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Vista Blue on Spencer	Docklands	Holiday home	15 min walk	not listed	8.7	60	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Vista Blue on Spencer on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sea View, Gym & Pool, 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms	Docklands	Holiday home	30 min walk	Free	8.4	62	PoolKitchen	Check prices for Sea View, Gym & Pool, 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Luxe Haven - 42nd Floor Panoramic City Views	Southbank	Holiday home	25 min walk	Free	8.8	59		Check prices for Luxe Haven - 42nd Floor Panoramic City Views on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Steep Creek Retreat	Belgrave	Holiday home	36.5 km	Free	9.4	55	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Steep Creek Retreat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Sophisticated art deco in the heart of Toorak	South Yarra	Holiday home	5 km	Free	9.4	55	Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Sophisticated art deco in the heart of Toorak on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Quintessential Brunswick retreat	Brunswick	Holiday home	6.5 km	Free	8.6	60	KitchenFamily roomsEV charging	Check prices for Quintessential Brunswick retreat on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Effie Court	Springvale South	Holiday home	23 km	Free	8.3	62	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Effie Court on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Marvel Stadium Views -WIFI - Netflix	Docklands	Holiday home	15 min walk	not listed	8.3	62	Spa facilities	Check prices for Marvel Stadium Views -WIFI - Netflix on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Water Views Melbourne CBD - WiFi - Netflix	Docklands	Holiday home	15 min walk	not listed	8.1	63	KitchenFamily roomsSpa facilities	Check prices for Water Views Melbourne CBD - WiFi - Netflix on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Dingleigh of Sassafras	Sassafras	Holiday home	35 km	Free	9.6	53	Spa facilities	Check prices for Dingleigh of Sassafras on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Luxury 2BR Docklands Bright&Modern Covered Parking	Docklands	Holiday home	2 km	Listed	8.9	57	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Luxury 2BR Docklands Bright&Modern Covered Parking on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pristine on Flinders	Southbank	Holiday home	15 min walk	Free	8.3	61	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Pristine on Flinders on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Absolute Beach Front Large 4BR, Pet-friendly, Sleeps 11	Frankston	Holiday home	39 km	not listed	8.0	63	Pets allowed	Check prices for Absolute Beach Front Large 4BR, Pet-friendly, Sleeps 11 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
2BR 1 Bath, Dockland, Marvel Stadium, Spacious	Docklands	Holiday home	25 min walk	not listed	8.4	60	PoolKitchen	Check prices for 2BR 1 Bath, Dockland, Marvel Stadium, Spacious on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Melbourne Cozy	CBD	Holiday home	15 min walk	Listed	8.5	59	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Melbourne Cozy on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Art Deco Hideaway - St Kilda	St Kilda	Holiday home	5.5 km	Free	8.3	59	Kitchen	Check prices for Art Deco Hideaway - St Kilda on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Luxury Living, Richmond	Richmond	Holiday home	4.5 km	Free	9.2	53	Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Luxury Living, Richmond on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
2BR Mason Square @ Moonee Ponds	Melbourne	Holiday home	6.5 km	Free	8.4	58	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for 2BR Mason Square @ Moonee Ponds on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Memorable Southbank	Southbank	Holiday home	25 min walk	not listed	8.7	56	Kitchen	Check prices for Memorable Southbank on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Bonbeach Beauty	Bonbeach	Holiday home	31.5 km	Free	9.7	50		Check prices for Bonbeach Beauty on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Rowville Stay - Home Away from Home	Rowville	Holiday home	27 km	Free	8.8	55	Family rooms	Check prices for Rowville Stay - Home Away from Home on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Corner Cottage	Dandenong	Cottage or cabin	29 km	Free	8.7	55	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Corner Cottage on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Stylish Comfort on the Park	East Melbourne	Holiday home	30 min walk	Free	8.8	54	Pets allowedKitchen	Check prices for Stylish Comfort on the Park on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Collins House - Melbourne Cbd Amazing view	CBD	Holiday home	10 min walk	not listed	7.5	63	Kitchen	Check prices for Collins House - Melbourne Cbd Amazing view on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Your home on Smith St Collingwood Melbourne with parking	Fitzroy	Holiday home	30 min walk	Free	8.5	55	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Your home on Smith St Collingwood Melbourne with parking on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Entire family house with amenities	Melton South	Holiday home	37 km	Free	8.6	54	Kitchen	Check prices for Entire family house with amenities on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Exclusive Stays - The Summit	Southbank	Holiday home	20 min walk	Free	8.1	57	PoolFamily rooms	Check prices for Exclusive Stays - The Summit on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Boutique Abode 313	CBD	Holiday home	15 min walk	not listed	9.4	49	Kitchen	Check prices for Boutique Abode 313 on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Green and sereen home in western suburbs	Truganina	Holiday home	22 km	Free	9.0	51		Check prices for Green and sereen home in western suburbs on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Melbourne Docklands Riverside Views	Docklands	Holiday home	2 km	Listed	8.3	55	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Melbourne Docklands Riverside Views on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Beach Garden Getaway	Cheltenham	Holiday home	19 km	Free	9.5	48	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Beach Garden Getaway on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
The Little Terrace House Richmond	Richmond	Holiday home	3.5 km	Free	9.1	50	Kitchen	Check prices for The Little Terrace House Richmond on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Pudding's Home Luxury Oceanfront Escape	Frankston	Holiday home	40 km	Listed	8.1	56	KitchenSpa facilitiesBeachfront	Check prices for Pudding's Home Luxury Oceanfront Escape on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Bright, central and private home in Frankston	Frankston	Holiday home	39.5 km	Free	8.2	54	Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Bright, central and private home in Frankston on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Two Pines, whole home in Tullamarine near airport!	Melbourne Airport	Holiday home	14 km	Free	7.7	57	Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Two Pines, whole home in Tullamarine near airport! on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Tammex Luxury Properties - Melbourne Square	Southbank	Holiday home	25 min walk	Free	9.7	45	PoolKitchenSpa facilities	Check prices for Tammex Luxury Properties - Melbourne Square on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Spacious 4BR Family Home - Sleeps up to 8 Guests - By Saga Living	Melton South	Holiday home	38 km	Free	7.1	61	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Spacious 4BR Family Home - Sleeps up to 8 Guests - By Saga Living on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Cosy & Convenient Williamstown	Williamstown	Holiday home	8 km	Free	8.1	53	Pets allowedKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Cosy & Convenient Williamstown on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
City Views - Pool and Parking - Central Melbourne	CBD	Holiday home	15 min walk	Free	9.0	47	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for City Views - Pool and Parking - Central Melbourne on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
2BR in Paris End - Melbourne's Chicest Corner	CBD	Holiday home	15 min walk	Free	7.5	56	KitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for 2BR in Paris End - Melbourne's Chicest Corner on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
2 bedroom gem	Melbourne	Holiday home	8.5 km	Free	9.1	46	Kitchen	Check prices for 2 bedroom gem on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
Resort Style Living Yarra Wharf	Southbank	Holiday home	25 min walk	Free	8.5	49	PoolKitchenFamily rooms	Check prices for Resort Style Living Yarra Wharf on Booking.com (opens in a new tab)

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The 12 most reviewed holiday homes

Cottage or cabin · 4.5-star · Melbourne, Vic

Captains Retreat Apartments and Cottages

9.1 guest rating · more than 430 reviews
- 7.5 km to centre
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
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Holiday home · 4-star · Docklands, Vic

Aerie Stays NewQuay Collection

8.9 guest rating · more than 290 reviews
- 30 min walk to centre
- Free parking
- Pool
- Kitchen or kitchenette
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Holiday home · 5-star · CBD, Vic

Boutique Abode 316

9.1 guest rating · more than 280 reviews
- 15 min walk to centre
- Free parking
- Kitchen or kitchenette
- Family rooms
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Holiday home · 5-star · Richmond, Vic

Urban Rest Richmond Swan Street

9.0 guest rating · more than 280 reviews
- 3.5 km to centre
- Free parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen or kitchenette
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Holiday home · Melbourne, Vic

Centrepoint Units Heidelberg

9.0 guest rating · more than 280 reviews
- 10.5 km to centre
- Free parking
- Kitchen or kitchenette
- Family rooms
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Holiday home · CBD, Vic

Highrise view 1king1Queen 2baths

8.7 guest rating · more than 250 reviews
- 10 min walk to centre
- Kitchen or kitchenette
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Holiday home · CBD, Vic

The Escape in Southern Cross Station

8.5 guest rating · more than 250 reviews
- 15 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Pool
- Kitchen or kitchenette
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Holiday home · Fitzroy, Vic

Fitzroy Private Rooms - 132 Nicholson Homestay

7.9 guest rating · more than 270 reviews
- 30 min walk to centre
- Family rooms
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Holiday home · 4.5-star · Melbourne, Vic

Turnkey Accommodation-North Melbourne

9.1 guest rating · more than 230 reviews
- 25 min walk to centre
- Parking available
- Pool
- Kitchen or kitchenette
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Holiday home · Melbourne, Vic

Marnong Estate

9.3 guest rating · more than 220 reviews
- 32 km to centre
- Free parking
- Family rooms
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Holiday home · 4.5-star · Southbank, Vic

Urban Rest City Road

9.0 guest rating · more than 220 reviews
- 30 min walk to centre
- Pets allowed
- Pool
- Kitchen or kitchenette
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Holiday home · 4-star · Docklands, Vic

Orange Stay at Collins Wharf

8.1 guest rating · more than 190 reviews
- 2 km to centre
- Parking available
- Pool
- Kitchen or kitchenette
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What to know about holiday homes stays in Melbourne

These holiday homes, cottages and cabins have a track record of guest reviews. 139 allow pets and 519 list free parking. Minimum stays and cleaning fees are common; compare the total for your dates.

Half the stays are within about 3 km of the centre of Melbourne.

Victoria adds a 7.5% short stay levy to stays of less than 28 days in homes and apartments booked through a platform. Check your booking total before you pay. State Revenue Office Victoria

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Which holiday homes in Melbourne have the highest guest rating?

Marnong Estate has a guest rating of 9.3/10 from more than 220 reviews, the highest of the holiday homes here with 200 or more reviews (checked October 2026). Immaculate Quiet Home - Great Ocean Road Stopover follows with 9.5/10.

Which holiday homes in Melbourne have free parking?

519 stays list free parking. The most reviewed are Captains Retreat Apartments and Cottages, Aerie Stays NewQuay Collection and Boutique Abode 316.

Are there pet-friendly holiday homes in Melbourne?

Yes. 139 stays allow pets, including Urban Rest Richmond Swan Street and Urban Rest City Road. Check the conditions with the property before you book.

Which stays are closest to the centre of Melbourne?

Emporium - Melbourne CBD heritage gem (<5 min walk) and 2BR CBD sunlit residence - Bourke Street shops (<5 min walk) are the closest in this list to the centre of Melbourne. Walking times are estimates; your route may be longer.

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