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Gorgeous 2 Bedroom apartment in Historic Willsmere - with pool and pet friendly

Riverside apartment with fitness centre and outdoor pool

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Pool
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Outdoor dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Kew, VIC
  • Place, Melbourne Cricket Ground
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Rod Laver Arena
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Gorgeous 2 Bedroom apartment in Historic Willsmere - with pool and pet friendly

Built in 1872, Willsmere, the former Kew Asylum, with it’s Victorian Italianate architecture is an icon of Melbourne’s history and culture. Located just 6 km from the CBD, Willsmere is close to Melbourne’s sporting venues and arts precinct. Catch a tram to the Australian Open. Enjoy the walking trails and flying fox colonies along the River Yarra or play a few rounds of golf at Yarra Bend. Relax at the Willsmere pool (currently under refurbishment and available from December 2024), practice at the tennis courts or watch the sun go down over the city.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 5
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

About the area

Melbourne

Located on a river, this apartment is in Kew, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. Melbourne Cricket Ground and Princess Theatre are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Melbourne Zoo and SEA LIFE Melbourne. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Rod Laver Arena or Marvel Stadium. Kayaking and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Kew, VIC

What's nearby

  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • AAMI Park - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Collins Street - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Melbourne Central - 8 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Alphington Station - 4 min drive
  • Flinders Street Station - 19 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kissaten きっさてん - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fairfield Park Boathouse & Tea Gardens - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Skinny Dog Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Willo Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Buoy Pizza - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gorgeous 2 Bedroom apartment in Historic Willsmere - with pool and pet friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Gorgeous 2 Bedroom apartment in Historic Willsmere - with pool and pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous 2 Bedroom apartment in Historic Willsmere - with pool and pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous 2 Bedroom apartment in Historic Willsmere - with pool and pet friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous 2 Bedroom apartment in Historic Willsmere - with pool and pet friendly located?

Located in Kew, this apartment building is 1 mi (1.6 km) from St Vincent's Private Hospital and within 3 miles (5 km) of Abbotsford Convent and Swinburne University of Technology. Bridge Road is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really Good Stay

Really good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kanitha W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place to stay

Nice and clean place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another lovely stay

We love staying here. It is perfect for our needs and green, quiet and relaxing .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Stay

Was a great, pet friendly stay in beautiful, historic surroundings. Close to the city for convenience but in a beautiful, tranquil location. For a stay with a bit of a difference, this is the one!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miriam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Iconic stay

If you love staying in places that have a point of difference, then this is it. Beautiful grounds, lovely and quiet and tasteful decor, this apartment is perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fuss-free staycation

Jo was wonderful and pleasant from start to end, lovely accommodation with lots to explore within the grounds, great location with large off leash dog park nearby and close to all the areas I’ve planned to visit
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Marcia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marcia

Beautiful surroundings, very comfortable and quiet stay with secure parking, and so much to do. Our grandchildren were kept busy all day with swimming, playing bocce, long walks, and barbecues. It is also in an excellent location to be close to the city. It is a wonderful place for all the family and our little dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zanna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

Beautiful historical building and grounds, really enjoyed our stay. Owner is lovely, and the residents are friendly. Best of all its pet friendly, and we met a delightful mix of feathered and fur residents on our daily walks.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Wonderful atmosphere - we loved sitting out in the peaceful gardens, the pool was wonderful, and the apartment was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Fantastic Stay

Really enjoyed our 2nd stay and will be back again as soon as we can. Property is perfect for our needs and Jo is a wonderful host. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Safe

The apartment was clean and we felt safe in the grounds.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A unique property with some wonderful history to it. We really enjoyed our morning work around the gardens. Jo the host was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous unique apartment

My family (2 adults and 2 tweens) stayed at the apartment for our short stay over the New Year's Eve holiday break. It was the perfect place to base ourselves to explore Melbourne and surrounds. The apartment is cute, cozy, clean, and comfortable, and had everything we needed. The grounds are beautiful and provided a tranquil place to unwind in the warm summer evenings, including a relaxing dip in the pool. It is conveniently located close to amenities, and a short walk to stunning sunset views over the city and the NYE fireworks display. Jo is a friendly and responsive host. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHEREE D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wilsmere Apt

We enjoyed our short stay in Jo’s apartment. The gardens were lovely to walk our two dogs around. Close to the Yarra River walks too. The apartment had everything we needed although there was no wifi available. Jo was great to communicate with too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
third time at Willsmere, a great historic place, the former asylum is a quite beautiful place where you can go for walks. spent halloween season here and had the best weekend. Jo is a great host and very responsive. as a history buff i enjoy this area and the nature surroundings. also close to get to city of melbourne for a night out. i can say i love Willsmere and enjoy time here when i do stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a second time stay at Willsmere with my friend kelly and her mum. Jo's apartment is clean, comfy with all the essentials even heating. had the best time at the former asylum, a quite but beautiful estate. the ward museum and bluestone cells were open followed by historical presentation in the library. saw some beautiful cats and dogs that live on the estate. Jo is a great host and very helpful. i love historic willsmere. hoping to be back again someday. you can walk around the estate and discover the beauty and history. a great weekend away if you want to relax and soak in the peace at willsmere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a unique property and history! Jo was fantastic and incredibly responsive. If you don't mind the bus, public transit is walking distance to get you anywhere you could want to go.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good accommodation

Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely place

it was a great place to stay, lovely area with plenty of walking spots for my dog. Close to city
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great community feel

The property is surrounded by grassy play areas and lots of greenery. We took our dog and on leash walks within community grounds are almost endless. There is also access to walking paths for a bit extra. Access, most directly, is via group of steps. There are almost 50 in all. There is ramp access also which is reasonably easy to locate. We had everything we needed for our short stay. p.s. toilet is separate to shower which increases flexibility with one bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy and charming

Welcoming ambience. Comfortable. Everything you need supplied down to milk, cooking oil, plus extras
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Kew

Lovely property, accomodation had everything we needed. We loved it and will definitely stay again when next visiting Melbourne.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing weekend at Willsmere

Jo was a great host and left clear instructions. i enjoyed staying here, very peaceful and lots of historic buildings. lovely residents who chat and make you feel welcome. a beautiful deer hound named kite that we got to meet and beautiful labrador. had a swim in the pool on a sunny day. you can hear the birds chirping in the morning, and the atmosphere is quite but tranquil. also brang wi fi to watch movies. Jo's apartment is tidy and bed very comfy and sofa super comfy. i love the area of kew and in the future would come back. our stay at the former asylum was a great one i had the best time and sharing my historic knowledge with people. perfect for the last weekend of summer that then turned to autumn. also Yarra Bend park is amazing for a nature walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Impeccable stay

What a find! Willsmere is a beautiful, tranquil experience. The grounds and buildings are so lovely. It really felt like an oasis from the city. We stayed with our old dog, who loved all the wonderful gardens. The apartment is well designed and perfectly appointed. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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