Family-friendly vacation rentals in Elsternwick

We had a fantastic stay at Alix and Taj's property! The home was spotless, well-equipped, and perfectly maintained. Alix and Taj were wonderful hosts—helpful, friendly, and responsive. We loved the thoughtful touches like hotel-style bathroom products, fresh milk, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and even ramen (a big hit with the kids!). There were plenty of towels, adding to the comfort. The building lobby had a beautiful perfume—we even asked the concierge about it, though they didn’t know the scent. The location is unbeatable, with Southbank attractions nearby and easy access to public transport. We stayed over New Year’s and enjoyed a stunning view of the fireworks from The Shrine Celebration Zone—an unforgettable highlight! Highly recommend staying here, and we’d love to return. Thank you, Alix and Taj!

A lovely, shaded, fully equipped apartment with all amenities for a comfortable stay, and close to public transport. In the apartment there was plenty of information on the surrounding area, places of interest and visit. The apartment is located on the first floor of the building with two small flights of stares to negotiate to access. There isn't a lift which could be an issue for some. Anne was very helpful and responsive to any questions and proactive in ensuring that we were happy with everything. She was also very flexible with entry and exit times which helped us immensely. We could not have wished for a better host.

Place was cozy and really nice. Location was the best, we walked outside and the tram station is right there with trams leaving every 5 min to the city. There is a woolies nearby which is good for supplies. Would recommend for couples or people going solo.

Beautiful accomodation, everything we needed over our 5 night stay. Loved the large entertaining area and quiet and safe location.

“Tikali was an amazing host! She is very kind and friendly, making my stay comfortable and enjoyable. The place was exactly as described—clean, well-maintained, and in a great location. I highly recommend her place to anyone visiting. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality!”

We had an amazing stay at Freshwater. The apartment was great, incredible views and the location is perfect. Colin was a great host- he met us at the property to check in, showed us up to the apartment, was super friendly, informative and accommodating! Will definitely stay again in the future!

My girlfriends and I booked Charlotte's place for a week and absolutely loved our stay. The garden is just gorgeous, and we loved the easy indoor/outdoor flow from the large living area. The rooms were spacious, the beds were comfy and the kitchen is very well equipped. It was also a big bonus having two bathrooms. The local speciality supermarket is amazing - make sure you check out the deli section! With great coffee only a one minute walk away and the tramline close by we found being here so relaxing and easy. A definite must-stay if you're heading to Melbourne.

Apartment with great location, clean and comfortable. There were construction works outside but we couldn’t hear them once we closed the windows. We would love to come back. Thank you!

We had such a great experience the first time we decided to rebook

We stayed at Katherine's to be close to the tennis and got so much more. We were close enough to walk so could come back for lunch, the teenage kids were free to come and go without needing Mum and Dad, giving them the independence they need. It was also close to trams, a walk away from restaurants in every direction plus Coles and the wonderful Gleadell St markets where I bought fruit and veg for the week plus bread and the best kombucha I've ever had. The house is lovely: clean and comfortable with plenty of space for us and our 3 young adult children. I highly recommend this house.

Our family of five enjoyed our stay. Everyone had their own room and there was plenty of space. The house had everything we needed and the beds were comfortable. The location in Richmond is amazingly convenient located between trams on either Swan St or Bridge Rd taking us to everywhere we needed. The cafe across the road had nice coffee too. Yarra walkways are a short distance.

Such a great house for a family to stay in. Open space was ideal, lounge and kitchen perfect for all of us being together. Bedrooms were very comfortable. Can’t fault the house at all, hope we stay again in the future!

Very nice apartment, well fitted out and in a handy location for St Kilda. Lots of local bars, cafes and restaurants. Quiet apartment considering busy location. Geri was very helpful. Would definitely return for another stay.

Terrific place , really enjoyed all the finer elements of the property design. Location is is excellent , really nice use of natural light , lots of space and for us , it was great having a two year old as lots of new toys for my son to play with.. Erika and Chris were lovely hosts , very responsive and thoughtful.

The location is great only minutes to a tram into the city and 20 minutes walk to Melbourne park, MCG, AAMI park. Communication was great and all the added extras are above and beyond other bnb’s. We had 3 couples staying and was really comfortable for all of us. Hosts were so great even offering miki cards for us to use for trams. Will definately stay there again and especially for a sporting event. So close and perfect and quiet. Thanks

I recently stayed at this apartment for five nights, and it exceeded all my expectations. The place was spotless, cozy, and had thoughtful amenities that made it feel like home. David, the host, was incredibly welcoming, giving me a detailed tour and ensuring I had everything I needed. The location was perfect close to the tram station, with the city just a 15–20-minute Uber ride away. The stunning racecourse view was a highlight, breathtaking both in the mornings and evenings. The building was exceptional, featuring a rooftop swimming pool with amazing city views and a well-equipped gym. The kitchen was fully stocked for cooking, and the apartment included board games, puzzles, and books for relaxation. Access was seamless, and every detail in the apartment showed great care and thought. This was easily one of the best Airbnb stays I’ve had, and I’d recommend it to anyone. I’ll definitely be returning next time I’m in town!

great spot if you are going to the tennis or mcg lots of restaurants around and Woolworths really close

We absolutely loved our stay with Julie on the Southbank of Melbourne. We stayed for a week over NYE. First off the location is perfect and very walkable to many excellent restaurants. Two blocks from the crown casino and shopping. Lots of walkable activities for our kids including the ferris wheel, scenic boat tours, aquarium and more. A grocery store and bottle shop are only steps away. The unit itself was perfect. Very spacious. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. Washer and dryer. Comfortable beds and large comfortable couch for watching movies with the family. My kids loved the bunk beds. Very spacious balcony. It had everything we needed. It felt like home. We will definitely be back when we visit Melbourne again.

Fantastic location and wonderful to have the river in front of us for daily walks. We loved the pool and the free tram was right out front. A little dusty in places but it served our purposes well.

I had a fantastic stay at Jenni’s apartment in South Yarra. The location was unbeatable, with easy access to Chapel street and the train station. The apartment was clean, stylish, and equipped with great facilities, making it a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Jenni was an excellent host, very responsive and welcoming. Highly recommend this place for anyone visiting Melbourne!

Great location, 300m from tram, 500m from train station. Clean, quiet, super comfy bed, toiletries were a nice touch which made the place feel more luxurious, outstanding communication - best I’ve ever had with an airbnb host. Great place to stay as a solo traveller or a couple.

Very welcoming and friendly hosts along with Ollie (dog). We had two grandsons staying, along with their parents all of whom found the games and pool a great distraction from their electronic devices. Plenty of crockery and cutlery and bathroom essentials. Linen and pillows along with comfortable beds added to our wonderful stay. Location to restaurants and walking trails atpour doorstep.

The view is amazing and the place is in the centre of everything. It is clean and cozy, just the microwave location is not ideal as too high to reach and no tea towel to dry dishes but that's the dishwasher is for as well.

Clean and comfortable unit in a secure building. Great location for walking into the city. Unit has everything you need for a fuss free stay. I enjoyed the gym, pool and rooftop garden.