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Waterfront 2B Dockland apt with Balcony&Free Carpk
Great hosts, lovely apartment, excellent location. Perfect for my family and I, thank you for accommodating our requests for an extra set of keys as well as baby amenities. Overall a wonderful stay.

Beachside Port Melbourne
Our accommodation contributed hugely to our enjoyment of our time in Melbourne. The overall experience across the facilities and the service were of an extremely high order. Expectations were well matched if not exceeded. The location was both beautiful and extremely convenient. Would highly recommend Barbara and her beautiful apartment.

102 Harbour View
Great Place to stay right in the middle of town, close to shops and places to eat and easy walk across to park and pier. Very nice place to stay and quiet, well set out and plenty of room. Can recommend Harbour View as a great place to stay.

Waterfront Southbank Sanctuary by the Yarra River
Thanks Tony and team, we had a great stay in Southbank! Well-appointed apartment was comfortable, clean and tidy. We hope to be back next time we are in Southbank!

Beach side, cozy Apartment
what a beautiful little gem of an apartment 😍 thank you Lynnette this was exactly what we were looking for during our short stay in Melbourne. The apartment had everything we needed and was right on the bay! perfect spot to walk and wind down before a major operation. 🥰🥰🏖

Docklands Harbour Views w/ Parking, Pool, Gym, Wif
Very nice place would love to go back again and stay there,very close to public transport, we enjoy over staying in heart of Melbourne

Spacious 3 Bed Apt with Stunning River/City Views
An amazing place to stay with an amazing view and walking distance to some great amenities such as the exhibition centre, crown casino as well as close access to tram services that were in the free travel zone. Well appointed place with plenty of room for 3 adults to have their own space. Hosts were fantastic and always responded rapidly and easy to deal with. Hoping to come back and stay here again next year when back for work at the convention centre.

Apartment in Docklands Harbour / Melbourne CBD
Great Apartment in an equally great building. Pool and gym setup was perfect. Thoroughly recommend.
Waterfront house rentals

Waterfront Luxury Perfect view of Avalon Airshow
Excellent house and location, exactly as pictured. would definitely recommended!

Entire Ultimate 5BR Waterfront Villa
Beautiful house in a great suburb!

Rare Absolute Beachfront Retreat 4BR Family Haven
My family from NZ really enjoyed staying at the house. It was right on the beach and one block from where I live, so really convenient. Big house with lots of bedrooms. Air hockey and Xbox for kids. Danielle was very helpful and flexible with accommodating our group. Thanks

Billabong Falls
This little peace of heaven was perfect for our family to celebrate my 40th birthday. From the moment we walked in the front gate to see the house amongst the gum trees and then the waterfall from the bedroom. We felt like we stepped into an old fairytale world with our own treehouse. Everywhere we walked felt like little fairy’s were waiting to greet us. The ferns throughout and stepping stones between each area made for the best adventures. The kids loved watching the frogs and tadpoles in the back pool. The natural pool was incredible and soul nourishing. Our first experience with a natural pool and it was breathtaking, especially being able to swim under the waterfalls. Thank you so much Sarah, we hope to return sometime Soon.

Relaxing Comfort on the Beach | Indented Head
We very much enjoyed this retro beach shack. The balcony and views were exceptional with the shore and very private beach just across the road. Was quiet time to visit. Loved having the pool table. Great place to unwind and relax with furry friends. Will definitely visit again.

Waterside Elegance Tranquil Villa | Free Parking
Great place to stay for a larger group of people, plenty of space and amenities! The off-street parking was also a bonus. The local area is peaceful, quiet and some great cafes nearby! The communication from our host was exceptional with no detail spared. The ease of requesting a later check-out was truly appreciated! We’ll be reaching out to the host for future visits to Melbourne.

Waterside Place - Upscale River Precinct
Beautiful house it was so easy to find and felt just like home, beds felt amazing and comfortable. The house was super clean and was perfect for staying, would definitely stay longer. Especially the shopping centre being only a 5 min drives was perfect for shopping.

The Esplanade, Portarlington
Sam’s place was perfect to come and relax. You couldn't get a better location for a beach holiday. The house itself was cozy and clean, with plenty of space to accommodate all guests. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Waterfront condo rentals

Minka - A Japanese lifestyle inspried design home
We had a great time staying at Minka - the attention in design to small and thoughtful details was wonderful, the location was perfect for what we needed, and it was a cosy and comfortable place to unwind in after our events. Kelvis is a very friendly host who is extremely responsive to messaging, and we would absolutely stay again in the future!

Docklands Waterfront Condo 2BRs & Secure Parking
Everything was in walking distance, great coffee across the street (Bito), lots of restaurants in Bourke street, bed was super comfortable and the kitchen had everything needed plus more. Dfo south wharf just 10min drive Definitely staying next time we stay in the city

City Luxury Skyline 2BR2BTH &Hot Tub@WSP Free Tram
We had a great stay. The location was fabulous, right in the city easy access to free zone trams and train stations. The apartment was great everything we needed for our family and 2 bathrooms was a bonus for a family of girls. Highly recommend and we will be back to stay again. Thank you Victoria.

17 Floor Waterfront Apartment Docklands 2BR 2Car
Aman is a great landlord, he always quick reply to the message. It's really helpful for us to make next plan. Sorry for him about the midnight check-in. However, he's still let us get the key ASAP. Apricate him.

Modern 2BR Apartment Across Calm White Sandy Beach
My travel companions and I were so happy with the apartment, the amenities, the close proximity to the beach and ease of travel to surrounding shopping. It was an awesome experience.

Entire home/apt+free parking in Docklands
Simon is an excellent host. His communication is exemplary & he did everything he could to help us settle in including arrangements for early access to our carpark. Simon’s place is exactly as presented & he has provided everything possible to make you feel at home & have everything you need. The location is excellent with easy access to the free tram & other tram services right outside the apartment. There are also plenty of places to eat within easy walking distance. We highly recommend Simon’s place & Simon as a wonderful host.

Classy, large 2BR apartment, marina view
Lovely spacious contemporary apartment with easy access to CBD via the free tram which was only 2 minutes walk away. There were a few local restaurants within easy walk distance. My husband and I slept in the smaller bedroom as the traffic noise was less there & the bed more comfortable. No noise was heard from other apartments. We slept well there.

Lovely 2 bedroom apartment with AMAZING city views
Was an excellent base to attend concert at Marvel Stadium, explore the city and easy access to the airport. Thank you!
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Melbourne
Total rentals
430 properties
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220 properties are a good fit for families
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60 properties allow pets
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210 properties have a pool
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250 properties have a dedicated workspace
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