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Reviews of Garden Cottage St Kilda

188 Barkly Street, 3182 Melbourne, Australia

#13 of 1,009 Holiday rentals in Melbourne

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 55 apartment reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Cosy cottage with everything you need to feel at home, quiet oasis right in the middle of St Kilda beach.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable, convenient, clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Terrace
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Arrived at night a bit scary finding our way. Small bathroom

    Very comfortable great position clean good bed and pillows

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Prue’s garden cottage. Prue is very easy to relate to, very accommodating and thoughtf
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower pressure was a bit weak and some floor boards were squeaky.

    It’s private, quiet, light & airy with lovely garden views. It’s got character and charm.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    10
    Fantastic host, great cottage and amazing location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Terrace
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    NIL, I would highly recommend and stay here personally again!

    Location was fantastic, easy to catch a tram around. Prue was amazing offering us ideas and recommendations for awesome things to see and do.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    A real treasure hidden away in the best spot if visiting Melbourne. Totally reccomend!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Terrace
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely amazing stay! Best spot if visiting Melbourne. Prue was a fabulous host and her cottage is perfectly cosy and quiet yet so close to the buzz of St Kilda. A real treasure! Very clean with a beautiful little garden area and equipped with everything you might need. Have highly reccomended and will be back for future visits 🙂 Thank you Prue

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    10
    Simply excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really - perhaps a few square meters additional space in the bathroom would be nice.

    The location is fabulous. Right in the middle of St. kilda within walking distance to the beach, shops and public transport. At the same time the little studio is completely secluded behind some buildings and has a garden where you can relax away from the noise of the city. The place feels like a super safe oasis in the large city. The host, Prue, is super helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Terrace
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Cosy and comfortable. Great location near the beach, bars, restaurants, and tram stop.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful property with a lovely host who can't do enough for you
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The property was like an oasis in the middle of a concrete jungle, so quiet and safe and lovely. Whilst Acland street is a little dodgy 10 metres either way on Barkly street is tree lined and parks and magnificent houses and the marina, stunning area

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Terrace
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quiet, but in middle of St Kilda action

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    9.0
    Delightful
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Terrace
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Character and location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    10
    Beautiful hidden gem in thr heart of St Kilda.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow with Terrace
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved everything! Nothing bad to say at all.

    I loved staying here! What an absolute hidden gem. A little self contained fully furnished cottage with a garden, right in the heart of St Kilda. 5 mins walk from the beach and not even 2 mins walk from the main tram into the city of Melbourne. Acland street is the street with the tram on and has everything you need. Bars, restaurants, shops, chemist and more! Prue, the host, was so kind, caring and attentive and made sure I had everything I needed and more during my stay.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow with Terrace
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved my home away from home. Was very quiet as it's back from the street. The cottage was spotlessly clean and had everything I needed and more for a comfortable stay, with lovely thoughtful touches. Prue was a wonderful host and a great communicator. I'll definitely stay here again next time I visit Melbourne 10/10.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    10
    A beautiful hidden gem!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Everything! The location was perfect - so close to tram for city centre, opposite great supermarket, restaurants and other shops, comfortable and excellently equipped if you wanted to cook in, secure, cosy and very easy communication with Prue, the host. We stayed 4 days and I could have happily stayed longer - it was beautifully furnished and a real hidden oasis of calm behind the street door.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    10
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely cottage in a great location. Just off the main rod but very quiet and peaceful. Our host was great. Easily contactable and very helpful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    10
    The best, I felt relaxed and well catered for. Host was very friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow with Terrace
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe a newer TV with alternatives to free to air. ABCiview or SBS would be a bonus. 🙂

    Fabulous, close to all amenities that I needed.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2023

    10
    Great host in great location
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our host Prue went above and beyond to ensure all our needs were met, even when these became more than normal. Thanks Prue. The facility was perfect for our needs, and being located in the St Kilda cbd made access to services so easy, which proved very valuable. The cottage was surrounded by gardens which made it feel very peaceful and quiet.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    10
    Very lovely stay. Would recommend. Minutes to beach and shops/restaurants. Easy access to CBD.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The cottage is extremely cute and the host Prue is lovely. She answered my inquiries promptly and took time to show me everything I needed to know about the place. Very clean and the layout is great. Kitchen amenities were very nice to have. The location is nice as well. Close to shops and restaurants and the tram, but the best bonus is that it's a five minute walk to the beach!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights

    A wonderful property with a super helpful host. She gave us many tips for our time in Melbourne.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Difficult to find so ensure you have full instructions before arriving.

    Hidden away from the bustle of St Kilda. A comfortable place for a short stay with its own small garden and decking area. Basic kitchen but everything you probably need if you are mostly eating out. Very convenient for the trams to Melbourne.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2023

    9.0
    A home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and cosy little cottage. My partner and I loved our stay there

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2023

    8.0
    My wedding week was great spent in St Kilda!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was a too soft for my old back 😅

    Such a cute little cottage tucked away so close to the ever popular Acland St.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2023

    9.0
    Great location and perfect spot to relax between activities!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn't anything I didn't like!

    It was perfect for a couple! Just big enough, comfortable and extremely private given its close proximity to a very busy area

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2023

    10
    I found my stay to be an oasis in the city and a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing at all

    Secluded, quiet and very comfortable

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2023

    8.0
    Don’t be put off by the exterior appearance as the cottage is great when you get inside!Great few days stop, host very h
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    wildlife on roof? possum. not used to this 😂

    very convenient for shops, restaurants and beach

    Stayed in February 2023

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