The Barkly, on the fringe of Melbourne

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A modern living room with two white sofas, a glass coffee table, and artwork on the walls.
An outdoor patio area with a glass table and metal chairs, surrounded by various potted plants and a concrete path.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a gas stove, a toaster, and a sink.
A metal gate with a potted plant and a small door.
A modern two-story building with a flat roof and a balcony on the upper floor.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Royal Park
Sleeps 42 bedrooms2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Brunswick, VIC
  • Place, Royal Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Melbourne
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Melbourne Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Barkly, on the fringe of Melbourne

Modern apartment, has a warm and bright fell with a sophisticated touch, with its own entrance, security gate, front-court with BBQ area.
Ground level: double garage, entrance hall, stairs leading to first level, modern kitchen with Stove, Oven, Dishwasher, big Fridge, Microwave, Toaster, Kettle and all appropriate cooking utensils, the dining room has a small balcony, spacious lounge with balcony overlooking Barkly St, 42” HD TV, DVD player, reverse circle air conditioner, be pampered and relax with the 2 Italian Imported Natuzzi leather couches, main bedroom has a top quality Queen size bed, 2nd bedroom has a double size quality futon bed, modern bath and Shower, laundry with quality washer & dryer, extra toilet.

You will have everything required for a comfortable and enjoyable stay at the Barkly, you will feel above the rest and a piece of mind knowing that not only you but as well your vehicle and belonging are secure locked in the spacious Garage with access from the apartment.

Located within a quiet street of the popular inner suburb on the fringe of the City of Melbourne, BRUNSWICK, 400m to the left is Barkly Square Shopping Complex, Sydney Rd with its Middle Eastern Cafes and Restaurants, walk or catch a tram to the City Centre, first stop to the left is Princes Park, a major sports and recreation Park, home to the Blues Aussie Rules Football Club, to the right two minutes walk to Melbourne Zoo Royal Park. second stop, Melbourne University, third stop, the famous Queen Vic Market, and next you're at Melb. Main Railway Station.
400m to the right is Lygon St Brunswick, renowned for the great cafes, restaurants of diverse cuisine, we have counted 21 on a stretch of less than 300m, the exclusive Woodstock Pizzicheria, 400 Gradi the true Napoli Pizza (awarded 2014 World Champion), Quarry Pub, or across the street is our favourite L'Amour & Gelobar (Gelateria, Pasticceria, Café Bakery, Tavola Calda all in one), walk or catch a tram to the City Centre via the cosmopolitan Lygon street Carlton, known as “La piccola Italia” (Little Italy) an area that burst with charm and character, enter Swanston St and you are at the centre of the Great City of Melb, turn left onto Little Burke and you are at China Town, or right to Melb Central, Myer and David Jones.

Open space, comfort, tranquility and prime position, 7 minutes to the City Centre, 15 to MCG, Tennis Centre, Royal Botanical Gardens, the Yarra river, Crown Casino and much more, walk, ride, or catch a Tram.
Melbourne is at your feet ENJOY!! VICKI & ROMINA

Guest access

Wireless WiFi internet modem NBN is available.

Interaction with guests

Whenever possible either I or my Sister Romina will be present at checkin to welcome Guests, show around and hand the keys.
We will be a phone call away if we're needed, otherwise Guests have complete privacy.

The neighbourhood

Past Guests in their review have rated the position highly, only a couple Tram stops to the City centre and a few minutes walk to the right into Lygon St where one has a selection of high quality caffe/restaurants and aTram stop which will take you to Carlton (litle Italy) the City. To the left into Sydney Rd famous for it's middle eastern restaurants and various shops including Barkly Square, the Tram stop will also take you to the City centre via Princess Park, Melb University, Vic Market.

House Rules
No smoking
Not suitable for pets
No parties or events
Check in is anytime after 2PM
There're 3 basic RULES:
1- Assuring you have an enjoyable stay and for you to assure our neighbours also enjoy your stay is our PRIME RULE.
2- Noises are to be kept at a minimum always, please take in consideration our neighbours and refrain of any noises after 10pm each night.
3- Our home is your home, please look after it, and we will look after you! NO PARTY, NO PETS and NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES AT ANY TIME.

ENJOY YOUR STAY, YOUR HOST VICKI.


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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Events are not allowed

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9213845
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Melbourne

Brunswick, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, is home to this holiday home. Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Collins Street and Bourke Street Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Marvel Stadium or Rod Laver Arena.
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Brunswick, VIC

What's nearby

  • Princes Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Melbourne - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Melbourne Zoo - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Lygon Street - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Essendon Station - 7 min drive
  • Jewell Station - 11 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sporting Club Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Green Refectory - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Charrd - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Great Northern Hotel - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Barkly, on the fringe of Melbourne pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Barkly, on the fringe of Melbourne?

As of 22 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Barkly, on the fringe of Melbourne on 21 Jan, 2027 start from S$679, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Barkly, on the fringe of Melbourne?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Barkly, on the fringe of Melbourne?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Barkly, on the fringe of Melbourne?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Barkly, on the fringe of Melbourne located?

Located in Brunswick, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Royal Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Melbourne Central and Collins Street. Queen Victoria Market is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away. Jewell Station is 11 minutes by foot and Royal Park Station is 20 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Vicki Beitseen and Romina

Host profile image
My sister Romina and I will be your Hosts and will assure our apartment will be spotless for our Guests, we appreciate if in return you respect and look after our apartment. Our heritage is Assyrian, we speak fluently Persian, Aussie and broken Italiano, we came to Australia in mid eighties and has been our home since. We both like to travel, we have travelled to Europe and the USA more than once, we are both interested in Politics.

Why they chose this property

You will have everything required for a comfortable and enjoyable stay at the Barkly,
You will feel above the rest and a peace of mind knowing that not only you but as well your vehicle and belonging are secure locked in the spacious Garage with access from the apartment.
400m to the right is Lygon St Brunswick, renowned for the great cafes, restaurants of diverse cuisine, we have counted 21 on a stretch of less than 300m,we have counted 21 on a stretch of less than 300m, the exclusive 400 Gradi the true Napoli Pizza (awarded 2014 World Champion), Quarry Pub, or across the street is our favourite L'Amour & Gelobar (Gelateria, Pasticceria, Café Bakery, Tavola Calda all in one),

What makes this property unique

Open space, comfort, tranquility and prime position, 7 minutes to the City Centre, 15 to MCG, Tennis Centre, Royal Botanical Gardens, the Yarra river, Crown Casino and much more, walk, ride, or catch a Tram.
Melbourne is at your feet ENJOY!! VICKI & ROMINA

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