The Glass House has a bright, fresh feel as the living and dining areas are all open plan with floor to ceiling glass windows overlooking a private courtyard and landscaped path along the side of the house. It has been exquisitely furnished with stylish, modern décor.
On the ground floor you'll find a dining table for 6 and enough kitchen space and facilities to cook up a storm. With a luxurious lounge suite to relax in whilst watching the wide screen plasma TV/DVD with Foxtel (cable TV) and the best reverse cycle air-conditioning system on the market, you'll find it easy to make The Glass House your home.
Wireless internet and free local phone calls are included as well as the convenience of a separate laundry with washing machine and dryer. The outdoor living space is fabulous with a BBQ and a great dining setting for 6. The house has a luxurious bath for relaxing in as well as a shower over the bath, toilet and vanity. There's also a spacious shower in the ensuite upstairs, also with a toilet and vanity. There are 2 bedrooms downstairs as well, one with 2 single beds and a desk, the other with a queen bed and both with a plenty of hanging and storage space.
Upstairs you will find the master bedroom with a queen bed, your own TV and individualy controlled reverse cycle air conditioning/heating unit. You will have plenty of storage via walk through robes, which lead through to the ensuite and out onto a spacious balcony where you can enjoy a coffee and read your morning paper in absolute privacy.
The Glass House is conveniently located 2km south of the city, near Albert Park Lake and surrounding sporting facilities such as the Melbourne Sporting and Aquatic Centre and the Australian Grand Prix Track. The foreshore of Albert Park is also approx 2km away making The Glass House an ideal location between the city and the beach. An easy 5 minute walk to Clarendon Street offers you many options for a cup of coffee and good shopping facilities. The South Melbourne markets are a must do on Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday.
This spacious, self contained house is well suited to accommodate 3 couples or a family requiring short stay holiday accommodation for their next visit to Melbourne. It is also ideal relocation accommodation for those relocating to Melbourne, Australia and is great for executive or corporate business travel accommodation being so close to the Melbourne CBD.
The Glass House is close to trams that can take you to the CBD, the casino, Southbank, Albert Park, St Kilda, South Melbourne Beach and even through to Lygon and Brunswick Streets on the other side of the city.
Boutique Stays standard inclusions:
- Interim or weekly servicing for stays of 8 nights or longer
- Wireless Broadband internet included
- Free local phone calls
- Quality bedding and towels included
- A welcome pack of luxurious toiletries
- Well equipped kitchen
- Use of all utilities (gas, electricity etc) included (reasonable use)
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A range of frequently used household consumables
- Quality furnishings and décor
Maintenance and Cleaning
Our commitment to our guests is to ensure the property is always maintained at a high level, with all reported maintenance and cleaning issues attended to promptly. Previous guests rate the cleanliness of our properties at above 9/10 on average across the Boutique Stays portfolio
An overview of The Glass House
- 3 bedroom house with 2 bathrooms
- 2 storey house
- Ground level access with internal stairs
- Rear enclosed courtyard
The Glass House is ideal for:
- Up to 6 adults
- 2 couples and 2 singles
- 1 couple with up to 4 children
- Families relocating to Melbourne
- Melbourne holiday accommodation
- Executive business travel
- Bedding at The Glass House can accommodate a maximum of 6 people
Minimum Stays
We have varying minimum stays depending on time of year, and how far in advance you book. We will advise on enquiry
Check In 2pm
Check Out 11am
- Living/Dining
- Living with comfortable seating for 6 people
- Dining setting for 6 people
- Plasma TV
- DVD/CD
- Pay TV with basic package plus sport
Bedrooms
Quality bed linen and comfortable bedding to ensure a great nights sleep
Bedroom 1 - queen sized bed
- Ensuite with shower, toilet, double vanity, hairdryer, luxurious toiletries
- Walk through robes
- Aircon and heating
Bedroom 2 - queen sized bed
- Built in robes
- Heating
Bedroom 3 - 2 x single beds
- Built in robes
- Heating
Study Area
- Study area with desk in 2nd bedroom
- Wireless Broadband internet included free of charge
Kitchen
- Fully equipped kitchen with all cookware, crockery, cutlery, and utensils
- Electric oven
- 4 gas hot plates (stove top)
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Complimentary selection of tea and coffee, and milk provided on arrival
- Full sized refrigerator
Bathrooms
- Main bathroom has shower over bath, single vanity and toilet
- Ensuite has shower, toilet and double vanity in bedroom 1
- Hairdryer, quality towels and luxurious toiletries are provided in each bathroom
Laundry
- Separate laundry including:
- Washing machine (with complimentary washing detergent)
- Dryer
- Iron
- Ironing board
General
- Reverse cycle air-conditioning in lounge/living/ dining and in upstairs bedroom
- Ducted heating throughout downstairs and reverse cycle in upstairs bedroom
- Wireless Broadband internet included free of charge
- Phone and local calls (reasonable use) included free of charge
- No smoking inside the property
- Gas and electricity included in rates (reasonable use)
Family friendly
- A portacot is available at the property free of charge. It is suitable for infants aged 0-2 years. Please bring your own cot linen and please ensure you have advised us if it is required
- A highchair is available for hire, $8 per day. Must be booked prior to arrival
- Securely fenced courtyard
- Please note this property has internal stairs
- Balcony doors off bedroom 1 can be locked with a key
- Nearest children's playground 50m
Outdoor Space
- Courtyard with BBQ and outdoor dining for 6
- Courtyard secure for both children and pets
- Private balcony off bedroom 1 with outdoor setting for 2
- We recommend children are supervised at all times on balconies
Pet Friendly
- Pet guests are welcome by prior arrangement. Pet guest charges are $10 per day
- Off leash dog park within 10 - 15 minute walk
- Floor tiles throughout living area
Car Parking
- On street parking only, unrestricted parking available in Smith Street which is adjacent to The Glass House