The SHRINE Apartment

The SHRINE Apartment

Description

Welcome to your cool luxe space for sleeping, eating, loving, lounging, soaking and experiencing the best of Melbourne. Located on the well-connected St Kilda Road, this richly layered and calm small space is the perfect retreat. In view of the Shrine and hosted by the Captain.

The Space

The Shrine apartment is a place of calmness amongst the chaos, offering close proximity to the city without compromising on relaxation. Just the moon, the botanic gardens and the Shrine.

This unique 1-bed apartment boasts: - 24/7 guest support - Professionally cleaned - Hotel-quality bed linen and towels - Self-check in - Washing machine and dryer in-unit - Unlimited Wifi

Living Space: - Comfortable furniture, perfect for relaxing after a day exploring the city - Movie projected on a wall or ceiling - Large windows so you can soak in the sunlight - Art from Japan, Indonesia, Cambodia, Australia and Africa

Kitchen: - Fully-equipped with all the essentials - Dishes, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans and cooking utensils provided - Top tier modern appliances

Bedroom space: -Adjustable electric bed - Clothing storage - Movable wall to invoke more privacy between living and sleeping spaces

Full Bathroom - Shower, toilet and basin - Japanese cedar tub with a personal view of the Shrine

Smell the scent of natural oils being dispensed through a mister See the beautiful greenery of the domain framed by three large windows Touch or feel the warmth of a hot bath from inside a Japanese soaking tub Taste the food that Melbourne has to offer via delivery or endeavour to cook Hear the sounds of the trams as they pass on by throughout the day

Guest Access

You will have full access to the property during your stay. Enjoy!

Neighborhood

The neighbourhood provides an inspiration with the National Gallery of Victory, the Tan, Albert Park Lake, Southbank Promenade, the Shrine and the Domain while the space provides the luxury to embrace and bring into our Shrine Apartment culture, nature and the arts. Our little retreat is like being tucked away inside the NGV for the night. Pure inspiration. This space is a wonderful place to hide.

Other things to note

- HOUSE RULES: We kindly request that you refer to the house rules prior to booking and respect them during your stay.

If you are looking for itinerary inspiration:

Experience #1 – Day 1 – Peaceful Arrival - Leave devices at the door - Sparkling water from fridge - Open Juliette and listen to sounds of Melbourne (trams, people, etc.) - Grab coffee (new place) or water (IGA) downstairs - Walk the tan (5 minutes away and 4 km walk) - Soak in tub, relaxing music, water - Have A Rest - Our 3 Favourite Dinner Options in walking distance o Japanese - Sake Sushi (13 min walk) o Modern Australian - Botanical (15 min walk) o Contemporary French – Bistro Gitan (15 min walk) - Come back, have a Sake, go to bed to sounds of Nature

Experience #2 – Day 2 – Our Favourite Local Surrounds - Awake to the Shrine & Sounds Of The City - Our 3 Favourite Coffee & Brekkie Options in walking distance o Coffee place downstairs (<1min) o Gordon Espresso (5 min walk) o Human Beans (8 min walk) o Story So Far (1 min walk) - Market - South Melbourne Market (Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun) (22 min walk, 5 min car) - Inner City Nature - Picnic at The Botanical Garden (across street) - Exercise - Albert Park Walk/Running Circuit (15 min walk) - Shopping – The Emporium (26 min walk, 15 min tram) - Museum - NGV & Arts Centre Market (Sunday) (10 min walk) - Sports Venues – MCG & Melbourne Park (30 min walk, 21 min tram, 7 min taxi) - Tourist Walks – Yarra River Promenade (13 min walk)

Experience #3 – Our Favourite Day Trips - Rent a Go Get or Flexicar (1 min walk) - Country Victoria - Daylesford (80 minute drive) - Wine Country - Healesville/Yarra Valley (60 minute drive) - Day Hikes - You Yangs (48 minute drive) - Unique Mornington Peninsula Experience - Peninsula Hot Springs - Quick Get Away (hikes, shops, food) - Dandenong Ranges

- Local Convenience - Trams Outside Door to (Southbank, CBD, St Kilda, South Yarra, Toorak) - IGA (Food & Liquor) downstairs - Go Get Car/Flexicar - Electric Scooters (on the streets) - Central To 3 Parks (Botanical Garden, Albert Park, Fawkner Park) - 25-30 minutes from airport via taxi - Walking Distance Museums (NGV, ACMI, Shrine, Arts Centre, ACCA) - Other Museums (Melbourne Museum in Carlton) - Sports (MCG, Marvel, Rod Laver) - Summer (Movies in the park)

Getting Around

- Local Convenience - Trams Outside Door to (Southbank, CBD, St Kilda, South Yarra, Toorak) - IGA (Food & Liquor) downstairs - Go Get Car/Flexicar - Electric Scooters (on the streets) - Central To 3 Parks (Botanical Garden, Albert Park, Fawkner Park) - 25-30 minutes from airport via taxi - Walking Distance Museums (NGV, ACMI, Shrine, Arts Centre, ACCA) - Other Museums (Melbourne Museum in Carlton) - Sports (MCG, Marvel, Rod Laver) - Summer (Movies in the park)

Trams: Melbourne is known for its extensive tram network, which is one of the largest in the world. Trams are a popular and iconic mode of transportation in the CBD. They cover major routes throughout the city and are a convenient way to move around.

Myki Card: If you plan to use public transportation regularly, consider getting a Myki card. This is a reusable smart card that you can load with credit and use to tap on and off public transportation services, including trams, trains, and buses.

Remember to check the schedules, routes, and any updates related to public transportation, as they can vary.

Check in and out

Check in: 03:00 PM Check out: 11:00 AM

Property features 1  Bedroom

1  Bed

1  Bathroom

Amenities Hot water

Shampoo

Bathtub

Fire extinguisher

First aid kit

Smoke detector

Coffee maker

Cookware

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House rules No pets are allowed

Quiet time (21:00 to 7:00)

No smoking

No parties or events are allowed

Not suitable for children (2 to 12 years)

Not suitable for infants (under 2 years)