Garden Cottage St Kilda
188 Barkly Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Two tram stops right next to the property so easy to get everywhere and st kilda…”
“Very lovely Cottage - quiet and in the best location of St Kilda”
“Prue is a great host and the cottage has all you need including coffee, sun crea…”
“Prue was onsite to deliver keys and point out facts about unit and the area, Pru…”
“Great cottage with plenty of space and very comfortable”
“Great communication, quiet location near the grit and bustle of Acland St”
“The Cottage itself was exceptional, clean, tidy, comfortable, quiet with everyth…”
“If you’re looking for ambience, comfort and convenience that’s well-priced, look…”
Overview
Situated in Melbourne, less than 1 km from St Kilda Beach and 1.9 km from Elwood Beach, Garden Cottage St Kilda features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. 5 km from Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and 5.4 km from National Gallery of Victoria, the property provides a garden and barbecue facilities. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.1 km from Middle Park Beach. The apartment with a terrace and garden views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area. Shrine of Remembrance is 5.5 km from the apartment, while Arts Centre Melbourne is 5.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 18 km from Garden Cottage St Kilda.
Traveller reviews
Steven
solo_traveller
June 12, 2026
“Fantastic Cottage in St Kilda.”
Great cottage with plenty of space and very comfortable. Felt like you were in your own wee home and everything we could think of was provided. Prue was great and made sure we were settled in and had everything we needed. She was also able to provide us with all the info we needed regarding the local area and transport to CBD and other areas. Two tram stops right next to the property so easy to get everywhere and st kilda great to walk around with some great bars, cafes and resteraunts all within walking distance.
Christian
couple
April 25, 2026
“Great stay in lovely cottage in best location with very nice host Prue”
Very lovely Cottage - quiet and in the best location of St Kilda. Prue is a great host and the cottage has all you need including coffee, sun cream, maps, … super cosy and 1 min to the Acland street with the tram, super market and 5 min to the beach.
Laffer
solo_traveller
April 21, 2026
“Great spot for a short st kilda stay.”
Great location and easy check in / out. Good communication from the owner.
Michelle
couple
March 24, 2026
“Great spot, close to beach, shops, restaurants, and public transport, comfy little unit, well equipt”
Prue was onsite to deliver keys and point out facts about unit and the area, Prue was very friendly and helpful a great host
Matthew
extended_group
February 16, 2026
Great communication, quiet location near the grit and bustle of Acland St. Easy access to the CBD by tram.
Pauline
couple
February 9, 2026
“Excellent accommodation in the heart of St Kilda - would def stay here on our next visit to Melbourne”
Lovely secluded house in a great suburb. Close to restaurants, bars,shops and the beach. 5 mins walk to the tram to the city. Great place to stay for a visit to Melbourne. And Pure was an excellent host.
HelenH83
couple
November 24, 2025
Absolutely exceptional accommodation, lovely host with excellent communication who made every effort (and was successful) to make our stay perfect. The Cottage itself was exceptional, clean, tidy, comfortable, quiet with everything you need in a lovely garden setting. Perfectly located, near shops, bars / restaurant and the beach. Can't recommend it enough! 10/10!
Trizia May
couple
October 28, 2025
“Amazing location, friendly host!”
Spacious studio room.
Danielle
extended_group
October 28, 2025
“Would definitely recommend”
Very comfortable and relaxing environment with a lovely location. Lovely host very helpful and kind
eileen
couple
September 12, 2025
“Perfect for short term stay in St.kilda”
Charming cottage in a super location . Very quiet. Helpful host
COLLINS
solo_traveller
August 21, 2025
“Oasis in the heart of StKilda.”
Everything!!!
Tiki Queen
couple
August 5, 2025
“Cosy, safe & secure cottage in a great location”
Awesome location, safe & secure property. The host was so lovely & caring. Property is cosy & comfortable. Great stay for a couple or single wanting to access the St Kilda area.
Lorna
solo_traveller
July 31, 2025
“Cute Garden Cottage”
Great host, location & the cottage was perfect for my stay.
Samantha
couple
June 26, 2025
The location was great, Prue was very kind and informative! Cottage had everything we needed.
Gwendoline
solo_traveller
May 29, 2025
“A perfect stay in every way”
My recent stay at Garden Cottage, St Kilda was perfect in every way. Host Prue was very welcoming, kind and helpful. The cottage is tastefully presented, well appointed and I loved its secluded, very quiet and peaceful setting. The cosy, sunny patio was a bonus. It’s all about location and Garden Cottage delivered in spades, as it was close to public transport and many of Melbourne’s main attractions. I made very good use of the fully equipped modern kitchenette and my bed was so warm and comfortable, I slept like a baby from the first night. If you’re looking for ambience, comfort and convenience that’s well-priced, look no further than Garden Cottage. Thank you Prue. I hope to return sometime in the future. Gwendoline
Floretta
extended_group
May 13, 2025
“Our stay was beyond amazing, Prue the lovely host is very kind and accomodating. Would love to stay back here during ano”
- location - hospitality - private
Callum
couple
May 13, 2025
Location was central St Kilda, all amenities in walking distance. Tram and Bus Stops metres away. Cottage was very private and secluded given its location. Prue was a great host and very helpful with suggesting things and communicating when needed. Would stay again.
Paul
couple
March 17, 2025
“Very happy and will come back for sure, our host Prue was amazing”
Very quaint lovely cottage
Tim
family_with_children
February 26, 2025
“So lucky to find this place - it exceeded our expectations. Looking forward to coming back!”
This is truly a beautiful garden studio cottage set in lovely greenery with two small terraces providing both sunny and shady areas - and a wooden table and umbrella outside. Stunning studio with great design, decoration and colours, a well-equppied kitchen, quality bedding and towels plus lovely bathroom toiletries. Fab position, right near cafes, shops and supermarket, plus close to St Kilda Botanical Gardens and St Kilda beach. Also great transport into the city (trams and buses). It's set right off the main street in a wonderful oasis-like area that is unbelievably quiet, cool and private when you step in. Incredible!!!! Plus Prue the host is an absolute delight. She shared her love of people, travelling and Melbourne and was inspiring and helpful about what to do and how. She also leaves an extensive collection of visitor information about local attractions and good restaurant recommendations. A big thank you to Prue for helping make sure we had the best stay possible. We'll definitely come back to this little paradise again :)
Kelly
extended_group
February 10, 2025
“Brilliant secret garden cottage!”
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km)
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture
Reception services
Invoice provided
Transport
Public transport tickets
Hotel Policies
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