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Alfred on Woodlands
Self contained bungalow with 18 sq m of private decking. Bungalow is to rear of main dwelling. In Essendon 250 mtrs from Strathmore Trains and just 15 minute ride to the city centre. Beautiful tree lined street, 150 mtr walk to shops, restaurants, salons & grocers. Close to Moonee Valley and Flemington racetracks, Marvel Stadium, MCG and airports. Ideal for 2 people, cosy with all the trimmings including, 75 inch Smart TV and sound system with Netflix, 5kw Heating and cooling, NBN, parking.

Skyview Studio
Architecturally designed studio with immediate access to train, tram and bike paths. Close to Melbourne Airport. Studio offers the latest in Italian designed kitchen and bathroom features, TV, B & O speakers and comfortable queen sized bed. The studio is located over the garage at the rear of the property. It has its own private entry with a protective garden vine around the balcony, allowing for privacy from the main house. There are no window coverings on the windows. Its an open plan studio

Melbourne Sanctuary ★★★★★
Super cute, self contained, rustic little apartment. Set in a bird filled garden with outside seating and fire. Host on site but apartment has own entrance and privacy guaranteed. A little bit of Australian tranquility only 11kms from Melbourne CBD and a 19km drive from Melbourne Airport. Free street parking always available. A 1.5km walk to trams giving easy access to some of Melbourne's coolest inner city northern suburbs - Fitzroy, Northcote, Brunswick. Longer stays considered on enquiry.

Private Studio, 10 min airport FREE WiFi & NETFLIX
Private studio, entrance & access, self contained guest house, FREE WiFi, APPLE TV & NETFLIX, 10 minutes from the airport, just renovated with new kitchen & bathroom with microwave, full size hot plate, new 55inch TV in living area & TV installed in the bedroom which is a full size bedroom and is seperate from living space so it feels like a full size unit, off street parking. Powerful split system heating and cooling, Private access through the side of the house in a Quiet location & street.

Lovely 1BD condo with free parking + city view
Architecture by Peddle Thorp the condo is ~50 sqm in size. There is a queen sized bedroom, a living room with a 3-seat leather sofa, a shower and a fully equipped kitchen. This lovely apartment is situated in heart of Moonee ponds. With bus and tram at the doorstep and the train station is 650 meters away. You have access to the entire Melbourne public transport network. CBD, Universities, Hospitals, and Airports are within easy reach. This location is Walker’s paradise with a walk score o

Yarraville Garden House
Discover the charm of Melbourne from our secluded Yarraville Garden House. Nestled in a tranquil garden setting, this modern and spacious unit offers a queen bedroom, private bathroom, lounge, and kitchenette—all detached from our main residence. Just a 10-minute walk from vibrant Yarraville Village, filled with excellent dining options, cozy cafes, and the historic Sun Theatre. Your hosts reside in a separate dwelling on the premises, ensuring your peace and comfort throughout your stay.

"St Clair" - Grand Victorian - Moonee Ponds
Grand Circa 1888 Victorian Home located in the heart of Moonee Ponds. 2 Bedrooms, sleeps 1 - 4 guests. Formal Lounge. Kitchen/Dining Room. Elegant Bathroom with claw foot bath and walk-in shower. Formal lounge with TV & chrome cast. Bedroom 1 - Double Bed Bedroom 2 - 2 x Single Beds Bathroom - Bath Toilet & Shower Kitchen 4 minutes stroll to Puckle St cafes & Moonee Ponds Train Station 5 minutes to Tram & Ascot Vale Shops. 6km to City . 2km to Flemington Race Course. 19ks to Airport

"Home away from Home" - Ideal for longer visits
Ideal for 1 or 2 families. Our place is close to - the airport (15-20 mins) - Public transport to the city (15-20 mins) - Vic Uni, Maribyrnong & Footscray Secondary Colleges - Western Hospitals - Highpoint Shopping Centre - Restaurants, cafes & Aldi supermarket at end of street - Edgewater Lake & Maribyrnong river walk - Flemington Race course / Melb showgrounds (walking distance)

City Views Apartment
One-bedroom apartment, close to Puckle street and public transport is the perfect getaway. This apartment offers a variety of amenities listed below and equipped with washing machine and dryer combo, making your stay a comfortable one. The balcony provides a 180-degree view of Melbourne city and its surroundings which is guaranteed to impress with glimpses of the bay on a clear day.

Central and Tranquil
Your family/friends will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally located place in the heart of Essendon. - 12km from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport - 13km from Melbourne CBD - Walking distance to local cafes - 400m from Glenbervie Station - Local trams - Local parks - Endless local food options (dine-in/takeaway and delivery)

Independent area - bedroom, dining area, bathroom
Your own space! The unit is attached to my home, but has its own entrance. Lovely and convenient residential area north of Melbourne - 20 minute drive to City, 5 mins to Tullamarine Freeway, 12 minutes to Tullamarine Airport, 10 minutes walk to train service, local bus at door, 5 minute walk to Napier Street shops.

Comfortable Bungalow set in garden.
The bungalow is at the end of my driveway and accessed by walking through double gates. Security lights will come on after dark to guide you. Full en suite with fresh linen and toiletries. Fridge, microwave,toaster, split system air conditioning. Situated in a garden setting.
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When is the best time to visit Essendon?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | R1,975 ZAR | R1,853 ZAR | R1,957 ZAR | R1,975 ZAR | R1,888 ZAR | R1,957 ZAR | R1,871 ZAR | R2,009 ZAR | R2,079 ZAR | R2,079 ZAR | R1,992 ZAR | R1,871 ZAR |
| Avg. temp | 21°C | 21°C | 19°C | 16°C | 14°C | 11°C | 11°C | 12°C | 13°C | 15°C | 17°C | 19°C |
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4.7 Average rating
Essendon stays receive an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from guests
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