Summary:
Welcome to the Residence @ The White House Fitzroy. A unique 6 bedroom (9) bed property with a rich history in the heart of Fitzroy
The Space:
Enjoy your stay in Fitzroy in this historic and spacious house, designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Fitzroy, where every adventure is just a stone's throw away. Public transport is nearby with a tram stop less than a 50m walk away and while the property doesn't have parking there is flat rate secure parking less than 2 min walk away (ask us if you aren't sure and we will assist).
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Whether you are looking to stay for business or with friends and family, this house provides spaces for a larger group to relax in accommodation that provides the little extras including a very large living and dining space plus table tennis table.
Nestled in the bustling heart of Fitzroy, our prime location places you within walking distance of the area's famed bars, restaurants, cafes, shops, and cultural landmarks. Convenient transport options link you to Melbourne's CBD, surrounding suburbs, and iconic sporting grounds and art centres.
Property highlights:
6 Bedrooms - 3 Queen bedrooms and 3 bedrooms with 2 single beds in each
A fully-equipped kitchen
2 full bathrooms ( and a toilet in each) and 4 extra cubicles
Air Conditioning throughout the home. Mix of ducted and portable heaters for house
Home truths:
- It is an older property with a rich history without parking
- Accessible area, bathroom, bedroom, lift and kitchen are located on the ground floor with an accessible lift up to the 2nd floor
-Parking : The property doesn’t have parking on site, we recommend using the Melbourne Museum
- The courtyard is not available for use as part of booking this side of the house.
Guest Access:
Access to the full apartment
No access to courtyard
The Neighborhood:
Fitzroy is a cosmopolitan neighborhood with a funky vibe in Melbourne that's full of character and charm. It's got a mix of bohemian and hipster vibes with many independent shops, bars and cafes to visit.
If you're into art, Fitzroy is definitely the place to be. You will find many galleries and murals to see. And for all food lovers you will be spoiled for choice with the variety of restaurants in the area. The brunch spots are particularly well known.
Fitzroy has some green spaces including Carlton Gardens and Fitzroy Gardens with a few min walk.
Fitzroy is where it's at. It's got a little something for everyone, whether you're into trendy cafes, nightlife, or just soaking up some natural beauty. It's also located close to the heart of the city for anyone looking to stay in a great neigbourhood and travel to the city for work each day.
Getting Around:
Tram: The nearest tram stop is just a short walk away and will take you straight into the heart of the city. The Number 96 and 11 trams run frequently and stop at many popular destinations including the Melbourne Museum, the Queen Victoria Market, and the CBD.
Bus: There are also several bus stops in the area with several routes to choose from.
Train: The nearest train station is Parliament Station, which is just over 2 kilometers away from the property. From there, you can access several train lines that run throughout Melbourne and surrounding suburbs.
Uber/Taxi: Uber and taxi services are readily available in Fitzroy, and you can usually find a ride within minutes.
Distance to the City: Fitzroy is located just 2.5 kilometers northeast of the centre of Melbourne's CBD, so it's a short distance to travel by any transportation method.
Distance to the Airport: Melbourne Airport is approximately 23 kilometers from Fitzroy, and it takes around 30-40 minutes to drive there. Public transportation options are limited to the SkyBus or for easy travel take an Uber/taxi to get to/from the airport.
Other Things to Note:
Thank you again for looking to book with us, we use this section to be transparent with you in terms of everything you can expect plus provide you with more information on your booking.
1. No Party and acknowledge there is a noise detector in the property
2. Check ins at this property – plus checking in early or late
3. Late check outs
4. Why we use a guest app (you receive a link to it after booking)
5. What we provide for you at the property
6. Maintenance during your stay
7. Third party bookings and
9. Lost Property
10. Specifics about this property
1. No Party/event - This property has a Minut Smart Home device which monitors noise levels to ensure our neighbours are respected and the property is looked after. There is a strict no party, no loud music at night, no antisocial behaviour and no more in the property than what you have booked for. Immediate cancellation of reservation may occur with no refund for the remaining stay with costs passed on to you for security.
2. Check in- This property is Self Check in. On the day of check in we will send you the location of the lock box and the codes. We manage the property on behalf of the owner. As part of our contract with them, the person that makes the reservation must be there at check in.
a. Late check in – Check in time is between 3pm & 12pm. Check ins after 12pm (Midnight) will incur a $30 fee.
3. Late Check out – We ask that you let us know at least 48 hours before your check out if you wish to have a late one, this will ensure we can reschedule cleaning and if necessary maintenance. Late check out for us depends on if someone else is checking in the same day and also on the cleaning company’s schedule that we use. Please do not leave bags later than 10am as we use an external cleaning company and some building managers are very strict so may remove anything left in common areas.
4. We utilise Duve as our guest portal, which is linked to this booking platform. Upon booking, you will receive an email from Duve with our STAM Australia logo. This allows us to obtain accurate and up-to-date contact details from you, as well as your flight or arrival information. It also allows you to nominate a check-in time and enables our extended team to stay in touch with you before and during your stay, should you require any assistance. While regular users typically keep their information updated, the majority of our guests have booked short term accommodations fewer than 10 times.
5. What we provide - All linen for beds and towels are provided for you, we also provide bath mats, tea towels and hand towels. We have gone back to single use for shampoo, conditioner, body wash but provide hand soap, laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid, dishwasher tabs and other cleaning products to get you started. Toilet paper is also provided and for each reservation we provide a few per bathroom to help you for the first few nights. During your stay we can provide extra cleaning or linen change at an extra fee, feel free to ask us about this. We will need at least 24 hours notice and we can either do a clean, a linen change or both together.
6. Maintenance – If anything occurs during your stay please let us know and for something small such a light globe replacement it may take 1-2 business days whereas if it’s urgent plumbing or other issue we will send someone round asap.
7. Third party booking/check in – The person that booked must be the person checking in and staying, therefore we can’t provide for third party bookings and check ins. The only exclusion on this is for Corporates and Insurance companies. We are providing you keys to someone’s house therefore if it isn’t the person that booked or ID doesn’t match we reserve the right to cancel the reservation or delay check in.
8. No Smoking / No Pets / Other rules
This property has no smoking allowed at all on premises, any breach can lead to costs being passed on of any professional odour removal company.
No pets on the property, any breach can lead to an extra cleaning fee and an additional $150/night to be charged.
These terms are all visible prior to booking and by making a booking you agree to all the above plus property specific House Rules as noted in the listing for your reservation.
9. We understand that items can be misplaced at times, we are here to help. If you believe you have left an item/items behind please notify us. We can then check our Lost Property register from our cleaning company or have one of our team travel to the property to check for you. Should the item be found we will happily post it to your nominated address. Please note: The fees involved for returning your item is the postage fee and a $30 handling fee. Any items not claimed within 30 days will be discarded.
