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Mum Takes her family to Melbourne, Australia

This article is a guest post by Shawna, who shares her experiences of taking family vacations to Melbourne, Australia.

Taking a family vacation to Melbourne was always a distant dream for my family and I. Finding accommodations that would suit my entire family on our budget was no easy task. We have three kids and that means we need a lot of space. We are also particular on style. We were so excited when we found these family friendly apartments that I just had to talk about it. Better than renting a house and way more affordable than a large hotel suite, here are a few of the other benefits we experienced in Melbourne with our apartment rental.

Our family accommodation Melbourne was in Stanton on Kilda Road. The location was perfect for us! We were a short walk from all the action of the business district and really close to parks and outdoor spaces. This made it simple to take the little kids outside for some playtime.

Oakleigh Apartment

The interior of the apartment was just like home. We all felt like we could stretch out and be comfortable here. The amenities that are included are really well thought out. Our unit included a DVD player, laundry facilities, Internet connection and a fully stocked kitchen. Even though no one likes to cook on vacation, having this kitchen probably saved us enough money to have stayed in Melbourne an extra day. We really only used it for breakfast and occasional snacks, but that adds up in cost! It also allowed us to sleep in a bit longer and made it possible for each family member to eat when they woke up on their own. It was a nice change from the normal vacation pace of rushing everyone out of bed and taking grumpy kids to a local restaurant.

Outside of our unit we found a wealth of things to do right on the property. There was a gym and a pool. The kids really enjoyed swimming with their dad while I took in a good book in the landscaped garden and grill area. We also made use of the onsite DVD library. We picked titles out as a family and then watched them back in our unit.

When considering a family accommodation Melbourne, I can’t talk highly enough about the unique experience an apartment rental offers. You’ll feel more at home and comfortable. You’ll also find unique ways to save money on food and entertainment when you just stay around the facility.