~ WELCOME TO THE FOUNDRY ~
✔ Experience Melbourne like a true local in the heart of Collingwood which has been likened to parts of New York!
✔ Explore some of the area's best finds on foot - very walkable and public transport is superb
✔ Perfect for romantic city escapes, corporates, friends travelling together, or solo adventurists
✔ Just 3km from CBD
✔ 50" Smart TV - log into your account for endless streaming
✔ Fully stocked & equipped kitchen
✔ Outdoor dining area for balmy nights
A LITTLE TASTE OF NEW YORK IN ONE OF THE WORLD'S BEST-KEPT SECRETS - OUR VERY OWN COLLINGWOOD
Rowdy footy pubs, refined wine bars (did we mention there was one right next door!), vinyl record stores and Vietnamese bakeries that attract lunchtime crowds – anything and everything goes in Collingwood. While busy Smith Street is the area’s (traffic-clogged) main artery, some of Collingwood’s best finds are located down the side streets. Grungy band rooms are a stone’s throw from slick, upscale eateries. Family-owned grocers catering to the area’s significant migrant population have a place alongside long-standing Aboriginal co-operatives. By night, Collingwood pubs, bars and live music joints act like a magnet for Melburnians who like to kick on ‘til the early hours of the morning.
Your apartment will give you that envied convenient city lifestyle with a touch of grunginess. You'll fall so in love with Melbourne for a different reason each day while living in this neighborhood that you may never want to leave!
We look forward to welcoming you to The Foundry where you can expect the unexpected and create unforgettable memories to take back home with you.
Let's check out your pad.
➡ BEDROOMS
》QUEEN beds
》Wardrobe in each
》Blackout blinds (installed after great guest feedback!)
➡ KITCHEN
》Fully equipped
》Nespresso coffee machine
》Gas stove
》Oven
》Dishwasher
》Microwave
》Toaster
》Kettle
》...and much more!
➡ LOUNGE & DINING AREA
》Open plan living
》Dining for 4
➡ BALCONY/PATIO
》Bar table & stools for outdoor dining
➡ EURO LAUNDRY
》Washing machine & dryer hidden away in the bathroom
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KEY FEATURES
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》BUILDING LEVEL: 2
》PARKING: NO
》AIR CONDITIONING: Reverse cycle AC in the main living area. Please reach out if you have additional requirements
》BEDDING/LINEN/TOWELS: hotel-quality linen & towels provided
》BATHROOM & LAUNDRY: Basic starter supply provided
》WASHING MACHINE: Yes
》CLOTHES DRYER: Yes
》SMART TV: Yes - You will need your own accounts to log into streaming services like Netflix, Stan, Disney, Amazon Prime, etc.
》SWIMMING POOL: No
》HOT TUB: No
》SAUNA: No
》GYMNASIUM: No
》NEAREST SUPERMARKET: 300m, 4min walk (Coles Collingwood - 172 Smith St, Collingwood)
》MELBOURNE CBD: 3km, 40min walk
》PUBLIC TRANSPORT: 180m/2min walk to nearest Tram Stop #18 (Hodgson St/Smith St)
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Book now and we'll see you very soon!
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》Entire space is included in this rental. Please, make yourself at home.
We know that in general, guests value their privacy so we are available as much or as little as you need. You will have your space to yourselves with us at your fingertips - contactable through Airbnb and mobile where required.
Peel back the inner-city onion that is Collingwood and discover layers of local history, infamous characters, quirky creativity and effortless charm.
EXPLORING DINING & BARS
An ever-increasing number of bars and restaurants makes Collingwood one of Melbourne's top dining and bar-hopping 'burbs.
Serious food fans, try the six-course IDES experience. Burger aficionados, make tracks to Easey's; pizza fans, Lazerpig and Rupert on Rupert have the answers. Culinary globetrotters, take flight at Cibi, Son in Law and Hotel Jesus.
Bar hoppers, you're never far from a tipple. Check out the pubs or revel till all hours at Le Bon Ton. Hopsters, take your drinking boots to The Mill Brewery, Molly Rose, Stomping Ground brewery and beer hall or Fixation's tasting room, The Incubator.
Club caffeine, get your cup o' Joe from Proud Mary, Everyday Coffee or Aunty Peg's.
MUSICAL NIGHTS
Don't let a night out in Collingwood end without seeing a band at The Tote, The Gasometer, Grace Darling or The Gem.
ARTS & ACTIVITY
Collingwood has long led the way when it comes to supporting artist initiatives and small galleries. Make sure you call into Lamington Drive and guerrilla operation Backwoods Gallery. Serious art aficionados, don't miss Australian Galleries and Ochre.
SHOPPING COLLINGWOOD STYLE
Even shopping in Collingwood is interesting. There are factory outlets flanking Smith Street; specialty stores like Loose Leaf, experts in greenery and flowers. Find Japanese curios at Cibi; art and design books, trinkets and collectables at Happy Valley; or clothes and coffee at The Social Studio.
HOW DO I GET TO COLLINGWOOD?
Used by a revolving line-up of colourful characters, there’s never a dull moment on the 86 tram. Even the Bedroom Philosopher wrote an album dedicated to the notorious tram route (you've probably heard its most famous song, 'Northcote (So Hungover)' right?)
Connecting Bundoora to the Docklands area, the 86 tram will drop you right in the thick of it on Smith Street. Taking this tram into the city will add infinite options to your exploration while you're in this great city of ours!
Confusingly, Collingwood train station is not in Collingwood, but Abbotsford. Unless you’re heading somewhere near the station, the tram is your best bet.
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AFFILIATION WITH RECEPTION & BUILDING CONCIERGE
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》Where your property is located in a building with staff, please be advised that we are in no way affiliated with the operations of the building. Reception staff, building concierge and/or management will be unable to assist you with your booking in ANY capacity including baggage storage and key collection/drop off. Please contact us EXCLUSIVELY if you need to discuss your booking.
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SAME-DAY BOOKINGS
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》We have a booking lead time 1 day in order to schedule housekeeping & check-in requirements for the following day. For this reason, we cannot always guarantee a check-in time of 3pm for last-minute bookings, especially where there is a departing guest. Priority is given to guests who have booked in advance and need to be checked in.
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EARLY CHECK-IN REQUESTS
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》We strongly advise you to plan around a 3pm check-in. When your place is ready, we will let you know. If you definitely require earlier access, consider booking the night before if available. Whilst we do our best to accommodate, please understand that, unlike hotels, we don't have a different room to give you. This means if a guest is checking out on the day of your arrival, housekeeping needs time to prepare everything and we thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
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LATE CHECK-OUT REQUESTS
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》May be possible depending on bookings and housekeeping schedules. Please contact us after 8pm the day before your departure to confirm. We will do our best to accommodate. If you require a check-out later than 12pm, an additional night will be charged and collected through the Airbnb Resolution Centre. This must be paid the night before check-out or housekeeping will be scheduled for 10am as per normal check-out time.
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PRIVATE SECURITY PATROL
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》We have a private security company that regularly patrols this property to ensure appropriate guest behavior.
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STARTER SUPPLIES
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》Our spaces are fully stocked to ensure you have the comforts of home during your stay. This includes toiletries, fresh towels, tea, coffee, and kitchen essentials. We also provide a limited number of dishwasher and laundry pods. We provide enough of the above items to get you started and is not intended to last for the duration of your stay. If you run out during your stay, you can reach out to our team to find nearby stores and delivery services. Alternatively, you may order additional suppliers directly from us.
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BABY EQUIPMENT FOR HIRE
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》For safety & hygiene reasons, we recommend our preferred Baby Hire companies for all your equipment needs during your stay. Please reach out for further information if required.
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APARTMENT WINDOW CLEANING
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》Window cleaning is the Owner's Corporation responsibility. They manage these services according to a set schedule. Unfortunately, we have no control over the state of the external windows at all and apologise in advance if you happen to book at a time where they are in a state that requires cleaning.
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AIRBNB SECURITY DEPOSIT HOLD
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》Airbnb automatically places an authorization hold on Security Deposits for all listings TWO DAYS PRIOR TO CHECK-IN. If Airbnb is unable to do this, you will be notified by email with the opportunity to try another payment method within 12 hours. After that, Airbnb will automatically cancel your reservation. For more information, contact Airbnb directly.
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OTHERS
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》The keys for this apartment are located 550m from the building. This is a 2 minute drive or 7 minute walk.
