11 Great Christmas Staycation Spots You Don’t Need To Leave The Country For

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4. Escape To South Yarra

Located on the fashionable Chapel St., this one-bedroom, fully furnished apartment is the perfect Melbourne getaway. Just minutes from the CBD, it’s easy to get around and the apartment comes with all the amenities you would expect, including a full kitchen, a king-size bed, a stunning pool and a gymnasium.

5. Port Melbourne Lookout

The views don’t get much better than from this gorgeous one-bedroom apartment in Port Melbourne. Located up on the 8th floor of a new complex on Bay Street, this apartment offers a stunning king bedroom with lots of light, a huge kitchen and all the amenities, including a pool and gym in the complex.

6. Lake House Escape

Escape to an oasis of luxury and tranquility at the Lakeside Villas at Crittenden Estate on the Mornington. The ultimate vineyard escape, these newly refurbished villas sit directly on the lake, leaving you feeling like you’re floating amidst the vines. A totally self-contained experience, each villa offers luxury living with unexpected bonuses such as an authentic wood fire, deep spa bath and private deck.

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