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Agapantha Cottage - Country in the City, original artwork, wkly/mthly discounts

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 36 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Canberra, ACT
  • Place, The Pinnacle Nature Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Painter Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Canberra Centre
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Agapantha Cottage - Country in the City, original artwork, wkly/mthly discounts

Agapantha Cottage is set in a shared garden that also has vegetables, fruit trees (orange, lemon, lime, apricot, cherry, fig, kiwi, plum, olive and apple) and ponds. There are (over 2000) agapantha flower heads that line the driveway and garden beds in summer.

Vintage furniture has been revamped with original art works on the walls. The Cottage is self contained with a full working kitchen including microwave, oven, sandwich maker, toaster, wok, full fridge/ freezer, coffee pod machine. There is a washing machine, clothes rack and split aircon unit as well. Great for family, writers and artists.
A comfortable queen bed and a single rollaway bed (*on request* and set up as needed in the living area) are available.
Strictly no parking inside the driveway gate as the drive is too narrow. Unload in front of gate if necessary, then park in bays or on the street, which only has local traffic.
A local shopping centre is nearby with 2 restaurants, fish/chip shop, massage and Pilates shops, chemist, butcher, grocer, newsagent and petrol station.

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Canberra has many museums, galleries, parks (with gas bbqs), bushwalking trails, bike paths, lake activities (kayaking, sailing, boat touring, swimming, boat peddling), amazing childrens playgrounds including road safety for bikes, the arboretum with banksia pods (see my photo). There are great restaurants nearby at the Belconnen Lakeside. Markets are also a feature notably Kingston Markets on every Sunday, Hall Market on 1st Sunday of the month and close to the Cottage, the Jamieson Market also on Sundays.

Canberra is also known as the garden city or bush capital. The famous Floriade festival of bulbs and gardens at the Lake Burley Griffen and the private Tulip Top Gardens, held in Spring, is highly recommended.
Multicultural festival - 16-18 Feb
Royal Canberra Show - 23-25 February
Enlighten festival -1-11 march
Canberra Day, Sky fire 11 march
National Folk Festival - 28 march-1april
This cottage's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be close to University of Canberra. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. A kitchen and a Smart TV are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and living room
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 12 minutes by car from Australian National University and 13 minutes from Canberra Centre
As a guest of Agapantha Cottage - Country in the City, original artwork, wkly/mthly discounts, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Canberra cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 65 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Windows to be shut when using aircon and with rain. Open, to air property if condensation occurs. Heat max 21 as needed, turned off when comfortable.

Clothesline is shared with owner but there are also clothes racks available. Do not put wet clothes on furniture or hang anything on curtain rods

Late checkout must be agreed upon with the owner beforehand, not assumed and any overstays not agreed to, will be charged an extra night.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Agapantha Cottage - Country in the City, original artwork, wkly/mthly discounts Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Therese Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

e i.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Owen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great clean facilities, lovely host! Will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

marcella D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. 15min from CBD. Lovely and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good overall
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monika G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Agapantha Cottage was a lovely place for me and my 9 year old son to stay for a couple of nights during the school holidays. It is only a 15min drive to the city where all the museums are, which is what we came to see. The cottage was clean, cosy with all the lovely antique furniture, the wifi, netflix and aircon came in handy during the heatwave, the kitchen was easy to cook in, and the garden is beautiful. We'd definitely like to stay there again and would highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

alan k.

Liked: Cleanliness
of all the places we stayed(15).Agapantha provided all our needs(2 people,5nights).travelling for 4 weeks and at the end of our trip,couldn't have found a better place to relax.lovely garden.....quiet area.wish we'd had more time to spend in the lovely cott., and the leafy garden.entire surrounds of cottage made one feel SWITCHED OFF.we would recommend Agapantha to any couple visiting Canberra...wished we had had more time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage . Very comfortable bed. Lovely garden views. Handy to have a kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage itself is very lovely! It was clean and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. The listing could be updated to note that this a shared housing block where you walk past the main house including deck and front door entrance down a driveway to a granny flat style cottage. While it was private, we could hear the people in the main house and felt the need to keep the curtains drawn the whole time to ensure privacy. All windows opened into the driveway or backyard of the main house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ziggy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small but set up in green beautiful area
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a quaint little cottage next to the owner’s house with a pretty separate garden for guest use. We enjoyed having breakfast outside. The cottage is very well equipped. It was easy to communicate with the owner and it was a short drive (15 mins) into the centre of Canberra.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect space for me and my two small kids. Jenny was a lovely host helping me with local information about the nearby bush walk and local playground. We will stay here again in future without doubt. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

m l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay, cosy cottage, the garden is charming, excellent communication with the host, host was so helpful when we left keys inside locked house. We were very happy with our stay. Definitely would book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful little cottageHas everything that you would need. Central to all attractions and Belconnen Westfield. Jenny the host is lovely and very helpful. Definitely would recommend staying at Agapantha Cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kian T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage, very well equipped, super pretty garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elise M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, cosy and lovely attention to detail
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous cottage with easy access to all things Canberra
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage. Just what we needed. Close to main area of town. Warm & cosy at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short dtay

Would be lovely in some springtime
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Liesl R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint Cottage

We were actually out and about a lot, so we were really only here to sleep, but it was a really cute space. It was very secluded and surrounded by nature. We stayed during late fall, so it got a bit chilly at night, and I wish I had packed an extra layer. The throw blanket on the couch and the heated blankets on the bed were very much appreciated!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Camberra

Clean and tidy. Toilet seat was loose
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home Away From Home

Quiet, stress free stay surrounded by garden and wildlife. Convenient access to any area in Canberra if you have a car.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth J.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely place to stay

A great little cottage in a quiet suburb close to amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space itself was warm and inviting, and we appreciated extras like the long-life milk provided on arrival. However, future guests should know that the cottage is a converted garage on the same property as a larger main house. The entrance, parking area, and front lawn are shared with the main house. During our stay, we noticed there were other people in the main house (we’re not sure if they were other guests or the host’s family), so we weren’t as completely secluded as we initially thought we’d be. This setup wasn’t as private as expected and it did come as a surprise because the listing hadn’t mentioned the shared property aspect explicitly. This information was not communicated clearly in the listing. This is important information for us and future guests to have upfront so we can make an informed decision. Polite suggestions for improvements. A couple of small changes could make the stay even better. For instance, the bathroom towel hooks are placed below waist height right beside the sink, which makes them impractical for hanging clean towels or clothes—items hung there can get wet or remain out of reach from the shower. It would also be helpful to have coasters and table mats to protect the furniture, and to update some of the worn cooking utensils and pans in the kitchen. Overall, we had a pleasant stay, and with these minor tweaks, the cottage would be even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025