Apartment

Inner City Sanctuary

Riverside apartment with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 291 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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DUTTON PARK, QLD
  • Place, University of Queensland
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, South Bank Parklands
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, The Gabba
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brisbane, QLD (BNE)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden

About this property

Inner City Sanctuary

HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT ACCOMMODATION: Tibbets on Tillot is a historical Queensland Cottage believed to have been built circa 1883. It was first owned by Edward Deighton (a clark in the Colonial Architect's office) and was part of Deighton Estate which was basically the triangle of land that sits between Old Ipswich Road (now Gladstone Road), Boggo Road (now Annerley road) and Gloucester Street. Tillot Street where your accommodation is located was named after Edward's mother (Tillot is her maiden name). Tibbets on Tillot is also named after Sarah Tibbets (a resident from 1925-1933) who demonstrated a sassiness and naughtiness often frowned upon for a woman of that time.
ACCOMMODATION FEATURES: Tibbets on Tillot is a bike friendly, dog-friendly self contained space with a large main bedroom, separate living/dining, bathroom, laundry facilities, full kitchen and patio opening to a lush tree-filled back yard. The yard is fully fenced and secure with a separate entry to the main house.
LOCAL AMENITIES: Within walking distance of Tibbets on Tillot you will find the Mater Hospital, PA Hospital, Southbank, the Gabba, Boggo Road CSIRO Precinct, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane Botanical Gardens, UQ St Lucia Campus, QUT Garden's Point Campus, Brisbane River Walks, parks and bikeways - basically we are very central.
TRANSPORT: We are also close to the bus (we have a stop at the end of the street) and train (almost at the end of our street). We are also within the zone for electric scooters and bikes.
DINING: Local dining precincts include Stanley Street, C'est Bon, Logan Road Antiques Precinct, the Gabba, Southbank, Little Stanley Street, West End, Fish Lane and more.
BREWS: No's Cafe is 100m from our house, Two Dad's is up Annerley Road about 200m, and Shawty's Espresso is a 500m walk (and beside Park Rd Train/Bus Station). All will service you with some of the best brews and breaky food in Brisbane. Dovetail Social is 800m walk through the back streets of Dutton Park and does fantastic Asian influenced breaky and lunch. At the end of Annerley Road you will find brews of a different kind in the form of the Brisbane Brewhouse where you can taste local craft beer and food for a very fair price and the Red Brick Hotel which has some of the best pub food this side of the river.
PARKING: We have free street parking (with a supplied digital permit). Should you be driving just forward your car registration number and state/territory of registration.

Your hosts live upstairs and have two little dogs (Jupiter and Lila) who will likely say hello. Please enquire with us if you have a dog you are travelling with, as we are a pet-friendly accommodation.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A single portable bed is available on request.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Please contact host directly to talk about pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please contact host directly to talk about pets first.
Please contact host directly to talk about portable single bed. Allow $50 per stay for bed hire, set up and extra linen laundering.

Important information

You need to know

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
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Brisbane

Located on a river, this apartment is in Dutton Park, a neighbourhood in Brisbane. XXXX Brewery and Brisbane International Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Bank Parklands and Roma Street Parkland. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Suncorp Stadium or The Gabba.
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DUTTON PARK, QLD

What's nearby

  • University of Queensland - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • South Bank Parklands - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Gabba - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • XXXX Brewery - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Park Road Station - 8 min walk
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ben's Vietnamese and Chinese Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪nos. bakehouse & cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brewhouse Brisbane - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Morrison Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Catch & Co - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Inner City Sanctuary have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Inner City Sanctuary pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Inner City Sanctuary?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Inner City Sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Inner City Sanctuary?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Inner City Sanctuary located?

Located in Dutton Park, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mater Private Hospital Brisbane, South Bank Parklands and University of Queensland. XXXX Brewery and Suncorp Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km). Park Road Station is 8 minutes by foot and Brisbane Dutton Park Station is 12 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodation !! Clean and good bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neville S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable. Well equipped kitchen if you wanted to do some cooking.Easy check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great host, quiet and close to transport or easy walk to amenities. Good value stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faith O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, comfortable, safe

Great little self contained apartment below the owners. Felt very private, safe and comfortable for a solo female traveller.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
An excellent stay. Comfortable, clean, an unusual and pleasing house in an ideal location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

location

Its the best place to stay. place is clean and nice. Host very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, bright, one bedroom home with washing machine, and full kitchen. Please note, there is no dryer, you need to hang your clothes to dry. There is a rack in the yard, just an FYI to give yourself time. A couple times during the day, you can hear people in the upstairs unit but its not constant, and never any bother. Suggestion to bring an eye mask if you are bothered by an early sunrise, there are window hangings, but in the spring/summer sunrise was in the 5 am hour! Location was an wasy 7 min walk to the Boggo train station. Very safe area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend touch down

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. It was clean, nice layout and convenient location. Check in and out was seamless. We enjoyed the back yard patio as well. Lovely hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip of a lifetime stay

This was the perfect location for restaurants, grocery and adventure We went to South Bank and caught the free ferry, the kitty cat. We then decided to pay the .50 cent ferry and discover the river. . we would highly recommend this stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little home away from home

Very clean and tidy with everything you need. Kitchen and bathroom good size with everything included that you could possibly need, also including a large range of complimentary items. Loved the welcome and the soft linen bed sheets.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penelope M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great neighbourhood. Beautiful flat with all you need - well equipped kitchen laundry bathroom.

Host was very available and pleasant. Her little dogs are very friendly but stay upstairs most of the time. Very comfortable living area. Would definitely stay again when I visit Brisbane . Very central location but quiet street
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

WENDY L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Definitely the best

We have just left our delightful Dutton Park unit where we have been staying for the last couple of weeks. Fabulous place for my husband Paul and I and Mai Li our puppy. Extremely comfortable one bedroom unit fully equipped with everything we needed. Gracious hosts, clean, comfortable and easy access to downtown Brisbane. Even two friendly pups from upstairs who visited us. Definitely one of the best places we’ve stayed on our travels from Southern California
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kristal Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Owners are delightful and attentive

Owners are extremely welcoming and helpful, respectful and considerate, allowing stayers into their space. Lovely neighbourhood. Accomodation light and airy, private. Access to nice back yard. Trains are audible for light sleepers (my friend didn't notice), a little upstairs foot traffic. South Bank is within walkable distance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was excellent. The hosts were so lovely and friendly. Extremely pet friendly and will definitely come back. Jan
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely phenomenal stay. As a young, solo, female traveller I have never felt safer in an accomodation. Spacious facilities and a beautiful outdoor patio. Did have a run in with one of the dogs, albeit it was late at night and the lights were off so it probably thought I was an intruder, but host was super responsive given it was around 9:30pm and was very apologetic. Other than that the dogs were lovely for the rest of my stay. Cannot recommend enough. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toshihisa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The room was clean and comfortable. The host was friendly. The location is bit distant from the city center but it is easy to access the center by train so absolutely no problem! We could enjoy quiet and cozy time. Love this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nic Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Recommended stay

Great place to stay. Clean, comfy and quite central. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect locality. perfect accommodation

Would come back and recommend to friends. We parked the car outside for 4 days and used our bikes to get everywhere. All paths so accessible.Wonderful host with bike suggestions. Thanks Letitia
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolute pleasure. Dog friendly. People friendly. Great location. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kesaia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Tillot

Very clean and comfortable! I was able to feel relaxed in quiet n comfortable surroundings. Really appreciate the outdoor space!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

No complaints everything we needed and very clean .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Letitia was a great host. I had no concerns with the property! It was clean and beautiful! Checking in was easy. Any time I had a question Letitia answered quickly and was very helpful. She was available but not over bearing at all. Perfect place to stay. My only thing was it was a little further than I hoped from the CBE but that is just the reason I was there which made it further. Again beautiful place and a great great host!! I would come back again and stay with Letitia!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay.

We had a great time exploring Brisbane and surrounds from this great place to stay. Super convenient for buses and trains to get wherever you'd like to go. Lovely local places to eat. Comfy, well appointed and secure- would love to stay again for another holiday. Lovely host.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and comfortable stay

We enjoyed this cute and comfortable place. It had everything we needed for a 1-week stay. The space is private, with a lovely outdoor area and outlook on to a calming garden and lawn. Letitia was great with communication, and check-in was easy with the lockbox. We’d recommend this stay, and have already booked our next stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Wonderful place.

Enjoyed every moment of our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Letitia York

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Letitia has lived in Brisbane most of her life and loves the area of Dutton Park and Highgate Hill for it's history, parks, proximity to the river and alternative lifestyle. She is a big dog lover, cyclist and walker and encourages guests to enjoy the area and what it has to offer around these interests/hobbies.

Why they chose this property

Dutton Park is a sleepy inner city suburb that many people don't know about because of it's size. Adjacent suburbs like Woolloongabba, Highgate Hill, Southbank and West End are better known and Dutton Park benefits from all these suburbs have to offer. Dutton Park is eclectic, quiet, friendly, interesting and really really close to things.

What makes this property unique

Tibbets on Tillot is unique for a couple of reasons including it sitting amongst some of the oldest character homes in Brisbane and having a beautiful renovation to enhance this character. It also boasts such easy access to so much and of course being being dog friendly and affordable is a big stand out.

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