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Majura House - home away from home

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A living room with a black leather sofa, a patterned rug, and a view of greenery through large windows.
First bedroom - queen sized bed
Light and spacious living area
Third bedroom
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Capital Region Farmers Market
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Explore the area

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WATSON, ACT
  • Place, EPIC
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Capital Region Farmers Market
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Majura House - home away from home


Modern fully carpeted, tiled and landscaped garden 3 bedroom luxury home. Charming outlook on the edge of Mount Majura. It has mountain walking trails 2 minutes from the house with glorious views of the city.

For your added security, this property is only managed in Australia and we never request payments to be made to overseas bank accounts. Additional security verify email response is from as online home bookings have had problems with corruptions. This enhances your safety.







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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9109133
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Canberra

Watson, a neighbourhood in Canberra, is home to this holiday home. Canberra Contemporary Art Space and Glebe Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Canberra Centre and Capital Region Farmers Market. CSIRO Discovery Centre and Questacon are also worth visiting.
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Map
WATSON, ACT

What's nearby

  • EPIC - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Capital Region Farmers Market - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dickson Shops - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Netball ACT - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 23 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tradies - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Knox - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Majura House - home away from home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Majura House - home away from home?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Majura House - home away from home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Majura House - home away from home located?

Located in Watson, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of EPIC, Capital Region Farmers Market and Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve. Dickson Shops and Netball ACT are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Canberra stay

Enjoyed our stay. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2023
Thank you Jessica. You are very welcome to return any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The kitchen was very well equipped with everything we needed. Plenty of extra linen available. Close to walking trails and area was quiet and we felt safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod B.

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

canberra stay

Comfortable and ideal position for where we wanted to be in Watson. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hikmat A.

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

Majura house was great for avery thaink and it was very comfortable

Holiday in Majura house, Canbbera
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Thank you Hikmat.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HAZEL M.

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

Beautiful peaceful home

Loved this place! Easily our favourite thing about our stay in Canberra, very clean, peaceful and close to everything without being in all the bustle
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Yes the peace and beauty of our bush capital yet so close to the city centre. Thank you for your kind review Hazel.
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura W.

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

Small but comfortable

Happy to have stayed here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Thank you Laura.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Very homey

Kathleen ensured we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay and was very accommodating of family needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

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

Cosy property

Very clean and tidy. Nice size for a family. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Annual Girls Get Together

Plenty of room for four of us, lots of couches to hang out on, close walking tracks, bath, quick trips to city, quiet location amidst glorious autumn trees. We loved our stay thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
You are very welcome Kim. I'm so pleased you enjoyed your time together.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

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

Great accommodation

Property was clean & had all amenities listed. House was in a quiet & pleasant neighbourhood. Owner was very responsive & friendly. Would stay again 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

We had a brilliant time at this easy, convenient home. The kids enjoyed cycling in the safe and quiet surrounds. The plants around the house give it great privacy and a nice outlook through the windows.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
I'm so pleased you and your family enjoyed the house & neighbourhood.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Young M.

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

Great place

All places to go near by. Property manager was super kind. Well organised place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Thank you Young. It was a pleasure to have you stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Short stay in Canberra

This was a wonderful property for us. In a quiet neighbourhood out of the city but within an easy drive to everything we wanted to see. The property was well equipped and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Thank you, I hope you can come back to Canberra soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica E.

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

Great Stay

We had a great stay at Majura House. Great location and had everything we needed. Roomy, clean and in a quiet location. Great communication with host, answering questions very quickly. A great home away from home. No hesitation in recommending to others or staying again when visiting Canberra.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Thank you Monica, you are very welcome to come and stay any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin K.

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

Was great

Communication with the owner was great. It was easy to find, and well presented. And in a very accessible location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jodie H.

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

Enjoyable Stay

We had a very enjoyable stay. Although it was a bit small and no back yard it accommodated our needs. The only thing we would suggest that needs to be change is the size of the tv.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison A.

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

Perfect for a family

Kathleen was amazing to deal with. The property is in a quiet location while still being close to everything. The home is spacious, clean and ideal for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2023
Thank you Allison. It's always a pleasure to help.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Lovely Weekend home

Lovely weekend stay with friends. House was clean, speaking with Kathleen a breeze, with location a great base to head out and about in Canberra for the weekend. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Well positioned to EPIC. Excellent ammenties and thoughtful additions for Canberra’s cold weather…
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chloe M.

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

Fantastic

We were in Canberra for a course, was perfect for what we needed. Everything was clean and tidy and communication/check in was so easy! Will definitely stay again :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

A wonderful and welcoming home!

We travelled to Canberra for our niece's wedding and stayed in the lovely Majura House. It was perfect! Comfortable and welcoming it was a great location for us! Thankyou Kathleen for letting us stay in your lovely home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Oh Nicole, you are so very welcome, come and stay any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

short stay in Watson

This property was a great base for our 4 day long weekend. Short drive to Dickson for great food options. The property was also equipped if you wanted cook as well as very neat, tidy and comfortable. Host Kathleen was very easy to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Lovely house and location

Very nice house. Liked the array of helpful pantry items that were there. Especially liked the well-visited bird baths outside the front window. Easy access to walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

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

Good value comfort

Well maintained and pleasant townhouse. Very comfortable with quality fittings snd appliances, everything you need. Location worked well for us with quick access to majura parkway . Plenty of space for a reasonable price.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2024
Thank you for your kind comments. Please come and stay anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison K.

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

Cosy and convenient

This was my second stay at this home. The home was clean and cosy and conveniently located. Kathleen is a welcoming and accommodating hostess. If I return to Canberra, I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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Hosted by Kathleen Marie

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