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

Cottage in Canberra with kitchen

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Room
Private kitchen
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 36 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Canberra, ACT
  • Place, University of Canberra
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Australian Institute of Sport
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, National Zoo and Aquarium
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

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. Wifi and power included.
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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
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.

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
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

About the area

Canberra

Located in Hawker, a neighbourhood in Canberra, this cottage is in a rural area. Canberra Centre and Federation Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Black Mountain Nature Reserve and Molonglo River Reserve. Big Splash Waterpark and CSIRO Discovery Centre are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Canberra, ACT

What's nearby

  • University of Canberra - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Canberra Stadium - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Australian Institute of Sport - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Australian National University - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • National Zoo and Aquarium - 10 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 18 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bharat International - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Bones - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Cheesecake Shop Belconnen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ruchi South Indian Cuisine - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Can Tho - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Agapantha Cottage - Country in the City, original artwork, wkly/mthly discounts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Agapantha Cottage - Country in the City, original artwork, wkly/mthly discounts?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Agapantha Cottage - Country in the City, original artwork, wkly/mthly discounts?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Agapantha Cottage - Country in the City, original artwork, wkly/mthly discounts located?

Located in Hawker, this cottage is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Big Splash Waterpark and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from University of Canberra. Black Mountain Nature Reserve and Molonglo River Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

m l.

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

Amy B.

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth J.

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

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

James & Helen F.

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

comfortable cottage very handy to facilities & places of interest in Canberra city.

Quite location. Older premises but had all facilities that we required.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve s.

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

Excellent stay

Relaxing and restful with a wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William O.

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

Always good

We have stayed there at least 3 times and it is always pleasant in a great area of Canberra
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Jenny’s place

Very good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Katrina K.

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

Cosy & Comfortable Agapantha Cottage

My husband and I had a three night stay in Agapantha Cottage in March 2025. It was a convenient base for our first time exploring Canberra.Agapantha Cottage was a cosy, comfortable, home away from home and Jenny was a helpful and thoughtful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE P.

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

Family Holiday

Excellent stay at Agapantha cottage. Quite suburb. Comfortable 1 bedroom unit with full kitchen. Host Jenny is very friendly and accommodating. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne M.

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

Camberra

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

10/10 Excellent

Eril O.

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

Perfect

We enjoy everything about the place and will keep coming back as long as you let us. ( please keep this place a secret.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgie R.

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

cottage

The cottage was quiet, clean and tucked away in a quiet suburb. Well stocked, perfectly adequate for short stay. Our host Jenny was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eril O.

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

Great

Just what we like. Spacious in a bushy location. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jianli G.

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

Comfortable place to stay

It’s a beautiful and cozy place. There is everything you need for cooking. Nice garden to access. 3mins drive from Woolworth for groceries. The host Jenny is a very friendly lady. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

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

A lovely cottage and a great location

We had a very lovely stay at Agapantha Cottage. The location was perfect for our sporting events. Jenny was a very attentive host and communicated really well with us prior to the date of our stay. The garden was perfect for relaxing after a busy day and kitchen was suitable for our needs. Thank you for the agapantha seeds. We have already planted them i our garden!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Raelene M.

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

Agapantha

Property was cosy, bed was comfy and the surrounding gardens were lovely. Jenny was very nice and left us be. Was difficult to dry washing due to the season and the lack of sunlight available so needed to plan washing days. All round a nice place to stay and loved the quiet area and beautiful bird life in the area.
Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

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

Lovely cottage in beautiful bushy neighborhood

My husband, daughter and dog stayed here for a couple of months. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The cottage was equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Jenny was a very responsive host, very easy to get along with and quick to respond if we needed anything. The cottage is located in a really beautiful area close to bush walks, shops and a short drive to the CBD. The property has a lovely garden which provides a nice private outdoor space to enjoy. Would definitely recommend Jenny's place to others.
Stayed 144 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jacky D.

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

Hawker cottage

This cottage was fairly well equiped for a self sufficient stay, but was really musty and damp. Unplleasant odour lingered dedpit efforts to air th Ed cottage. Had a washing machine but no dryer, so difficult to dry clothing if the weather is damp and rainy .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

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

A Gem In Hawker

The initial impression when you see the house is fantastic. It is surrounded by a native garden and wild galas, parrots, and magpies all clamoring for singing space. There is decent off road parking and all retail outlets are within a 10 minute drive. The rental space is a detached one bedroom flat that is fully equipped for a stay of weeks. Everything in the rental worked and was in good condition. WiFi worked even though it did not have the speed we were used to having, but that is minor. We would recommend this place highly, but hesitate to do so as it may become too popular and may not be available when we wanted it! Seriously, great place and great value.
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great location and beautiful setting

We loved this cottage in a great location. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils, crockery etc and Jenny the host supplies coffee and tea with milk in the fridge plus a couple of eggs from her chickens and some seeds from her agapantha plants to take away which are all really lovely touches. Jenny came to welcome us as soon as she knew we had arrived which was appreciated. It's a shame that what disappointed is that I found that the cottage could do with a bit of TLC - there are cobwebs on the kitchen wall that could be cleaned away and when we moved the sofa to vacuum under it there was lots of dirt so it appeared it hadn't been cleaned there for a while. The knob on the toilet door has been repaired badly and comes off if you use it! This is a great place to stay in Canberra and with a bit of TLC would be absolutely perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small but set up in green beautiful area
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

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

Kian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, very well equipped, super pretty garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jenny stevens

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I love travelling and meeting new people. My four children have grown up and have families of their own. I enjoy making sculptures in stone, wood, paper, metal and even gingerbread. Watercolours and acrylics are another medium I explore. Quilt making was my first adventure. I live in the architect designed main house adjacent to the Cottage. Another separate guest apartment is part of that house and could also be available or occupied.

Why they chose this property

The property was bought in 1994 after having lived in Boston and moving from place to place. Our children and myself grew up in Canberra, my parents lived here for 60 years. I have seen Canberra grow from a small country town to a city with the benefits of both. Lakes, art galleries, restaurants, theatres and nature reserves along with easy traffic and bike paths make it very liveable .

What makes this property unique

From the cottage, there is 5 minutes walk to a nature reserve (adjacent to a working farm) where kangaroos can be seen (at dusk or early morning) with views from the hill overlooking Canberra. A very long slide and playground is at the back of the cottage accessed by a laneway. It is part of the primary school but can be enjoyed out of school hours. There are many attractions close by, especially for families - an abboretum with awesome playground (see photo) and bonsai collection, Cockington Green with miniature houses and train, dinosaur museum and a zoo. The cottage is close to Belconnen Lake with 6 km walk and bbq facilities, art gallery and mall. A local shopping centre has everything you may need, including Woolworths, three restaurants, hairdresser, Thai massage, Pilates studio, groceries, petrol station, pharmacy and KFC.

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