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Karabar Retreat is nestled in the heart of Queanbeyan, a charming suburb just 15 minutes from Canberra's central suburbs and airport. This fully furnished home features ducted heating and cooling, a well-equipped kitchen, laundry facilities with a washing machine and dryer.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Home away from Home

  • You will be staying in a new three bedroom, two bathroom home with garage in the established suburb of Karabar in Queanbeyan. All sheets and towels and other linens are provided and there is a washing machine and dryer you can use for longer stays.

    Queanbeyan is conveniently located 15 minutes to the Canberra airport and Canberra's central suburbs.

    The property is fully furnished with ducted heating and cooling and a well equiped kitchen.

    For the comfort of our guests and neighbours, this is a non-smoking, no pet, no party property. When booking, please provide a message regarding the purpose of your stay.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number 2620, PID-STRA-48312

About the neighborhood

Karabar, a neighborhood in Canberra, is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jerrabomberra West Grasslands Nature Reserve and Mount Mugga Mugga Nature Reserve, while National Gallery of Australia and Old Parliament House are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Manuka Oval or Canberra Stadium. Visit our Canberra travel guide
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NSW, Karabar

What's nearby

  • The Scar Dogpark
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Booroomba Rocks Walk
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lanyon Homestead
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lanyon Drive Cemetery
    4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre
    4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Queanbeyan Railway Station
    5 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jerra Hotel
    6 min drive
  • Kingsley's Chicken Queanbeyan
    4 min drive
  • KC's Takeaway
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Golden Crust Pizza Bar
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home away from Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home away from Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home away from Home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home away from Home located?

Located in Karabar, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lanyon Homestead and Booroomba Rocks Walk. Jerrabomberra West Grasslands Nature Reserve and Mount Mugga Mugga Nature Reserve are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Home away from Home Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tapiwa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The rooms were clean and everything was in good condition. The house is also modern and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

GURUPRASATH K.

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

Amazing stay

Excellent stay - great accommodation- very spacious, comfortable and clean - thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matt A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to say, plenty of space and well maintained
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Neralie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean and spacious with plenty of storage. Check in and check out instructions clear.Convenient and quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Qindi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay at "Home away from Home". Excellent conditions. The property manager Ken was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house offered spacious areas to retreat to with all the amenities and more for a wonderful 4 night stay. Thanks so much Ken.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rob L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Heaps of room. Very tidy. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stevo C.

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

Close to everything

Great location to what we needed to do in Canberra
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Grant H.

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

Great accomodation

Brilliant spacious house with all facilities you would require. Convenient location only 2.5kms from cbd.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Maddy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great house. So much space! Cute little park across the road
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Damian P.

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

Damian Peberdy

The whole stay here was outstanding The house is beautiful Comfortable clean, close to everything We will be staying here Everytime we come to Canberra Thanks Ken
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Karabar

House was very comfortable and close to many of Canberras attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Karabah

Property was big, clean, well equipped and close to shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Renee d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing. Extremely clean and luxurious. Great central heating and the wifi is strong and fast throughout the house.Plenty of room to move for the family. We felt very safe and comfortable. Dont let the areas/ street appearance fool you it was very quiet and safe.We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. House was very spacious, very clean and appreciated the air con being on for our arrival...meant the house was nice and warm in winter. Bed in the main bedroom was very firm. Liked that we could park our car in the garage and close the door before having to get out of the car in the cold. Would definitely stay again. Thanks Ken!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
lovely house for a couple or a whole family. Fully equipped with everything you could need, including a large attached garage complete with an AC Electric Vehicle charger!Location a bit down-market, but close to shopping centres and clubs, and very secure with the lockup garage with internal access. Don't be put off by pics on Google Maps. The house shown has been demolished and replaced with a lovely new one!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence O.

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

KARABAH QUEANBEYAN

Clean, well maintained and equipped with everything you might want
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

leanne B.

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

Review

Beatiful home, convenient location. Interior very clean and comfortable. Outdoor area needed cleaning and the blind to the outdoor area needs to be fixed. Would definitely stay again.tofixedfixed.fixehavehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirwa B.

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

Mr Kirwa

This property was stunningly clean and neat. Spacious rooms and generous in everything. My daughter's danced on entry.Water clean. Air conditioning was perfect.We loved and enjoyed and will definately return here.Thank you host Ken for ease of communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Curtis G.

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

Home away from Home

Great property, quite street. Small park directly across the road for Family's. Most kitchen utensils supplied for cooking(missing a Cheese Grater though). Heaps of Room, big house. Lots of space so your not in each others way. Comfy recliner lounges.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bernard F.

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

Grandchild visit

This was the ideal property. Clean, well stocked with essentials and beyond. Great kitchen with new appliances. Wonderfully stocked with dishes, cutlery, cooking utensils, glassware, cups, unlike way too many rental offerings. Our host was so easy to communicate with and was very helpful. A facility and experience.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent host and accomodation
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clear communication from the host, clean and spacious accommodation and a great location for us as our family are nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

CHRIS S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes great place, great communication very well equipped
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

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

Great place to stay - highly recommend

Great place to stay, modern, heaps of space and an easy 10 minute drive to Canberra. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025