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Pialligo Vines - A Country Estate
Luxuriously appointed light filled one bedroom apartment nestled amongst the vines in Pialligo on 5 acres, this apartment has views to Parliament House and is only an 8 minute drive to Canberra City and 3 minute drive to the airport. A short walk to the Rodneys Nursery Cafe, Beltana Farm, Tulips Cafe or Vibe Hotel all offering delicious local produce and five star cuisine. A taste of the country in the city. Beautifully furnished throughout including gas fireplace, Smart TV, wifi and fully appointed kitchen including Miele oven, coffee maker, microwave, kettle, toaster and full sized fridge. Guests will be welcomed with cheese, biscuits, wine – red, white and sparkling, bread, milk, sweet biscuits, cereal, freshly laid eggs from our free range chickens – Maggie, Beer & Oprah and any tea your heart desires. The two way bathroom includes indulgences of MOR shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion and soap. For those who may’ve forgotten some essentials there is mouth wash, toothbrush, toothpaste, shower cap, travel kit (with sewing necessities) and even a shaving kit.

Outstanding city Skyhome Free park Stunning views
Staying at Skyhome is like home-away-from-home but living in the sky! Away from it all, yet close to everything. For couples it's a private love-nest. Perfect for a work trip or a solo stay. Easy base for touristing. Some guests say it's their best Airbnb experience in the world. Simple breakfast. Fast free Wi-Fi. Allocated u'cover parking. Full kitchen. Stocked pantry. Laundry. Caring host close-by. Large balcony, open or enclosed. Panoramic views of lake and mountains, and sunsets are superb!

Fox Trot Farm Stay, 20mins from Canberra cbd
Foxtrotfarmstay is on insta to see a clearer picture of what you will immerse yourself in during your stay. 2 spacious bedrooms, A lux bathroom with free standing bath and a beautiful open-plan kitchen /lounge with magnificent views of folding hills and vast countryside. Unwind and exhale into amazing sunsets with our beautiful Texas long horn cows Jimmy & Rusty or take a walk around the property and explore. Electric blankets on all beds in colder months.AND look out for fox 🦊 on the trot

Canberra large self-contained annexe
Guests will have their own entrance that opens up to a sun-filled, modern room-ensuite with a fully equipped private kitchen that overlooks our landscaped courtyard. All amenities in the room are new and please treat this facility as your own. The place is geographically central to all of the Canberra's attractions and most of the Governemt offices, just 10 minutes to the city, Belconnen, Barton, Kingston and Woden. Public transport available from top of the road. Street parking available.

Cosy Canberra getaway - Secure parking
A modern, fully self-contained 2 bedroom guesthouse which accommodates 4 people in a family friendly environment. Sits in a quiet location and provides the perfect Canberra getaway. Free secure parking for one vehicle with additional free street parking also available. Power outlet for charging electric vehicles available in allocated parking bay for an extra fee on request. - 15 mins to the airport - 20 mins to CBD - 30 mins to Corin Forest - 2 hours to the NSW snowfields and South Coast

The secret little house
💎 This is Canberra’s most wishlisted AirBNB. Hiding with private entry, is a bright little 1-bed, 1-bath house with free XL parking. Inside you’ll find raked ceilings, Australian bohemian decor and a rare upcycled gymnasium timber floor. It’s spacious, self-contained and centrally located. A short walk to local restaurants, cafes, pubs and supermarkets. Ride the MetroTram to CBD for world-class restaurants, shops and nightlife. This is your peaceful private getaway. Dogs welcome.

Guest Suite in Duffy with Pool View
Private suite located on the lower level of our beautiful house conveniently located in Weston Creek. Located 5 mins from Cooleman Court or 10mins from Woden The suite comes with your own kitchen, tv, queen bed, single ottoman bed, sofa bed, bathroom & solar heated salt water Swimming Pool We are situated backing onto a nature reserve which is perfect for peaceful walk or cycle. There is plenty of street parking on the quiet cul-de-sac. Enquiries welcome about extra guests

StarGazer - Beautiful lake views
Mystic Ridge Estate offers ‘StarGazer'. Be amazed by the breathtaking panoramic lake views as the property is situated on the west ridge overlooking Lake George. The lake bed is visible during the dry years and the lake will slowly reappear during wet years. The lake is currently the fullest it’s been in many years. You are encouraged to view it before it dries up again! We have three accommodation choices on the property so please check out the other two listings!

Designer Series Corner Apartment in Braddon
Centrally located, this beautifully appointed north-facing corner apartment is filled with natural light and homely touches. Relax with a coffee and the morning paper in the delightful winter garden, or curl up with a blanket on the soft, pillow-filled couch for a binge (that artwork is a TV in disguise). With all of Canberra’s best restaurants, cafes and shops right downstairs, this luxury one-bedroom apartment ticks all the boxes for a great Canberra escape.

Holder home away from home and pet friendly
Welcome to your home away from home in superbly located Holder. With a lovely outlook to parkland across the road, the house is beautifully presented and provisioned with everything necessary for a comfortable stay. Comprising of three bedrooms – two with queen beds and the third with two single beds (one is a king single), bathroom, separate toilet, laundry, kitchen, dining, lounge room, secure back yard and ample off street parking.

Riversong Rest - on the Murrumbidgee
Nestled into the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, Riversong Rest is a modern, off grid, tiny home thoughtfully designed for those looking to relax, recharge, and reconnect with nature. Only 25 minutes drive from Canberra's CBD, this is a secluded, tranquil getaway where the only sounds are the songs of native birds, a breeze through the Casuarinas, Eucalypts, and Wattles, and the gentle flow of the river.

Modern pod in the heart of Woden
The modern pod is a standalone granny flat located on the back of our house, with seperate entrance through the garage door. Only a 5-minute drive to Westfield Woden, a short 5-minute walk to local shops and bus stops, 5 mins to Embassy area, 13-minute drive to city and 10 minutes to the Parliament area. For snow season, we are just 30 mins drive to Corin Forest snow resort, 2.30hour to Snowy Mountain.
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Destinations to explore
- Corin Forest Mountain Resort
- Gungahlin Leisure Centre
- Old Parliament House
- Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre
- National Gallery of Australia
- Cockington Green Gardens
- National Museum of Australia
- Canberra Centre
- Australian National University
- National Portrait Gallery
- National Arboretum Canberra
- Civic Square
- Manuka Oval
- Mount Ainslie Lookout
- Australian War Memorial
- National Convention Centre
- Casino Canberra
- Australian National Botanic Gardens
- National Dinosaur Museum




