3-Bed Family Haven with Garden & BBQ Area

Hotel Description

You know, I stumbled upon the 3-Bed Family Haven with Garden & BBQ Area during a family road trip to Canberra last spring, and honestly, it was one of those spots that just clicks when you’re traveling with kids. We pulled up to this quiet spot in postcode 2602 – think the leafy suburbs around Ainslie or Dickson, not far from the buzz of the city center but tucked away enough that you don’t hear the traffic from Northbourne Avenue. Parking was a breeze; there’s a driveway that fits two cars easily, which is a godsend in Canberra where street parking can get dicey during events like Floriade (that flower festival in September – avoid if you hate crowds). Check-in was super low-key; the host met us with keys and a quick walkthrough, no fuss like at those big hotels downtown. The place feels more like a cozy home than a sterile rental – wooden floors that creak just a bit underfoot, and that fresh eucalyptus scent from the garden wafting in as soon as you open the door. I mean, after a long drive from Sydney, it was exactly what we needed to unwind.

What really sold me was how family-oriented it is, without feeling gimmicky. It’s got three bedrooms – the master with a king bed that’s ridiculously comfy (though the pillows could be fluffier, if I’m nitpicking), and the kids’ rooms with bunks that actually have decent mattresses, not those rock-hard ones you sometimes get. The living area opens right onto this private garden that’s perfect for lazy afternoons; we fired up the BBQ area almost every evening, grilling snags and veggies while the kids chased each other around the grass. It’s shaded by some native gums, so even in Canberra’s surprisingly crisp autumn air, it stays pleasant – no scorching sun like you’d get out near the Brindabellas. And get this, it’s just a short drive to the Australian War Memorial or Lake Burley Griffin for picnics, but back here, it’s dead quiet at night, save for the occasional kookaburra laughing in the trees. We even spotted a possum one evening, which thrilled the little ones (though keep the bins secure, or they’ll raid ’em). The kitchen’s fully stocked – dishwasher, coffee machine, the works – so we saved a ton not eating out every meal, especially with prices in Civic being what they are.

All in all, if you’re heading to Canberra with the family and want something that’s got that 4-star polish with a 9.5 rating vibe but feels authentically local, this is it. It’s not flashy like the high-rises near Parliament House, but that’s the charm – you get space to breathe, a garden that smells like fresh-cut grass after rain, and that homey touch that makes a trip memorable. Well, maybe pack earplugs if you’re a light sleeper during magpie season in spring, but otherwise, I’d book it again in a heartbeat. Seriously, for families dodging the tourist traps, it’s a haven worth every penny.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $170. Three-Bedroom Holiday Home with 1 large double bed, 1 double bed and 1 bunk bed for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• Great location and perfect stay for families – Jennifer from Australia – 18 May 2025 (9/10)

  Location was great, right across the road to pub, IGA, bakery, bottle shop and cafes. The property was well stocked with kitchen items and the beds were very comfortable.

• Lovely peaceful stay – Margaret from Australia – 23 April 2025 (10/10)

  Lovely house, well laid out and very comfortable and clean
  Quiet and spacious
  Excellent kitchen

• walking to pilot and shops and close to what we wanted – David from Australia – 9 December 2024 (10/10)

  location is brilliant
  
  What could be improved: not a lot.

• Exceptional – Pugalenthi from Australia – 31 August 2024 (10/10)

  Located in a nice suburb. Accessible all tourist spots.

• Good place to stay with family including babies – Ala from New Zealand – 13 December 2024 (10/10)

  It felt real homey. Everything was stocked from the kitchen to the bathrooms. My family and I loved it!
  
  What could be improved: The Gas bottle wasn’t full

• Very good – Patrick from France – 17 June 2025 (8/10)

  Très bien placé, très bien équipé, ambiance familiale

• Exceptional – Vanessa from Australia – 22 May 2025 (10/10)

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