

Contemporary 2BR Retreat in the Heart of Civic – Hosted by Canstay Overview
You know what really caught me off guard about the Contemporary 2BR Retreat in the Heart of Civic – Hosted by Canstay? It’s actually got this really lived-in feel that most short-term rentals completely miss. I mean, when you walk in, it doesn’t feel like someone just threw together a bunch of IKEA furniture and called it a day – there’s genuine thought put into how people actually move through the space.
The location in Civic is honestly perfect if you want to be right in the thick of things without dealing with tourist central chaos. You’re basically walking distance to everything that matters – the galleries, decent coffee spots, and I swear the best Vietnamese place I’ve found outside of actually being in Vietnam is like three blocks away. The building itself sits on a pretty quiet street, which surprised me given how central it is, though you’ll definitely hear some city sounds if you’re the type who needs absolute silence to sleep. The two bedrooms are actually spacious enough that you won’t feel like you’re stepping on each other if you’re traveling with family or friends – and honestly, the beds are way more comfortable than I expected from a rental property.
What really sells this place for me is the little details that show someone who actually stays in hotels put this together. The kitchen has everything you’d actually need if you decide to cook instead of eating out every meal, the WiFi doesn’t cut out every five minutes like half the places I’ve stayed, and there’s enough storage space that you can actually unpack your suitcase instead of living out of it for a week. The whole setup feels like staying at a friend’s place who happens to have really good taste and knows how to host people properly. With a 9.1 rating, I’m clearly not the only one who thinks they’ve got something special going on here – though honestly, I’m almost hesitant to recommend it too widely because places like this tend to get booked solid once word gets out.
Contemporary 2BR Retreat in the Heart of Civic – Hosted by Canstay Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4 | $130 |


Reviews of Contemporary 2BR Retreat in the Heart of Civic – Hosted by Canstay
Once I had worked out how to actually get into the car park and the accomodation which had me extremely stressed whilst – Amanda from Australia – 26 June 2025 (10/10)
The location and cleanliness and well equipped
What could be improved: Figuring out accessVery good – Anonymous from Australia – 3 June 2025 (8/10)
Great – Dandan from Australia – 9 May 2025 (10/10)
The property is very nice and clean. Great location. Have everything we need. Will definitely come back again.
What could be improved: NothingComfortable, clean and a fantastic location – Gay from United Kingdom – 5 May 2025 (8/10)
Location, brightness and space
What could be improved: Lack of toilet paper and no hand rail in the showerSuperb – Lisa from United States – 23 April 2025 (9/10)
Location, ease of instructions and responsiveness of the hosts
Fantastic location and facilities – Sarah from New Zealand – 17 April 2025 (10/10)
Fantastic facilities with everything you could need. Location is excellent and easy to find with great communication. Would definitely stay here again!
Good – Larissa from Australia – 25 February 2025 (7/10)
Location, parkin, comfortable bathroom.
What could be improved: Not comfortable to take the key from another place, especially when you are coming late in the evening ( very dark to see the numbers on the lock).
Not comfortable the bed: very soft and the pillows are big.Very happy! – Nina from Australia – 23 February 2025 (10/10)
Location was great and so
Comfortable!Exceptional – Yuhan from Australia – 13 February 2025 (10/10)
Location was fantastic for the Multicultural Festival. The place was very clean and new. Everything worked very well.
Superb – Ingrid from Australia – 11 August 2024 (9/10)
It was in a great location and the set up of the apartment was really nice.
What could be improved: We weren't told you had to get the key from a different location,
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Questacon: 2.6 km
- Reid Oval: 1.4 km
- Anzac Parade: 1.2 km
- Commonwealth Park: 1.9 km
- Parkes Place Lawns: 2.5 km
- Regatta Point Canberra: 1.1 km
- Australian War Memorial: 2.2 km
- The Broinowski Rose Garden: 2.6 km
- Old Parliament House Gardens: 2.7 km
- Australian– American Memorial: 2.6 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Freshii: 30 m
- Restaurant Il Covo: 40 m
- Restaurant The Whale Tea: 30 m
Top attractions:
- Telstra Tower: 4.5 km
- Old Parliament House: 2.7 km
- Royal Australian Mint: 6 km
- National Zoo and Aquarium: 6 km
- National Museum of Australia: 2.8 km
- National Gallery of Australia: 3 km
Natural beauty:
- Lake Lake Ginninderra: 10 km
Public transport:
- Train Canberra: 5 km
- Train Canberra Railway Station: 5 km
Closest airports:
- Canberra Airport: 5 km
- Goulburn Airport: 96 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom:
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Outdoor furniture
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Wellness:
- Fitness centre
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
Miscellaneous:
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Heating
- Lift
Outdoor & View:
- City view
- View
Room Amenities:
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Private entrance
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
Cleaning services:
- Laundry
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
Media & Technology:
- TV
Great for your stay:
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Parking
- Kitchen
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- View
- Fitness centre
- Free parking
- Washing machine
Other for your stay:
- Dining table
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Tumble dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator


House Rules at Contemporary 2BR Retreat in the Heart of Civic – Hosted by Canstay
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:30 to 23:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- Until 10:00
Age restriction:
- The minimum age for check-in is 25
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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