Delicious in Dickson – 1bd 1bth

Delicious in Dickson – 1bd 1bth Overview

First Impressions

When I first pulled up to Delicious in Dickson – 1bd 1bth, I’ll be honest — the name had me curious, and the location delivered exactly what I hoped for. This cozy apartment sits right in the heart of Canberra’s Dickson district, and you know what? It’s one of those spots where you immediately feel like you’ve stumbled onto something locals would want to keep secret. The building itself is unassuming, but there’s something refreshing about a place that doesn’t try too hard to impress from the outside.

The Dickson Advantage

Here’s the thing about staying in Dickson — you’re basically planted in one of Canberra’s most authentic neighborhoods. I mean, step outside and you’re surrounded by some seriously good Asian restaurants, quirky cafes, and that genuine community vibe that’s getting harder to find. The fact that couples consistently rate this location a perfect 10 makes total sense when you’re wandering around at night, discovering hole-in-the-wall dumpling spots and craft beer bars that actually feel like neighborhood hangouts rather than tourist traps.

The Space Itself

The one-bedroom setup works perfectly for what it is — clean, functional, and honestly more spacious than I expected. The kitchen is properly equipped (not just a mini-fridge and microwave situation), which came in handy when I grabbed fresh ingredients from the nearby markets. The room feels comfortable without being fancy, and there’s something to be said for a place that focuses on the essentials rather than unnecessary frills. The bathroom’s compact but well-designed, and everything just… works, you know?

Practical Perks

Let me tell you about the parking situation — it’s free and right on-site, which in Canberra is actually a bigger deal than you might think. I’ve stayed at places where you’re circling blocks looking for a spot or paying through the nose for garage access. Here, you just pull up and you’re done. The whole setup feels refreshingly straightforward, and when recent guests are rating the location 9.6 out of 10, there’s clearly something working right about the practical side of things.

Why Guests Love It

What really strikes me about this place is how it nails the balance between independence and location. You get your own space to spread out, cook if you want to, and come and go as you please — but you’re also dropped right into one of Canberra’s most vibrant pockets. It’s not trying to be a boutique hotel experience, and that’s actually its strength. Sometimes you just want a solid base that lets the neighborhood do the entertaining, and Dickson delivers on that front better than most places I’ve experienced in the capital.

Delicious in Dickson – 1bd 1bth Accommodations

Reviews of Delicious in Dickson – 1bd 1bth

• Well worth a repeat. – James from Australia – 22 April 2025 (10/10)

  Lovely apartment in an excellent location. Good amenities and close to Dickson China town – apartment complex has its own food alley with coffee shops, Korean bakery and several Asian restaurants.
  
  What could be improved: Parking spot is convenient to lifts, but a tight squeeze.

• Great unit close to supermarket and cafes – Debra from Australia – 7 February 2025 (9/10)

  Property was a good size for one person. Spotlessly clean and very secure. Nicely appointed and had everything anyone would need. Great having under cover parking. Hosts were excellent with my inquiries and information regarding the unit.
  
  What could be improved: I didn’t like the enclosed balcony it made me feel isolated.
  Key collection wasn’t too bad once I found a parking spot nearby. You have to pay for parking everywhere in Canberra even for a few minutes.

• Close to all amenities – Daniel from Australia – 5 February 2025 (8/10)

  Location was great for our purposes. Plenty of restaurants in the area + Woolworths/Coles/IGA only a couple minutes walk if you prefer to cook and eat in. The apartment layout was also good. Liked the fact the outdoor space was fully enclosed which meant we could air some towels and clothing without any worries of it being affected by weather. Instructions to collect keys etc were clear. Would be happy to stay again.
  
  What could be improved: Would be good if there were more photos of the kitchen and living areas on the Booking site. No bedding was initially supplied for the sofa-bed and the garage remote battery was running flat so we couldn't get in to the parking area on arrival. After contacting the host, was told that only one sheet would be supplied for sofa-bed which seemed a bit weird from a hygiene perspective considering 2 were supplied for the main bed, but we ended up getting 2 so all good. The garage remote battery was replaced also at the same time. Other than that everything else was great.

• Good – Stephen from Australia – 31 January 2025 (7/10)

  Location is great, very clean and tidy.
  
  What could be improved: Bed too hard and too small.

• Nice, well located, lockbox too far away. – Antoinette from Australia – 7 November 2024 (8/10)

  There were only 2 black tea bags for 2 people for 2 nights, not enough. The place was well located and had everything we needed for a pleasant stay.
  
  What could be improved: The door on the shed that the lockbox was located in did not open. This meant we rang the owners and they opened it remotely. Would have liked the lockbox closer to the unit, being in another suburb was a pain.

• Very good apartment apart from the collection of keys. Electric blankets on the bed would have been – Rae from Australia – 25 June 2024 (9/10)

  The location was very convenient, close to shopping, eating and sights. Parking was good.
  
  What could be improved: The clean and spacious apartment exceeded our expectations.
  However the website was misleading as the accommodation was in a high rise complex and self check in. Arriving late in the afternoon we found the self check process ie. collection of keys in a very obscure location 3.5 kms away most inconvenient and confusing. Maybe it’s because we are seniors but this process was both distressing, confusing and stressful all done online.

• Perfect – Daniel from Australia – 20 June 2024 (10/10)

  Fantastic location, perfect sized apartment for one/a couple and it contains everything you need to live. Clean apartment in a still relatively new building.
  
  Staff are helpful and quick to reply to queries.

• Exceptional – Conrad from Australia – 28 April 2024 (10/10)

  Location is very good.
  Nice outside area deck, kitchen, walk in wardrobe.
  
  What could be improved: The unit needs a Peep hole on the front door and Definitely needs a internal dead lock.

• Good – Zoe from Australia – 30 November 2023 (7/10)

  Very clear visual instructions on how to collect keys. The place was very clean and modern and was in a great location.
  
  What could be improved: I had to chase up a lot with the host before my arrival, causing unnecessary stress. i got in touch originally after messaging on booking.com (where i booked), and the lady on the phone wasn't very friendly, hurrying me off the phone, telling she had other calls on the line. I called back a few days later because i still didn't have my info she said id be sent and this time the lady was very helpful and answered all of my questions but she told us we had to pay our $500 bond before we could progress further and get our information. this wouldn't usually have been an issue if we were told on time as we did get it back but trying to find an extra $500 the night before our trip before the trip at this time of year was definitely very frustrating and should have been picked up sooner or said during my first call. Overall, a great little place for a weekend away.

• Great location and spacious apartment – Nina from Australia – 26 November 2023 (9/10)

  The apartment was in a secure building with secure parking, it was very roomy, clean, well equipped, Great location with tram station, supermarkets, restaurants all within easy walks, loved the balcony alfresco area. It was easy picking up and dropping off keys, Its great place to stay especially if you are staying for a week or more
  
  What could be improved: It was really well equipped other than a couple of minor things like an extra tea towel, (they supplied 1) also hand towel for bathroom, they supplied 2 towels only which was fine as we washed them in between, also a fruit/salad bowl would have been useful, also instructions on how to use the stove top, I eventually found them in bottom drawer, it pains me to say that the bed was bit on hard side a simple mattress topper would sort that out, but it wouldnt stop us from returning

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