Step into Agapantha Cottage, surrounded by a vibrant shared garden filled with fruit trees and over 2000 agapanthus flowers. This charming retreat features a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, split aircon unit and comfortable queen bed with an additional single rollaway bed on request.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 365 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Agapantha Cottage - Country in the City, original artwork, wkly/mthly discounts
Agapantha Cottage is set in a shared garden that also has vegetables, fruit trees (orange, lemon, lime, apricot, cherry, fig, kiwi, plum, olive and apple) and ponds. There are (over 2000) agapantha flower heads that line the driveway and garden beds in summer.
Vintage furniture has been revamped with original art works on the walls. The Cottage is self contained with a full working kitchen including microwave, oven, sandwich maker, toaster, wok, full fridge/ freezer, coffee pod machine. There is a washing machine, clothes rack and split aircon unit as well. Great for family, writers and artists. A comfortable queen bed and a single rollaway bed (*on request* and set up as needed in the living area) are available. Strictly no parking inside the driveway gate as the drive is too narrow. Unload in front of gate if necessary, then park in bays or on the street, which only has local traffic. A local shopping centre is nearby with 2 restaurants, fish/chip shop, massage and Pilates shops, chemist, butcher, grocer, newsagent and petrol station.
* * * * * * Canberra has many museums, galleries, parks (with gas bbqs), bushwalking trails, bike paths, lake activities (kayaking, sailing, boat touring, swimming, boat peddling), amazing childrens playgrounds including road safety for bikes, the arboretum with banksia pods (see my photo). There are great restaurants nearby at the Belconnen Lakeside. Markets are also a feature notably Kingston Markets on every Sunday, Hall Market on 1st Sunday of the month and close to the Cottage, the Jamieson Market also on Sundays.
Canberra is also known as the garden city or bush capital. The famous Floriade festival of bulbs and gardens at the Lake Burley Griffen and the private Tulip Top Gardens, held in Spring, is highly recommended. Multicultural festival - 16-18 Feb Royal Canberra Show - 23-25 February Enlighten festival -1-11 march Canberra Day, Sky fire 11 march National Folk Festival - 28 march-1april
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Golfing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Rules
Windows to be shut when using aircon and with rain. Open, to air property if condensation occurs. Heat max 21 as needed, turned off when comfortable.
Clothesline is shared with owner but there are also clothes racks available. Do not put wet clothes on furniture or hang anything on curtain rods
Late checkout must be agreed upon with the owner beforehand, not assumed and any overstays not agreed to, will be charged an extra night.
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
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Located in Hawker, a neighbourhood in Canberra, this cottage is in a rural area. Ginninderra Village and Australian War Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Royal Canberra Golf Club and Mount Majura Vineyard. CSIRO Discovery Centre and National Arboretum Canberra are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Canberra travel guide
Is Agapantha Cottage - Country in the City, original artwork, wkly/mthly discounts pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Agapantha Cottage - Country in the City, original artwork, wkly/mthly discounts?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Agapantha Cottage - Country in the City, original artwork, wkly/mthly discounts?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Agapantha Cottage - Country in the City, original artwork, wkly/mthly discounts?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Agapantha Cottage - Country in the City, original artwork, wkly/mthly discounts located?
Located in Hawker, this cottage is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from University of Canberra and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bruce Ridge Nature Reserve and Black Mountain Nature Reserve. Molonglo River Reserve and Canberra Stadium are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Agapantha Cottage - Country in the City, original artwork, wkly/mthly discounts Reviews
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Exceptional
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Agapantha Cottage was a lovely place for me and my 9 year old son to stay for a couple of nights during the school holidays. It is only a 15min drive to the city where all the museums are, which is what we came to see. The cottage was clean, cosy with all the lovely antique furniture, the wifi, netflix and aircon came in handy during the heatwave, the kitchen was easy to cook in, and the garden is beautiful. We'd definitely like to stay there again and would highly recommend it to others.
This is a quaint little cottage next to the owner’s house with a pretty separate garden for guest use. We enjoyed having breakfast outside. The cottage is very well equipped. It was easy to communicate with the owner and it was a short drive (15 mins) into the centre of Canberra.
of all the places we stayed(15).Agapantha provided all our needs(2 people,5nights).travelling for 4 weeks and at the end of our trip,couldn't have found a better place to relax.lovely garden.....quiet area.wish we'd had more time to spend in the lovely cott., and the leafy garden.entire surrounds of cottage made one feel SWITCHED OFF.we would recommend Agapantha to any couple visiting Canberra...wished we had had more time there.
A perfect space for me and my two small kids. Jenny was a lovely host helping me with local information about the nearby bush walk and local playground. We will stay here again in future without doubt. Thank you
I had a wonderful stay. The host was friendly and helpful and the cottage was quiet and cozy. I would definitely stay here again.
Jodie R.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Rachael C.
27 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The cottage itself is very lovely! It was clean and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. The listing could be updated to note that this a shared housing block where you walk past the main house including deck and front door entrance down a driveway to a granny flat style cottage. While it was private, we could hear the people in the main house and felt the need to keep the curtains drawn the whole time to ensure privacy. All windows opened into the driveway or backyard of the main house.
My husband and I had a three night stay in Agapantha Cottage in March 2025. It was a convenient base for our first time exploring Canberra.Agapantha Cottage was a cosy, comfortable, home away from home and Jenny was a helpful and thoughtful host.
We were actually out and about a lot, so we were really only here to sleep, but it was a really cute space. It was very secluded and surrounded by nature. We stayed during late fall, so it got a bit chilly at night, and I wish I had packed an extra layer. The throw blanket on the couch and the heated blankets on the bed were very much appreciated!
Excellent stay at Agapantha cottage. Quite suburb. Comfortable 1 bedroom unit with full kitchen. Host Jenny is very friendly and accommodating. We would definitely stay again.
Jenny was a wonderful host. Very quiet location. Lovely cottage with all amenities needed. The fresh fruit from the garden and eggs from the chicken were a very nice surprise. Would certainly stay here again.
My daughter and I had a lovely stay. It was perfect for what we needed and close to the event we had to attend. Clean, private and pretty garden outlook.
Thanks Jenny. We’ll be back :)
The cottage was quiet, clean and tucked away in a quiet suburb. Well stocked, perfectly adequate for short stay.
Our host Jenny was friendly and accommodating.