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Majura House - home away from home

Canberra vacation home in Watson area

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A living room with a black leather sofa, a patterned rug, and a view of greenery through large windows.
A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden dining table, and a large window with curtains.
A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, and two wall-mounted artworks depicting trees.
A metal outdoor table and chairs set in a garden with a gravel path and dense foliage.
A residential building with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense vegetation and a grassy lawn.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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WATSON, ACT
  • Place, Kamberra Function Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Exhibition Park in Canberra
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Capital Region Farmers Market
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

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Watson stay.Your stay at this Watson vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Kamberra Function Centre and Exhibition Park in Canberra. Capital Region Farmers Market and Mount Majura Nature Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kamberra Function Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Exhibition Park in Canberra - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Capital Region Farmers Market - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Dickson Shops - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Mount Majura Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 23 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tradies - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Knox - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tak Kee Roast Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Majura House - home away from home


Modern fully carpeted, tiled and landscaped garden 3 bedroom luxury home. Charming outlook on the edge of Mount Majura. It has mountain walking trails 2 minutes from the house with glorious views of the city.

For your added security, this property is only managed in Australia and we never request payments to be made to overseas bank accounts. Additional security verify email response is from as online home bookings have had problems with corruptions. This enhances your safety.







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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Majura House Away From Watson
Majura House - Home Away From Home Watson
Majura House - Home Away From Home Private vacation home
Majura House - Home Away From Home Private vacation home Watson
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Majura House - home away from home to the airport?

This vacation home is 10.1 mi (21-min drive) away from the Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Majura House - home away from home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Majura House - home away from home offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Majura House - home away from home?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Casino Canberra (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Majura House - home away from home?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Majura House - home away from home?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Majura House - home away from home have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Majura House - home away from home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Majura House - home away from home to downtown Canberra?

This vacation home is 3.3 mi away from Canberra.

Majura House - home away from home Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 108 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful, clean home in a quiet and convenient location. It has everything you need to make you feel at home during your stay. Kathleen the hostess is welcoming and responsive with her communication. This was my third stay at this property and I would highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Canberra stay

Enjoyed our stay. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

canberra stay

Comfortable and ideal position for where we wanted to be in Watson. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Majura house was great for avery thaink and it was very comfortable

Holiday in Majura house, Canbbera
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful peaceful home

Loved this place! Easily our favourite thing about our stay in Canberra, very clean, peaceful and close to everything without being in all the bustle
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small but comfortable

Happy to have stayed here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The kitchen was very well equipped with everything we needed. Plenty of extra linen available. Close to walking trails and area was quiet and we felt safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy property

Very clean and tidy. Nice size for a family. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very homey

Kathleen ensured we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay and was very accommodating of family needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Girls Get Together

Plenty of room for four of us, lots of couches to hang out on, close walking tracks, bath, quick trips to city, quiet location amidst glorious autumn trees. We loved our stay thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodation

Property was clean & had all amenities listed. House was in a quiet & pleasant neighbourhood. Owner was very responsive & friendly. Would stay again 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We had a brilliant time at this easy, convenient home. The kids enjoyed cycling in the safe and quiet surrounds. The plants around the house give it great privacy and a nice outlook through the windows.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

All places to go near by. Property manager was super kind. Well organised place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay in Canberra

This was a wonderful property for us. In a quiet neighbourhood out of the city but within an easy drive to everything we wanted to see. The property was well equipped and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We had a great stay at Majura House. Great location and had everything we needed. Roomy, clean and in a quiet location. Great communication with host, answering questions very quickly. A great home away from home. No hesitation in recommending to others or staying again when visiting Canberra.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was great

Communication with the owner was great. It was easy to find, and well presented. And in a very accessible location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable Stay

We had a very enjoyable stay. Although it was a bit small and no back yard it accommodated our needs. The only thing we would suggest that needs to be change is the size of the tv.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a family

Kathleen was amazing to deal with. The property is in a quiet location while still being close to everything. The home is spacious, clean and ideal for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Weekend home

Lovely weekend stay with friends. House was clean, speaking with Kathleen a breeze, with location a great base to head out and about in Canberra for the weekend. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

We were in Canberra for a course, was perfect for what we needed. Everything was clean and tidy and communication/check in was so easy! Will definitely stay again :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful and welcoming home!

We travelled to Canberra for our niece's wedding and stayed in the lovely Majura House. It was perfect! Comfortable and welcoming it was a great location for us! Thankyou Kathleen for letting us stay in your lovely home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

short stay in Watson

This property was a great base for our 4 day long weekend. Short drive to Dickson for great food options. The property was also equipped if you wanted cook as well as very neat, tidy and comfortable. Host Kathleen was very easy to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house and location

Very nice house. Liked the array of helpful pantry items that were there. Especially liked the well-visited bird baths outside the front window. Easy access to walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Well positioned to EPIC. Excellent ammenties and thoughtful additions for Canberra’s cold weather…
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good value comfort

Well maintained and pleasant townhouse. Very comfortable with quality fittings snd appliances, everything you need. Location worked well for us with quick access to majura parkway . Plenty of space for a reasonable price.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024