Title: Home away from Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Home away from Home Experience comfort in this non-smoking haven near Canberra. Enjoy modern amenities like ducted heating/cooling & laundry facilities. ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107460000/107458400/107458329/05573e55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107460000/107458400/107458329/ba540294.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107460000/107458400/107458329/9475152a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107460000/107458400/107458329/ea6026cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107460000/107458400/107458329/002647b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Karabar Retreat is nestled in the heart of Queanbeyan, a charming suburb just 15 minutes from Canberra's central suburbs and airport. This fully furnished home features ducted heating and cooling, a well-equipped kitchen, laundry facilities with a washing machine and dryer. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Home away from Home You will be staying in a new three bedroom, two bathroom home with garage in the established suburb of Karabar in Queanbeyan. All sheets and towels and other linens are provided and there is a washing machine and dryer you can use for longer stays. Queanbeyan is conveniently located 15 minutes to the Canberra airport and Canberra's central suburbs. The property is fully furnished with ducted heating and cooling and a well equiped kitchen. For the comfort of our guests and neighbours, this is a non-smoking, no pet, no party property. When booking, please provide a message regarding the purpose of your stay. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69780000/69770400/69770370/bf7f8878.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Home just minutes walk from the city. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 2620, PID-STRA-48312 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-35.36843%2C149.22546&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cMzM8Vc4NSPXoBIlsCgAKlOiFdg=) Karabar, NSW #### What's nearby - National Gallery of Australia - 15 min drive - 13.8 km - Parliament House - 15 min drive - 14.2 km - Canberra Hospital - 16 min drive - 15.7 km - Questacon - 16 min drive - 14.9 km - Canberra Centre - 18 min drive - 17.6 km #### Getting around - Queanbeyan Railway Station - 5 min drive - Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lime Leaves Thai Restaurant - ‬3 min drive - ‪Queanbeyan Diamond Chinese Restaurant - ‬16 min walk - ‪Fresca. - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Mill House Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Kingsley's Chicken - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Home away from Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Home away from Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Home away from Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Home away from Home located? > Located in Karabar, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lanyon Homestead and Booroomba Rocks Walk. The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre and Queanbeyan Nature Reserve are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Home away from Home Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 19 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter L. Jan 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay - highly recommend Great place to stay, modern, heaps of space and an easy 10 minute drive to Canberra. Highly recommend. ##### Peter L. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Australasian C. May 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House in a perfect Location Ken was very helpful and the home was perfect for our needs ##### Australasian C. Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shirley w. Oct 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Ken was great to deal with and very accommodating with our request. Fantastic house to stay in and very spacious and highly recommend. ##### Shirley w. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mat S. Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Absolutely amazing property with everything you could possibly need for a family get away. very spacious with separate areas for everyone. would defiantly visit again. The host Ken was very accommodating and easily contactable for fast check-in and check out. ##### Mat S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stevo C. Dec 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to everything Great location to what we needed to do in Canberra ##### Stevo C. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer S. Apr 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Karabar House was very comfortable and close to many of Canberras attractions ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grant H. Dec 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great accomodation Brilliant spacious house with all facilities you would require. Convenient location only 2.5kms from cbd. ##### Grant H. Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim H. Mar 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Karabah Property was big, clean, well equipped and close to shops. ##### Kim H. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### leanne B. Mar 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review Beatiful home, convenient location. Interior very clean and comfortable. Outdoor area needed cleaning and the blind to the outdoor area needs to be fixed. Would definitely stay again.tofixedfixed.fixehavehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ##### leanne B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lawrence O. Nov 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### KARABAH QUEANBEYAN Clean, well maintained and equipped with everything you might want ##### Lawrence O. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bernard F. May 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Grandchild visit This was the ideal property. Clean, well stocked with essentials and beyond. Great kitchen with new appliances. Wonderfully stocked with dishes, cutlery, cooking utensils, glassware, cups, unlike way too many rental offerings. Our host was so easy to communicate with and was very helpful. A facility and experience. ##### Bernard F. Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark A. Oct 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Better than had hoped for Better than had hoped for ##### Mark A. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Damian P. Jun 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Damian Peberdy The whole stay here was outstanding The house is beautiful Comfortable clean, close to everything We will be staying here Everytime we come to Canberra Thanks Ken ##### Damian P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Campbell R. Feb 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy ##### Campbell R. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### GURUPRASATH K. Jan 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay Excellent stay - great accommodation- very spacious, comfortable and clean - thank you ##### GURUPRASATH K. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Curtis G. Dec 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from Home Great property, quite street. Small park directly across the road for Family's. Most kitchen utensils supplied for cooking(missing a Cheese Grater though). Heaps of Room, big house. Lots of space so your not in each others way. Comfy recliner lounges. ##### Curtis G. 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