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 Vacation home in Canberra with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107460000/107458400/107458329/05573e55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107460000/107458400/107458329/002647b0.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) ![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) - 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 ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41930000/41927800/41927797/f12646db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BRADDON CENTRAL CONVENIENCE Braddon - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 111 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=41927797&PinnedHotelID=41927797&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 Karabar, a neighborhood in Canberra, is home to this vacation home. National Gallery of Australia and The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Lanyon Homestead and Old Parliament House. Questacon and Glebe Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Canberra travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Canberra.dx6049663) [View more Vacation homes in Canberra](https://www.expedia.ca/Canberra-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6049663-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 Queanbeyan - ‬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. 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