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Cozy house in the inner north

Family-friendly holiday home in Canberra

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Living room with cozy gas fire in addition to ducted heating.
Main lounge room
Spacious sunroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Watson, ACT
  • Place, EPIC
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Australian National University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Australian War Memorial
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy house in the inner north

Situated in a quiet loop street, this comfortable family home is available for short and medium term lets. Rather than stay at a B&B or a hotel rent an entire house. You will be less than a 5 minute walk from the popular Watson shops which provide groceries, a post office, a take-away, restaurants, hair salons and more. Plus bus connections to anywhere in Canberra. EPIC is within walking distance.

Cook at home inside in the well equipped kitchen or outside under cover on the BBQ.

Cockatoo House has one bedroom with a queen bed, one bedroom with bunks and one bedroom with a double bed. A portacot is available. Basic price provides doonas, pillows, bathmats, one towels and tea towels. Full linen and towels for all or some bedrooms can be arranged at most times during the year.

Two living areas provide plenty of space. Plus there is a covered deck and fully fenced back garden.


The Canberra Attractions

There is so much to see in Canberra and lots of it is free! Don't miss Old Parliament House or the War Memorial Museum to get a close up look at our history. Visit the Australian National Museum, Questacon, the National Gallery of Australia, the Botanic Gardens and Lake Burley-Griffin. If you visit the High Court or Parliament House at the right time you will see democracy in action!

Other Places of Interest

Other things to see around the Canberra area are the Zoo, Gold Creek Village and Mt Stromlo. Plus, right on your doorstep you can explore the Mt Majura nature reserve and have a personal encounter with the kangaroos!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
But you must tell me about your dog in advance
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest must be 21 years old or older to book.
Please provide details about your group and purpose of your trip. Booking may be canceled if any of the above info is not provided.
Full linen and towels for all or some bedrooms can be arranged at most times during the year during the booking request.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Canberra

Watson, a neighbourhood in Canberra, is home to this holiday home. Australian War Memorial and Anzac Parade are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mount Majura Vineyard and Capital Wines. Travelling with kids? Consider Glebe Park and CSIRO Discovery Centre.
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Watson, ACT

What's nearby

  • EPIC - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Australian Institute of Sport - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Australian National University - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Canberra Centre - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Australian War Memorial - 8 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Kingston Canberra Station - 22 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gang Gang Café - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Knox - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy house in the inner north pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cozy house in the inner north?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy house in the inner north?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy house in the inner north located?

This family-friendly Canberra holiday home is located in Watson, within 2 mi (3 km) of EPIC and Netball ACT. National Hockey Centre and Wattle Park Uniting Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 224 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bethany W.

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

Great stay

Lovely stay in a peaceful neighbourhood with the added bonus of being able to have our dogs there as well. Definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex / Anna A.

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

excellent family accommodation

Cockatoo House is excellent accommodation for family with their loveable four legged babies. Our experience was great :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bec C.

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

Family getaway

Great house, lots of space. Nice & close to shops, cafes and the event that we were attending. We would deffinatley stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Paula W.

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

Short stay

Everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

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

Cockatoo House Review

Great house for bringing pets and excellent location if you need the sports fields nearby. Also convenient to shops and other central amenities Perfect for my family and our needs for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bec C.

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

Nice place, great spot.

We have stayed at this house multiple times. It is in a lovely quite street, great neighbours. Also close to local shops and a short walk to grab a coffee and groceries. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

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

Cockatoo House CBR

Once again had a lovely stay at Cockatoo house merged all our family and pet needs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn G.

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

Just right

Very pleasant quiet neighborhood. Lots of dog friendly parklands. Pleasant convenient house
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Garry D.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Watson

Ok location. Plenty of room.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne K.

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

Great place for a family

An older style of house with plenty of room for a family. The back sunroom and backyard were a great space for the children to play. A good location within 20 minutes of most attractions. The only suggested improvement would be a second toilet.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica M.

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

A good base for exploring Canberra

A good property with a secure yard for our dog whilst we explored Canberra. There is a newly renovated bathroom which is great. Lots of blankets, pillows and duvets were provided which was appreciated in the chilly winter weather. The neighbourhood is very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G., Melbourne, Australia

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

week in Canberra

Two ladies, one visiting for work other to visit with family, drove from Melbourne with two dogs. Property perfect for our needs which was around the dogs, if didn't have them would have stayed in the city. Close to park for daily walk, excellent shops nearby and house roomy, warm and perfectly adequate. Overall very happy with stay and accommodation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

wendy c.

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

Repeat Customer

Stayed here for a good few years and it never dissapoints, personal service from the owner, amazing birdlife Property has had some recent renovations, lovely new bathroom. Our dogs are welcome which is why we stay on repeat when in the area. Very close to the exhibition showgrounds
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for our needs. Nice secure back yard for our dog.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Glen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
close to 2 cafes.close to shops.Hard beds , but otherwise goodExcellent heatingGrass needed mowing
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deidre W.

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

Canberra catch up

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Canberra and the great facilities of the house. The shower and heater were our highlights! Great location, close to shops, comfy beds, recliners and room to spread out. Thank you.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Libby H.

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

Great lication

Great location and good yard for dogs
Stayed 17 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
It house is tired and needs some upkeep. Not even basics such as sufficient washing up liquid or oil were provided although there was lots of toilet paper. The lawns needed mowing. Had to provide our own linen. Not great value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

George R.

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

Canberra

Fans in the three bedrooms not working. Remote for the TV very hard to use and reception not good, Can't get channel 7 or 9. Yard and lawn needs some care. mowing etc.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Perfect, quiet place to explore Canberra with dogs

We really appreciated being able to take our dogs with us, and to stay in a house so ideal for them (and us!). It's a clean, efficient, practical house which is perfect for a Canberra holiday. Louisa was also super quick and helpful over minor issues, like internet dropout which we solved together instantly. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zayd D.

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

Comfortable stay

Great stay, very comfortable, good heating in winter. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne I.

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

just what was needed

Put my van that I live in for repairs so stayed for 2 weeks whilst that was getting done. I had a dog and no vehicle to get around so the location was great with dog park not far away and shops a short walk away. thanks
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica F.

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

Cockatoo House is the best

We thoroughly enjoyed our two stays at Cockatoo House. It was warm and comfortable for humans and safe and secure for our dog. When we needed assistance, our hosts responded swiftly. They were kind and generous hosts. As General Macarthur said, “we will return”. Many thanks again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy J.

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

Comfortable house in a quiet safe area

Mu husband and I, and small elderly doggie, enjoyed the back yard, sitting on the back verandah, and everything we needed in the kitchen. The house is in a quiet loop street with virtually no traffic and close to a park with walkways. Perfect for our needs. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

GENEVRE B.

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

Lovely location, clean home, pet friendly

Very happy with our stay. It was a short walk to a nearby park, a book library and a great supermarket and cafè. Lovely quiet, lush neighbourhood. Perfect for families and our dog, fully enclosed yard with space to be on the grass and verandah.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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