Home exchange and house swap holiday accommodation in Yarralumla, Canberra Inner South, ACT
We are a retired professional couple. We are very house proud and careful with other people's houses. We have done a number of successful house-sits, and about 8 swaps. Interests : bird watching, walking, the beach, the country, classical music, art galleries, antiques. We are looking for a swap or swaps on the Sunshine Coast within 30 minutes drive from Montville QLD in 2026. The school holidays would be good, and any other time too. We are also looking for a swap to the Ulverstone area of Tasmania in January 2026.
#12189
May 2014
8
Our house is a duplex in the leafy suburb of Yarralumla, close to the Lake and Weston Park for walking. Cafes and local shops are close by.
The house faces north, is well furnished, and has reverse cycle heating and cooling. There is a terraced area with automatic awnings looking onto a pleasant garden. Two stories. Upstairs main bedroom with queen bed and ensuite, 2nd bedroom with 2 single beds, 3rd bedroom with 1 queen bed, main bathroom with bath and shower. Downstairs a playroom/study/bedroom 4 with king single bed, large kitchen, lounge, dining room and toilet. It is a very comfortable house. Sleeps 7.
Duplex
Airconditioning, Heating, Bath, Internet, Wifi, TV, Stereo, Dishwasher, Coffee machine, Washing Machine, Security Screens, DVD, Microwave
Highchair, Toys, Cot
Garden Yard, BBQ, Deck, Lock Up Garage, Carport
Internal stairs, External stairs / steps
Sunshine Coast QLD Australia, NSW Australia
Yes
Yes
2026: 22Mar-31Dec | 2027: 1Jan-31Dec | 2028: 1Jan-31Dec
Simultaneous
Short term (1-4 wks)
No
School Holidays, Easter
Car Swap Negotiable, Children Welcome, No Smoking
Family holiday, City living, Cultural indulgence, Foodie indulgence, Mountains & Snow, Weekend Getaway
Shopping, Golf, Lawn Bowls, Tennis, Snow Skiing, Kids Activities, Ice Skating, Ten Pin Bowling, Skateboarding, Ballooning, Biking, Hiking, Bushwalking, Swimming, Fishing, Canoeing, Sailing
Cafes, Restaurants, Cinema, Pubs/Bars, Clubs [e.g. RSL], Night Clubs, Live Music, Theatre, Art Gallery, Museum, Historical Sites, Public Library, Farmer's markets, Aquarium, Zoo, Parks, Playing Fields, Skate park, Public Pool
We are located in Yarralumla, a lakeside suburb close to the CBD, the Parliament, and all the national cultural institutions. Very central.
The main attraction of the lakeside location is the easy access to the lake, with walks along the lake and in Weston Park. We are close to the Royal Canberra Golf Club, and a short drive to several popular centres for cafes and restaurants.
Canberra is an easy city to live in, with no heavy traffic and a sunny climate (but frost in Winter). There are several national parks and nature reserves close by, and the coast and the ski fields are only two and a half hours away. Sydney is three hours by car, a bit more by bus. Canberra is also a great place for cycling. There are plenty good restaurants and cafes.
Bakery, Convenience Store, Pharmacy, Supermarket, Gymnasium, Yoga/Pilates
Canberra (5kms)
Canberra (8kms)
Note: The location shown on the map is approximate only.
There are 2 endorsements for this house swap member:
We had a wonderful week staying at Diana and John's lovely home in the ACT. Beautiful house in a lovely setting with a wonderful sunny back yard. Everything you could need for a stay in Canberra was provided in Diana and John's home.The house is withing easy distance to all the main attractions of Canberra and we found our way around easily. Nice little shopping centre with cafes just down the road. Walk just down to the street to the lake with lots of walking/bike trails. Thank you so much for your lovely hospitality.
Ray and Jen from Burnside/ Nambour QLD (May 2025)
We did a swap with Diane & John for a week in April 2015. We loved their house & felt very at home in it. It was clean & comfortable & in a beautiful suburb of Canberra very close to Lake Burley Griffin. Diane & John were incredibly helpful both in the lead up to the swap & during the swap & are a very lovely & generous couple. We would highly recommend this house to anyone considering a house swap to Canberra.
Catherine from Cheltenham, Melbourne, VIC (May 2016)
