The secret little house

Entire home in Hackett, Australia

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Elisa
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 5% of homes

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Self check-in

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Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.
💎 This is Canberra’s most wishlisted AirBNB. Hiding with private entry, is a bright little 1-bed, 1-bath house with free XL parking. Inside you’ll find raked ceilings, Australian bohemian decor and a rare upcycled gymnasium timber floor. It’s spacious, self-contained and centrally located. A short walk to local restaurants, cafes, pubs and supermarkets. Ride the MetroTram to CBD for world-class restaurants, shops and nightlife. This is your peaceful private getaway. Dogs welcome.

The space
❤️ “June 2025 MEDIA RELEASE: Officially awarded Canberra’s “Most Wishlisted Airbnb”. We are 1 of 8 top-rated properties recognised from the states and territories of Australia”.* Read more: https://news.airbnb.com/en-au/airbnbs-most-wishlisted-stays-by-state-revealed/

☀️ DAYLIGHT: Sunny with privacy to all outlooks. Appreciate playful decor with house plants, original artwork, vintage and boutique homewares, chess.

🏡 CENTRALLY SUBURBAN: Walk 25 minutes to the Metro tram station. Drive 15 minutes to the CBD.

🚗 CAMPER TRAILER READY: Free parking for large vehicles, camper-trailer, caravan.

🥑 VISIT CAPITAL REGION FARMERS’ MARKETS: Saturday mornings, 7.30-11.30am. 5 minutes drive. Fresh produce, coffee, breakfast and a hive of local community.

💃 ENJOY GANG GANG CAFE & BAR: Jazz and music nightlife, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Entertainment and dancing. 7.30-3pm Mon-Tue, 7.30am till late Wed-Sun.

🚴‍♂️ RIDE BIKES OR PLAN HIKES: Close to Mount Majura, less than 10 minutes ride to trails entrance. Run dogs off-leash. We offer a secure concrete-anchored bike hoop to secure bikes.

⛷️SKI SEASON: Stay half-way to the snow. 5 minutes drive off the Federal Highway.

💒 LOCAL CHURCHES: 5 minutes walk.
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
ST Margaret’s Uniting Church
Holy Cross Anglican Church
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☕️ DRINK COFFEE & TEA: Nespresso Vertuo Pop coffee pods, instant, decaf, green and fruit teas, hot chocolate and good ole’ fashioned choc-chip biscuits.

📺 AMENITIES & NETFLIX: High-speed secure internet (WiFi & LAN), smart TV, fully equipped kitchen, oven and microwave, outdoor gas-powered BeefEater Bugg barbecue, combo washer/clothes dryer, drying rack, hair dryer and clothes iron.

🥚 FRIDGE & PANTRY: Oil + vinegar, spices, sauces, spreads, flour, sugar. Milk and free-range chicken eggs.

🤫 PEACE & QUIET, PRIVATE: Complete your unintrusive key-safe check in, relax with family, friends or business.

🛏️ YOU EXPECT, WE DELIVER: Hot showers, delux queen mattress topped with premium cotton + French flax linens, and a posh choice of soft or firm bed pillows. Baby bath for infants.

🐶 DOGS: Dedicated dog yard for off-leash play. Dog treats, small dog bed and poo disposal bags in the pantry (to keep it clean!).

Guest access
Check-in: 2pm
Check-out: 10am

👀 FIND THE SECRET HOUSE:
- Free parking on the graveled front verge.
- Walk 25 metres down the public foot path, beside the main house.
- On the left, open the grey private gate to see the house. (Hint: Spot the secret house location behind the main house, but ssshhh! Don’t tell anyone….)

NOTE: No pets in the BBQ patio area due to the neighbouring chicken run.

🐓 Hold-yah-horses…did somebody say CHICKENS?…catch a glimpse of our feathered hens through the timber patio fence. Their names area Schnitzel, Nugget, Fillet, Chicken #1, Pebbles, Brownie and Goldie.

🥬 Chickens eat green kitchen scraps like spinach and lettuce, you can poke some through the fence if you see them.

Other things to note
In addition to washing, I wash all the blankets/throws between guests.

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Fast Wi-Fi: 443 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 269 reviews.

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This home is in the top 5% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews and reliability
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Where you’ll be

Hackett, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Neighbourhood highlights

Hackett is an inner north suburb of Canberra, the capital city of Australia. Located approximately 4.5 kilometers north-east of the central business district, Hackett is adjacent to Watson, Dickson and Ainslie. Antill Street in Hackett is directly connected to the Federal Highway, to Sydney. Mountain biking and outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy Mt Majura Nature Reserve to the east.

Meet your host

Superhost
342 reviews
4.94 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
My work: Interior design
Hello and welcome. My name is Elisa and I am a third generation Canberran. With dedication to sustainability, I have custom-built this tiny home you are staying in using many recycled materials. I feel passionate about interior design and aim to make your stay a happy and joyful one. Glad you could make it to Canberra!

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Co-Hosts

  • Andrew

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Checkout before 10:00 am
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide detector not required
Smoke alarm