Home exchange and house swap holiday accommodation in Scullin, Canberra, ACT
Mum and 10yo son ready for new adventures! I'm a freelance writer/journalist and former travel writer ready for some new adventures with my son. We joined this site when he was a baby and did successful swaps from Noosa to New Zealand! Since then we've done plenty of travel and now ready for another houseswapping stage. We've been houseswapping, dog sitting, and airbnb'ing together since he was born. I work remotely and my son attends an online school which has a 9 week break in July/August - so we'll be looking for Australian swaps (north!) for July/August 2025, as well as the following specifics: SWAPS WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 1. Non simultaneous swaps for our serene, 3br family home (complete with swim spa, hot tub and fabulous garden) in Canberra. You: Will enjoy our Canberra home in February or March 2024. Us: We will use our half of the non simultaneous swap in one of the following ways: *A July/Aug 2025 stay in your Queensland home (open to offers from 2-6 weeks!) *A short stay (3-7 days) in your place within 3 hours of Sydney - any direction but particularly north coast or Blue Mountains. After April 2025 we may be based in Sydney - so I'll post then about our Sydney home as we will be definitely looking for more winter swaps. We may also be looking for 4 weeks in Europe (particularly Sweden/Stockhome/Lapland) in December 2025/Jan 2026 - If you are a European couple or small family keen for a month near the beach in Sydney Christmas 2025, let's talk! WHO WE TRAVEL WITH: For years we have travelled with other families. My best friend and her now 12yo son came to NZ with us on Aussie House Swap, and another family came with us to Noosa. We would love 2025 swaps where other families can come to join us for part or all of the time. At all times I'd tell you who we hope to travel with and confirm that's ok with you - it's your home after all! For our winter 2025 swaps in particular we are looking for a pet-friendly home. We have a very well behaved 4yo cavoodle, Rosie, who is an informal support dog for my son who has anxiety. We are deliberately staying in Australia winter 2025 to find swaps where we can take Rosie. (Rosie has been dog sat by many members of our Canberra community over the last 4 years and comes with plenty of references!) I look forward to seeing what options pop up for 2025!
#6718
Apr 2011
6
Welcome to my lovely, serene home. A 3 bedroom haven for your Canberra stay. I'm a former travel writer so always able to give lots of tips to my guests about all the best things to see and do, eat and drink while you're in town. Trust me, with the right information, you'll have a wonderful time in Canberra.
*Please see my personal profile for our current swap preferences and availability*
The house would be great for a couple, single or small family and is kid friendly. Happy for dogs too as long as they are toilet trained and won't dig up the garden! The whole back yard is securely fenced and there's a dog door that my 13kg (medium) dog uses.
*Please see my personal profile for our current swap preferences and availability*
Sorry, absolutely no smokers - I'm totally allergic so even smoke from clothes etc a bit too much for me.
House
Airconditioning, Heating, Bath, Internet, Wifi, TV, Fans, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washing Machine, DVD, Security Screens, Spa, Cable TV
Play Equipment, Toys
Garden Yard, BBQ, Verandah, Deck, Bicycle, Pool
External stairs / steps
Queensland Australia, Central Coast NSW, Sweden
No
Jun-Aug 2025 (Queensland Australia), Dec 2025-Jan 2026 (Sweden)
Yes
2024: 11Sep-31Jan2025
Simultaneous, Non-simultaneous, Open to last minute
Short term (1-4 wks), Weekend, Medium term (1-3 mths)
Yes
Car Swap Negotiable, Children Welcome, No Smoking, Pets Welcome
Pets outdoors only please
Family holiday, City living, Foodie indulgence, Weekend Getaway
Biking, Bushwalking, Canoeing, Golf, Hiking, Kids Activities, Lawn Bowls, Sailing, Shopping, Swimming, Tennis, Go Carts, Ice Skating, Skateboarding, Ballooning, Rock Climbing
Art Gallery, Cinema, Museum, Parks, Playing Fields, Public Library, Pubs/Bars, Restaurants, Farmer's markets, Public Pool
Lovely serene location in an established part of Canberra (Scullin in Belconnen). Super easy 12 minute drive from centre of city and just a few minutes from lots of practical things (shops, supermarkets etc). The house has a very nice ambience and would be great for a couple, single or family holiday.
Bakery, Convenience Store, Pharmacy, Supermarket
Canberra (0kms)
Canberra (10kms)
Note: The location shown on the map is approximate only.
There is 1 endorsement for this house swap member:
We had a lovely stay, clean, well equipped family home. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
alla from South Coogee NSW (May 2017)
