Family-friendly holiday rentals in City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality

Willowild Cottage

Your Simple, Serene Johannesburg Retreat Whether you’re in Joburg for business, visiting friends and family, or sightseeing, Willowild Cottage offers a peaceful, centrally-located escape. Just 5.6km from Sandton City and the Gautrain—an 8-minute drive—this charming retreat is nestled in a garden paradise, where guests can enjoy organically grown fruit and vegetables. With secure parking and private cottage access, Willowild Cottage blends simplicity, comfort, and tranquility for an ideal stay.

Airfryer, Purified Water, WorkArea, Wi-Fi, Netflix

Comfortable, ideal escape, well equipped self cater kitchen, helpful extras. Smart TV /Netflix, fast fibre, work space. Bathroom & bedding upgraded Sept25. Pool. Washing machine & detergent. Fridge/freezer, Wi-Fi & lights on Solar for minimal load shedding impact, solar point to charge cell phones. Gas geyser. Well positioned for leisure or business stays with great tourist attractions close by. Close proximity to Cresta, Randburg central & Randpark Golf Club. Weekly service for long stays

Lavender Cottage Melville nr Wits&UJ

Hybrid power (solar/ municipal), WATER TANK ensuring alternative supply Set in the garden of a family home, this newly renovated cottage offers double glazed windows and insulation (adhering to European standards of climate control) & is within a minute's walking distance of the quaint 7th street of Melville, and near to universities/hospitals. We welcome all guests, but the cottage is not suited to late night wanderers as we are a quiet property; suited to professionals. Parking is shared.

Emmarentia garden cottage for couple/group

NO WATER CUTS LOADSHEDDING: WIFI 24/7, gas cooker, solar plug during day, rechargeable light globes. Private 2-bedroom cottage (3 guests max) garden & patio. Near - Rosebank, 20 min to Sandton, Wits, UJ, Milpark & Donald Gordon hospitals, Netcare Rehab. Emmarentia Dam and Botanical Gardens. Other Airbnb on the property: rooms/36472088 Fully equipped kitchen, within walking distance of restaurants and takeaways in Greenside, close to Parkhurst, Parkview & Linden for great restaurants.

8. Solar Powered Cosy Executive Cottage

Cozy executive cottage, fully furnished including: ✔ Solar powered with battery backup anywhere between 2 to 12 hours based on usage. ✔ 50Mpbs+ WiFi with battery backup ✔ Smart TV with Netflix ✔ Secured shaded parking for only one vehicle ✔ Washing/Dryer Combo machine ✔ Dishwasher Machine ✔ Fridge ✔ Gas Stove with Oven ✔ Microwave Oven ✔ Fully loaded kitchen utensils. Situated in a central location and close to all amenities. Suitable for three people. Suitable for long term stay as well.

Gecko Cottage

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. Where one can get away from the hustle and bustle while still being conveniently located within easy access to all amenities and business districts. Enjoy evenings with the sound of crickets and river frogs while dining on scrumptious salads, a home cooked hearty dish or the best pizza in town, by prior arrangement. Or simply self cater in the fully equipped kitchen, whatever your reason, work, stopover or relaxation, we’ve got you covered.

Poolside Villa

Escape to this off-grid retreat powered by solar energy and surrounded by lush greenery. Relax by the shared pool, enjoy a game of pool on the patio, or use the braai for outdoor dining. The open-plan kitchen includes a gas stove, and the living area offers cozy seating and a smart TV with high-speed WiFi. With sleek bedrooms and modern bathrooms, this eco-friendly getaway is perfect for couples or remote workers seeking tranquility and modern comforts in a peaceful, stylish setting.

Urban Style, Garden Studio | Solar Power

Escape to Industria - an eclectic steampunk studio in lush Hurlingham, just 2 km from Sandton. Industrial charm meets vintage elegance with repurposed decor, metro-tiled bathroom, and nods to 19th century innovation. Enjoy WiFi, solar power, secure parking, a flat-screen TV, and a garden view. The unit features a bath, shower, and convenient kitchenette - perfect for business travellers and curious souls alike. A rare blend of history, comfort, and creative flair in tranquil setting.

Lemon Tree Cottage (Solar/Inverter)

The cottage is 1 of 2, tucked away on a professional run business in the heart of Linden & only a 5 min walk away from the huge selection of popular boutique shops, cafe's & restaurants on and around 7th street & 4th avenue. Uber drivers are readily available at all times to transport you to and from the Gautrain station in Rosebank; just 10 minutes away. Our cottage is ideal for singles, couples, business travelers, and even a small family looking for a short or long stay over.

Executive Garden View Suite

No load shedding and backup water. Welcome to my home in the leafy suburb of Hurlingham. We are central to Sandton CBD (3km) as well as Hyde Park, Rosebank and Bryanston. The Gautrain station is 8 mins away and it takes 12 minutes to the airport . The suite is located on the first floor with a separate entrance and secure undercover parking. Fast internet and lovely garden and pool views. We use solar power so not affected by load shedding. Kitchenette only, no stove/oven.

Private Suite & Lock-Up Garage

A private self-contained lock-up and go guest suite with unrestricted 24/7 access. 2.5 km from Unisa, 10,2 km from Monash University, 12,3 km from University of Johannesburg (UJ) and 16 km from University of the Witwatersrand (Wits). Guests do not have to share any spaces within the home with any members of the household as it is a totally independent unit even though it is situated within the main house. The only shared areas are outside in the garden and at the pool.

Perfect contained room

We have recently installed solar panels and battery-backup to cope with the loadshedding as well as a large water storage tank for water outages Snug cozy contained room has a double bed, kitchenette with two gas plates and bathroom with a shower. It's not the biggest space (23,5 square metres) but has almost everything you need for a stay in one of Johannesburg's beautiful old tree-lined suburbs. The area is safe and close to the train.