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Lovely suite with pool in the mountains
Come and discover a spacious and rejuvenating place! Your suite includes a bedroom, a bathroom and a kitchen-living room. It has direct access to the shared pool with views of the Indian Ocean. Private entrance. On the ground floor of our family home, bursts of laughter or voices may reach you. Pool reserved for the family 30 minutes per day. Airport 30 minutes, beaches 40 minutes, circuses 1 to 2 hours. Golf, restaurants, supermarket, pharmacy, greengrocer, fishmonger, church, park 5 minutes away.

The Thatch House on the Park
Located in a quiet cul-de-sac and secure. Dining area and fully equipped kitchen with gas stove. Cosy lounge with Smart TV, Showmax/Netflix/YT. Free, fast uncapped WiFi. 3 Upstairs bedrooms each with a desk opening onto a pyjama lounge. Main bedroom with King bed, own full bathroom, Jet bath & balcony. Private walled garden with large brick BBQ/braai and furnished Lapa. Gate access to park. Washing machine, rotary clothes line. Single auto garage. Great for groups, families, long & short stays!

Tranquil One Bedroom Apartment
This light-filled apartment is fully private with its own entrance, separate from the main house—perfect for peace and quiet. Inside, you’ll find a cozy bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, plus a spacious living area with a dining space and a kitchenette for your convenience. The apartment is powered by solar backup electricity and a solar geyser, so you can enjoy a comfortable stay without the hassle of load shedding. We share our home with two dogs and a cat—friendly family pets who love people

VILLA FAMILIA Citron Vert ensuite double room
Welcome to the 'citron vert' room, that offers everything you need for a comfortable stay at La Digue. A fully air conditioned room with an ensuite bathroom, a private kitchenette and terrace, surrounded by a peaceful garden. the room apartment is completely private with own entrance Villa Familia is located at the heart of the island, 200 meters from the port and all facilities, shops, restaurants, beaches and parks. We have free WiFi on site which works in all the rooms and in the garden.

Cozy Bush Escape bordering Nairobi National Park
Tucked away along the border of Nairobi National Park, The Hide is perfect for couples or solo explorers. Wake up to wildlife glimpses, then set off on guided game drives, bush walks, cultural visits, or savour nearby fine dining. Though our cottage is self-catering, excellent restaurants and take-away options are close by. We can also arrange transfers from Rongai or wherever you’re coming from. And this season, enjoy complimentary firewood for crackling evening fires under the African sky.

Festina Lente | Industrial Chic Garden Suite!
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.

Vervet Suite - Diani, Monkey Suites
Nestled on a private property shaded by indigenous trees, Monkey Suites offers exclusive beach access just a one-minute walk away. The Vervet Suite is one of two self-catering residences, a serene one-bedroom retreat with a private plunge pool and garden. Inside, enjoy air-conditioned comfort; outside, relax under the trees, with ocean breezes and playful monkeys for company. Breakfast is available at an additional cost. A peaceful blend of privacy, comfort, and barefoot luxury.

The Barnstable Guest Suite - No loadshedding!
Enjoy a stylish experience in this centrally located space. Conveniently located 2 minutes from the highway and right next to Lynnwood Bridge and the CSIR. There is a queen sized bed, a small kitchen as well as an ensuite bathroom with a shower. The living area leads out onto a private patio with a weber. Bonus - Solar powered so no loadshedding! Come and enjoy our beautiful space and relax with your morning coffee under the trees as you listen to the birdsong around you.

Independence with great services.
Ground floor independent of a box on stilts, located in a coconut grove. Scheduled for 2 people, it is composed of: - a bedroom, an outdoor bathroom (hot water) and toilet, an open space to the outside with equipped kitchenette and a garden with jacuzzi and pool. Located by the sea in the Bay of Saint Paul in an exceptional nature reserve (coconut grove and pond), close to downtown shops, Saint Paul market and the Tamarins road. Quiet place.

Tranquility near volcanoes and mountain gorillas
Our place is close to Volcanoes National Park, just on the outskirts of Musanze town about 3 km from the city center. You’ll love our place because of the beautiful views of the volcanoes, American mattresses, and stunning architecture built with local materials. Our two rooms are a part of a detached private bungalow with a bathroom and shower. Our place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, and families (with kids).

Exclusive accommodation in scenic, secure estate
Delightful spacious 1 bedroom apartment set in a luscious garden with views of the dam. The apartment has a spacious lounge, Kitchen, dining room area and outside tanning deck with a private pool The Apartment has fast stable internet wifi ,netflix and DSTV and perfect if you need to get onto video conferencing or zoom meetings It is the perfect place for a romantic quiet weekend away or to use as a base to explore the lowveld from

Lime Garden Villa - Bahari Apartment
Lime Garden Villa - located in a serene and tranquil environment. Lush , spacious and ever green lime garden is situated on 9 acres of secure property 150 meters away from the beach. The Lime Garden Villa offers its guests a rare combination of privacy, space, and choice between self-catering or chef on site facilities with direct access to the best activities that Zanzibar has to offer.
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