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Guest suite in Randburg
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 224 reviews

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!

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Guest suite in Centurion
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 137 reviews

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

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Guest suite in Nairobi
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 175 reviews

Karen Hardy Executive Homestay

Private & quiet executive, guest suite with outdoor garden in the heart of Karen. Wake up to the sound of birds & go to sleep to the sounds of the night, all while surrounded by restaurants, malls, & the National Park. A safe & serene area for those who enjoy: ✅Walks & Runs ✅Outdoor Yoga A 10-minute drive from: ✅ The Giraffe center & Giraffe manor, ✅ Karen Blixen Museum A15-minute drive from: ✅ Sheldrick Elephant orphanage, ✅ Nairobi National Park, ✅ Galleria, Water-front & The Hub Mall.

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Guest suite in Nairobi
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 166 reviews

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.

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Guest suite in Port Louis
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 249 reviews

Studio full privacy in shared villa+pool+jacuzzi

Design lovers, architecture enthusiasts, and tropical plant aficionados will adore this cozy, independent studio in a designer villa! With a private entrance, it combines comfort and intimacy. Equipped with aircon, Wi-Fi, a balcony, microwave, mini-fridge, 190x140 bed. Enjoy the shared spaces of the expansive villa: pool, kitchen, lounges, dining area, gym, and jacuzzi (heating at €10/session). Located in a non-touristy area, it’s close to the sea and central for exploring the island by car.

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Guest suite in Centurion
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 237 reviews

Studio:5min 2 town, country, highways. No Loadshed

Peaceful & centrally-located in a NO-Loadshedding area on Gautrain bus route, less than 10min to N1, N14 to Lanseria airport 27km, R21 to OR Tambo airport 28km. Unscheduled power interruptions do occur from time to time due to situations out of our control. Comfortable with FREE UNCAPPED WIFI - business or leisure (Netflix). Relax by enjoying walks at Irene farm, Golf driving range, spa, bike trail, Gyms, Rietvlei Nature Reserve, museum, 3 major malls - restaurants, 24/7 medical suites.

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Guest suite in Hartbeespoort
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 243 reviews

Tranquility defined

Tranquil setting with spectacular views over the mountains. Situated about 70km from Johannesburg and Pretoria. 100km from Sun City, 130km from Pilanes Berg and 40km from Lanseria Airport. The area offers shopping, animal sanctuaries, cable car, restaurants, movie sets, etc. We are in a nature estate with free roaming animals & fauna and flora expected in such an estate. No additional- or day visitors allowed. Possibility of noise from the resort, golf course and building activities.

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Guest suite in Hoedspruit
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 178 reviews

Romantic suite - Hoedspruit, close to Kruger

Looking for a romantic bush getaway in a secure "plains game" environment close to Kruger National Park and all the other many tourist attractions? Permit us to introduce you to Sicklebush Suite. This luxurious suite affords privacy and tranquility within a game reserve environment, whilst offering easy access to all the amenities, shops and charming restaurants our bustling bush town has to offer. Enjoy a self-drive safari and sundowners or nip out to one of the local pubs for a drink.

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Guest suite in Ukunda
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews

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 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.

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Guest suite in L'Étang
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews

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.

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Guest suite in White River
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviews

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

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Guest suite in Piton Sainte-Rose
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 196 reviews

Studio Bellevue

Studio entièrement équipé et climatisé. NON FUMEUR Proche de tous commerces et restaurants, idéalement situé près des départs de randonnées entre ciel et océan. Dans le calme et la verdure, vous pourrez vous prélasser dans la piscine au sel, (non chauffée ) face au piton Bellevue. Parking privé. Une grande terrasse sous varangue avec un salon de jardin, table haute et tabourets.

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