
Guesthouse holiday rentals in Southern Africa
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Kai Cottage
Kai Cottage is a contemporary, stylish, light & relaxing space located in the beautiful neighbourhood of Constantia Hills. It is a self-catering 1 bed studio apartment with a shower bathroom, a well-fitted kitchen, a comfy lounge and a private balcony. It is best suited for professionals & couples. It is an open plan area, recommended for a maximum of 2 adults. The base price is for 1 guest (for single and business travellers); there is a small surcharge for 2nd guest. Kindly book accordingly.

Omatako Garden Cottage
Welcome to our peaceful garden cottage. Located in a safe and secure neighborhood, our home is just a short walk away from local shops, restaurants, pubs and a filling station. You will find a fully equipped kitchen, cosy living area, as well as indoor and outdoor dining options. Step outside to enjoy a traditional Namibian braai, and spend your evenings around our cosy fire pit. Our Airbnb offers the perfect blend of privacy, security, and family-friendly amenities to make your visit enjoyable.

Northcliff Self Catering Cottage with Jacuzzi
Feel high up in the sky with this double storey cottage in Northcliff. This self catering cottage comfortably sleeps 2 people with a private en-suite bedroom. 1st floor - Enjoy free access to uncapped fibre Wi-Fi, Netflix, Showmax & DStv (full). Balcony with a wooden deck, private Jacuzzi, kitchen with a gas stove and hob, dishwasher, aircon, guest toilet and smart TV. 2nd Floor - Bedroom (1 Superking bed, en-suite bathroom (shower and bath), TV (Netflix, Showmax & DStv (full)) and aircon.

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.

Loft Room @ Craigrossie
The Loft Room@Craigrossie is a self-catering space for two on Craigrossie Game Farm, 8 km (3kms on good gravel road) outside of Clarens towards Golden Gate. The self-contained space has a loft room with views over the dams & mountains, a queen bed with 100% cotton bedding, bathroom and a kitchenette downstairs. A borehole supplies water. DSTV, WiFi, tea, coffee & kitchen essentials (spices & olive oil) are provided. Bring your own rod for catch & release trout fishing (daily rod fees apply).

Knysna Forest Studio • Views
Book with us after 3rd July and wake up to a complimentary homemade granola, yoghurt and jam breakfast! Entire private studio for 2 with Valley & Forest views. Quiet Knysna cul-de-sac. Wake to birdsong, coffee on the deck, then hit trails, lagoon and town (5 min drive; Uber available). Self-cater easily: full fridge/freezer, gas stove, microwave with built-in oven. Fast Wi-Fi + workspace. Charcoal BBQ. Pet-friendly (no large dogs). Rustic, handcrafted cabin finishes - safe, cosy, tranquil.

Cottage on Fir Hermanus
Superb non-smoking garden cottage at the back of the main house. It sleeps 4 guests in two very luxurious en-suite double bedrooms (Air conditioned) with spacious TV- lounge and small kitchenette. (Well equipped). Expect good quality linen and fluffy towels and unexpected little luxuries. A sparkling pool, free parking and Fibre Wi-Fi on the premises. Guests can enjoy the garden and pool at leisure. It is completely separate and private as only one other person resides in the main house.

Spectacular ocean views @ 38 on Penguin Studio
Unwind whilst taking in the spectacular 270 degree ocean and mountain views from the comfort of this luxury Pringle Bay studio. Just 100m from the rocky shoreline you will not only be awed by the views but will hear and feel the waves crashing onto the rocks. * Uncapped WiFi (works during load shedding) * King Size Bed * Flat screen TV with Netflix, AppleTV+ and YouTube * Fully equipped kitchen * Fireplace * Heated towel rail * Handheld bidet * Great coffee * Lockable Safe * Hair Dryer

Angelfish Cottage modern & on the Beach
Your own bit of tranquil paradise. Relax on the large deck overlooking the Indian Ocean right in front of you where whales & dolphins play. This air-conditioned 1 bedroom cottage boasts private ocean views throughout and a short 80m pathway to the beach. A lounge with a 50” flat screen and full DSTV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge/freezer. Free use of Fibre High speed Wi-Fi. Inverter electricity backup Drive-in access with safe private parking. in a good area along Marine Drive.

Hazyview Accommodation, Bon Repose Cottage 1
Adorable 1 bedroom guest house with hot tub (jacuzzi) Peaceful and centrally-located to all the fun tourism activities Hazyview and surroundings has to offer. Kruger National Park, Panorama Route, Open Vehicle Game drives, Restaurants, Curio Shops, Golf courses, River Rafting, Quad biking, Birding, Elephant Whispers and many more activities to fill your days with. Ending the buzz of the day relaxing in the hot tub or enjoying a braai under an African starlit sky.

Cape Point Mountain Getaway - Forest Hideaway
This is the writer/artist retreat you dream about, or the secret romantic hideaway. Hidden in a ravine alongside a mountain stream, cloistered in forest, this simple eco-friendly wood and glass cabin stares out to sea. At its back stands the Table Mountain chain soaring into the sky. Raised on stilts and 100% off-grid it is surrounded by nature without another human structure in sight. The Hideaway is strictly for those who love the outdoors.

The Owl House - Mountainside bungalow, Muizenberg
Sleep in the trees in a unique retreat overlooking False Bay. Perched on the Muizenberg Mountain-side, the Owl House offers guests a unique garden stay with a distinct tree-house feel and is a short walk away from the buzz of Muizenberg village and its famous beachfront. The self-contained 30m2, solar-powered bungalow is separate from the main house, with a kitchenette, work and dining space, & uncapped fibre, making it perfect for WFH.
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