
Guesthouse holiday rentals in Southern Africa
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Top-rated Guesthouses 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.
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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.
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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.
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Seascape
Beautiful self contained studio cottage with stunning sea views and direct beach access. The unit is totally separate from the main house. WARNING - this property contains many steps to the beach This unit is suitable for only 2 guests. We do not accept extra guests and we do not allow children in this unit. Guests also have access to the shared splash pool situated next to the unit. Parking is in a designated parking area on the private road. This area is monitored by security cameras.
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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).
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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.
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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
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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.
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Horizon Hideout
A really lovely one bedroom place to stay which has all you need for a holiday or if you are on business. The wifi and TV are there for your convenience with a dedicated work space. Westville is a very treed area and green all year round. At Horizon Hideout you are so close to nature and yet only 5 minutes to the shops, an 8 min drive to the Pavilion Shopping Centre and a 20 minute drive to the Durban beachfront. Ofcourse there are plenty of other fun places to explore as well!
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Peach Trees Cottage Clarens
A beautiful cottage surrounded by peach trees and mountains - is situated in a secluded corner of Clarens, Free State, South Africa. Peach Trees offers accommodation for two people in quiet surroundings, amazing views, while being close to the village centre. The cottage has a gas hob, under counter fridge, and ample space for cooking and braaing and a wood burning fireplace. There is a desk and free WIFI for those who may need to work or connect while away from home.
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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.
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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.
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