
Family-friendly holiday rentals in Southern Africa
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Nature's Dome
Escape to nature in a unique way with our secluded, forest getaway. Nestled in the heart of an indigenous forest in the Garden Route, our dome offers a perfect blend of luxury and wilderness. Our Dome is beautifully designed for comfort, with the indulgent outdoor living space blending seamlessly with nature encouraging guests to reconnect, relax and rejuvenate. As much as we would love to welcome all, the setting isn't child friendly and definitely offers a more wonderful getaway for two.

Hillandale Hideaway - a modern cabin near Plett
The Hideaway at Hillandale is a modern and totally off grid cabin tucked away in the forest with complete privacy and spectacular forest and mountain views! Enjoy amazing birdlife, tranquility and beautiful walks. Feel like you are in the middle of nowhere, but only 5 minutes to stunning beaches, 10 minutes from Plett , the Crags, Plett Winelands and a host of amazing wildlife places! With so much to keep you busy locally, it is a treat to come back to the Hideaway and feel away from it all!

Sky Light Apt 3
Nested beneath the beach dunes of the beautiful and secluded Wilderness beach, Sky Light offers a peaceful and stylish boutique experience. With a spacious room featuring a kitchenette, king size bed, bathroom and l-shaped couch, this sky-lit haven designed from the ground up for your enjoyment includes a plunge pool, five minute walk over the dune to the beach, close proximity to the Wilderness restaurants and Sedgfield Market, paragliding, canoeing and everything that Wilderness offers.

Lemon Tree Studio in the CBD of Stellenbosch
Our studio is close to the centre of town and walking distance to most of the Stellenbosch attractions and the tourist information center. Although it is not very big you'll love our cosy yet comfortable studio, it has a lovely covered relaxing area for you to enjoy and is surrounded by a green garden. Our place is good for couples and solo adventurers. It has an open plan setting with a kitchenette, comfy bedroom and shower. Easy walk in to town to enjoy all Stellenbosch has to offer.

Heidi’s Barn, Franschhoek
Situated on a small holding 5km outside Franschhoek, opposite the exquisite La Motte Wine Estate, Heidi’s Barn offers the perfect self-catering base from which to explore the Winelands. A fire pit, outdoor dining area and a large swimming pool (shared with one other cottage) are perfect for summertime relaxation while an indoor wood-burning fireplace and wooden floors throughout make for a cosy winter escape. The barn runs on mains power with solar back up for load shedding.

Stunning location! Heated Pool, Nature, Clifftop!
Backup power supply. 4.4m x 2.4m heated pool. The house is set in a dramatic location perched 60m above the ocean, with endless ocean views. Set in a 94 hectare private , safe reserve, walks and hikes from the front door, come and experience nature in luxury. Whales/Dolphins/wildlife/ stars! 24 hour security 15 minutes to George Mall, 20km from George Airport. The house has 180 degree views over the Ocean, with fresh clean air and the sound of the ocean below.

Rise and Shine Mountain Cabin, Wilderness Heights
Surrounded by fynbos bush and the sound of birds, you will have a unique nature experience and wake up to the INCREDIBLE views of the majestic Outeniqua mountain range shining in front of you! We are a simple, off the grid set up so do not expect luxury but rather the simple pleasures and nature in all its glory. Our property is a work in progress. We dream of creating a sustainable space by restoring our land and respecting nature in the process.

Dassieshoek - Ou Skool
Situated in the mountains of Robertson, this double volume, beautifully restored Old School is a tranquil getaway for the whole family. There is a gorgeous eco pool and plenty of amenities for children. Located next to the Marloth Nature Reserve, the house is at the beginning of the Arangieskop Hiking Trail. Mountain biking, hiking, birding and river and dam access mean that there are plenty of outdoor activities for the whole family.

Hillside Penthouse with Spectacular Table Mountain Views
Gaze out on Cape Town from this exclusive retreat high above the city. This quiet cocoon is a place to relax, featuring contemporary furnishings, sliding floor-to-ceiling windows, terrace walkouts, panoramic views of Table Mountain, and a private splash pool. You have an expansive space over two levels to enjoy. Experience the urban buzz or the peace of the great outdoors, both just minutes from the apartment.

Romantic cottage with a pool AND an open air tub!
RiverStone Cottage lies at the foot of the majestic Simonsberg mountain with panoramic views in all directions. Whether you are relaxing under vast oaks or at the plunge pool and watching the sunset turn the mountains pink or are an early bird and watching the sun rise behind cheeky, pointed Botmanskop, there are moments aplenty to ooh and aah at the majesty that surrounds this very special place.

Hermitage Vista.
You won’t forget your time in this romantic, memorable place. Relax and rejuvenate with this beautiful cottage at the foot of the Langeberg mountains. Tastefully decorated and beautiful scenery. Enjoy an afternoon nap with views of the green fields and mountains. Definitely for nature lovers and people who loves the outdoors. Inverter with battery system to supply basic lights, WiFi and tv

Stuurmansfontein Corbelled House
Step back in time in the heart of the Karoo Looking for a truly remote South African escape steeped in history? Stay a night or two in an authentic corbelled house — a unique stone dwelling built by early settlers. Nestled 7km from the nearest neighbour, this off-the-grid hideaway offers peaceful solitude, starlit skies, and a rare connection to the past.
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