
Family-friendly vacation rentals in South Africa
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Rocknest-An Architect’s Contemporary Mountain Home
Escape & unwind at this extraordinary home. Reminiscent of a Grand Design set location - nestled on the ridge with panoramic views of the city skyline & jacaranda treetops of one of Pretoria’s oldest suburbs. This home combines elements of steel, stone and glass. The relaxing setting is furnished with natural textures, beautiful decor items & Egyptian cotton bedding. Also 100% solar. A truly tranquil getaway inside Pretoria-minutes from the Gautrain, restaurants, embassies & vintage shopping.

Luxury Safari Lodge in Kruger Park Nature Reserve
Private 5-Star upmarket self-catering safari lodge inside the 'Big-5' Greater Kruger Park Nature Reserve. For exclusive use, one party at a time. Overlooking an open field and a dam. Own patio on the Olifants river front, 300m. Game drives and Chef services, not included, on request. 4 double bedrooms en suite, sofa beds in lounge. Groups up to 10-12 guests. Terrace with plunge pool. Lounge and kitchen. Fireplace for barbecue Serviced by 2 staff, WiFi 1h to Kruger Park gates Solar power 24x7

The Wild Bunch Safari House
The Wild Bunch Safari House is a special place where the animals roam freely around the house! This detached self-catering house is decorated in African style with a stunning swimming pool (depth 1.6m+martini seat) integrated in the "stoep" (veranda). Attached is an outside (tree) shower and of course a large african braai and firepit. The House also has a Back Up system to help through the dark hours of Loadshedding in SA. Just 20 min from the Crocodile Bridge Gate at Kruger National Park.

Cape Point Mountain Getaway - Cottage
This is one of Cape Town's environmental and historic treasures. It is a candle-lit hideaway with stunning views of mountain and sea. The Cottage is completely off grid, with fresh water coming off the mountain and energy from the sun. The cottage is built from local materials - stone walls, reed ceilings, blue gum supports. There are glass doors and windows throughout the cottage. The cottage has a beautiful open-plan bedroom and bathroom. The bathroom includes a tub, a toilet and a basin.

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!

Amazing home on the beach in Klein Slangkop
Modern wood and glass home with solar-heated pool on the beach in Klein Slangkop private security estate. Step from the front deck onto beautiful beach sand and direct access to some of the most pristine beaches in the Cape. Breathtaking views. Great surfing. Nature. Stunning sunsets. Situated on the west coast of the Peninsular 50 minutes to Cape Town City Center one way and 25 mins to Cape Point gate the other way. Noordhoek beach is to the right and Long Beach to the left of the house.

Crocodile Rock River Lodge, Mjejane Game Reserve
NO LOAD SHEDDING World Class game viewing right from the stoep/veranda of this magnificent self catering Game River Lodge. Launched in July 2020 this lodge overlooks the ever changing Crocodile River. Crocodile Rock River Lodge has everything that you will need to enjoy the beauty of the Kruger National Park. The lodge sleeps up to 10 people. Two bedrooms within the main house whist the other 3 bedrooms are separate cottages. We have our own new game drive vehicle for exclusive bookings

Birdsong Marloth Park
Birdsong is a private, self-catered, and solar-powered house in a wildlife conservancy adjoining Kruger National Park. Relax on the downstairs outdoor lounge with heated pool as zebra, kudu, and many others stop by to visit. Watch the sun set from the hammock on the upper patio. Exercise in the gym space. And if you just can't get away from work, there is a large table upstairs with a beautiful video background! Birdsong is just 15 minutes from Kruger's Crocodile Bridge gate.

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.

Luxury in nature. Solar Powered. Endless sea views
Experience the ultimate coastal lifestyle in our luxury cliff-top home with stunning ocean views from every room. Our organic modern design features natural wood and designer soft furnishings. Dip in our semi heated pool, or enjoy our yoga & chill deck or cook a meal in our designer kitchen. Complete with solar power system & set in a private nature reserve. Just 25 mins from George Airport, 15 mins from the Garden Route Mall and Wilderness. Come unwind in comfort & style.

Grysklip High Mountain Stone Cottage, Cederberg
This grey-stone cottage is built against a rock face which is a dramatic back wall for the interior. All the stone used for the walls was collected nearby, so the cottage disappears into the landscape. The views are spectacular in every direction. The interior is cosy with wooden floors and Cape furniture and Himalayan textiles. There are two 3/4 beds. The bathroom has a shower set against the rock-face, and there is a wonderful double outdoor bath.

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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