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Home in Pretoria, South Africa

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 214 reviews

Mountain Views at a Smart Hilltop Home with Solar Power

Gaze over the Moot from a covered, lit dining terrace. Immaculate, clean-lined, contemporary interiors flow via sliding glass walls onto a generous wraparound deck. Black and steel accents complement airy whites, soft greys, and organic, earthy tones. We have solar power. The house has three separate bedrooms each with an En Suite bathroom on the ground level accessed through an electric gate with a small front yard. The living areas are spacious and open plan with lots of light and an outdoor feel. There is no garden, however, lots of outdoor space with an incredible view of the mountain and valley that is known as The Moot. Enjoy your stay in a relaxed, easy to care space. You will have the whole place to yourselves! Good communication is important to us and we will respond as quickly as possible. We are happy to answer any questions regarding travel, attractions, places to visit and everything that interest you. The house is at the top of a steep driveway in quiet Villieria, one of Pretoria’s oldest neighbourhoods. It is close to the highway, university, hospitals, embassies and amenities. Find shops, cafes, and restaurants just down the road. In addition to Uber and metered taxis, a bus to the Gautrain station leaves from Webb Street in the nearby Queenswood. A bus service and a bus to the Gautrain station is available just 200 meters down the road. Metered taxi's or Uber are available too. Parking for 1 car is available on the property. Situated on top of a hill, it may be a challenging drive into the driveway for some. There is a double garage with direct access into the scullery. The property is safe, enclosed and has an alarm.

Jun 3 – 10

R1,698 ZAR per night

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Home in Sandton, South Africa

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 216 reviews

Magnificent Manor Home Exclusively for You

BACK UP POWER | HIGH SPEED FIBRE | SECURE GraceviewManor provides refuge from the outside world, employing farmhouse elements with a sumptuous french flair. The moment you enter you will begin to relax. Sun filled, light & airy it is stylish & graceful yet informal & welcoming. Sumptuous luxury offers you spacious bedrooms all unsuite, a vast kitchen & endless entertainment areas. Styled with care, serviced with love & prepared with everything you may need to make your stay an absolute pleasure!

Apr 15 – 22

R4,583 ZAR per night

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Home in Mombasa South, Kenya

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviews

Diani Reef Beach Hive 1 - 350m to the beach

Are you looking for a serene place to unwind while enjoying the tranquility of mother nature’s work around you? Well, Karimu Beach Hive is the perfect place for you! The 1 bedroom cottage is situated in a private compound along Diani Beach road just opposite Diani Reef Resort. It has a private parking, kitchen, a living room equipped with a Sound System, 55'' UHD TV, free Wi-Fi, a dining room/laptop station and 1.5 bathroom. Its 5 min walk to the beach, Leisure Golf Club and Diani Beach Hospital

Jul 23 – 30

R648 ZAR per night

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Home in Mjejane game reserve, South Africa

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviews

Thula Sana Lodge

The base rate is for 2 people. Additional guests after the first 2 will be charged an additional rate per person per night. Thula Sana is a private lodge in Mjejane Game Reserve. Tranquility at its best, lounge on the patio and watch the elephants go by or enjoy a sundowner in the loft and gaze into the game reserve. This is the place to be to relax and unwind in the bush. The lodge has a gym and swimming pool. There is also a study with a place to work, and a bookcase with books to read.

Jan 4 – 11

R2,910 ZAR per night

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Home in Hoedspruit, South Africa

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviews

Fairfarren a 2 bedroom home on Wildlife Estate

Fairfarren is a luxury two bedroom house that can sleep up to 4 people. Both rooms have king size beds & en-suite bathrooms (inside & outside showers). Our inverter will ensure load shedding will not affect your stay! Fully equipped for self-catering in modern kitchen. Air-cons, fans, Wi-Fi, DSTV, pool, braai, deck and fire pit. Fairfarren is situated on the exclusive Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and you will enjoy the company of wildlife whilst drinking your morning coffee on the stoep.

Aug 13 – 20

R2,200 ZAR per night

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Home in Naivasha, Kenya

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 130 reviews

Olanga House: Beautiful Wildlife Getaway

Explore beautiful Lake Naivasha from this stunning rustic modern house overlooking a wildlife conservancy. The house was lovingly built with clay floors, high-beamed ceilings, huge pivot windows, and antique details for a luxurious but charming feel. The house borders Oserengoni Wildlife Sanctuary, so enjoy the views of giraffes and zebras from your spacious verandah and lush peaceful garden. Fine dining at Ranch House Restaurant & food shopping at La Pieve Farm Shop is just 5 minutes away!

Jan 1 – 8

R5,989 ZAR per night

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Home in Randburg, South Africa

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviews

Luxury solar powered villa with pool and suana

Solar powered battery inverter to escape load-shedding and forget your worries in this spacious, peaceful and centrally located place. A stone's throw from the best restaurants, shopping centres, sports facilities, and hospitals. Let the children play in the jungle gym and lush garden. Relax in the sauna and take a dip in a pool to cool down. Exercise at the gym and play pool. We look forward to welcoming you to our perfectly hidden getaway in the middle of bustling city landscapes.

Jun 7 – 14

R2,947 ZAR per night

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Home in Hectorspruit, South Africa

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviews

Lindi Lodge, your bush home in the Greater Kruger!

Welcome to Lindi Lodge, your own private lodge in the African bush. Lindi Lodge is located in Mjejane Game Reserve, which is fenced into the Kruger National Park. This affords our guests the opportunity, if lucky, to view game directly from the house. Our home is equipped with all the basics, needed for a relaxing bush break. Additionally, we have installed battery backup and inverters to ease the burden of Power Outages, currently affecting South Africa.

Jun 5 – 12

R6,162 ZAR per night

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Home in Kiserian, Kenya

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 156 reviews

Castle - Incredible views, spacious living areas

Relax on the balcony while taking in breath taking views from The Castle on Champagne Ridge cliff top position. The perfect eco-friendly getaway only 1.5 hours from Nairobi. Hang out on the spacious balcony while grilling nyama and soaking in the amazing views across the Rift Valley. An off-the-grid self-sufficient home with its own solar power and water harvesting systems, sleeping a maximum of 6 adults (no children under 15 yrs) in 5 sleeping area.

Jan 17 – 24

R2,203 ZAR per night

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Home in Marloth Park, South Africa

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 156 reviews

Buffalo Bone Suite

Buffalo Bone Suite is a solar powered open plan self catering house which has been interior designed using only sourced items from around Africa. Tribal art photography pieces decorate the simplistic space. The black pool is a feature and opens up the interior space by a four meter stack door. Elephants in the Kruger National Park can be seen almost daily at the crocodile river just four hundred metres from the house.

Jan 20 – 27

R2,625 ZAR per night

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Home in Diani Beach, Kenya

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviews

Melia Suite - Diani Beach, Kenya

This property is unquestionably one of Kenya’s most charismatic & private beach escapes. There are some places that cannot be defined by an ordinary sense of time or words; they are blessed, pure and timeless. Inshallah fits into this rare and cherished category. The Melia Suite is one of our self catering accomodation option with a private pool & the ideal place to UNPLUG - RELAX - RESET.

Apr 20 – 27

R4,508 ZAR per night

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Home in Johannesburg, South Africa

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 386 reviews

Johannesburg Norwood Luxury Home with Pool & Solar

This house is next to tucked away in a quiet street with large trees. The space offers solar backup power, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open kitchen with a dining area & and a spacious lounge looking to the patio area & and a private pool. Wi-Fi, cable TV & laptop friendly. Inside parking for two cars. We are close to trendy restaurants, shops, & Virgin Active gym, parks, malls, etc.

Oct 17 – 24

R1,668 ZAR per night