Vacation rentals in Melville

Stylish and safe cottage with power & water backup

Peaceful haven in the heart of one of Johannesburg’s oldest and safest suburbs with private entrance, off-street parking, security guard, back-up water and power systems. We have just put in a brand new kitchen & bathroom ! Expect high quality linen, stylish furnishings, treats and fresh flowers. All these come at a premium, but our guests who have consistently scored us 5 stars think it’s worth it! The cottage is completely self-contained with everything you would need for a long or short stay.

The Pink Hound

Newly renovated (OCT 2024) Our Airbnb experience in the heart of Melville, a vibrant Johannesburg suburb. Boasting a queen bed, kitchen, luxurious bathroom, garden and pool allowing guests to enjoy the quiet of the suburbs while only being a block away from the dynamic 7th street packed with bars and restaurants. We know many attractions and are able to assist with information to have the best Johannesburg experience. Reserve water supply for water cuts, UPS for Wi-Fi during load shedding.

Solar Powered Treetop Loft @ The Orchard on 2nd

*LOADSHEDDING & WATERSHEDDING PROOF - WE HAVE SOLAR & A 5,000l WATER TANK!* *AIRPORT TRANSFERS & TOURS CAN BE ORGANISED* You are a minute's walk (200m) from one of Time Out's coolest streets in the world - 7th Street! The loft has queen size bed with 300+ thread count cotton linen & a bathroom with an antique Victorian claw foot bath (no shower), a fully kitted kitchen & 200mb WiFi. Guests enter from the garden & up a steep staircase. #420friendly #lgbtqifriendly #everybodyloveseverybody

Cozy Garden Retreat in Lively Neighborhood

Welcome to our heritage house in vibrant Melville! The home includes a lounge with a fireplace, an entertainer’s kitchen, and two outdoor patios. Parking & Laundry available on request. The one bedroom can either be set up with a king sized bed or two single beds. The bathroom features a shower, fresh towels, and complimentary toiletries for your convenience. There is also always-on WiFi (even during loadshedding)! In the communal courtyard, there is a braai area and a fruit and veg garden.

(Sub)urban retreat

A light, green, urban sanctuary. Truly unique. This home is a beautiful space to recharge and relax, a base to explore the city. The house is located in Richmond, a small and friendly suburb bordering the vibrant neighbourhood of Melville, close to Millpark Hospital. The house was featured in Home & Leisure design magazine in 2016 due to its inspirational philosophy and its unique and creative architecture and interior design, as well as a Netflix series and a number of TV commercials.

Airy, spacious, tranquil, work or chill space.

This secure, spacious studio is ideal for a work space and /or a place to recharge. The unit comfortably sleeps two people, stack doors open onto a sunny secluded patio which leads onto a private landscaped garden. This large modern studio unit provides good wifi, solar backup, sizable work station, Netflix, and secure parking on site for one car. We are a block away from 7th Street. 7th St is the vibrant high street of Melville offering an interesting variety of restaurants.

Off-grid Melville bijou cottage near to 7th Street

My place is a private self- contained guest cottage, with great views, and close to restaurants and dining, and nightlife. You’ll love my place because of the views, the location, and the people. Fibre Wifi is provided. It is powered by solar power. A supermarket is a five minutes walk away. This cottage is set in an environmentally sound property. If you are afraid of nature, this is not for you. This is an opportunity for you to be in a secure place where you feel part of nature.

1-Bed Loft Apartment with amazing City Views

Welcome to The Light House Sky, is a fully equipped open-plan Penthouse, with a private patio, built-in Braai (bbq), and beautiful views. Located in Westdene, close to the world-famous neighbourhood Melville, lined with trendy restaurants, bars, and cafes. Central location with a 25min drive to O.R. Tambo, Rosebank, Sandton, and Maboneng. A tranquil and creative hideaway, surrounded by greenery and birdsong, an ideal base to explore the many offerings within and around Johannesburg.

Your perfect base to explore Melville and Joburg

Our delightful garden cottage is in the leafy suburb of Melville, within walking distance of many restaurants, pubs and shops, but just far away that you will enjoy a wonderful sense of peace and quiet. The cottage features a large bedroom with a double bed, table, TV (Netflix) and couch, a kitchenette and a bathroom with bath and shower. We offer secure off-street parking for one small car. The bedroom opens onto a patio next to the pool. The cottage has a heater and electric blanket.

Melville with a view

If you're visiting Melville or central Joburg, you'll have easy access to everything from this lovely, centrally located, load-shedding-free space with water backup and high speed WiFi. Walking distance from the vibrant 7th Street where you'll find coffee shops, bakeries, street art, nightlife, a theatre, funky charity stores, and a host of other interesting places. A quick Uber from the universities, Rosebank, Braamfontein and Sandton in the 33rd coolest neighbourhood in the world.

Off the grid Lavender Cottage Melville nr Wits&UJ

SOLAR POWERED with WATER TANK ensuring alternative supply Set in the garden of a family home, this newly renovated cottage offers double glazed windows and insulation (adhering to European standards of climate control) & is within a minute's walking distance of the quaint 7th street of Melville, and near to universities/hospitals. We welcome all guests, although the cottage is not suited to late night wanderers as we are a quiet property; suited to professionals. Parking is shared.

...On the Koppies

Enjoy the beautiful nature reserve of the Melville Koppies in your backyard and in all the different lights from sunrise to sunset in this north-facing 'organic' house on 3 levels. There is a wonderful flow to the outside with verandahs off the main bedroom & open-plan living areas . It feels like a residence in the country but is actually peri-urban. Now electrical and water outages are a thing of the past with back-up and fast Wi-Fi for those looking to combine work with leisure.