Sleep on the banks of the Kaaimans River

Entire home in Wilderness, South Africa

  1. 8 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 2 baths
Rated 4.84 out of 5 stars.82 reviews
Hosted by Greg Dale
  1. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

At-home gym

The yoga mat and free weights are ready for workouts.

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Our home is one of only eight units built on the banks of the Kaaimans River. Sleeping 8 people comfortably, roll out of bed and into the river. Open plan kitchen, family and dining room along with an undercover patio and braai area make this the perfect spot to bond with the family or relax in this picturesque corner of the Garden Route

Our home also has reliable wifi (even during loadshedding) making this a perfect work remote location

The space
Enjoy the unobstructed river views from 3 of the 4 bedrooms. Sit on the deck as you see the river flow past. A 5-minute drive to Wilderness beach. This hidden gem is centrally located between the cities of George and Wilderness.

HOUSE AMENITIES
- secure parking for 2 cars with additional guest parking
- easily sleeps 8 (3 Queen sized beds, 2 Singles)
- fast and reliable WiFi 45mbps (even during load shedding) making this the perfect work remote location
- newly installed cosy wood fireplace
- Free use of a two-person canoe
- Two high chairs and one crib are available for families traveling with infants
- Exercise equipment included. TRX/suspension trainer, 20kg dumbbell, barbell and kettle bell, yoga mat and jump rope
- Hammock

BEDROOM ONE
- views of the Kaaimans River
- comfortable Queen sized bed with heated blanket
- Small office section with monitor, keyboard, mouse and laptop stand
- large bedside tables with large bedside lamps for reading and ample plug points for charging
- balcony
- standing fan
- ensuite bathroom (see below)

BATHROOM ONE
- situated in the main bedroom with large mirrors
- jacuzzi bath with views of the river, shower, toilet, and double basins and vanity

BEDROOM TWO
- comfortable Queen sized bed with heated blanket
- river views
- balcony shared with main bedroom
- bedside tables with lamps for reading
- ample plug points for charging
- standing fan

BEDROOM THREE
- comfortable Queen sized bed with heated blanket
- river views
- standing fan

BEDROOM FOUR
- two single beds
- standing fan

BATHROOM TWO
- Shared between bedrooms two, three and four

GUEST BATHROOM
- guest toilet located near the entertainment area

THE KITCHEN
- fully-equipped kitchen with everything you might need
- tea, coffee (Nespresso) and sugar provided
- kettle, toaster, microwave, oven, fridge/ freezer, air fryer, blender
- laundry section with dishwashing machine, washer

THE LOUNGE
- TV (55inch) with Netflix, please note there is no DSTV. Thanks to the invertor you are able to watch TV even during load shedding
- split between a TV section with a comfortable couch and a luxury lounge area with a cosy wood fireplace. One free bag of wood supplied additional bags can be used for R50 a bag
- floor-to-ceiling sliding doors opening up onto the river

THE DECK
- outdoor couches
- gas braai
- hammock
- enjoy stunning views of the Kaaimans River with a sundowner in hand

THE PARKING
- secure, access-controlled, off-street parking for two vehicles. Any additional vehicles will have to make use of the visitor's parking which is located at the entrance gate of the estate, about 700 meters walk from the unit.

LOAD SHEDDING
- Our home has a portable inverter that powers the TV and ferry lights during load shedding
- we have a second inverter for the wifi ensuring you remain online during power cuts
- we also supply rechargeable lights

Guest access
Guest will have full access to the property and the Kaaimans river for swimming and canoeing.

Secure, access-controlled, off-street parking for two vehicles.
Any additional vehicles will have to make use of the visitor's parking which is located at the entrance gate of the estate, about 700 meters walk from the unit.

Other things to note
PARKING

Please note that we only have space for two vehicle in front of the unit. Any additional vehicles will have to park in the guests parking area by the estate entrance which is about 200m away.

TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN

We are on the banks of the Kaaimans River.
While the patio is enclosed there are other areas on the estate where children could get down to the river please be aware of this if booking for small children.

WILDLIFE AND BABOONS

We are also fortunate to be in a more remote part of the Wilderness, this means our home is tranquil and allows you to connect with nature.

This does also mean we are surrounded by wildlife including baboons that have been spotted in the area.

They are very unlikely to come near the house when guests are there, but could enter the house if windows are left open and unattended.

Please ensure you lock up and close all windows when leaving the house or a room. Any damage caused because of failure to lock up will be for your expense.

LOADSHEDDING

Unfortunately, South Africa faces load shedding (planned power outages) and the house will also be affected by this schedule.

The house has an inverter system that powers the Wi-Fi and Smart TV in the living room. Emergency lights, a gas stovetop as well as an outside braai/BBQ are also available to use during this time.

All the restaurants in the Wilderness village have generators and will operate as normal.

Please download the “Eskom-SePush” App and add Wilderness(12) as your location, to get the updated information as it changes.

For any additional load shedding inquiries please contact your host to know how to plan around it.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Mountain view
River view
Beach access
Kitchen
Wifi – 45 Mbps

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4.84 out of 5 stars from 82 reviews

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 88% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 10% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 1% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Wilderness, Western Cape, South Africa

We are fortunate to be one of only 8 houses on the banks of the Kaaimans river, tucked away in the valley we enjoy a peaceful corner of the Garden Route. Only a few minutes from both Wilderness and George you are able to enjoy the peace and quiet of the home without being stuck in the middle of nowhere.

Meet your host

Host
82 reviews
4.84 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
My work: Empowa
Love travelling. Enjoy taking photos and going on long runs in a new town.

Co-hosts

  • Kady
  • Matilda & Dean
  • Dean And Matilda

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
May encounter potentially dangerous animal
Carbon monoxide alarm