Coucal Cottage

Entire guest suite in Hartbeespoort Dam Nature Reserve, South Africa

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bathroom
Rated 4.92 out of 5 stars.454 reviews
Hosted by Riana
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

Great check-in experience

Recent guests loved the smooth start to this stay.

Mountain and valley views

Guests say the views are lovely.

Park for free

This is one of the few places in the area with free parking.
This self-catering unit is situated near the Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway on the slope of the Magaliesberg and has a panoramic view of Hartbeespoortdam and surrounding areas. The unit is separate from the main house with a private entrance, porch and parking space.

The Cottage has a kitchenette with a microwave, small fridge, toaster kettle and frying pan (makes a lovely breakfast or stir-fry). A mobile braai is also available. We will set up a table and two chairs in the garden.

The space
The cottage is private and situated on our smallholding, where we also live in Hartbeespoort.

The Cottage has a private porch and garden. Guests are welcome to have a barbecue /braai in the garden.

Within 5 minutes you can be at the local Village Mall or other shops.

It has lovely open spaces with a lot of birdlife. The Magaliesberg mountain is at the back of the Cottage and in front is a panoramic view of the Hartbeespoordam dam and surrounding area.

Check out this home on Airbnb! Studio #292 is our second listing. Studio #292 is new and more spacious.

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/46424537?s=13&unique_share_id=6e4ce117-85ba-4985-b8b2-71ac3445c1e8

Guest access
The Cottage patio and attached garden. Regarding wheelchair access... there are five steps leading to the patio and one from the patio into the Cottage. Inside the cottage there is one step into the shower.

Other things to note
Coucal Cottage has an air conditioner.

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Bay view
Lake view
Wifi
Free parking on premises – 5 spaces
AC – split-type ductless system
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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4.92 out of 5 stars from 454 reviews

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 93% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 6% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Hartbeespoort Dam Nature Reserve, North West, South Africa

Living on the slope of the ancient Magaliesberg with an incredible view and having wide open spaces surrounding the main house and Coucal Cottage is a real privilege for which we are very grateful.

Meet your host

Superhost
777 reviews
4.92 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
Where I went to school: Cape Town
About myself: Five things I can't live without: God, My family, Nature (hikes and scuba diving), music, books and poetry. Favorite travel destinations: In South Africa: Langebaan, Sodwana, Rusermi Europe: Lake Como, Cinque Tere, London and Paris Namibia. Books: Lord of the Rings, The Poisonwood Bible, Grapes of Wrath, A short history of nearly Everything,The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, The Winter of my Discontent, City of Joy also True life stories, Travelbooks and Stories about Nature ... Favorite movies: Out of Africa, Avatar, The Fisher King, The World according to Garp, Awakenings... Opera, Live shows. Food: Italian food

Riana is a Superhost

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Co-Hosts

  • Henk
  • Suzanne

Host details

Response rate: 90%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 15:00 – 21:00
Checkout before 10:00
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
No smoke alarm
Pet(s) live on property