Luxe cottage - fire place, private & pet friendly

Entire cottage in Nieu-Bethesda, South Africa

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bathroom
Hosted by Carla
  1. 6 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the lockbox.

Unbeatable location

100% of guests in the past year gave this location a 5-star rating.

Mountain and garden views

Soak up the views during your stay.
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Set in a magnificent garden, Klein Geluk dates from 1877 and is furnished beautifully by it's late owner Niël Stemmet. A haven for travellers that seek stillness and purpose. A natural swim dam and a charming garden contribute to a blessed stay.

The space
Klein Geluk is a typical Karoo house that shows cracks, character, history, and patina of yesteryear. The gorgeous interior includes an open-plan dining room and lounge. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom that is shared with the second bedroom. A long bath allows soaking [no shower inside] and a fireplace in the lounge heats the home in winter, with a swim dam for the summer heat. A private outside shower in the garden has both hot & cold water. The kitchen is fully equipped and the stoep, braai area and pergola are all ideal areas for outdoor dining.The enchanting garden is thriving in the fertile soil of the valley and is fully fenced. Gum is the gardener. Elizabeth is the caretaker.

Guest access
The entire home and garden will be your private space.

Other things to note
There is an extensive garden and several outdoor areas to enjoy and braai/ bbq. Wi-Fi, a blue tooth speaker and safe parking are provided. During load-shedding guests have led lamps, loadshedding bulbs and a CADAC gas stove.

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Garden view
Mountain view
Kitchen
Wifi – 6 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.91 out of 5 from 44 reviews.

Guest favourite
This home is a guest favourite based on ratings, reviews and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 91% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 9% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Nieu-Bethesda, Eastern Cape, South Africa

The village is quaint; has several excellent restaurants, galleries and tourist attractions. Meals are affordable in Nieu Bethesda; one should indulge in the excellent food served in the village, from breakfasts, home-cooked meals, artisan beers, and cheeses. There is a general dealer in the village, stocking fresh produce, wood, ice and groceries. At the farm stall one can buy excellent meat to braai/ bbq. The village has no filling station or ATM. We do hope you will love your stay and the beautiful village of tranquility.

Meet your host

Host
138 reviews
4.89 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
My work: Owner: The Bethesda
Speaks Afrikaans and English
I enjoy life! I have a passion for bubbly, coffee & good food. I am an outdoor enthusiast, especially climbing mountains. I am an avid saver of the planet and enjoy discovering small villages.

Host details

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

House rules
Check-in: 14:00 – 20:00
Checkout before 10:00
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
No smoke alarm
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock

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