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Cape Point Mountain Getaway - Villa
A magnificent historical home surrounded by fynbos, overlooking False Bay with stunning sea views and an imposing mountain backdrop. The villa is located in a nature conservancy. It is completely off the grid: solar energy, water from a mountain stream. This place is for people who want beauty and tranquillity and a getaway experience in a 100% environmentally friendly place right on the urban edge - 8kms from Simonstown. Fully equipped open plan kitchen, exquisite bedrooms and awesome decks.

Villa with sea & lagoon view, gym and heated pool
Overlooking the ocean and the lagoon, nestled in a bird conservancy against a forested hill and 5 minute drive from pristine beaches and the center of Wilderness, this stylish self-catering house offers spacious living and dining spaces, a deck with a heated pool, 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and private terraces with views on the sea and the forest. Amenities include a home gym, Pilates equipment, Weber braai, smart TV 75”, full DSTV, Play Station 4, fussball table, and uncapped Wi-Fi.

Hillandale Hideaway - a modern cabin near Plett
The Hideaway at Hillandale is a modern and totally off grid cabin tucked away in the forest with complete privacy and spectacular forest and mountain views! Enjoy amazing birdlife, tranquility and beautiful walks. Feel like you are in the middle of nowhere, but only 5 minutes to stunning beaches, 10 minutes from Plett , the Crags, Plett Winelands and a host of amazing wildlife places! With so much to keep you busy locally, it is a treat to come back to the Hideaway and feel away from it all!

Magic Garden Cabin, Wilderness Heights
Surrounded by the magic Outeniqua mountains and fynbos, we welcome you to our little slice of wilderness bliss! Our dream for the land is to create a sustainable home and restore this stunning piece of African earth, to live simply and respect nature. We are in the process of rehabilitating our land. We wish to share this wonderful place, its STUNNING views & gardens with like-minded people & travellers and encourage you to explore the beauty that surrounds us here in the Garden Route.

The Sky Cabin Misty Cliffs
Experience one of the most pristine stretches of the south peninsula coastline from our laidback house. The upstairs offers spectacular ocean views with a big open plan bathroom. Downstairs is the perfect setting for dinners around the dining table leading onto the open plan kitchen. The downstairs double bedrooms share a bathroom and the front bedroom has beautiful sea views. While the downstairs deck is great for sundowners. Situated 45 minutes from Cape Town’s city centre.

EcoTreehouse luxury off-grid cabin
Tucked into the lush Hermitage Valley just outside Swellendam, the EcoTreehouse is a peaceful off-grid cabin designed for comfort, simplicity, and connection to nature. It’s perfect for couples, solo travellers, or small families wanting to unplug without compromising on comfort. Wake to mountain views, fall asleep to frog-song, and soak under the stars in your private wood-fired hot tub. Swim, stargaze, wander the trails, or meet the horses — this land invites you to slow down.

Endless Views & Privacy
Our studio apartment opens up onto a 40sq meter balcony with a panoramic view of the Hout Bay Valley and the Helderberg mountains beyond. Large sliding doors disappear into the walls creating an unimpeded indoor/outdoor flow while the elevated position protects your privacy. The open plan bathroom faces onto an enclosed secret garden which includes a frame-less glass shower. The unit has a fully equipped kitchenette and is serviced daily except weekends and public holidays.

Heidi's Barn, Franschhoek
Situated on a small holding 5km outside Franschhoek, opposite the exquisite La Motte Wine Estate, Heidi’s Barn offers the perfect self-catering base from which to explore the Winelands. A fire pit, outdoor dining area and a large swimming pool (shared with one other cottage) are perfect for summertime relaxation while an indoor wood-burning fireplace and wooden floors throughout make for a cosy winter escape. The barn runs on mains power with solar back up for load shedding.

Luxury in nature. Solar Powered. Endless sea views
Experience the ultimate coastal lifestyle in our luxury cliff-top home with stunning ocean views from every room. Our organic modern design features natural wood and designer soft furnishings. Dip in our semi heated pool, or enjoy our yoga & chill deck or cook a meal in our designer kitchen. Complete with solar power system & set in a private nature reserve. Just 25 mins from George Airport, 15 mins from the Garden Route Mall and Wilderness. Come unwind in comfort & style.

Stunning location! Heated Pool, Nature, Clifftop!
Backup power supply. 4.4m x 2.4m heated pool. The house is set in a dramatic location perched 60m above the ocean, with endless ocean views. Set in a 94 hectare private , safe reserve, walks and hikes from the front door, come and experience nature in luxury. Whales/Dolphins/wildlife/ stars! 24 hour security 15 minutes to George Mall, 20km from George Airport. The house has 180 degree views over the Ocean, with fresh clean air and the sound of the ocean below.

Luxury Safari Lodge in Kruger Park Nature Reserve
Private 5-Star upmarket self-catering safari lodge inside the 'Big-5' Greater Kruger Park Nature Reserve. All Inclusive Special Offer March 2026: game drives 50% For exclusive use, one party at a time. Overlooking an open field and a dam. Own patio on the Olifants river front, 300m. 4 double bedrooms en suite. Groups up to 2-12 guests. Terrace with plunge pool. Lounge and kitchen. Fireplace, barbecue area. Serviced by 2 staff, WiFi Solar power 24x7

Grysklip High Mountain Stone Cottage, Cederberg
This grey-stone cottage is built against a rock face which is a dramatic back wall for the interior. All the stone used for the walls was collected nearby, so the cottage disappears into the landscape. The views are spectacular in every direction. The interior is cosy with wooden floors and Cape furniture and Himalayan textiles. There are two 3/4 beds. The bathroom has a shower set against the rock-face, and there is a wonderful double outdoor bath.
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