Holiday rentals with lake access in Vaal River

Heritage View Birding Retreat | Osprey

🐦 Heritage View Birding Retreat – Barberspan A birder’s paradise nestled on a peaceful farm just 2 km from the N14, right on the banks of Barberspan. This modern farmhouse-style cottage is the perfect overnight stop for travellers heading to Namibia, Namaqualand, or the Kgalagadi, or for anyone seeking peace, nature, and comfort. Wake up to the call of waterbirds, enjoy spectacular sunsets over the pan, and experience the peace and beauty that make Heritage View a true birding sanctuary.

Loft Room @ Craigrossie

The Loft Room@Craigrossie is a self-catering space for two on Craigrossie Game Farm, 8 km (3kms on good gravel road) outside of Clarens towards Golden Gate. The self-contained space has a loft room with views over the dams & mountains, a queen bed with 100% cotton bedding, bathroom and a kitchenette downstairs. A borehole supplies water. DSTV, WiFi, tea, coffee & kitchen essentials (spices & olive oil) are provided. Bring your own rod for catch & release trout fishing (daily rod fees apply).

Apartment in Pont de Val

Escape to a spot overlooking the serene Vaal River, perfect for an anniversary, special celebration, or simply a relaxing getaway. Our cozy apartment offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, making you feel right at home. Enjoy full access to the Pont de Val estate, where a variety of activities and dining options await, providing the perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment. Whether you're unwinding by the river or exploring the estate, this is the ideal spot to create lasting memories.

Northington, Mountain escape

Explore the freedom of 900 hectares of untouched wilderness on a private nature conservancy in the heart of the Kamberg. Start your day with coffee on the mountain as black wildebeest roam below, or spend a quiet morning fly-fishing at your own private trout dam. Explore scenic hiking trails, spot rare bird species. After your adventures, relax in the comfort of a newly built modern cottage — fully equipped with all the amenities you need for a luxurious countryside escape. 4x4 cars needed!

Vaal River Weekend Getaway - The RED BUS House 12

"Windmill on Vaal" is situated on "Windsor on Vaal" on Vaal river, and only 50 minute drive from Joburg, the perfect get away to enjoy the peaceful beauty of the open air, rolling lawns and river side views. If you enjoy river sports, fishing, bird life, and sunsets, this is an ideal location for a weekend stay or longer. Enjoyed in both summer and winter, our place is equipped with heating, and airconditioning. There is also access to the free wifi. This is our unique RED BUS UNIT!

Sunbird Cottage - Relaxed Farm Getaway

Sunbird Cottage is on a working farm 30km from Volksrust and Wakkerstroom Wetlands, it is a place to come and relax and recharge, we are off grid. There is great birding, walking, mountain biking and bass fishing on site, there are also kayaks for the dams. The cottage overlooks a gorge that goes down to the Slang River with an indigenous forest and has great views over the valley towards Amajuba Mountain and Battlefields for those interested in history.

Crane Haven

Crane Haven is a luxury self-catering house situated on a beautiful Golf Estate. It boasts with a beautiful garden and dam in front of the house. The house offers 3 bedrooms each with an en-suite bathroom. The house has a fully equipped kitchen. Forget about load shedding as the house has a solar system and back up water tank. Full DSTV and free Wi-Fi. Enjoy the view or simply just take the canoe and row across the dam. It is a bird watcher's paradise.

The first Airstream Airbnb in Gauteng!

Come and get cozy under the stars! Airstream Amy is waiting to share her beautiful space, nestled among blue gums right on the edge of the Vaal Dam, on a private little island peninsula. She has traveled all the way from the USA to proudly choose her final destination in sunny South Africa. Just an hour’s drive from Johannesburg, she is perfect for a magical quick getaway. Please ask us for more information about our airstrip.

Kliphuis @ Ebenhaezer

Rustic rock building with extremely large and spacious rooms, a very big stoep overlooking the Vaaldam. Perfect place to take a break with the whole family, pets included, we are very pet friendly. Bird watching is a must, walk along the water's edge and catch some fish.

Suikerbekkie

This cosy cottage has an extra-length queen-size bed and an en suite with a spa bath and a separate shower. The kitchen has a Bosch fridge-freezer, an ice machine, a 10-litre filtered water glass dispenser and a large verandah with patio furniture.

Riverfront Golf Estate home with pool

Relax with the whole family at this beautiful 4 bedroom, 4 en suite bathroom riverfront home with pool. Fishing is allowed on the property. This property has solar and a borehole. Everything you will need for an unforgetable sress free stay.

Angel’s Sunset

A one in a million property on the Vaal River, situated on the most popular banks of the Vaal River in Vanderbijl Park. A relaxing oasis, with large garden and wonderful view from the house. The sunsets are magnificent.