• Entire apartment
  • 700 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
    In all areas • 33 Mbps
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
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Serendipity Cottage is a recently renovated apartment in Johannesburg, where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.7 km from Montecasino, and guests can benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. The property is non-smoking and is set 13 km from Sandton City Mall. The spacious apartment comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. This apartment also has a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Gautrain Sandton Station is 13 km from the apartment, while Parkview Golf Club is 18 km away. The nearest airport is Lanseria International Airport, 17 km from Serendipity Cottage.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Johannesburg
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  • Leon
    South Africa South Africa
    Best guesthouse ever!. The cottage has everything you can think of. A plus King size bed, aircon, large shower, full Dstv, no load shedding. It really is home away from home. Thank you Andrew for thinking of everything. I can stay there for weeks!
  • Annien
    South Africa South Africa
    The best accommodation ever.... peaceful and the most comfortable bed in the world. Attention to detail was outstanding and everything was so clean and fresh. Host was helpful and I will 100% alwaays stay there.
  • Laura
    South Africa South Africa
    Absolutely lovely cottage! Spacious & comfortable. Will definitely be our regular place to stay when in Joburg!

Hosted by Andrew

10
10
Host review score
Host review score

Andrew
Serendipity Cottage is a self-contained/standalone, serviced apartment nestled within the quietest street in Fourways, Johannesburg North. The apartment is solar-powered with water back-up (no load-shedding or water outage blues!) and offers luxury finishes in a well-equipped and secure environment. The spacious, double volume apartment can accommodate up to 2 guests and comprises 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and an open-plan kitchenette and living area. The bedroom contains a super king-size bed, and an en-suite bathroom with a large bath, separate shower, a toilet and a wash-basin. The lounge has a comfy lounge suite and an extra large 55" flat-screen TV and decoder with a full selection of DStv satellite channels in addition to streaming options Netflix, DStv Now and Showmax (own accounts). Free fast fibre Wi-Fi access is also provided. The kitchenette is equipped for heat-and-eat catering and contains a fridge, convection/grill microwave, toaster, induction plate and cutlery/crockery/cooking utensils. The dining area has seating space for 4 people. The unit's double-volume common area is air-conditioned. A small garden area is for guests private use. There is a separate remote-controlled gate entrance for optimal privacy and mobility with safe carport parking for up to 3 cars/trailer. The apartment is serviced on pre-arranged weekdays.
Andrew, your host and owner of Serendipity Cottage, is a family man with 20 years of corporate travel experience and operated in the hospitality industry for 10 years. This ensures the required insight into guest product expectations and the necessary responsiveness.
The apartment is located in a quiet street in the heart of the new business/entertainment hub of the Fourways Precinct, Johannesburg North. Johannesburg’s leading entertainment destination, Monte Casino Resort is 5 minutes away, with hundreds of top restaurants, shopping malls, cinemas and theatres within easy reach. Lanseria Airport (13km), ORT Airport (27km), Hartebeespoort Dam leisure resorts (34km). Shopping/Restaurant hubs within a 2 km radius include Fourways Mall, Cedar Square, Douglasdale, The Buzz, Broadacres, Dainfern Square, Pineslopes, Fourways Crossing and more. Sandton City is 10km away. A Gautrain bus stop is 5 minutes away operating to and from Sandton CBD, ORT Airport and Pretoria
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Serendipity Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Laundry
  • Terrace
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Good free WiFi 33 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Alarm clock
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • CD player
    • DVD player
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Fold-up bed
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    Activities
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules

    Serendipity Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 18:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of ZAR 1000 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 43. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Serendipity Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Serendipity Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    A damage deposit of ZAR 1,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Serendipity Cottage

    • Yes, Serendipity Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Serendipity Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • Serendipity Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Serendipity Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at Serendipity Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Serendipity Cottage is 11.8 miles from the centre of Johannesburg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Serendipity Cottage on this page.

    • Check-in at Serendipity Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.