A stunning cabin in the most beautiful, peaceful garden. We had the most wonderful time. Robert was a great host, our kids loved meeting and playing with George and the dogs!! We will definitely be back one day!

Stayed in December 2023

Very unique experience. We all loved the outdoor shower :) and the warm welcome.

Stayed in November 2023

The creativity and attention to detail in the apartment. The accommodation is not luxury but pure tranquility and coziness. The wonderful garden. The tranquility and perceived seclusion despite proximity to everything necessary. The host is an interesting and really nice guy.

Stayed in August 2023

This vintage forest cabin is just beautiful! We loved the quirkiness of it, the attention to detail and the amazing surroundings. It is ideally located in storms river within easy walking distance of all the eateries and a short drive from the national park.

Stayed in July 2023

Attentive host, awesome cabin hidden away, outdoor shower was pretty special.

Stayed in March 2023

This is only a draw back if it concerns you (which it did not for us) but there is a composting toilet in the house (very clean and effective)

An experience that will stay with you! Robert, his family and their beautiful piece of land is a inspiration for burgeoning homesteaders and horticulturists. You'll want to stay longer to soak up the relaxation and stories / learning from this warm host :)

Stayed in December 2022

Nothing. It was perfect!

Words cannot do justice to this place - phenomenal, a labour of love, a feast for the senses - you have to see it for yourself! This beautifully hand-crafted wooden cabin is a sanctuary for the soul, a chance to stop and take pleasure from the small things in life while immersed in lush, natural surroundings. The attention to detail in the cabin design is astounding and the addition of treats such as bananas from the garden, a hand grinder for the coffee beans, and an exhilarating outdoor solar shower exceeded all expectations - even the composting toilet smelt sweet! Our boys loved running about the expansive tropical gardens with Robbie's son and the family's warmth and generosity of spirit radiated through the place. Suffice to say, from the first few moments after arrival I knew I had not booked enough nights. There are loads of things to do in Storms River if you want to, but we actually scaled back our plans so we had more time to just sit and enjoy being at the cabin. I urge anyone considering this place to book and experience this delightful rustic retreat.

Stayed in January 2023

What a wonderful host, Robert was. On arrival, he took us on a tour of his magnificent garden. His knowledge of the plants and trees is amazing. His forest cabin is wonderful and we loved every moment of our stay.

Stayed in December 2022

Amazing construction and decor.

Stayed in December 2022

Nothing- we could habe easily spend a few more nights here

we absolutely loved this place - its such a unique property with so much character. The owners were very welcoming and the wonderful garden made it a true oasis, it was a great place to unwind for a few days.

Stayed in October 2022

Two main practical issues The toilets are "dry toilets". Too hard core for me. I expect after using the toilet the staff won't stay there. The cabin is very ecological. There is no acoustic isolation in the cabin (between the bedroom and rest) and outside. Besides the nature noises (birds...) as it was raining all night, it was very loud ( metal roof). That's not a problem for people who don't mind the noise like my husband who slept very well

This cabin is truly a gem. The neighborhood is pleasant, when walking to the cabin surrounded by a mini forest, over a small deck bridge, on a small stream you already fall in love. The cabin is great, from a fairy tail...my daughter said it's her childhood dream....full with vintage stuff like coffee grinding machine, axes, etc. A relaxing pillows corner, sofas. The seating area outside was very nice near the plants (however as it was raining, we couldn't some of the time, and inside there is no place for eating).

Stayed in October 2022

There was nothing to dislike!

Wow, what a find! We absolutely loved our beautiful piece of paradise in the centre of Storms River Village. Robert has built a unique magical cabin which brings you back to nature. The accommodation and surroundings are wonderful and made exceptional by his personalised tour of his garden and his son's amazing tree house. We were encouraged to forage and explore the garden. We truly wanted to stay longer than our planned two days. Thank you once again for a wonderful stay, we hope to return one day!

Stayed in August 2022

Such a superb rustic and quaint little cabin!! Robert is exceptionally knowledgable and a tour around his garden is nothing but delightful and an education! Carmen and Robert are superb hosts and a big thanks must be given to young George who was such great little lad, so well-mannered and exceptionally welcoming to our two kids (5&9). Our kids didn’t want to leave and neither did we!! Everything was unique with a hand-made touch. We loved our stay!

Stayed in June 2022

Rob built the cabin himself and you can see it is a labour of love. Nestled in a magical garden. You feel as if you are in a tropical forest and completely isolated. Rob, Carmen and George created a piece of heaven on earth. It is an absolute must visit. Robs knowledge of the flora that he curated so incredibly is an absolute education. Rob's love for what he has created is very contagious.

Stayed in May 2022

I was totally blown away by the cabin. It's even cuter in real life! The host and his family are very kind. We had such a lovely time just enjoying the cabin and the garden. I loved picking the berries and salad leaves that were available for guests to pick. We stayed 2 nights but I could easily spend more time here. Storms River was my favorite town along the Garden Route and the cabin is an easy 20 min to Garden Route National Park. It's also possible to do hikes around the town. I stayed with my 2 siblings.

Stayed in December 2021

Loved the fresh honey and honeycomb our host gave us! And the patio for braaiing. We had a great stay and enjoyed the peaceful setting and nice design of the cabin.

Stayed in December 2021

What an absolutely magical place! The cottage is a stunning work of art, surrounded by a property the is part permaculture garden and part restored natural ecosystem. The loft bedroom has amazing views of the mountains overlooking Storms River. Centrally located, it’s a short work to Papa Africa’s for pizza or Marilyn’s Diner for the best chicken burger on earth!

Stayed in December 2021

Such a special place, we highly recommend it to everyone who loves nature and a sustainable way of travel and living. Robert was lovely and let us be part of his world for a while. A very personal way of hosting people. Thanks so much!

Stayed in December 2021

Literally nothing

Robert, Carmen as well as George enabled us to have our most memorable stay during our 10 day vacation in SA. This place was far more than what we expected. The cabin was breathtaking! Located further back on their property, it is within a cute and beautiful woods, has its own porch and is built in the most thought through way with SO much love to detail. Adding to that, the vision Rob has to tell is so very interesting and on point. We cannot thank them enough for providing such an experience.

Stayed in September 2021

We did not enjoy the compost toilet very much.

The wood cabin was very creatively built by the owners and full of little things to explore. Lots of effort and creativity went into the decoration of the cabin. The owner was very friendly and gave good advise on the area and places to see and visit.

Stayed in September 2021

The wind was so strong, so we couldn't sleep unfortunately, otherwise everything was amazingly incredible!

Literally everything, the atmosphere, the host, the wooden rooms and many others

Stayed in June 2021

The compost toilet is strange to get used to. Although we loved the design of the stairs going to the loft, it is perilous. The loft beds are rather short for adults.

Most unusual hand-built eclectic space. The outdoors deck with rustic square table offered a sunny spot on a winters day. The highlight is the French wood-burning stove inside that warmed up the cabin beautifully. Linen was crisp and white.

Stayed in August 2023

For our family of 4, and considering the wet weather we had, the cabin was just too small for us. With the load shedding the water supply was interrupted (obviously load shedding is no fault of our host) Also, the compostable toilet ,for the unit to take a family of 4, does result in a constant residue odor. For our family, it just wasn’t our ideal fit.

Robert is an amazing host. the accommodation is truly unique the gardens are exquisite!

Stayed in December 2022

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Stayed in April 2024