13 Sakabula Estate, Boston Road, Merrivale, 3291 Howick, South Africa
#5 of 22 Holiday rentals in Howick
Guests' ChoiceBased on 62 apartment reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Diane
South AfricaThe cottage is comfortable and well appointed, with everything we needed for our one night stay. It is on a beautiful property with stunning views. Our host communicated very well and the instructions to access the property were easy to understand.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Maxine
South AfricaThe accommodation was geared towards eco friendliness and being off the grid, which I love. The host was very friendly and welcoming and the estate itself was so peaceful!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Adele
South AfricaThe fridge door couldn't close because the freezer compartment was over iced. We defrosted it fairly quickly without any problems. Maybe look into that before guests arrive. The 2 knives supplied were very blunt and couldn't cut a tomato. Would have been nice if the unit had a "braai bak" for braaivleis. Would be nice if there's storage containers for leftover food. Even with the small hicups above, we really enjoyed our stay :-)
Lovely space, beautifully decorated, breathtaking views, secure, good location, off the grid with no power or water issues
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Angela
South AfricaConvenient, quiet and secure location. Quaint and clean accommodation with everything you need. It is perfectly situated on the tourist route for exploring.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Craig
South Africa.
Neat and tidy like the off grid off radar feel right size for small 4 people family vacation and better as 2 or 1 business sitter. Hosts gracious and low touch Thanks! Hope chance to pass by Howick and stay again
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Shantal
United Arab EmiratesIt was my son's honeymoon and the host made up the room especially for them with an amazing setup and welcome champagne. My son said it was a very comfortable and cozy stay and they had a very relaxing and enjoyable time.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Gugu
South AfricaThe locked door leading into the main house. It felt unsafe..
It was clean. The host was present and really went far and beyond to accommodate me and my daughter.. She made us a scrumptious breakfast on request. The cottage was well stocked up with water, coffee, tea, and cooking basics, so yes, we could have cooked our own breakfast. She spoiled us 😉. I loved my quiet time on the veranda. It was peaceful and the air clean. Perfect for braai evenings. The cottage doesn't have a TV, but that didn't bother us as we cozy'd up on the veranda and caught up with the "real housewives of Durban" on the tablet. It was lovely.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Sindisiwe
South AfricaN/A
We loved everything about the property - it was clean, modern and safe.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Ronel
South AfricaNothing
Quite area, modern and very clean. Equiped with everything you need. Had a lovely stay.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Cliff
South AfricaNa
Tranquility, peaceful and quiet. Heard no cars or any distractful noise, lovely surroundinds, friendly hostess.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Anton
South AfricaWe liked everything!
The neatness + cleaness with everything that we needed was there. Also the location was close to Midmar Dam where we needed to be.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Nhlanhla
South AfricaThe place was very comfortable. We enjoyed the peaceful surroundings with a lovely view. Our host, Lisa, was very friendly & helpful. We're definitely looking forward to a longer stay when we're in the area again 😊
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Adrian
United KingdomLovely location, fantastic hosts. The place was stunning and really well done up. A few minor hiccups but easily sorted by the attentive and responsive hosts. Felt very safe on my morning running (although the climb uphill to the location was certainly challenging on tired legs). Had a fantastic time.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Nomfundo
South AfricaI visited for the 2nd time, will come again.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Nomfundo
South AfricaThe fact that there's no TV but atleast there's WIFI
The location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Herman
South AfricaNone
In quiet upmarket estate. Very clean and modern.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 23 December 2023
Tinyiko
South AfricaBeautiful cottage beyond expectations
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Thabane
South AfricaThe cottage was very beautiful and extremely comfortable, all the things needed were available. The hosts were hospitable, communicated exceptionally well.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Tony
South AfricaHad some issues with hot water.
Neat, comfortable, convenient and well appointed.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Cedric
South AfricaWiFi was very erratic, but great to stay at off the Grid!!
Love the view towards Karkloof
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Ntokozo
South AfricaEverything was perfect! Thank you for the warm welcome Lisa. The peace that comes with the place is just out of this world.✨ It’s a pity we couldn’t stay longer, but we definitely sure will come back for another visit.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Zanoxolo
South AfricaNothing
The property easy to find. It was very much clean and everything was just perfect. I love everything and I am gonna be coming back soon ❤️
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Hope
South AfricaThe cottage is clean and homely. Had everything we needed. It is great if you’re looking some peace and relaxation. Alot of activities to do neae by the Estate.😁
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 12 July 2023
Lodewyk
South AfricaThe water in the shower - it ran hot for about 15 seconds & then turned ice cold. One had to turn the water off and then on again to get another 15 second burst of hot water, so showering was a challenge. The host had left a number to call if we had issues but we opted not to do that & only reported it the morning that we left. We would have liked to have had a TV in the room.
It is modern, airy, neat, tidy & spotlessly clean. The communication with the host was excellent. The view from the unit is wonderful. Its location in an estate made one feel secure. We appreciated the good wi-fi. It was a very cold night but the gas fire kept the inside of the unit, even the bathroom, warm & snug. We were sorry the weather didn't allow us to sit outside to enjoy the magnificent gardens surrounding the unit or walk around the property.
Stayed in July 2023
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