The house could be cleaned more thoroughly, the kitchen cupboard under the sink is in terrible condition and no cupboard space to store groceries/Food. The showers didn't drain the water so the entire bathrooms were under water when someone showered. Room 4 - The bath plug leaks so the water all drains before you can even finish your bath. Rooms 3 & 4 - The bedside lamps were not working, the bedside tables is also not in the best shape anymore. The pool loungers because of the sun were brittle and 1 actually broke during our stay The discription says no capacity for cots but instead it could have been mentioned that there is enough rooms space for guest to bring own cots. Swimming pool is not covered which is a safety problem for guests with small children All around the house could be better maintained and looked after as it has endless potential.

Bedrooms & bathrooms are spacious & comfortable. All 4 have air-conditioning & smart TV (own sign-in required for streaming services). Wifi was available throughout the entire house and outside. Living room & kitchen also has air-conditioning. Lots of inside & outside seating & tables. Pool & jacuzzi were lovely Loved the fact that the swimming pool, Jacquzzi and braai area were all in close vicinity. Everything (except the balcony & pool table) is on the ground level, so there is no need to climb any stairs, which is nice. Back-up power is available

Stayed in February 2025

The bathrooms need attention There were hundreds of black large butter flies that were in the house. The one room was so much that we couldn’t use it. Too many flies inside the house

The number of rooms, Very spacious Beddings were clean Kitchen was neat and tidy

Stayed in January 2025

We had a mixed experience during our stay. On the one hand, there were some wonderful aspects: the water was always hot, the pool and jacuzzi were immaculately clean, and the animal visits were a highlight. The kitchen was also well-equipped with everything we needed. However, there were some significant issues that detracted from our stay. The roof leaked during rainfall, causing water to seep under the bedroom doors. Furthermore, communication and availability from the host was poor. Despite these challenges, we appreciated the positives and hope that the property addresses its maintenance and communication issues to provide a better experience for future guests.

The scenery and animals visits.

Stayed in December 2024

Unfortunately upon arrival the property was not clean. The floor was dirty and minor things like the table cloths, the plate mats were extremely stained so for someone who needs to set up for the family it is quite a turn off. The 1 shower had a blockage where the water would take long to drain. The road leading to the property is very bumpy so when calculating distance to activities you need to add extra time for travelling on that gravel. A little bit more effort can be made to invest in room sprays/ electrical insect repellents to minimise risk of insect bites.

The property is very spacious. The jacuzzi is very nice. You have multiple areas to choose from to have lunch and dinner. The view is very beautiful and once in a while your able to spot free roaming animals The beds are very comfortable and the option to bath or shower is good. The gas braai is convenient to use and the fridge is spacious enough! The host is always readily available.

Stayed in December 2024

Dining floor not very clean

Co.mfortable and relaxing. We enjoyed our stay and will return.in future

Stayed in September 2024

Leaking bath, no water in the bath, Neighbors screaming and loud, animals close

The hot tub and rooms, WiFi, tv system, cleaning helpers, near the dirt road; there’s trash in the bush, the outside showers are see through

Stayed in August 2024

The house is beautiful. The jacuzzi was amazing. The beds were comfortable.

Stayed in August 2024

Bigger pool

Stayed in April 2024

Twin bed were too closer to thatch roof for people to sleep in. We did not have house keeping for the weekend even though it was paid. We had to wash our own dishes make our beds.

The house is nice and spacious and the location is good.

Stayed in December 2023

We had no indemnity forms when we got there. The are no garden umbrellas next to the pool

Stayed in October 2023

The 9km gravel road, being far from the shops and the gate being locked at 20:00

The property is very spacious and have all things you would need for your weekend stay away

Stayed in September 2023

there are a few power points that are loose on the walls which is a safety risk. the bathrooms have no towel rails. the showers are flat with the floor which meant that the entire bathroom flooded with water when one uses the shower and the water doesn't drain properly. some of the bathroom windows don't have frosting meaning that people can see into the bathroom while you are showering. the outdoor showers are completely unusable as one faces the road and the other faces a neighboring house. the fourth stair on both staircases to the lofts are extremely unsafe as they are not supported properly. the nespresso coffee machine has no water tank so we were unable to use it

the location is great. the house has plenty of space for everyone, the pool and hot tub are amazing.

Stayed in August 2023

no built-in braai if it rains/the 2 rooms with the single beds above the showers floor tiling faces away from the drain which causes the bathroom to flood... last room on the left if the front door is infront of you has a sewage smell ... window handels missing masive safety risk for someone to break in ... no holders for soap and shampooo in all bathrooms... Sliding door far right if stand infront of the front door does not work. main aluminum door downstairs not fitted correctly and catches... (i had a great time these are small things to improve, then this place is perfect....)

The inverter/ice machine/space and optional gas and electrical hob/easy access/friendly staff..

Stayed in July 2023

Sofa beds are not sofa beds just sofas that are old and pleather is flaking off and leave a huge mess on the floor. No water when there is load shedding and there was a lot, so difficult to manage with lots of kids and not knowing the schedule. Some of the pics are misleading as pool is much smaller etc.

Loved the location.

Stayed in February 2023

NOTHING

IT WAS EASY TO COOK, ALL THE NECESSARY WAS THERE

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing

Lynette is a fantastic host! the lodge is cozy and clean.We appreciate the owners willingness to go over and beyond to make our stay comfortable and memorable.

Stayed in July 2025

Only half the rooms had hot water.

Stayed in April 2025

This was a very disappointing stay. The showers leak extensively and we had to use our towels to dry it. The one pool lounger was torn. Overall maintenance is lacking - it's evident in the electrical wiring of the house. There is mould in the showers. The things I am complaining about was raised numerous times on previous reviews to the host - but it's clear nothing gets taken seriously. The condition of the house does not justify the money spent. Kitchen is shocking - see pictures attached. Appliances are old and discovered a very bad condition in the cupboards. This could pose a health risk. The oven door does not work at all. The gasbraai is broken with only one leg - it gets balanced on a brick. Condition of outside braai is shocking - we didn't want to use it. Bedding gets put into cupboards - not even neatly folded. I requested that the host meet me at the facility to discuss - unfortunately no response to this. I would not recommend staying here at all. The photographs are not a true reflection of what the property offers and definitely not worth the price. The stairs to the upstairs bedrooms are NOT child friendly. All the dust of the thatch roof is on the beds due to the close proximity of the beds to the roof. The roof was leaking in the main TV area - dripping on the couches.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing.

Amazing site right in the bushveld. Great sunsets. Cozy animal encounters. Super comfy bush villa.

Stayed in December 2024

The host is rude. We went two days without electricity and she did not bother informing us of what was happening. We left messages and voice notes, but all she did was ignore them. As we speak, she has been saying she will send the damage fee refund and she has not done so. She went to the extent of blocking me.

Stayed in December 2024

The host was incredibly difficult to communicate with and unhelpful when issues came up on the second day of our stay. Although the house was beautiful and comfortable, our experience was overshadowed by multiple issues that arose on the first full day. Around 2 p.m., the power on one side of the house went out. We notified the host, who said she would inform maintenance. Later, before our game drive, we discovered an issue with the water pump, which we also reported around 4:30 p.m. The host assured us maintenance would address it. However, when we returned from the drive after 7 p.m., the power was still not restored, and the water problem persisted, leaving us unable to prepare dinner. When we called the host several times for assistance, she finally responded around 8 p.m., saying she had guests over and couldn't help because her husband was busy "braaing". She gave us the maintenance team’s contact number and told us to handle it ourselves. This level of indifference, especially given the cost of the stay, was shocking. The electricity was eventually restored just before 9 p.m., but the water remained unavailable until 2 p.m. the next day—four hours past our checkout time at 10 a.m. We refused to leave until we had access to water to clean up before departing. I would not recommend booking any property managed by this owner.

Stayed in October 2024

Lynette, the host, has No clue. Jacuzzi, aircons, geysers didn’t work. We waited at the park gate because our stay wasn’t arranged with Mabalingwe. Worst stay ever!!! Don’t know if the owner is aware of the agent’s incompetency….

Nothing

Stayed in July 2024

-This property is a great example of FALSE ADVERTISEMENT. - The property is advertised as part of Mabalingwe game reserve, IT IS NOT. If you want to pass through the gate from the property into Mabalingwe you can only do so in a green rented game viewing vehicle with a special permission card, otherwise you need to drive the 7km gravel road back to Mabalingwe's main gate with your own vehicle. We were only made aware of this after paying the full booking amount. -After agreeing to rent the game viewing vehicle, the host of the house informed us that she doesn't have permission cards to go through the gate anymore. After about an hours back and forth with her, she did in fact find one. When the rented vehicle arrived it was in such a bad state and left us stranded twice. The following day the host agreed to send a new vehicle. This vehicle was in a much worse condition! Upon advise from the staff, we rather waited for the previous vehicle to be repaired than take that one. - You have to pay a R3000 breakage deposit, but don't receive an ittennarry. - The house is advertised for 12 people, but there is only enough hot water for 3 people to have a hot shower or bath, which was very frustrating, especially with elderly people and small children in the winter. -On the Sunday of departure, we together with the hosts appointed staff, checked that everything was still in the same condition as arrival, in order to assure that there are no issues with the payback of our deposit. On inquiring on the Wednesday per WhatsApp when the deposit will be paid back, we were informed of the maximum 7 day waiting period and that there might be an issue because the game viewing vehicle doesn't want to start. The same vehicle/s which arrived in a horrid state and broke down with us twice.

The house is spacious and the kids enjoyed the hot tub.

Stayed in June 2024

The backup system was in for repairs while we where there.

Very big nice house with lots of rooms and really liked the jacuzzi. Lynette was very helpful.

Stayed in March 2024