I had to contact the owner twice to get the hot water pump turned on and there was no heater on a very cold night.

Nice simple place to stay for the night.

Stayed in June 2025

Blanket wasn't clean though

I like everything it's a good space for me it is good 💯

Stayed in May 2025

Generally a pleasant stay, but a few small things would have made a huge difference. After driving for hours, it would have been nice to have some ice in the fridge or even cold water, but fridge wasn't even turned on. Also dozens of teabags, but no coffee or sugar. Luckily there was a shop nearby to buy necessities.

Only stayed over for a night, so just needed affordable accommodation, which it definitely was. In a very quiet area and cottage is also very private. Very comfortable bed and overall very neat and clean. Appreciated the fact that the owner put the fan on for us long before we arrived, which made the cottage cool and comfortable.

Stayed in February 2025

The toilets to low need to put a extention on it.

Stayed in October 2023

The flood light in the drive way shines straight into the room and the one in the back yard shines straight through the bathroom window making it hard to sleep.

The room has a lovely set up and the bed and bedding is warm and light as well as being comfortable.

Stayed in April 2023

Maybe have a microwave in the room.

No breakfast, left early.

Stayed in February 2023

The shower did not drain well and water overflowed onto the bathroom floor. The landlord immediately plunged the drain and there was a noticeable improvement. There are many flies in the area, possibly consider to place some fly traps, or sticky fly strips, to reduce them.

Rensburg, on the outskirts of Heidelberg, is a quiet and modest suburb. The Shack Life is located at the edge of the suburb which lends it a certain country feel. It is an example of just how much can be done with very little space. The structure, decorations and furnishings are authentic to the mood it intends to create. The little outdoor space is relatively secluded and was enjoyed. The landlord was very hospitable, and attentive to our needs, and made sure we had all we needed to have a pleasant braai, and enjoy some acoustic guitar and folk songs around the fire. The fridge kept everything nice and cold. With so few trains left in the country, it was a joy to hear a train rumbling past, unseen, on the other side of the bushes.

Stayed in November 2022

I liked how friendly and accommodating Wynand was. The room itself was cozy. For a guest house it should be up there with the rest of them.

Stayed in October 2022

No TV

Personal attention and reception

Stayed in October 2022

Nothing at all. I think that place should be closed down to avoid human risk hazards, however, I think that place is simple for scamming people out of their money. No normal human being would love to be accommodated in that place. I real sorry, no once or again anymore.

What a misleading advertisement online company to the apartment.The was was so filthy with cracked old tiles and broken fence. Close to the river bank and I suspect that,that could be a pythons den. The place, literally looked like a scrap yard in which I ended up making another hotel emergency booking and lost my money just like that.

Stayed in August 2025

Some bathroom tiles are a bit loose/pointy and a little more kitchen equipment would be handy. But all doable.

Amazing value for money. The shack is really cute and spacious. The bed was really comfortable, we had a great sleep, it was quiet (beside some pears falling from the trees). The Internet worked great, own parking space, felt really safe in general.

Stayed in March 2025

It was a very quiet stay, and very very private we felt right at home and enjoyed every minute the owner was exceptionally nice and made sure that we were settled with everything, we will most definitely visit again,, so far it was the best stay I had in a very long time thanks a million !!!

Stayed in October 2024

No complains

It was a quite peaceful stay. Home away from home

Stayed in February 2024

Very comfortable stay, very clean rooms, well thought out tea making facilities! Lovely quiet location which is exactly what we needed to recuperate after a long flight. Convenient location, only 10 minutes drive to restaurants and supermarket. Easy for onward travel as close to the N3. Lovely friendly hosts who were very helpful and made sure we had all we needed.

Stayed in July 2023

No TV

Alternative stay from the norm. What a stay, thanks a million 😊

Stayed in March 2023

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Stayed in December 2022

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