Holiday Stays

River Magic Cottages

Holiday Stays Score: 4.0 / 5
Self-catering Vermaaklikheid · Western Cape

About

Four self-catering accommodation cottages on the Duivenhoks Estuary in Vermaaklikheid, Western Cape. Rustic architecture with river frontage and peaceful rural setting for nature lovers.

Accommodation

Four cottages: Base Huis sleeps 8 with 4 bedrooms; Deck Plek sleeps 12 with 5 bedrooms, boat-accessible; Glory Be sleeps 12 with 5 bedrooms, 15-minute ferry access; Back Track sleeps 6 with 3 bedrooms in farmland setting. All feature open-plan living/kitchen/dining areas and fireplaces.

Facilities

River frontage with jetties, fireplaces, braai areas, and WiFi across all cottages. Bedding provided; guests bring towels. Canoe and rowboat available (small engines permitted). King swing on riverbank. Activities: fishing, swimming, canoeing, boat access, walking, mountain biking, and bird watching.

Location & Surroundings

On the Duivenhoks Estuary, a Nature Conservation Protectorate and one of South Africa's last remaining estuaries. Vermaaklikheid offers over 100 bird species and walking/mountain biking trails. Garden Route and Klein Karoo day trips easily accessible. Nearby local restaurant.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Pets: Allowed

Rooms

Base Huis

A waterfront cottage with wonderful river views. The bedrooms consist of 2 twin-bedded rooms, a king-size and a double bed. It has a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and lounge area with a firepl

Double x 1 King x 1 Twin x 6
From
R1,759

Deck Plek

Situated on the river, it is accessible by boat only. The cottage consists of 5 bedrooms, an inside and outside shower, and a living, dining, and kitchen area with an open fireplace. The stoep, braai

Double x 2 Twin x 4 Single x 4
From
R1,672

Glory Be

Situated on the riverfront. Access to the cottage is by a 2km trip on a ferry boat. The cottage sleeps 12 people in 5 bedrooms. It has an open-plan living/kitchen/dining room with a large fireplace, 3

Double x 2 Twin x 2 Single x 6
From
R1,827

Back Track

The cottage offers one double en-suite bedroom, one twin en-suite bedroom, and an additional en-suite garden room. It features an open-plan kitchen, dining area, living area with a log fire, outdoor e

Double x 1 Twin x 4
From
R1,759

Location

Address

Vermaaklikheid, Western Cape

Vermaaklikheid Guide →
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Features

Rustic Design Bedding Provided Duivenhoks Estuary Location Nature Conservation Protectorate Indigenous Architecture Private River Frontage Boat-access Cottages King Swing On Riverbank Upstairs Deck With River Views

Activities

Hiking Swimming Bird Watching Fishing Mountain Biking Canoeing Rowing Guided River Trips

Amenities

Wi-Fi Fireplace Braai Area Jetty Rowboat River Frontage Canoe Open-plan Kitchen/dining/living

Accommodation in Vermaaklikheid