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Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville
Cottage perfectly located for exploring Melville
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Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 225 sq m
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Pool
- Kitchen
- Laundry
- Outdoor space
Explore the area
Johannesburg, Gauteng
- 7th StreetPlace, 7th Street5 min walk
- Netcare Milpark HospitalPlace, Netcare Milpark Hospital8 min walk
- University of WitwatersrandPlace, University of Witwatersrand15 min walk
- Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)24 min drive
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About the area
Johannesburg
Melville stay.With a stay at this Melville cottage, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of 7th Street and 2 miles (3 km) of Campus Square Shopping Centre. University of Witwatersrand and Netcare Milpark Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
- 7th Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Netcare Milpark Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- University of Witwatersrand - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- University of Johannesburg - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Johannesburg Botanical Garden - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Getting around
- Rosebank Station - 14 min drive
- Johannesburg Park Station - 17 min drive
- O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
- Xai Xai Lounge - 10 min walk
- De Baba - 8 min walk
- Jo'anna The Melt Bar - 9 min walk
- Six Cocktail Bar - 9 min walk
- The Richmond Studio Cafe - 11 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville
A lovely cottage with a bedroom with queen size bed, a small lounge with a kitchenette. Bathroom (with shower, bath, toilet and basin) and ample closet space.
Outside Table & Chairs (for flatlet), as well as parking below deck. The bedroom looks onto your own secluded garden to relax outside.
Airport transfers and Joburg tours may be arranged with a highly recommended local travel operator.
Additional charge for Cleaning & Laundry facilities, available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday (excluding public holidays) at R250/day. Negotiable for longer stays.
Outside Table & Chairs (for flatlet), as well as parking below deck. The bedroom looks onto your own secluded garden to relax outside.
Airport transfers and Joburg tours may be arranged with a highly recommended local travel operator.
Additional charge for Cleaning & Laundry facilities, available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday (excluding public holidays) at R250/day. Negotiable for longer stays.
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Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- Communal pool
Internet
- Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Car not required
- Parking on site
Kitchenette
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- Books
Outdoor areas
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
- Note from host: You may smoke outside the cottage
Services and conveniences
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a hospital
Things to do
- Swimming nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Garden
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Property does not allow children
- Unit size: 269 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 9:00 AM
Check-out
Check-out before 1:00 PM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Guests acknowledge that there are animals on the property.
Please ensure that the gate has closed when coming in and going out and that our two dogs are inside the property.
Kindly respect the fact that we live in a quiet neighbourhood and keep noise levels down, especially after hours.
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- This property does not allow children.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
You may smoke outside the cottage
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
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