Donkerhoek Country Living

Plot 97 Steyn Avenue, 1001 Avondzon, South Africa – Great location - show map

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8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
14 reviews

Remote but easily accessible. Quiet and peaceful with all the sounds of the bush; call of the jackal, various owls, lots of birds. Nice deck and stoop. Very private.

Santie South Africa
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Donkerhoek Country Living

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  • Entire apartment
  • 2153 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms

Featuring a garden, Donkerhoek Country Living provides accommodations in Avondzon. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The pool features a fence and garden views. The spacious apartment is composed of 3 bedrooms, a living room with dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and 3 bathrooms. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. For those times when you'd rather not eat out, you can cook on the barbecue. For guests with children, the apartment features an indoor play area, outdoor play equipment, and a baby safety gate. Guests can also warm up near the outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. University of Pretoria is 20 miles from Donkerhoek Country Living, while Pretoria Country Club is 21 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Wonderboom Airport, 27 miles from the accommodation.

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Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
4 bunk beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.5
Location
8.8
High score for Avondzon
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  • Santie
    South Africa South Africa
    “Remote but easily accessible. Quiet and peaceful with all the sounds of the bush; call of the jackal, various owls, lots of birds. Nice deck and stoop. Very private.”
  • Luisa
    South Africa South Africa
    “The house and rooms were spacious and comfortable. There were accurate, concise instructions for all the important information visible.”
  • Michelle
    South Africa South Africa
    “The house was perfect! So much space, open plan and beautiful decorated. We felt right at home. We also loved that they had normal and filter coffee, and more than enough! Usually places only put out 2 sachet’s and that is it. The owner is very...”

Hosted by Matthys Steyn

9.4
9.4
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Matthys Steyn
Donkerhoek Country Living offers a 12-sleeper, self-catering home in a beautiful bushveld area only 20 minutes from Pretoria. The house has two double bedrooms, one room with 2 bunk beds (i.e. four beds), a sleeper couch and two child beds. With a big barbecue and a lovely deck area, we offer the ideal family weekend getaway. We are proudly fully sustainable with an off-grid solar system and a rainwater harvesting system. Look forward to peace and quite in beautiful surroundings. Unwind with a hike in the surroundings, bird watching or having a sunset picnic. And, we are PET FRIENDLY!
We are on solar power so you might experience a power outage if it rains a lot - we have a back-up generator for rainy days. High wattage equipment like the iron, dishwasher and hair dryers can only be used during 10:00 am and 16:00 pm. The high pressure pump that supplies water to the house is off between 22:00 pm - 7:00 am - shower before or after this! There will be water in the taps, just not high pressure. There is no microwave or wifi and we do not offer cleaning services. Our dogs, cats, horses and bees also live on the property but will not be in your fenced area - guests are requested not to enter this area without being escorted by one of the hosts. The house has a camera system which will be off in the immediate vicinity of the house during your visit except for key security points. Guests are advised not to interact with any wildlife as we are in a natural environment.
We are in a rural area with lots of plots/farm lands. Cullinan offers good restaurants as well as a visit to the diamond mine. Willem Prinsloo Agricultural museum is a few minutes away and grocery shopping can be done in Rayton. Pretoria East has everything needed and is about 30km from us.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Donkerhoek Country Living
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    No internet access available.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Kitchen
    • Dishwasher
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Guest bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    • Desk
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Mosquito net
    • Ironing facilities
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Garden
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Plunge pool
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Fenced pool
    Spa
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Activities
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Front Desk Services
    • Private check-in/out
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Child safety socket covers
    Miscellaneous
    • Pet basket
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Key access
    • Safe
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules

    Donkerhoek Country Living takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Visa Cash is not accepted Donkerhoek Country Living accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Donkerhoek Country Living of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

    FAQs about Donkerhoek Country Living

    • Donkerhoek Country Living offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Swimming pool

    • Donkerhoek Country Living can accommodate this group size:

      • 12 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, Donkerhoek Country Living is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Donkerhoek Country Living has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Donkerhoek Country Living is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at Donkerhoek Country Living may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Donkerhoek Country Living is 3.1 miles from the center of Avondzon. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.