• Entire apartment
  • 1163 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Lake view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, House of Bell - Vaal River is set in Vanderbijlpark. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests have access to spa facilities and beauty services. The spacious apartment is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with lake views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the river views. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. With an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area, this apartment offers ample opportunities to chill out. Leeukop Golf Course is 29 km from the apartment, while Meyerton Golf Club is 44 km away. The nearest airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport, 104 km from House of Bell - Vaal River.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they 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
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Vanderbijlpark
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  • Melissa
    South Africa South Africa
    Perfect spot for a quiet break away from city life
  • Fiona
    South Africa South Africa
    A unique experience with gorgeous views. Sunsets beautiful, tastefully decorated, it had everything we needed. Host very welcoming.
  • R
    Roegshana
    South Africa South Africa
    The view was amazing..A very big thanks to Brandon. He was very nice and helpful. The boat ride was awesome. Thank you Brandon. You were a great host.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Petra Stuart

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score

Petra Stuart
Enjoy the lovely setting of this romantic spot on the Vaal River. The houseboat is permanently moored at a private river estate with great sunrise views. Offering 2 bedrooms with a double bed each. The open plan kitchen and lounge area flows onto an entertainment deck with dining, lounge an a braai area. A firepit & seating area on the island offers great views of the sunsets. Fitted with smart TV, wifi & a backup inverter during load-shedding. Boat launching facilities & a jetty The houseboat offers 2 bedrooms en-suite with a double bed in each room. The open-plan lounge and kitchen area is very spacious and flows onto the large entertainment deck with a dining, lounge and braai area. Access via 2 security gates to the houseboat and moored on a small private island with access to boat launching and a jetty. Other amenities on the boat. Inverter, air conditioners, gas stove with oven, wifi, smart TV, coffee station, fridge/freezer, electric blankets, shower and bath. The houseboat is moored on a small private island with access via a small bridge and is very safe. Security gates x 2.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of House of Bell - Vaal River
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Shared bathroom
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Wellness
    • Spa facilities
    • Beauty Services
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
    Activities
    • Water sport facilities on site
      Additional charge
    • Hiking
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • River view
    • Landmark view
    • Garden view
    • Lake view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    House of Bell - Vaal River takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 18:00

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

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

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

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of ZAR 3000 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about RSD 17768. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform House of Bell - Vaal River in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    A damage deposit of ZAR 3,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about House of Bell - Vaal River

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at House of Bell - Vaal River on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at House of Bell - Vaal River on this page.

    • The prices at House of Bell - Vaal River may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • House of Bell - Vaal River offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Beauty Services
      • Water sport facilities on site
      • Spa facilities

    • House of Bell - Vaal River is 8.1 miles from the centre of Vanderbijlpark. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, House of Bell - Vaal River is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • House of Bell - Vaal River has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

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

    • House of Bell - Vaal River can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

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

    • Check-in at House of Bell - Vaal River is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.