Holiday rentals with a fireplace in Pinetown

Appin House (electrical & water backup)

A stunning Durban colonial style home with a magnificent garden with thatched cottage and budgie aviary. 2023 Filmset for Netflix: Kandasamy's the Baby. Solar with back power & water supply. Semi-tropical 1.5 acre garden, top of Cowies Hill, perfect for kids. Veggie garden. Large fenced swimming pool, trampoline & tree swing (at own risk) Caretaker 24/7 15 min to Beach, 35min King Shaka Airport, 3hr - Imfolozi park. Min: 3 nights 150m from Comrades marathon route. Supports Hope House orphanage

Family home in leafy, green & quiet Kloof (Durban)

The property is just 15 mins drive from the newly opened West Town Mall in Shongweni. Hillcrest is merely 10 mins away. It’s within a stone’s throw away from the Krantzkloof Nature Reserve where the Kloof Gorge is located and the Valley of a Thousand Hills. This double storey family home boasts 4 bedrooms, two lounges, a dining room, modern kitchen, swimming pool, patio balconies to all bedrooms. It is close to Kloof Diosean School for Girls and Fields Shopping Centre & Kloof Village Mall.

Beautiful classical Kloof home (solar power)

This much-loved family home is an amazing space of peace and tranquility. It is designed for outdoor living with a lovely veranda, pergola area for al fresco dining and expansive lawns with a lap pool. The area is safe and convenient with access to excellent restaurants, a woolies food the highway. House comes complete with full solar system, wifi, a work area, and a helper to allow you to relax. Central to Durban beach (20 mins), Umhlanga (25mins), airport (40mins) & the midlands/ Drakensburg.

Alegria Barn Self-catering house -Solar Power

Alegria Barn is set on a quiet smallholding situated right on the edge of the Crestholme Conservancy. The Barn was once a farm building which was recently converted into an open plan, double volume space that's perfect for both long & short term stays. The personal touches make the space perfect for professionals needing to travel for business. It is also ideal for couples & small families wanting to travel. It is equipped with everything needed to make your stay relaxing and enjoyable.

Rustic Eco Cottage within Waterfall Retreat Centre

⸻ This charming cottage is part of The Waterfall Retreat Centre, 35 minutes west of Durban. Nestled within 28 acres of pristine, preserved natural environment with stunning views over the Nkutu Valley & forests, it’s perfect for a nurturing retreat. The reserve is home to bushbucks, porcupines, rock rabbits, and crowned eagles. Guests can enjoy the gardens and scenic walks in Nkutu Valley. REGRET: NO PETS OR CHILDREN. We only accept guests with at least five previous 5-star reviews.

Big Sky

Beacon Hill Barn is a 36 acre farm with horses and cattle. It is perched on the very top of the Alverstone hill. Panoramic views extend to the sea with a big open sky above you. Guests are welcome to range the farm. The location is such that you can enjoy a tranquil get away yet also have access (7 mins ) to Hillcrest restaurants and the festive shongweni farmers market on a Saturday morning. The suite is well appointed with a fire place for winter and aircon for hot summer nights

Masinga - a uniquely beautiful experience

Beyond a uniquely beautiful space, Masinga is a restorative experience. It’s about how it makes you feel. Many of our guest reviews speak of this quality and experience. Sleep in a pimped caravan with it’s clear & elevated roof to watch the night sky. Air conditioning for summer, electric blankets for winter & a Turkish chandelier - well - that’s for all occasions. Set in beautiful yellowwood trees with your private lapa & deck extending into and around the trees. Inspired.

The Kariki Experience

KARIKI is perched on the edge of a hilltop, with panoramic views of the Valley of 1000 Hills and its golden orange sunsets. Our cozy villa offers the perfect blend of tranquility, comfort, and a touch of rustic charm. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee or stargazing under the night sky, this is the perfect spot to unwind and reconnect with the great outdoors. We can accommodate more than 7 guests. Reach out to us if interested in this option.

Le Chemin Guesthouse

The large, en-suite bedrooms on offer at Le Chemin are designed for comfort and positioned for privacy, and the spaces flow beautifully over two levels, creating a feeling of space and calm. The stream that winds through the bottom of the garden and the abundant birdlife throughout the gardens is complimented by the regular view of wildlife grazing through the canopy of indigenous trees in the Krantzkloof Nature Reserve.