Family-friendly holiday rentals in Johannesburg

Willowild Cottage

Your Simple, Serene Johannesburg Retreat Whether you’re in Joburg for business, visiting friends and family, or sightseeing, Willowild Cottage offers a peaceful, centrally-located escape. Just 5.6km from Sandton City and the Gautrain—an 8-minute drive—this charming retreat is nestled in a garden paradise, where guests can enjoy organically grown fruit and vegetables. With secure parking and private cottage access, Willowild Cottage blends simplicity, comfort, and tranquility for an ideal stay.

Most sizeable, double storey loft apartment.

The Olive Grove is an extraordinarily large unit, over 100m squared. We have full solar power to deal with SA's power issue. Wake up refreshed in a loft room with vaulted ceilings and head down to a glowing kitchen to make a cup of coffee to enjoy on the sunny yet shaded patio. Tasteful furnishings, heaps of natural light and charming decor convene for a warm tenor within this home. The garden has an abundance of birdlife and the quietness and calmness that abounds is food for the soul.

Emmarentia garden cottage for couple/group

NO WATER CUTS LOADSHEDDING: WIFI 24/7, gas cooker, solar plug during day, rechargeable light globes. Private 2-bedroom cottage (3 guests max) garden & patio. Near - Rosebank, 20 min to Sandton, Wits, UJ, Milpark & Donald Gordon hospitals, Netcare Rehab. Emmarentia Dam and Botanical Gardens. Other Airbnb on the property: rooms/36472088 Fully equipped kitchen, within walking distance of restaurants and takeaways in Greenside, close to Parkhurst, Parkview & Linden for great restaurants.

Off the grid Lavender Cottage Melville nr Wits&UJ

SOLAR POWERED with WATER TANK ensuring alternative supply Set in the garden of a family home, this newly renovated cottage offers double glazed windows and insulation (adhering to European standards of climate control) & is within a minute's walking distance of the quaint 7th street of Melville, and near to universities/hospitals. We welcome all guests, although the cottage is not suited to late night wanderers as we are a quiet property; suited to professionals. Parking is shared.

Poolside Villa

Escape to this off-grid retreat powered by solar energy and surrounded by lush greenery. Relax by the shared pool, enjoy a game of pool on the patio, or use the braai for outdoor dining. The open-plan kitchen includes a gas stove, and the living area offers cozy seating and a smart TV with high-speed WiFi. With sleek bedrooms and modern bathrooms, this eco-friendly getaway is perfect for couples or remote workers seeking tranquility and modern comforts in a peaceful, stylish setting.

Lemon Tree Cottage (Solar/Inverter)

The cottage is 1 of 2, tucked away on a professional run business in the heart of Linden & only a 5 min walk away from the huge selection of popular boutique shops, cafe's & restaurants on and around 7th street & 4th avenue. Uber drivers are readily available at all times to transport you to and from the Gautrain station in Rosebank; just 10 minutes away. Our cottage is ideal for singles, couples, business travelers, and even a small family looking for a short or long stay over.

Cosy Cottage close to Rosebank Mall and Gautrain

Light, bright and super clean, our "little home" is the perfect place for short stays, for business or leisure travel. With self-check in and your own private entrance, separate from the main house, absolute privacy is ensured. Super close to Rosebank Gautrain station, and to world-class restaurants and shops, we are well located and would love to host you! Please note that secure parking can be allocated as long as it is requested 24hrs before your arrival.

Lilac Cottage in Melville

Our cottage, with backup Solar and Water Tanks to ensure our guests stay comfortable, is tucked away under a big sweet gum tree. Guarded by our two friendly Chow Chow dogs the cottage looks out on our pool and has its own outside patio and braai area. Inside the cottage is a cozy studio apartment with a kitchenette, study nook with WiFi, a cupboard and a comfortable double bed. The separate modern bathroom is stocked with fresh towels and soap.

Perfect contained room

We have recently installed solar panels and battery-backup to cope with the loadshedding as well as a large water storage tank for water outages Snug cozy contained room has a double bed, kitchenette with two gas plates and bathroom with a shower. It's not the biggest space (23,5 square metres) but has almost everything you need for a stay in one of Johannesburg's beautiful old tree-lined suburbs. The area is safe and close to the train.