Riverside Rhapsody, Vaal River

Charming four bedroom family home on the banks of the widest part of the Vaal River (+- 80m of river frontage). Providing beautiful self-catering accommodation with an open plan living area that spills onto an enclosed patio with views across rolling, manicured lawns with a private pool, lapa and fire-pit.

For boat lovers there is access to a concrete slipway and mooring jetty for 4 boats (boat not included and guests need to bring their own).

An abundance of activities can be enjoyed including fly fishing, birdwatching, walking/jogging/cycling in secure area, mountain biking, boating, canoeing and water skiing.

Nearby, there are many restaurants to enjoy, a spa, beautiful golf courses, a winery, brewery, white river rafting, shopping and river cruises*.

The property is accessible through a security point plus additional security gate to the peninsula.

Main Home Specifications

Fully self-catering.

Sleeps a maximum of 10 guests (including kids) in 4 bedrooms all ensuite (3 double beds and 2 bunk beds). Guest full bathroom. Open plan living area (kitchen, dining room/pool table, lounge, bar), television and DStv. Enclosed patio area (sitting area, dining table, charcoal & weber braai), all glass doors can be opened. Two microwaves, stove, bar fridge, kitchen fridge and freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, kettle and small coffee plunger, ice machine and water filter.

Entertainment at the property

Pool table / Dart Board / Swimming Pool / DSTV.

Pet-friendly

The home is pet-friendly for small to medium house-trained dogs. They are not allowed on the furniture or the beds. Guests must inform us if they plan to bring their dogs at least 1 day prior to check-in.

Cleaning

Daily cleaning is included Monday to Saturday (excluding Sundays and Public Holidays).

To Pack

As this is self-catering accommodation, guests must bring their own wood, charcoal and fishing equipment (if they plan to fish).

*Should guests want to go on a river cruise and don’t have a boat, they can book at Stonehaven on Vaal. They have various size cruisers from 12 people to 150 passengers (booking in advance is essential). Guests can phone Stonehaven, (016) 982 2951/2 for more information and it is literally a 15 minute drive from the Riverside Rhapsody. 

DAMAGE PROTECTION
This property is protected by Just Be Lekker (JBL), the travel reputation platform. Guests are required to pay a R600 non-refundable damage waiver fee (R7,500 worth of accidental damage cover) OR have a R5,000 refundable security deposit hold placed on their card to gain access to the property. The guest will be sent a link by JBL to verify their booking.

Please note that should a guest choose the refundable security deposit, a R47 service fee will be charged by JBL. This fee covers the cost of verifying the booking and ensuring the property's protection. Just Be Lekker aims to provide a secure and reliable booking experience for all guests.

While the security deposit / damage waiver fee will be processed 1 day before check-in, we advise you to complete the JBL verification process as soon as possible to avoid any complications with your booking

Property Rules

Check-in time - is no earlier than 2pm (unless prior arranged in writing).
Check-out time - is no later than 10am.

- The garage is for private use only and not available for guests.
- Do not park on the lawns. Charges will apply.
- Guests may launch their own boat at their own risk.
- The park home on the property is for private use only and not available for guests.
- No smoking inside the property (this includes cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapes, hubbly bubbly and the like).
- Noise to be kept to a minimum & no loud music after 10pm.
- The accommodation is for short-term residential rentals. It is not for parties, receptions, meetings, functions, commercial use, or guests above the registered number.
- No pets allowed on any of the furniture or beds. Charges will apply.
- All damages are for the guests account.

Loadshedding: 

To assist during loadshedding this property has 2 emergency lights. Please note there is no generator or inverter. We suggest checking the loadshedding schedule prior to your trip so you can plan around it. You're welcome to bring your own mobile backup power to assist you further. You'll be notified prior to check-in of the loadshedding schedule should there be any that occur during your stay so that you can plan around it accordingly.

Documentation and processes
We require all documentation and processes to be completed before 12 pm the day prior to check-in. Failure to do so will result in a late penalty fee of R350

T&Cs

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