Family-friendly vacation rentals in Vaal River

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Home in Vaal Marina

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviews

Eco Prime waterfront 4 Bedroom modern design home.

✨ Modern eco-luxury on the water’s edge – your perfect Vaal Dam escape. Unwind in modern comfort on the tranquil banks of the Vaal Dam. This eco-friendly retreat combines sleek design with breathtaking waterfront views, offering the perfect balance of luxury and relaxation. Step inside to discover a spacious open-plan living area with a fully equipped kitchen, lounges, and dining space all flowing onto a large patio designed for gatherings with family and friends. Enjoy three stylish downstairs bedrooms (two sharing a bathroom, one en-suite) plus a luxurious upstairs main suite with its own balcony and stunning dam views. Outdoors, watch the sunset over the water, braai with loved ones under the stars, or simply relax as the moonlight shimmers on the dam. For thrill-seekers, the vast waters of the Vaal are perfect for boating, water sports, and endless fun. Just over an hour from Johannesburg, this serene escape is close enough for convenience yet far enough to feel worlds away. Whether you’re here to recharge, celebrate, or explore, this property offers everything you need for an unforgettable stay.

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Cottage in Bloemfontein

4.78 out of 5 average rating, 313 reviews

Swerwersrus Farm Stay - Plaasstoep

Swerwersrus is an intimate self-catering cottage, nestled on a smallholding just outside the city limits of Bloemfontein. It features two bedrooms that can sleep four guests in total, a full bathroom, and a kitchen. Enjoy the beautiful Free State veld from the farm-style stoep, with a braaier. Guests have access to Wi-Fi. However, there is no TV in the unit. Past guests prefer to take a moment to enjoy the expansive view and star-filled nights. A short gravel road of 1.4km leads you to the unit.

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Villa in Cathkin Park

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 130 reviews

Grassroots Guesthouse - DRAKENSBERG ECO ESTATE

PRIVATE ECO ESTATE: CENTRAL DRAKENSBERG Recently purchased and fully renovated - Grassroots is ready to welcome you! We have designed the house with our guests' happiness at heart. The house is in the exclusive private eco estate - Cathkin Estate, bordering the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site. The estate exceeds 1,000 hectares, with an abundance of free roaming wildlife (zebra, eland, wildebeest, oribi etc) and a host of birds and flora. A dreamy location for any nature lover!

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Guesthouse in Clarens

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 603 reviews

Loft Room @ Craigrossie

The Loft Room@Craigrossie is a self-catering space for two on Craigrossie Game Farm, 8 km (3kms on good gravel road) outside of Clarens towards Golden Gate. The self-contained space has a loft room with views over the dams & mountains, a queen bed with 100% cotton bedding, bathroom and a kitchenette downstairs. A borehole supplies water. DSTV, WiFi, tea, coffee & kitchen essentials (spices & olive oil) are provided. Bring your own rod for catch & release trout fishing (daily rod fees apply).

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Villa in Clarens

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviews

Enjoy exquisite style at Clarens Mountain House

Step into another world when you stay at the Clarens Mountain House. Perched high up on the slopes of Mount Horeb, overlooking the beautiful town of Clarens, this home is second to none. Located in the Eastern Free State and surrounded by the pinks and yellows of the renowned sandstone mountains, the Mountain House offers views out towards Golden Gate, the Maluti Mountains and down into the valley over the busy little town full of its art galleries, restaurants and the well known Brewery

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Home in Clarens

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 182 reviews

Four Good Seasons

A stunning house filled with bright, natural light. River frontage and valley and mountain views. Two sitting rooms, both with DSTV so you can have sport and cooking on at the same time! Only 6 minutes drive from The Clarens Square and 26 restaurants, yet you can unwind completely in the peacefulness of the wind and sunshine. Lovely walks. Electric blankets and wood burning fires , fully equipped kitchen, 4.5 bathrooms for 6 bedrooms including one with 4 bunk beds. It's huge but homely.

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Farm stay in Van Reenen

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews

Waterfall River Lodge

This is a unique, comfortable, fully kitted, self-catering house sleeping 8/10 people. Hidden in a quiet corner of our working farm it overlooks a pristine section of the Wilge River, with the famous waterfall and Nelson's Kop mountain providing spectacular scenery. Guests will be able to enjoy absolute peace, uninterrupted views and walks in almost every direction. Please note that the property is remote and the last 200m of the access road will require a high clearance vehicle.

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Barn in Van Reenen

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 374 reviews

A barn with great views of the valley into KZN

A hop, skip and a jump off the N3, situated in in the Van Reenen Eco Village Precinct. Down the road from the little church tea garden. A great one night stop off. Breakfast at the Tea Garden (not included) or take a early morning walk before continuing with your journey. Dinner can be booked in advance. Safe and convenient for single female travelers with manager living next door. No charge for children/elderly parent sleeping on lounge bed if accompanied by both parents.

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Cottage in Wakkerstroom

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviews

Sunbird Cottage - Relaxed Farm Getaway

Sunbird Cottage is on a working farm 30km from Volksrust and Wakkerstroom Wetlands, it is a place to come and relax and recharge, we are off grid. There is great birding, walking, mountain biking and bass fishing on site, there are also kayaks for the dams. The cottage overlooks a gorge that goes down to the Slang River with an indigenous forest and has great views over the valley towards Amajuba Mountain and Battlefields for those interested in history.

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Guesthouse in Sandton

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 246 reviews

Willowild Cottage

Whether you are in Joburg on business, to visit friends and family, or sightseeing. Keep it simple at Willowwild cottage. The space is peaceful and centrally-located only 5,6km away from Sandton city, and the Gautrain, which is about 8 minutes by car. The space is surrounded by a garden paradise, where guests are encouraged to help themselves to our organically grown fruit and veg. Secure parking inside the premises and private access to the cottage.

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Farm stay in Cathkin Park

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviews

Plain Champagne Guest Farm

Plain Champagne is a 60Ha farm nestled in the heart of the Central Drakensberg, 2,5hrs drive from Durban, 4hrs drive from Johannesberg. Many activities in the area including: Mountain biking, Fishing, Hiking, Canopy Tours, Golf, Tennis, Birding, Farming, Drakensberg Mountain hiking, Champagne Sports Resort, Raptor Centre, Mountain Splendor Eco Resort, Drakensberg Boys Choir, Winterton.

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Cottage in Vanderbijlpark

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews

Vaal river getaway on Millionaires Bend

Situated on Millionaires bend on the Vaal river. This is a much loved family home. It is a haven for children and families who wish to get out of the city for a few 10 guests, and no more than 8 adults. The house is fully serviced, maid and manager, included in the price. There is a jetty to moor a boat and slipway to launch a boat. Self catering.