Rustic Eco Cottage within Waterfall Retreat Centre

Entire cabin in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Rated 4.85 out of 5 stars.47 reviews
Hosted by Kerri
  1. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Unbeatable location

100% of guests in the past year gave this location a 5-star rating.

Valley view

Guests say the views are lovely.
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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.

The space
The cottage was built by hand, with lots of love over the period of a year. It is built with special attention to detail and has lots of warmth and charm. Being the first building on the property it is situated on the prime stand with panoramic views into the valley, forests and rock cliffs. When the river is running strongly you can hear it from the cottage.

Guest access
Full cottage

Other things to note
The Waterfall Retreat Centre hosts a selected Saturday morning program and sometimes a full day or weekend retreat. Guests are welcome to book for any of the activities through contacting the host Kerri to find out about what may be happening on a weekend. Bookings to attend classes and retreats are separate to the accommodation.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Valley view
Kitchen
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Private patio or balcony
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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4.85 out of 5 stars from 47 reviews

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 87% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 11% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 2% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Waterfall is virtually a suburb of Hillcrest, lying as it does directly north of Kloof and adjacent to Hillcrest and Forest Hill, barely 30 plus kilometres outside of Durban.

This is the main advantage of a stay in Waterfall - that you are on the outskirts of the city. The other rather obvious one is that one inevitably beats the heat of the city. In Waterfall, one is far enough from city life to 'escape' it, whilst remaining close enough to the pulse of all one still needs for convenience. Subsequently, Waterfall functions as a sanctuary without depriving you of creature comforts. Guests have often commented that they cannot believe they are only 35 minutes outside of Durban.

Meet your host

Host
119 reviews
4.89 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
Lives in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Welcome to the Waterfall Retreat and Environmental Centre in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Our sanctuary is nestled within indigenous forests, home to wild cats, birdlife, porcupines, and bushbucks. We love taking sunset walks through the Nkutu Valley and enjoying refreshing swims in the waterfalls. We delight in sharing this tranquil valley with our guests and find great joy in seeing visitors relax and rejuvenate during their stay.

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within a day
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
No smoke alarm
Not suitable for children and infants