Swartberg Backpackers The Arc (No sharing)

Entire rental unit in Oudtshoorn, South Africa

  1. 16+ guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 16 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Louis
  1. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

Dive right in

This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.

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.
Get away from it all! Enjoy an eco-friendly farm experience at the foot of the Swartberg Mountain Pass; 45km outside of Oudtshoorn. Delight in a memorable horse ride on a scenic trail. Enjoy a hike to and swimming in our mountain swimming pool with views of nature all around you. Solar electricity, organic gardening, free range livestock, chicken, rabbits. Be refreshed, re-energized and regenerated!

The space
Horse riding can also be arranged with a professional horse rider close-by at an additional cost. Self catering unit with amazing view of the waterfall, Swartberg Mountains and farm dam. Two private rooms with each their own en-suite bathroom. Both sleeps 8 with 4 bunk beds. Fully equipped kitchen with gas stove and oven (no microwave) as well as gas fridge/freezer, built-in braai and table tennis. All linen, towels, small guest soap, coffee and tea provided.

Guest access
Guests travel through our gate and pass the main house to their unit. Free access to hike to the natural rock pool, swimming in the mountain swimming pool and canoeing in the farm dam.

Other things to note
45km outside of Oudtshoorn where the closest shops are located.
Travel on 1.2 km gravel road before reaching the main gate. The road is in a relative good condition.
Solar electricity only and therefore no TV and no microwave. Hair dryer can be used with generator power only.
As the mountain swimming pool is in the mountains, it is a 25 minute hiking trail to get to it. There is also a swimming pool close to the units.
The unit is very clean and upmarket however be aware that the outside is raw nature. There are no shops close-by. However, there are some Restaurants.

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1
4 bunk beds
Bedroom 2
4 bunk beds

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Shared pool
Pets allowed
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.78 out of 5 from 41 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 80% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 17% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 2% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 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 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa

Everywhere you look you have a beautiful view of either the mountains, farm lands or the waterfall . Real farm life experience.

Meet your host

Host
124 reviews
4.67 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
Speaks English
Lives in South Africa
Our home-school family will be your hosts, ensuring that you have a very memorable, quality-time experience. We love people and to share our farm life with our guests.
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.

Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
Pets allowed
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm not reported
Pet(s) live on property

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