Festina Lente | Bohemian Garden Suite in Sandton!

Entire guest suite in Sandton, South Africa

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Elna
  1. Superhost
  2. 15 years hosting

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Exceptional check-in experience

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

Peace and quiet

This home is in a quiet area.
Step into this glamorous and private unit in a beautiful garden setting with secure parking. A digital nomad heaven with high speed wifi & Solar power, ideal for the traveler or business professional.
This hidden gem is located in leafy and tranquil Hurlingham, 2km from Sandton. An area of choice for Johannesburg’s elite, a vibey hive of activity with it's shopping malls and sidewalk cafés and excellent restaurants. This is indeed the place to soak up the Jo’burg atmosphere.

The space
Elegant and stylish: A Modern Living Space Awaits in the heart of Sandton:

Step into Afri-frans unit and experience, a rich blend of classic French style and African chic. A spectacular wall mural of Vladimir Tretchikoff’s Lady from the Orient sets a tone of uncompromising originality like the Russian born artist who came to South Africa in 1946. The opulent jewel colours Tretchikoff learnt to love while also working in the East, are integrated throughout the unit. A saffron yellow bedspread accentuated with pillow prints of Tretchikoff’s Miss Wong and Chinese Girl compel attention. Jungle green, midnight blue, cerise and Bolshevik red make the unit a sensory feast. Soaking the open-plan space in shimmering opulence, is a 19th century French empire chandelier, which hangs like a treasure basket from the roof. Afri-Frans also has a small veranda to ponder or converse in the early morning or at dusk.

Modern Simplicity: Kitchenette and Dining Experience:

French chequered black and white tiles gives a dramatic effect to the bathroom. A clawfoot tub, shower, washbasin, a toilette and kitchenette afford the deluxe convenience the exceptional ambiance of this unit promises. The unit includes a flat-screen television set with a fireplace to relax in front.

Guest access
I give my guests space but am available when needed.

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Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Courtyard view
Garden view
Wifi – 38 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 54 reviews.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Sandton, PWV, South Africa

Festina Lente is located in Hurlingham, a suburb which lies between Sandhurst and Parkmore, which form the lower ends of a triangle with the Sandton CBD. Boasting upmarket kudos, the leafy avenues of Hurlingham have large, spectacular properties and fine views like those from Hilltop Street over Sandton. An area of choice for Johannesburg’s elite, it is also a shopping mecca for international visitors as well as South Africa’se influential and trendy. Lying in the heart of Sandton, Hurlingham sits basking in its association with Sandton, the city’s most illustrious corporate address, but also a vibey hive of activity with shopping malls and sidewalk cafés, excellent restaurants and general joie de vivre. This is indeed the place to soak up the Jo’burg atmosphere. Nelson Mandela Square is a popular meeting place and the heart of Sandton’s shopping complexes. It’s lined with open-air eateries and lunch time sees the city’s financial and corporate district turn out in suits for lengthy lunches interjected by intense and unsolicited cell phone banter. Despite the high-end shopping experience it offers, there are also walking tours in Sandton that cover its history in eight languages and take in no less than 29 landmarks. In addition, there is also a bird sanctuary and various art galleries.

Meet your host

Superhost
456 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
15 years of hosting
My work: Industr Psychologist
Speaks English
Hi I am Elna. I've called the beautiful suburb of Hurlingham home for 18 years. Over the past 13 years, we've lovingly created Festina Lente- a guesthouse filled with heart and character. I'm passionate about offering unique, thoughtfully curated stays that guests return to time and again. It brings me true joy to share the magic of Festina Lente with you, and I'm honoured to be your host. Follow us: @festina_lente_guesthouse.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
No smoke alarm
Carbon monoxide detector not required
Not suitable for children (2-12 years)

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