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"A great space, - awesome thatched property" – Home 8613412 Lodge

  • 6 bedrooms
  • 10 sleeps
  • 2 nights min stay

"A great space, - awesome thatched property" – Home 8613412

  • Lodge
  • 6 bedrooms
  • sleeps 10
  • 2 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Swimming pool
  • Not suitable for children
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Douglas Lodge is a delightful thatched home set in a secure gated community in Douglasdale, Sandton, Johannesburg. The area is ideally suited for access to Jo'burg's CBD, Sandton, the amazing Tuscan styled Mall, hotels and casino, Monte Casino, the music and exhibition centre, the Dome and via the highway, Pretoria and the rest of Johannesburg.

The property boasts a swimming pool and tennis court, table tennis, darts, trampoline, five bedrooms, a meeting room (doubles as a sixth bedroom and booked separately), breakfast room, lounge and dining area opening onto the pool. The thatched roof provides a sense of space and height often found in lodges on safari.

There is fibre WiFi, satellite TV, a fully fitted kitchen and laundry to make your stay complete.

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed
    Bedroom 2: Full bed
    Bedroom 3: Full bed
    Bedroom 4: Full bed
    Bedroom 5: 2 Twin beds
    Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
  • 1 Full bath, 4 Attached (ensuites)

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Private outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Private garden
  • Trampoline
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Staffed property
  • Table tennis
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

Driving in Joburg is no longer essential with the advent of Uber, but still offers best flexibility

Interaction with guest

The property is looked after by my helper, Shoes. He has worked and lived here for 17 years and is always willing to help. My nephew Hunter lives in a cottage on the grounds. Contact details will be given prior to your arrival.

Policies

Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: ($61.99) £50.00
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

Any children must be supervised near the pool.
No smoking within the property
The property is suitable for events but any proposed events must first be approved by the host.Please provide:
nature of event
number of attendees
car parking required
details of catering, bar and sound system
PLEASE NOTE: QUIET TIME AFTER 10pm
These rules are for the benefit of my neighbours and my helper, Shoes.
When used for events, surcharges may apply and must be agreed prior to booking.

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About the owner

Frank S.
Calendar last updated:
24 Apr 2024
Years listed:
7
Based in:
United Kingdom
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
4 reviews

Excellent
3
Very Good
1
Average
0
Poor
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Terrible
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“Fantastic place and hospitality”

Reviewed 26 Nov 2019

The house is really great and Shoes (the person taking care of the place) is very helpful and kind. Also communication throughout the booking with the owner was fantastic, good communication. We had … More

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“PERFECT PLACE”

Reviewed 11 Sep 2017

The house is located in a nice location with easy access to N1. Its in a boomed area and shoe's is very good always helping us when needed. I would highly recommend

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Response from the owner Thanks Chris really appreciate it!

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“Beautiful Home”

Reviewed 21 Jun 2017

Beautiful Home , warm home in winter, there is unlimited access of wood in the yard for the fire place .

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“Book this place immediately!”

Reviewed 11 Apr 2017

You will not regret your stay at Douglas Lodge. We were a group of 8 ppl. The house looks more beautiful in person than the pictures. Shoes, the house helper, was amazing and a great help to us and ou… More

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Frank (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Frank (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Frank (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Frank the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Frank (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Frank (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Frank (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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How do I know my booking is safe?

To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Frank (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Frank (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Frank (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Frank (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Frank (the owner) a message.

If Frank (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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