Serendipity Cottage

31 reviews

Self Catering

Reviews

4.9/ 5

Based on 31 reviews

Excellent

Cleanliness

4.9

Location

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Service

5.0

Safety

5.0

Anitia F

Short stay ⋅ With partner

5.0

May 2025

Great cottage, value for money and conveniently located near all amenities. The cottage has everything that we needed. It is also spacious, clean, private and well-located. The host was very attentive and welcoming. We will definitely stay there again.

Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Zaskia M

Short stay ⋅ With partner

5.0

May 2025

Safe and tidy accommodation with everything you need for a weekend getaway. Cozy place with everything you need for a weekend getaway. Safe, clean and tidy. Nothing was missing and very peaceful. Nice glasses for special drinks. Soft towels. Books to read. The only negative was the owner who was very impatient because I did not immediately let him know exactly what time we would arrive, in response to the WhatsApp message I received with the information of the reservation directly from the owner. I was called by an agent from the website to give an answer to the owner, while the check-in time is very clearly indicated as 14:00 - 19:00 in the reservation. Also received further antagonism when we arrived, because I did not respond to the message until after he had to contact the website to ask me.

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Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

View host response

Andrew

Serendipity Cottage

Thank you for the feedback, Zaskia. As explained to you, we do request an approximate check-in time from all our guests to ensure that we are at the cottage to hand over the keys, show you around, etc., for a seamless/pleasant check-in process. Several onsite messages and WhatsApps to you requesting this went unanswered, so we were unsure whether you were coming or not, hence the call to the website's Help Desk.

Bernard S

Short stay ⋅ With partner

5.0

Apr 2025

Phenomenal, relaxing, blissful. What a hidden gem! Our stay was absolutely amazing - thanks Andrew (the best host)! Fabulous location, quiet, private and very clean. It's like a little get-away in the heart of Fourways.

Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Piera A

Short stay ⋅ With partner

4.8

Jul 2025

Perfect home away from home. Enjoyable stay. Well-located. Good value. Excellent shower, bath tub and bed. Friendly, responsive host.

Cleanliness

4.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Narine T

Short stay ⋅ Individual traveller

5.0

Aug 2023

Perfect I stayed with my dog, very comfortable and fenced. Apartment offers everything you need, large, light. I fully recommend it.

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Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Schalk B

Short stay ⋅ On business

5.0

Jan 2023

Best guest house in Johannesburg. I often stay in guest houses in Johannesburg and this is by far the best. Highly recommended.

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Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Roaan S

Short stay ⋅ With partner

4.8

Apr 2023

Pleasant stay. Serendipity Cottage is fully equipped and it is centrally positioned. We enjoyed the stay over with our doggies.

Cleanliness

4.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Florence H

Short stay ⋅ Individual traveller

5.0

Dec 2022

My stay at Serendipity Cottage was perfect. I had all I needed. The cottage is very spacious, spotlessly clean, and quiet. My host was very friendly and accommodating.

Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Hannes R

Short stay ⋅ Individual traveller

5.0

Nov 2022

Without a doubt one of the most pleasant guesthouses in Gauteng. Ser·en·dip·i·ty (sĕr′ən-dĭp′ĭ-tē). The faculty of making fortunate discoveries by accident. Serendipity Cottage lives up to its name as this was certainly the case during my recent visit to Gauteng. What a happy discovery it turned out to be. This is without a doubt one of the nicest guesthouses in Gauteng. The booking via Lekeslaap was flawless, and Andrew is the perfect host ensuring everything is in place. Your "home away from home" (the cliché is an apt description) is a separate cottage in a beautiful, well-tended garden with mature trees. It has a spacious living room with cozy furniture and a large screen TV with DStv. The kitchen is well equipped, has a large microwave oven, and even has an induction stove if you feel like cooking yourself. Everything is impeccably clean, including the very comfortable king size bed and a variety of pillows. Starting the day after a great shower in a spacious bathroom makes it easier to face the big city, especially if you come from a small town, like me. Although safety is a high priority for visitors to Gauteng, they can rest assured that this place is as safe as it can be. It is located in a gated community with all the usual safety features. Load capacity is not a problem. The cottage is served with a solar power and UPS system which ensures that guests are unaware of those nasty blackouts. A complimentary and strong Wi-Fi signal connects you to the crazy world out there, although the tranquility of the area makes you wish it wasn't necessary. And best of all, it's affordable.

Sonder twyfel een van die mees aangename gastehuise in Gauteng. Ser·en·dip·i·ty (sĕr′ən-dĭp′ĭ-tē). The faculty of making fortunate discoveries by accident. Serendipity Cottage doen sy naam gestand want dit was beslis die geval tydens my onlangse besoek aan Gauteng. Wat 'n gelukkige ontdekking het dit geblyk te wees. Dit is sonder twyfel een van die aangenaamste gastehuise in Gauteng. Die bespreking via Lekkeslaap was foutloos, en Andrew is die perfekte gasheer wat verseker dat alles in plek is. Jou "huis van die huis af" (die cliché is 'n raak beskrywing) is 'n aparte kothuis in 'n pragtige, goedversorgde tuin met volwasse bome. Dit het 'n ruim sitkamer met knus meubels en 'n groot skerm TV met DStv. Die kombuis is goed toegerus, het 'n groot mikrogolfoond, en het selfs 'n induksiestoof as jy lus is om self te kook. Alles is onberispelik skoon, insluitend die baie gemaklike groot formaat bed en 'n verskeidenheid kussings. Om die dag te begin na 'n wonderlike stort in 'n ruim badkamer, maak dit makliker om die groot stad in die gesig te staar, veral as jy van 'n klein dorpie af kom, soos ek. Alhoewel veiligheid 'n hoë prioriteit is vir besoekers aan Gauteng, kan hulle gerus wees dat hierdie plek so veilig is as wat dit kan wees. Dit is in 'n afgesperde woonbuurt geleë met al die gewone veiligheidskenmerke. Beurtkrag is nie 'n probleem nie. Die kothuis word bedien met 'n sonkrag- en UPS-stelsel wat daarvoor sorg dat gaste onbewus is van daardie nare verduisterings. ’n Komplimentêre en sterk Wi-Fi-sein verbind jou met die mal wêreld daar buite, hoewel die rustigheid van die area jou laat wens dit was nie nodig nie. En die beste van alles, dit is bekostigbaar.

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Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Anni F

Short stay ⋅ With partner

5.0

Sep 2022

Our host was friendly and helpful. The cottage was clean, well equipped and spacious. Quiet area and had all we needed. Good shower, spacious bed, nice private garden area for a little braai. Good WiFi signal, easy access. Good value for money. Wonderful lady cleaner. Would definitely recommend this accommodation.

Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0