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The Homestead

3.5 star property

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A sign for 'The Homestead' at GAMBATHI MOUNTAIN LODGE, indicating a rural, natural setting with a dirt path leading towards the lodge.
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Superior House, Mountain View | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, Smart TV, fireplace
Superior House, Mountain View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior House, Mountain View | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, Smart TV, fireplace

Entire home

Sleeps 63229.2 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Mpfana Road, KAMBERG, KwaZulu-Natal, 3300
  • Place, Maloti-Drakensberg Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Sherwood Centre
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Gowrie Farm Golf Course
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Elandskop

This vacation home places you 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Maloti-Drakensberg Park. The 3.5-star vacation home includes a fireplace, an electric kettle, and a Smart TV.

What's nearby

  • Maloti-Drakensberg Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve - 44 min drive - 28.3 miles
  • Sherwood Centre - 50 min drive - 30.6 miles
  • The Junction - 52 min drive - 31.0 miles
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course - 52 min drive - 31.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Knackerd swan - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Homestead

Guests staying at this vacation home enjoy a full-service spa, free WiFi in public areas, and laundry facilities. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa vacation home include local meal delivery service, a garden, and wedding services.
The vacation home has an array of amenities, including a washer/dryer, a fireplace, and an electric kettle. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a 50-inch Smart TV with satellite channels and Netflix. The bathroom offers free toiletries and bathrobes. Other standard amenities include a safe, an ironing board, and a wardrobe or closet. Housekeeping is available on request.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the vacation home's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Swedish massages

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 350 for adults and ZAR 350 for children
  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Fully-fenced
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Vegetable garden

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total
  • Fee: ZAR 250 per pet per day
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Meal delivery service
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Safe
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Farming classes
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Farming classes
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetable garden
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for ZAR 250 per pet, per day
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 350 for adults and ZAR 350 for children
  • Pet fee: ZAR 250 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Firewood fee: ZAR 75 per person per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the vacation home at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Elandskop within a short 16-minute walk of Maloti-Drakensberg Park. You'll also find Kamberg Rock Art Center nearby.

How much does it cost to stay at The Homestead ?

As of Jun 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Homestead on Jul 3, 2026 start from $369, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at The Homestead ?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the vacation home.

Is there a spa available at this vacation home?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include deep-tissue massages.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about The Homestead ?

There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a chef service, a fireplace, and champagne service.

Does The Homestead have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

This vacation home offers a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at this vacation home for a fee of ZAR 250 per pet, per day.

Does The Homestead have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Homestead ?

Yes, some house at The Homestead offer a furnished balcony/patio and may feature mountain views.

Does this vacation home offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at this vacation home.