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Where the Garden Meets the City

Apartment in Johannesburg with kitchen

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom441 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Johannesburg
  • Place, The Bryanston Country Club Charity Trust
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, The Bryanston Organic and Natural Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mediclinic Sandton
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Johannesburg

Located in Sandton within 2 miles (3 km) of Mediclinic Sandton, this apartment is within a few miles (5 km) of Montecasino. The apartment includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

What's nearby

  • The Bryanston Country Club Charity Trust - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Bryanston Organic and Natural Market - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mediclinic Sandton - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Montecasino - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 13 min drive - 8.5 miles

Getting around

  • Johannesburg Sandton Station - 16 min drive
  • Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gemelli - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪WCafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rockets - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪vida e caffè - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Where the Garden Meets the City

Where the Garden Meets the City | Akaru 1BR Bryanston Escape

Your sanctuary between meetings and moments

Tucked beneath a canopy of trees in the heart of Bryanston, this one-bedroom apartment offers the perfect balance of professionalism and peace. Whether you’re in town for business, remote work, or a quiet getaway, this space is designed to support your rhythm — calm when you need to focus, and warm when it's time to unwind. The interiors reflect a refined simplicity, ideal for professionals or couples seeking comfort, functionality, and effortless style — where every corner carries a sense of rhythm and care. Effortless comfort for the working traveller.

The Space

The open layout invites the morning in, and by evening, soft shadows dance along the walls — warm and familiar. This is the kind of place where time slows.

Brew your coffee in the quiet of dawn and wander out into a neighbourhood where the streets are lined with life — organic markets, indie cafés, quiet parks, and open skies. Evenings call for easy laughter on rooftop bars, shared meals in tucked-away restaurants, and the gentle hum of a suburb that’s both alive and laid-back.

Though it feels like a world apart, Sandton’s heartbeat is just down the road — close enough to stay connected, far enough to feel free.
Within the estate, you’ll find spaces that move at your pace — from meditation gardens and co-working corners to leafy walks and playful moments by the pool. Whether you’re here for a few nights or a few seasons, Akaru offers you the grace of stillness and the gift of access.

Perfect for remote work, quiet escapes, or reconnecting with your rhythm — whether you're winding down with a glass of wine or catching up on a series in the cosy lounge, the apartment offers the flexibility of a sophisticated environment with the soul of a sanctuary.

The home features high-speed Wi-Fi, a fully stocked kitchen, secure parking, and gentle design that welcomes you to linger longer.

Come settle where green meets gold. Come stay where city-shapers roam.

Guest Access:

Guests will be given their own set of keys and have the apartment to
themselves.

Other details to note

We can arrange additional cleaning or laundry services upon request and
at an additional cost, if required.

Linen & towels as well as an initial supply of tea, coffee, sugar and
basic shower amenities are provided.

Pets - not allowed
Smoking - not allowed
The apartment features a kitchen and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a safe.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 441 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

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.
  • 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.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

4012888

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this apartment?

This apartment is situated in Sandton, close to Montecasino, Nelson Mandela Square, and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. You'll also find Fourways Mall and Sandton City Mall within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this apartment?

No, this apartment doesn't offer parking.

Is this apartment next to a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, this apartment doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Where the Garden Meets the City?

Couples staying at this apartment will appreciate amenities like a kitchen as well as an outdoor pool and a garden.

Does Where the Garden Meets the City have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this apartment.

Does this apartment provide breakfast?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this apartment allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.

How close is the airport from this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Lanseria Intl. Airport (HLA), which is 14.5 mi away (35 minutes by car). Another top airport is O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB), which is located 23.4 mi away (32-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Where the Garden Meets the City?

No, you won't find apartments with balconies at Where the Garden Meets the City.

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