Johannesburg is a city full of culture and personality. Staying in one of the many gorgeous properties Vrbo has to offer is an ideal way to house your magical holiday. Sample the Joburg life with a family cottage, or get a taste of modern luxury in a stylish apartment. The list will help you decide the best home away from home for you, here are the best Vrbo accommodations available!
1. Well-furnished home with a swimming pool (from USD 225)
This home has been furnished with the utmost consideration for its guests. The owner Mini has taken the time to make sure each room is a delight to walk into. WiFi, a pool, a vegetable patch: This place has everything you could want from a family home. There is even a domestic helper on hand to take care of daily maintenance cleaning, so you can focus less on your laundry and more on enjoying your stay.
AFRICAN CHIC, COMFORTABLE, SUPER CLEAN AND CENTRALAccommodates: 8
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
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the house is large and cleanHost:
employed staff assisted generouslyand pleasantlyowner extremely helpful with suggestionsvery roomy large property and the owner is fantasticRead more reviewsLocation:
it is a safe area to move around in and it's close to the shopping mallwhat a wonderful place to stay
2. Thatched property with a pool and tennis court (from USD 240)
A thatched building found in Douglasdale, this lodge can provide luxury comfort for up to twelve guests at a time. The owner provides each bedroom with tea making facilities, which makes waking up in this place all the more flawless. The sun room leads to the pool, and if the pool doesn’t satisfy your athletic cravings, the external tennis court will. Wheelchair accessible and child-friendly, Douglas Lodge can be anybody’s home away from home.
Douglas Lodge - the tranquil place to stay for relaxation or businessSandton, Gauteng, South Africa
3. Chic haven with skyline views (from 49 USD)
Sleeping two guests in search of a slice of modern Joburg’s more sophisticated side, this apartment is an example of the chicest way to spend a trip to South Africa’s largest city. The biggest selling point for this place, however, would have to be the breathtaking views of the Saxonwald and Rosebank skylines. Of course, such a trendy space comes with internet access and a flat screen TV so when you’re not out enjoying the easily accessible streets in Johannesburg, you can unwind in a calm, safe and stylish environment.
Art Deco haven
Price: from 49 USD
Number of Guests: 2
4. Modern apartment with a balcony (from 89 USD)
Sandton will be at your fingertips in this airy two-bedroom apartment. Equipped with all the essentials, including a TV, full kitchen, and balcony, you’re sure to be kept occupied in the comfort of this apartment’s sleek modern atmosphere. If you feel like a change of pace, you’ll be just a stone’s throw away from some Johannesburg’s most famed shopping centers and will have easy access to the rest of Johannesburg.
Sandton apartment
Price: from 89 USD
Number of Guests: 4
5. Peaceful hideaway with golf course views (from USD 37)
A quaint little getaway provides a multitude of activities on your doorstep, ranging from golf to swimming to tennis, plus all that metro Johannesburg has to offer. The pictures only provide a basic insight into what this place has to offer. Though it is on the cheaper side, the quality of the facilities certainly does not suffer as a result. Complete with kitchen, king sized bed, and a loft bedroom, it could be said that the golf course estate has the best value for money in this list.
Comfortable And Secure Apartment In Golf Course EstateAccommodates: 4
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
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beds was very confortable and the bathrooms pretty new and clean
6. Family-friendly home with a private outdoor pool (from USD 126)
A vintage feel resonates within the original 1920s house located in Parkview. The Victorian standing bath and farm kitchen are just two example features that blur the line between modern luxury and old fashioned living. The rooms have been furnished with a keen artistic eye, and the private outdoor pool only adds to the “treat yourself” feeling this building instills. At the heart of Johannesburg, the possibilities for guests staying in this home are endless.
3 bedroom family home, with private garden and pool in ParkviewAccommodates: 7
Minimum Nights: 5
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
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i fell in love with the bathroom for the main bedroomRead more reviewsCleanliness:
it is modern and really clean
7. Beautiful cottage in a communal garden (from USD 60)
Another sample of Parkview’s old time personality, this cottage sits within a superbly maintained communal garden that flourishes in the Johannesburg sun. A neutral color scheme makes this cottage an ideal, calm environment in which to relax. Perfectly demonstrating how to exercise easy living in Johannesburg, this getaway paradise offers a queen sized bed, two single beds, breakfast options and a TV to further alleviate the stress of busy living.
Rose Cottage in a gorgeous gardenAccommodates: 4
Minimum Nights: 1
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
8. Braham Lodge (from 250 USD)
The element of style and class, this lodge reaches above and beyond luxury. Polished floors and pristine decor give this building its indulgent, luxurious feel. Able to sleep 18 guests with seven bathrooms, this is certainly a stay for high profile travelers, be they business workers, families or leisure travelers.
Braham Lodge
Price: from 250 USD
Number of Guests: 18
9. Tidy and stylish apartment in Blairgowrie (from USD 37)
Up to five adults can comfortably nestle into this newly renovated apartment. Notable features of this place include a rain shower, open plan kitchen, a barbecue and a TV with Netflix and satellite provided. Situated in the Blairgowrie suburbs, you’ll be within walking distance from the local shopping center where you can find all sorts of restaurants and shops. An on-site chauffeur will be on hand to help you travel anywhere else you want to see.
Modernised, pristine apartment in BlairgowrieAccommodates: 5
Minimum Nights: 1
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
10. Elegant retreat with a shared pool access (from USD 45)
A relaxed, elegant homey stay, the Hurst cottage has all you will need for a safe, enjoyable time in Johannesburg. Located in Pankhurst, you’ll have Johannesburg at your fingertips, not to mention the cottage’s entertainment facilities, which include a pool table, a home library, and a TV. Should the fancy take you, why not take a dip in the communal pool and cool off under the African sun?
The Hurst Self Catering CottageAccommodates: 2
Minimum Nights: 1
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
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it is clean comfortable and well docoratedRead more reviewsHost:
the owner adrianne is delightful
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From luxury apartments to adorable floral cottages, you’re sure to find a place to stay that will enhance your time in Johannesburg. Go explore for yourself!
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