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Sedgefield, Western Cape · 260 m from Swartvlei Estuary

4.86
Rating
120
Reviews
4
Bedrooms
8
Guests
Interior
Outdoor braai area
🏠 Entire home · Exclusive use
🏊 Private pool
🛝 New jungle gym with slide
🔑 Self check-in
🐾 Pets welcome
⚡ Inverter — no load-shedding
💧 Backup water supply
📶 Uncapped Wi-Fi + Netflix

Welcome from Mandy & Jonathan

Sedgefield isn't just where we host — it's where we put down roots. This was our first home together, and we filled it with things that meant something: a surfboard turned into a light fitting, a kiteboard bar overhead, mornings watching the garden from the kitchen. Some of our happiest memories were made right here.

That's why hosting families matters to us. We genuinely love watching other families create their own moments in this space — kids splashing in the pool while grandparents sit on the stoep, teenagers commandeering the flatlet, everyone round the braai when the sun goes down.

We set the house up with sight lines in mind: the pool and jungle gym are fully visible from the main living area, so parents can keep an eye on the little ones without leaving the conversation. It's a small thing that makes a big difference.

We hope Sedgefield gives your family what it gave ours — a slower pace, a bit of wildness, and a few stories worth keeping.

Mandy & Jonathan
Your hosts · Sedgefield Holiday Accommodation · Superhost · 9 years

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Address

The Island, Sedgefield, Western Cape 6573

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A home with character and heart

A light and airy double-storey home where every detail tells a story. The open-plan living area — with its surfboard light fitting and kiteboard bar overhead — leads directly out to the pool and braai, making indoor-outdoor living effortless. Upstairs, the A-frame ceilings give the bedrooms a charming, treehouse-like quality.

The pool and new jungle gym (with slide) sit in the fully enclosed garden, in clear view from the main living area and kitchen — so parents can keep an eye on the children without missing a moment of the holiday.

On the ground floor, the self-contained flatlet has its own private entrance, kitchenette, and en-suite bathroom — a perfect arrangement for families travelling with grandparents, or anyone who prefers a bit of independence.

Travelling with grandparents? The ground-floor flatlet is ideal — private entrance, own kitchenette, step-free access, no stairs. The whole family stays together, comfortably on their own terms.
Sunset over the pool — Sedgefield Holiday Accommodation
Our first homenow yours to enjoy

4 bedrooms · 8 beds · 3 baths

Main bedroom
Main Bedroom
1 king bed · A-frame ceiling · Deck overlooking pool
❄️ Air-con
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2
1 double bed · Upstairs · A-frame ceiling
❄️ Air-con
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3
2 single beds · Upstairs · External stairs to pool
Garden flatlet
Garden Flatlet
1 double + sofa bed · Own entrance · En-suite · Kitchenette
👴 Ideal for grandparents

Everything you need, and then some

Comfort & Tech

  • Uncapped Wi-Fi (upgradeable on request)
  • Smart Media Box with Netflix preloaded
  • Inverter — no load-shedding disruption
  • Backup water supply
  • Air-conditioning in 2 bedrooms
  • Electric blankets on all double beds
  • Dedicated workspace

Outdoor & Leisure

  • Private fenced swimming pool
  • New jungle gym with slide
  • Braai / BBQ area
  • Large fully enclosed garden
  • Pool & garden visible from main living area
  • Beach access nearby
  • Double carport + ample off-street parking

Home Essentials

  • Full kitchen + flatlet kitchenette
  • 3 renovated bathrooms (incl. step-free shower)
  • Self check-in via lockbox
  • Secure off-street parking
  • Alarm system with armed response & safe
  • Pets welcome (prior permission required)
  • Entire home — exclusive use

Places that make Sedgefield unforgettable

Swartvlei and Sedgefield
260 m away
Swartvlei Estuary
A National Park lagoon right on the doorstep — safe to swim, perfect for kayaking, rich in birds and fish. The Fish Eagles circle overhead most mornings.
Cloud Nine Paragliding
2 km away
Cloud Nine Paragliding
One of the most scenic paragliding sites on the Garden Route, with magnificent views over Sedgefield's lakes, sea and town. Worth watching from below even if you're not jumping.
Gerickes Point
~10 min drive
Gericke's Point
A dramatic lion-shaped sandstone headland at the end of Swartvlei Beach. Rock pools, whale watching in season, dolphins, Cape Fur Seals, and some of the finest coastal scenery in the country.
Swartvlei Estuary Mouth
In town
Sedgefield — The Slow Town
Africa's first Cittàslow (slow town) — nestled between golden dunes, the Indian Ocean, and a series of freshwater lakes. The panorama from the hillside above town is something you won't forget.
Wild Oats Market
15 min walk
Wild Oats Farmers' Market
Saturday mornings only. Organic produce, artisan food, live music, and the kind of warm local energy that makes you want to move here. Arrive hungry.
Groenvlei
Short drive
5 Beaches & Goukamma Reserve
Myoli, Cola, Platbank, Swartvlei and beyond. Plus the Goukamma Nature Reserve — a World Heritage Site with coastal forest trails, birdlife, and total quiet.

Adventure is right on your doorstep

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Paddle the estuary

Bring your kayak or hire one locally. The Swartvlei Lagoon is safe, scenic, and alive with birdlife. Fish Eagles circle overhead most mornings.

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Paraglide or watch

Cloud Nine Paragliding is 2 km away. One of SA's most spectacular launch sites, with views across the lakes and the Indian Ocean.

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Hike to Gericke's Point

A 4 km beach walk to the iconic lion-shaped sandstone headland. Rock pools, seals, dolphins, and whale watching in season. Check the tides first.

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Beaches & surfing

Five beaches within easy reach. Wilderness (15 km), Knysna (23 min). Cola Beach is a local favourite for a quieter swim. Sedgefield is also a prime kitesurfing destination — the lagoon and beach conditions draw kiters from across the country.

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Cycling & running

Flat roads alongside the estuary — perfect for cycling, running, or triathlon training. Tortoises may be sharing the road.

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Birdwatching

Over 250 recorded species. The estuary is an Important Bird Area for migratory species. Fish Eagles, African Black Oystercatchers, herons and more.

The Island neighbourhood, Sedgefield

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George Airport

34-minute drive — ideal for fly-and-drive Garden Route trips

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Knysna

23-minute drive — lagoon, forests, the Heads, and world-famous oysters

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Swartvlei Estuary

260 m from the front door — National Park & Important Bird Area

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Wild Oats Market

15-minute walk — Saturdays only, arrive early

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Gericke's Point

~10-minute drive to Swartvlei Beach parking — check tides before you go

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Wilderness

15 km away — pristine beaches and Wilderness National Park

A home that welcomes the world

Since 2019 our guests have travelled from 15 countries across 5 continents to experience the Garden Route from Sedgefield. Hover any country to see where.

Loved by 120 families

4.86
★★★★★

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One of the highest-rated homes in the Sedgefield area

🏊 Pool 38
👨‍👩‍👧 Family 46
❤️ Hospitality 42
✨ Cleanliness 32
📍 Location 35
Cleanliness
4.9
Accuracy
4.9
Check-in
4.9
Communication
4.9
Location
4.9
Value
4.8

Ready to escape to the Garden Route?

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