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Located in Magaliesburg, 47 km from Cradle of Humankind, THE LAZY LAPA offers accommodation with free WiFi, a terrace or a patio and access to a garden and a year-round outdoor pool. The property features pool and garden views, and is 48 km from Roodepoort Country Club. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the guest house's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. Featuring a Blu-ray player, the guest house has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the guest house. The accommodation offers a fireplace. For guests with children, the guest house provides outdoor play equipment. THE LAZY LAPA has a picnic area and a barbecue. Cradle of Human Kind - Museum is 22 km from the accommodation, while Krugersdorp Game Reserve is 31 km away. Lanseria International Airport is 58 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Free parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
3 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Renishka
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful peaceful location. Excellent customer service from uncle Jan. Great value for the money spent. All consumables including daily drinking water was provided.
  • Thusanang
    South Africa South Africa
    Perfect getaway!! Quiet and comfortable. Host was so welcoming and attended to our needs.
  • Carly
    South Africa South Africa
    It was a little piece of heaven tucked away from everything and we loved it!
  • Kuvi
    South Africa South Africa
    Quite different...old school vibe...very peaceful...
  • Nonkululeko
    South Africa South Africa
    Very unique place and its tranquility. If you feel worn out. You would not regret coming to relax in this place. Jan was an excellent host.
  • Da
    South Africa South Africa
    I love vintage and Boho style stuff, as well as Whimsical Art and re-purposing, and am also a huge sentimentalist aso being surrounded by it the whole long weekend was most enjoyable to me. I like that it's tucked away on a quiet private space,...
  • Carin
    South Africa South Africa
    We really enjoyed the Lazy Lapa, the outside Lapa with the couches were perfect to just sit and relaxed the whole day. The place is perfect for a quite relaxing weekend
  • Thuli
    South Africa South Africa
    The place is isolated, away from the noise, but easy to navigate to, and the house is beautiful. If you need to recharge away from the city, it's a go-to place. The host was extremely nice, Oom Jan made out stay good.
  • Kerry-ann
    South Africa South Africa
    The Lazy Lapa is a treat - like stepping into a bygone era. Decor is eccentric and delightful. The cottage is spacious and comfortable and very very peaceful.
  • Ursula
    South Africa South Africa
    This cozy cottage provided the perfect retreat. Nestled amidst lush greenery have a great charm. We loved waking up to the gentle sounds of nature (and the rooster off course :) and sipping our morning coffee on the veranda.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by ODETTE

9.3
9.3
Host review score
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ODETTE
The Lazy Lapa is a quirky semi-detached self-catering house with artistic, antique finishes, nestled on a small farm in the beautiful Magaliesburg, a quaint village which is only an hour away from both Johannesburg and Pretoria. The Lazy Lapa offers peace and tranquility, with the sound of birdsong and the chirping of crickets. A quiet and restful escape, surrounded by nature. A charming farm-style setting, with our roaming rooster, chickens, and tortoises. The uniquely decorated open-plan house offers: • A main bedroom, with double bed, wardrobe and desk, with big barn doors for privacy. • Two single beds in the open-plan lounge/ dining area. • The passage leads to the two bathrooms, one with a bath, the other with a shower. • The kitchen is fully-equipped with a small bar fridge, a microwave, 2-plate gas stove, 2-plate electric stove with rotisserie, electric wok, toaster, and a tea and coffee station. • Dining and lounge area, with wood-burning fireplace. • The spacious outdoor thatched lapa features a long rustic table and comfy sofas. • There is a hammock, and a lovely farm-style splash pool. • There is a large braai/barbeque area. Gravel road 600m
I love entertaining and I also love crafting. Feel inspired by mosaics all around you, and see beautiful folded books in the main bedroom. Also, browse the antiques and collection of crockery on display in grandma's kitchen cupboard. All guests are personally welcomed by myself or my husband, Jan. Although we live on the same property, privacy for our guests is ensured, and we are happy to communicate via texting and email.
In the surrounding area: • Magaliesburg has long been known as a quaint village to visit. • There are many places of interest, including boutique and budget restaurants, near Hartebeespoort Dam, Cheese Farm, Elephant Sanctuary, Monkey Sanctuary, Rhino and Lion Park, Vulture restaurant, cable cars, hot air ballooning, historic sites, and more. • Close to the Cradle of Humankind • Close to famous venues such as Black Horse Brewery, De Hoek Boutique Hotel, Mount Grace, etc. • A stunning array of eateries in close proximity. • Hiking, cycling and running trails nearby, and many other outdoor activities. • On route to Sun City, Rustenburg, Botswana, Hartebeespoort.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of THE LAZY LAPA
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Evening entertainment

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Blu-ray player
  • DVD player
  • TV

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers

General

  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Plunge pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
THE LAZY LAPA takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 150 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 150 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform THE LAZY LAPA in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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