The electricity went out at some point, though this might not be the fault of the guest house, but the municipality.

Being in the forest was amazing, and the slightly off-grid experience was wonderful. The anonymity of the staff was actually a relief, and we would certainly come again!

Stayed in June 2024

Awesome rustic wooden cabin on a homestead nestled in the forests of Hogsback, surrounded by nature. Very good for the body, mind & soul! Our host, Morné, was fantastic, very communicative and informative. Loved having all the geese, ducks, chickens etc. roaming around, as well as Lisa, the 'good girl' 🐾 on the property.

Stayed in June 2024

A few more basics needed in the house (like a bedside table and a mirror!)

Peaceful and a beautiful property

Stayed in February 2024

The tv wasn’t working, although this wasn’t a big deal. They only tell you after you’ve booked that you need to keep your own fire going for the hot water to work. And they don’t tell you about Lisa, their dog. She is adorable and we love dogs but I can see this being an issue for a person who doesn’t like dogs/ afraid of them.

We had a beautiful, relaxing stay here 😀 would stay here again! Plenty of blankets for when it is cold.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing. It was a great night away.

Such a beautiful remote spot deep in the forest.

Stayed in January 2024

What I didn’t like about the property was the Wi-Fi not working but due to valid reasons

What I loved about the property was the nature scenery that it offered

Stayed in November 2023

Small necessities were missing for example, a cutting board, a descent cutting knife, toilet brush. Also the toilet seat was broken on arrival, and the wifi didn't work for most of the time we were staying there.

Was quiet, and neat, the host was very responsive to communication. Weather was amazing, felt quite safe staying there.

Stayed in August 2023

We were 4 adults, the sleeper couches were a little uncomfortable. Perhaps swopping one sleeper couch out for a double bunk could work.

Amazing Rustic Experience, no wifi connectivity so it was absolute bliss, no electronics. Wonderful to wake up in nature and hear the animals in the early morning.

Stayed in July 2023

The road is challenging with potholes in the sand road but not anything owners can do anything about. We still managed to get there safely with a normal car.

The owner went out of his way to provide additional bedding for the extremely cold weather. He communicated with us constantly and provided recommendations for local attractions and dining. A memorable experience in a cozy log cabin in the forest. Thank you very much.🤗

Stayed in July 2023

beautiful quiet solitude in the basic rustic cabin. surrounded by lush forest and a big outdoor fire

Stayed in May 2023

-the photos on booking.com aren't helpful with trying to figure out which cabin one is actually booking. We ended up staying in the one we hoped for but I think we actually booked the cabin close to the street - Parotts could have more toys to occupy them inside their enclosure and more fresh vegetables and fruit in their diet

- it's a quiet and remote location which was really nice. (We got upgraded to the snowlflake cabin) - Host was very welcoming and prepared bunch of firewood which was really cool - Option to have a bon fire/ braai was really nice

Stayed in April 2023

The cabin had a very musty smell, the curtains where dusty, and the bed had a huge depression, making the night very uncomfortable.

Morné was extremely friendly and helpful. From the start of the booking, he advised us about how to get there, updated us on load shedding , weather , activities and responded to text aptly.make sure you don’t park your car in front of the cabin, as the car will get stuck from all the mud, however he did warn us earlier and gave us the right contacts to tackle the situation.

Stayed in April 2023

I was more than satisfied with our stay, and was not disappointed by any aspect with regard to the cost of our stay.

The stay was great for our purposes, and the privacy and response from the hosts was wonderful, while the facilities provided excellent value for money.

Stayed in April 2023

All we needed was a small braai on the undercover balcony with seating as it rained.

It was quiet and private and the host was helpfull and friendly

Stayed in March 2023

There was no hot. We needed to take a shower so we can go out for breakfast but the water was ice cold on low pressure. We whatsapped the owner as he apparently stays on the property, he said we should turn on the gas can and we did and it was not working. we sent him a message to come and assist and he did not. after an hour I then sent another message that we can't bath and he still did not come. we then decided it wasn't worth it we were leaving. he then came as we were leaving, he still asked us to turn on a gas tank in a condescending tone, after we told him it wasn't working only then did he come check it out. he found out the batteries werent working. That simply means they did not check if their property was in order before they welcomed guests. The bed made a weird noise like it was broken, the bedding was dirty and there were no warm blankets nor was there a heater as he had advertised. As we were leaving we asked that he refund us for the second night we weren't going to spend at his property, he told us he did not take our money, we should ask the poeple we paid for a refund. We would like to be refunded as we only spent one night at his property and it was awful, his service was also awful.

Stayed in September 2024

This place was amazing! If you really feel like having an off the grid cabin experience then this is it! There's a lovely river a walking distance away with an area for making a camp fire. Our host was super kind and extremely passionate about the cabin life. Highly recommend for anyone looking to enjoy cabin/camping life in a safe environment. Will be coming back soon.

Stayed in August 2024

we loved everything!

The cabin was amazing, warm and cousy, the bed was very comfortable, the water was nice and Hot water in the Shower. The Host was very welcoming and humble. He thought us a lot about the mountains and gave us all the tips to make our weekend extra special. Thanks Morne we enjoyed our stay🙏🏿 We adored our friendly bodyguard Lisa❤️ The location was just perfect far up in the mountains in the woods, away from the noise, Very therapeutic and peaceful!

Stayed in July 2023

Secluded, but so homey. Felt instantly relaxed in the wooden cabin.

Stayed in September 2023

What an awesome place. Serene and calm in the Hogsback mountains. The host was super nice and offered for us to stay another night free of charge. Unfortunately we could not take him on his offer as we already had prior arrangements. Will definitely visit again.

Stayed in August 2023

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Tranquility at its best. Location perfection. House rules ? none… everything was explained on our arrival setting us at ease and enjoying our check in with the owner. A short walk through the trees takes you to a stream where you can sit back relax and catch your breath before making your way back. The owners and staff always around to help when needed and really just a call away. I would definitely be visiting during summer time. Thank You

Stayed in July 2023

Great service

Stayed in May 2023

The perfect place to stay in hogback if you like the forest and nature. We had the bigger cabin and it was so comfy and had everything we needed and more. No need to worry about loadsheddibg because the cabin has a solar system setup. The beds have electric blankets if it gets realy cold. You can take a walk down to the river and explore the woods that are just to stunning to describe, you can even pack a picnic basket, its well worth it. We cooked most of our meals in the fire pit but there is an electric stove, microwave and it has a fridge and freezer as well as a electric kettle and perculator(manual) that you can use. The water is heated by a "donkey" but it was very easy to operate and the water got warm within 5min for a shower. It really us well worth it, you wount regret it!

Stayed in July 2023

My mom was happy with the bed in the room but the couches that fold out into beds were very hard to sleep on, it was not comfortable at all. I didn't have much sleep neither my partner as we gave the room to our mom. The donkey had to be kept fired up but as we left early the next morning we had cold water as it was too cold to put fire in the donkey for hot water.

The location was lovely, if your looking for an experience in the woods with tall trees, chickens, birds, pigs this is the place for you. The owner was very accommodating. The hikes there are beautiful and your animal babies are so very welcomed in the place, The fire pit was my favorite for sure.

Stayed in June 2023

Cosy little wooden cabin

Stayed in July 2023