About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Rhino Retreat Clarens in Clarens offers a spacious homestay with two bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property features a living room, private entrance, and tiled floors. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying mountain and garden views. The outdoor fireplace and barbecue facilities provide additional entertainment options. Amenities and Services: The homestay provides free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, and a paid shuttle service. Additional facilities include a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and picnic area. Local Attractions: Located 26 km from Golden Gate Highlands National Park and 2 km from Clarens Golf Club, the property is also close to the Art and Wine Gallery on Main (8-minute walk) and Blou Donki Gallery (less than 1 km).

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Property highlights

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

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
and
2 bunk beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Robyn
    South Africa South Africa
    The view is beautiful and the home so comfortable with everything you could possibly need. We had the most amazing time and would definitely stay again
  • Nici
    South Africa South Africa
    Rhino Retreat Clarens delivered a truly relaxing experience with its breathtaking views and serene atmosphere. The design is warm and stylish, and it’s the kind of place that invites you to slow down, soak in the landscape, and unwind. The...
  • Renske
    South Africa South Africa
    Just loved the attention to detail, especially the dog treats and dog beds. Superb hosting by Bev and Duncan.
  • George
    South Africa South Africa
    This property made us feel as being at home . There was an attention to detail that is hard to find nowadays, everything that we could have wished for was actually available there . the house was spotlessly clean , all the appliances were in...
  • Peter
    South Africa South Africa
    The house was great, well equipped ,clean and the hosts were very accommodating to our needs. Would definitely recommend this to a small party or family. Well done guys you have a beautiful home in Clarens.
  • Neo
    South Africa South Africa
    Location was perfect with an amazing view. The venue was incredible and very welcoming. Bev, was a very attentive and gracious host. We'll definitely be coming back again, it felt like home away from home.
  • Marilyn
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    It's a beautiful house with stunning decor and a breathtaking view. It felt like home the minute we entered the living area. Everything was clean, accessible and practically stored. The beds were comfortable, the bathrooms spotless and a cosy...
  • Shantel
    United States United States
    We loved the location. The home is beautiful and you can see there was a lot of love incorporated when this house was designed.
  • Alma
    South Africa South Africa
    The house had everything we could possibly need, and the bedrooms and floors were surprisingly warm. The view is amazing!!! Using the fire pit during loadshedding showed us the MOST stars that we have seen in a long time. The house is close to...
  • Allan
    Canada Canada
    The property was clean, wide open, spacious and the grounds were amazing. We took one night out to introduce our friend who had traveled from Canada to a proper Braii. The built in Braii was perfect. Close to town to enjoy the restaurants there...

Hosted by Bev and Duncan Bonnett

9.6
Host review score
Bev and Duncan Bonnett
Rhino Retreat Clarens is based in the heart of Clarens, the jewel of the Free State SA. Situated a mere 950m from the vibe of the town centre but secluded enough to offer you a quiet retreat. With breath-taking views of Mount Horeb and the Maluti Mountains in Lesotho, you are bound to relax. Whilst we can accommodate up to 8 people, we welcome smaller groups too! The house is rented per day, irrespective of the size of the group (under 8). We have built an open plan home, so as a family unit, friends or just a couple, you can do stuff together. Whether it be cooking, braaiing' watching television with a warm fire going, or playing board games - you will always be together. The sleeping area is downstairs, so you have the privacy and seclusion if you don't want to visit with the rest of your party. It comprises of two bedrooms: Bedroom 1 = Queen size bed and full en-suite bathroom. Bedroom 2 = Two single beds and a Bunk bed and full en-suite bathroom. The lounge between the bedrooms has a comfy sleeper couch for 1-2 people and upstairs we have a guest toilet/basin. We have fans throughout the home to keep it cool in summer, and fire places inside in both lounges. Our deck leads off of the top living area from the kitchen. We do boast beautiful views, whilst you are sitting out there, braaiing or just merely taking in the fresh air and mountains. If you like fire-pits, then we think you will love ours. It is very unique and as with the rest of our home, it tells a story. So many memories can be made down there. Our property is pet friendly, HOWEVER, we do expect the guest to advise us if we are welcoming fur babies. Please do not just assume we would know.
Duncan and I have always had a passion for the outdoors, fresh air and beautiful mountains. We chose Clarens to build our holiday home so we could share this with our guests. Not only does Clarens offer the perfect holiday retreat as it offers many activities in and around the town, but it also offers you peace and tranquillity too. We are also dog mad, so love hosting families who can bring their fur babies with and have them explore the massive, enclosed yard. Clarens is quite centrally situated too, not far from Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Harrismith and KZN, and I personally loved it from the moment I visited it for the first time in 2016 because it reminded me of my hometown, Queenstown in the EC.
There too many fabulous restaurants and shops to list, as well as several art galleries, gin tasting, craft beer and plenty of activities including golf, hiking, hot air ballooning, extreme sports (paint ball, quad biking, mini golf, zip-lining, white water rafting, abseiling), wine tasting on a wine farm, cherry farms, cheese tasting, horse riding and much, much more! The Clarens Conservancy is absolutely amazing to go for long or short walks/hikes - mostly pet friendly. Breath-taking views and water-falls as well as Golden Gate Nature Reserve, which is situated 10km outside of Clarens. The rock formations in and around Clarens are truly mesmerizing.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

Rhino Retreat Clarens takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about £21. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Rhino Retreat Clarens 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 09:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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.

A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

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

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