House of Bell - Vaal River

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House of Bell - Vaal River
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Free WiFi

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  • The entire place is yours
  • 1163 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Lake view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

About this property

Spacious Accommodation: House of Bell - Vaal River in Vanderbijlpark offers a spacious apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living room features a sofa and a dining area, complemented by a fully equipped kitchen. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy spa facilities, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. Additional amenities include massage services, free WiFi, and an outdoor fireplace. Convenient Location: Located 104 km from O.R. Tambo International Airport, the property is near attractions such as Sylviavale Heritage Museum (17 km) and Leeukop Golf Course (29 km). Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Highlights: Highly rated for its friendly host, sailing, and boating opportunities, and scenic views.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Davis
    South Africa South Africa
    “I like the cleanliness , the location of the property and the fact that it is right on the water. The host was exceptionally nice and friendly. They were very accommodating, they made the stay very comfortable, the access to the water was smooth....”
  • Mrsmom1908
    South Africa South Africa
    “We had an amazing stay. We didn't want to leave. The next stay will be for 4 nights instead of 2. The views were out of this world! Thanks Petra yiu are the best!”
  • Nwokoro
    South Africa South Africa
    “Amazing property. My only regret was staying for 2 nights instead of more! It was so hard to leave! I'll be back.”
  • Nokwanda
    South Africa South Africa
    “We enjoyed the views and liked that the property was clean. Even though it was just the 2 of us, we thoroughly enjoyed that it was spacious — accommodates 4 people very well.”
  • Allana
    South Africa South Africa
    “Beautiful, well appointed property. Stunning 180 degree views of the Vaal River and a unique experience staying on a boat. Petra is a wonderful, friendly host who checked in on us with delicious treats on Christmas morning. Will definitely be...”
  • Sefura
    South Africa South Africa
    “Location, beautiful views. Host friendly and very helpful . Host answers calls and get back to you immediately. Peaceful and quite place..”
  • Adelle
    South Africa South Africa
    “House of Bell was perfectly located for our needs and we did not want for anything. Tasteful decor and comfortable beds, with modern bathrooms and kitchen. We felt safe and secure and loved being right on the water!”
  • Kurz
    South Africa South Africa
    “The setting is stunning - on the water with huge expanses of water and on land - huge lawns! Really beautiful and tranquil!”
  • Tal
    Israel Israel
    “Stunning location right on the river ! Private, beautiful views. The host truly went the extra mile to make our stay perfect”
  • Cosmas
    South Africa South Africa
    “The place is cozy, with good build quality and classy finishes. The whole picture blows you away as soon as you walk in. The atmosphere is surreal, and the house design perfectly complements it, offering scenic sunsets and sunrises. It's perfect...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Petra Stuart

9.7
Host review score
Petra Stuart
Enjoy the lovely setting of this romantic spot on the Vaal River. The houseboat is permanently moored at a private river estate with great sunrise views. Offering 2 bedrooms with a double bed each. The open plan kitchen and lounge area flows onto an entertainment deck with dining, lounge an a braai area. A firepit & seating area on the island offers great views of the sunsets. Fitted with smart TV, wifi & a backup inverter during load-shedding. Boat launching facilities & a jetty The houseboat offers 2 bedrooms en-suite with a double bed in each room. The open-plan lounge and kitchen area is very spacious and flows onto the large entertainment deck with a dining, lounge and braai area. Access via 2 security gates to the houseboat and moored on a small private island with access to boat launching and a jetty. Other amenities on the boat. Inverter, air conditioners, gas stove with oven, wifi, smart TV, coffee station, fridge/freezer, electric blankets, shower and bath. The houseboat is moored on a small private island with access via a small bridge and is very safe. Security gates x 2.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

House of Bell - Vaal River 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 3,000 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about US$173. 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.

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform House of Bell - Vaal River 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.

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

A damage deposit of ZAR 3,000 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.