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Habitat

★★★★ 5 Barika Close, Clarens, ZA

9.4 guest rating· 123 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Self-Catering Cottage

Nestled in Clarens, Habitat offers a serene escape just a stone's throw away from Golden Gate Highlands National Park.

Fully-Equipped Kitchen and Cozy Fireplace

Unwind in the spacious living area by the fireplace or whip up a meal in the modern kitchen. Step onto the patio and soak in the breathtaking mountain views from the tranquil garden.

Adventure Awaits

For thrill-seekers, a plethora of activities like hot-air ballooning, white water rafting, horse riding, mountain biking, and hiking are at your fingertips.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of comfort and adventure? Book your stay at Habitat now!

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Rooms & rates

Villa

Sleeps 5 · 100 m² · Sofa bed, Queen bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet bowls
  • Golf course
  • Mini golf
  • Ski school
  • Skiing
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Archery
  • BBQ facilities
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  • Bike tours
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cooking class
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Game drives
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Happy hour
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key access
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Live music/performance
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Pub crawls
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Water sport facilities on site

Location

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5 Barika Close, Clarens, ZA

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Check-out
until 09:00 AM

What guests say9.4123 reviews

+ Beautiful views+ Well equipped kitchen+ Spacious garden for kids and petsSlow outflow of showerCheck out time too early
Cleanliness9.2
Service9.7
Location9.8
Room Quality9.2
Amenities9.2
Value for Money9.2

Perfect spacious well maintained house with all essentials you need.

10.0

Perfect spacious well maintained house with all essentials you need. Good ( and fast) contact with the host: recommended!

Robert · NL · 2026-07-17

memorable and enjoyable and definitely a summer return to the home.

9.0

The home was comfortable and tastefully decorated. the kitchen was well equipped and had all that we needed for a self-catering stay. room sizes were also great, and the solar heater was almost instantly hot and the TV did have Netflix with the unit.

as it was extremely cold some carpet in the bedrooms will help and maybe a different switch for the extractor fan vs the light. some insulation either in the roof or maybe heavier curtains will also help to keep the heat in as the last bedroom does not get much sun.

Shollay · ZA · 2026-07-04

I travel often - I never doubt where to book for my stay in Clarens

10.0

Absolutely everything!!

Absolutely nothing

Yolandie · ZA · 2026-05-27

Guest review

10.0

Lovely, well kept home. Beautiful garden that my dogs loved running around in.

Shower caddy in the showers would be a great addition

Marilize · ZA · 2026-03-23

Really nice view, well stocked and organised house. Recommended!

8.0

Very clean, great view, well stocked - good value. Well organised. Good stay!

3 adults - 3rd bedroom for an adult - no lamp, no mirror - can't always assume that's a kids room. 2nd bathroom - no towel rails. Had to dry out towels outside. Rechargeable lights did not hold charge. Suggestions only for a score of 10!

Nader · ZA · 2026-02-26

Best value for money in Clarens

10.0

The place was comfortable, clean and everything well-thought through. The gardens are well kept and calming. The host Melisna was professional and welcoming. The self check-in was simple and seamless. I will definitely book this place at anytime.

Maybe a small milk for coffee in the fridge for arrivals. A comfortablr bathroom rack for hanging towels will be good.

Gerald · ZA · 2026-02-23

Good to know

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

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

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Dear visitor, we're currently experiencing drought conditions within this region. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.