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El Yolo One

Review Summary

4.7 out of 5from 51 reviews for El Yolo One
Cleanliness
4.8/5
Service
4.7/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Renaldo H - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Renaldo H
Family with young children

Amazing.

Was absolutely amazing.

Johannes C - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johannes C
Family with young children

Hemel op aarde.

Absoluut iets uit die boonste rakke. Gaan beslis weer daar kuier.

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Heaven on earth.

Absolutely top notch. Will definitely visit there again.

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El Yolo One 's response

Baie dankie Johannes. Bly julle het dit geniet.

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Peter H - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Peter H
With friends

A wooden mountain cottage with class.

The mountain cottage is privately situated in stunning surroundings. The finish is a unique combination of rustic and extremely comfortable, with everything that one needs (including no TV and no WiFi) for a wonderful stay. Helene and Michael are incredible hosts who went out of their way to make us feel welcome and ensure that we had an excellent time there. The little extras, like freshly baked bread, were much appreciated. If you are looking for a remote place to stay that is comfortable and homely, then El Yolo One is for you! Do yourself a favour and try it out!

El Yolo One 's response

Thank you. We appreciate the feedback.

El Yolo One
Wynand P - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wynand P
Family with young children

Pragtige area.

Ja. Die plaas is baie mooi, diens was vriendelik, alwyne het baie mooi geblom en die area is baie mooi.

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Beautiful area.

Yes. The farm is very beautiful, service was friendly, aloes bloomed very nicely and the area is very beautiful.

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Koos N - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Koos N
With friends

Baie privaat, stil en rustig.

Ons het in die berg chalet gebly, heeltemal privaat, ideaal vir persone wat iets anders as die gewone verblyf soek. Ligte sneeu en ysreën in die vroeë oggend. Warm komberse, elektriese warm lakens en houtstofie maak dit 'n heerlike verblyf. Hout vir stofie was voorsien. Ons het niks kort gekom.

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Very private, quiet and peaceful.

We stayed in the mountain chalet, completely private, ideal for people looking for something different from the usual accommodation. Light snow and sleet in the early morning. Warm blankets, electric warm sheets and wood dust make it a lovely stay. Wood for stove was provided. We didn't come up short.

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El Yolo One 's response

Bly julle het dit geniet.

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Koos N - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Koos N
With friends

Lekker plaas atmosfeer.

Lekker stil, plaas atmosfeer. Wooneenhede is mooi netjies onderhou. Gasvrou het ons tuis laat voel.

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Nice farm atmosphere.

Nice quiet, farm atmosphere. Residential units are nicely and neatly maintained. Hostess made us feel at home.

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El Yolo One 's response

Hi Koos
Baie dankie vir die kommentaar. Ons is bly julle het dit geniet.
Willem

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Pauline P - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pauline P

Was a bit of a wet road trip after lots of rain but the accommodation was good, with just a hitch or two. We stayed in the Mountain Cottage.

My partner and I and his son stayed over. Due to very wet areas we could not go walking in the veld to see the waterfall or rock paintings etc. We were surprised by Helene with a lovely warm bread which we polished before our braai. All staff was very friendly and helpful and thanks for all the wood. The amenities were great but just 2 things that I would add/change if I was in charge there. At the steps of the Mountain Cottage at night - there are no lights to see where to step if you are at the braai area and want to go inside to collect goods - we used our camping light which we put on the top steps to show light down the steps. And the bathroom - a cool idea but slightly impractical- when you shower all your clothes, shoes, other bath goods are wet as the water sprays all over the area - a square or round frame around the top area with a curtain hanging down would help - no problem with anything else in the bathroom except that one's clothing etc. gets wet. Other than that we enjoyed the time there and would like to return when it's a little drier to be able to enjoy the outside sights.

El Yolo One 's response

Hi Pauline,

Thank you for the positive comments. The mountain chalet has a flood light over the braai area and the steps. You probably did not see it. The bathroom is a bit small. I agree. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Willem Cillie'

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Ina-marie H - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ina-marie H
Family with young children

Ons het so lekker kom onstpan en het die berghuisie vreeslik geniet.

Wonderlike naweek vir ons gesin! Almal baie vriendelike en vreeslik hulpvaardig.

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We had so much fun and enjoyed the mountain house very much.

Wonderful weekend for our family! Everyone very friendly and extremely helpful.

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El Yolo One 's response

Baie dankie. Ons waardeer die kommentaar.

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Maryke E - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maryke E
Family with young children

Sielsrus en tyd saam met die kinders, wat geld nie kan koop nie.

Die 5 slaapeenhede is goed toegerus en die linne, komberse en handdoeke van puik kwaliteit. Ons het 4 nagte oorgebly en elke dag 'n aktiwiteit op die plaas gedoen. Besoek El Yolo as jy tyd met jou kinders wil spandeer. Daar is geen internet nie, so geen afleidings. Gaan stap, swem en vat middagslapies. Jy sal verbaas wees hoe goed dit vir jou siel is en vir jou verhouding met jou kinders. Jy moet egter bereid wees om die aktiwiteite saam met jong kinders te doen.

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Peace of mind and time with the children, which money cannot buy.

The 5 sleeping units are well equipped and the linen, blankets and towels of excellent quality. We stayed 4 nights and did an activity on the farm every day. Visit El Yolo if you want to spend time with your children. There is no internet, so no distractions. Go for walks, swim and take naps. You will be surprised how good it is for your soul and for your relationship with your children. However, you must be prepared to do the activities with young children.

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El Yolo One 's response

Baie dankie. Die feit dat daar nie internet is nie, het voor en nadele. Jy kom eers die voordele agter, as jy gedwing word om van die internet te vergeet en te begin om te ontspan.
Willem

El Yolo One
Ronny / Antoinette K - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ronny / Antoinette K
With partner

Very quiet and relaxing.

Enjoyed the tranquility and the awesome view with some game walking past. Enjoyed the short 4x4 route.

Bennie G - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bennie G
With partner

Soos bo.

Was baie aangenaam verras oor die plek. Die wild was naby en die eenheid was pragtig. Dit was die hoogtepunt van al ons verblyf en ek sal weer van die akkommodasie gebruik maak. Well done!

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As above.

Was very pleasantly surprised by the place. The wildlife was close by and the unit was beautiful. It was the highlight of our entire stay and I will use the accommodation again. Well done!

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Dewald J - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Dewald J
With friends

Baie lekker kamp as jy hou van off the beaten track kampering.

Baie lekker kamp as jy hou van off the beaten track kampering. Al die basiese geriewe is daar. Sal dit nie aanbeveel vir lae voertuie nie. Verkieslik hoë grondvry voertuie. Nie nodig vir 4x4 waar ons gekamp het nie.

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Very nice camping if you like off the beaten track camping.

Very nice camping if you like off the beaten track camping. All the basic amenities are there. Would not recommend for low vehicles. Preferably high clearance vehicles. No need for 4x4 where we camped.

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El Yolo One 's response

Dewald, dankie. Jy is reg. Die manne met hulle sportsmotors moet maar langs die teerpad kamp.

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Deon L - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Deon L
Family with teenagers

Pragtige omgewing.

Ons het die stilte in die berge geniet. Die 4x4-roete was baie lekker. Die mense was baie gasvry. Sal beslis weer gaan kuier. Baie dankie.

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Beautiful surroundings.

We enjoyed the silence in the mountains. The 4x4 route was very nice. The people were very hospitable. Will definitely visit again. Thank you very much.

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El Yolo One 's response

Deon, baie dankie vir die terugvoer. Ons waardeer.

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Myrna F - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Myrna F
Large group

The area was safe and kids could run freely. It was clean but there was no phone signal.

We really enjoyed our stay. The kids could run free and ride their bikes, etc. The only issue was the lack of signal, and we use our phone for business quite frequently. Other than that, it was lovely.

El Yolo One 's response

Myrna,

Thank you. Wish we could get Star Link soon. It will solve the WiFi problems.

Willem Cillie

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Anonymous Guest - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

Nice area, but mountain chalet only ok for a very short time.

Good and friendly service - we got free wood and ice every day! Nice area with things to do - some of the walking routes could use a little renovation. Compared to other similar places we have stayed recently, the accommodation was much more expensive and much smaller. The mountain chalet we stayed in we didn't feel was suitable for a family of 4 with dogs.

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Antonie V - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Antonie V
Family with young children

Lekker kos, vriendelike mense, pragtig.

Sien sterre.

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Good food, friendly people, beautiful.

See stars.

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El Yolo One 's response

Baie dankie. Dit word waardeer.

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Prieur L - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Prieur L
Family with teenagers

Prentjiemooi.

Die berghuisie is 'n heerlike, knus blyplek met baie mooi uitsigte. Goed toegerus met als wat jy benodig. Die Dover-stofie was 'n groot gunsteling om op kos te maak. Die natuurskoon kom eers tot sy volle reg wanneer jy gaan stap en die plaas te voet verken. Baie dankie vir 2 heerlike dae.

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Picture pretty.

The mountain house is a lovely, cozy place to stay with very nice views. Well equipped with everything you need. The Dover stuffing was a big favorite to make on food. The natural beauty only comes into its own when you go for a walk and explore the farm on foot. Thank you very much for 2 wonderful days.

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El Yolo One 's response

Dankie. Bly dat julle dit geniet het.

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Danie C - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Danie C
With friends

Baie leker gebly.

Ruim plaashuis en baie gerieflik. Groot kaggel vir wintersaande en braai. Plaasdam is 'n bonus vir somersdae, was egter 'n bietjie koud om te swem. Sal weer daar wil bly.

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Very nice stay.

Spacious farmhouse and very comfortable. Large fireplace for winter evenings and barbecues. Farm pond is a bonus for summer days, was a bit cold for swimming though. Would stay there again.

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El Yolo One 's response

Baie dankie Danie. Ons waardeer die kommentaar.
Willem Cillie'

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Marius R - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marius R
With partner

Rustig en stil.

Jy kan beide rustig verkeer deur net te wees, maar kan ook avontuur ervaar met die 4x4 roetes, of dan dieselfde roete rustig te stap.

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Calm and quiet.

You can both travel peacefully by just being, but you can also experience adventure with the 4x4 routes, or walk the same route calmly.

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El Yolo One 's response

Dankie. Word waardeer.
Willem Cillie'

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Riaan J - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Riaan J
With friends

Heerlik gekuier op die gasteplaas met pragtige natuur en dierelewe.

Ontvangs was warm en persoonlik, eenheid was meer as voldoende met pragtige uitsig. Pragtige wandelpaaie en 4x4 roetes in ongerepte natuur. Heelwat voëlspesies teenwoordig. Daar is ook groot en veilige speelplek vir kinders.

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Had a great time on the guest farm with beautiful nature and animal life.

Reception was warm and personal, unit was more than adequate with beautiful view. Beautiful walking paths and 4x4 routes in unspoiled nature. Many bird species present. There is also a large and safe playground for children.

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El Yolo One 's response

Baie dankie Riaan. Dit word waardeer.

Willem Cillie.

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Dillan I - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Dillan I
With friends

Very good stay if you want to get away from the hussle and bussle of city life. Be prepared not to have any reception or wifi while on the property. Overall good value for money.

Place is clean and somewhat secluded. Each chalet is is a decent distance from each other so you won't need to interact with other guests. Pool is slightly small, but there is a big dam, one can swim in if you're willing to do a small hike to get there. The hike to the dam and waterfall is pretty easy to get through even for those who or not-so fit. The chalets are fitted with everything you need (fridges, utensils, mini oven and microwave, really nice bathrooms). You'll be able to see some animals every other hour (kudu, springbok, sheep, chicken, etc). Only downside is that you will need a vehicle with a decent amount of ride height to get over some of the mini-hills on the dirt road (only about 6 in total).

El Yolo One 's response

Thank you for the review. Much appreciated. The mini hills are a problem, but it is a public road and we do not have any jurisdiction on this road. It falls under the Eastern Cape roads department.

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Rolien V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rolien V
With partner

Baie lekker.

Pragtige waterval en 4x4 roete.

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Very nice.

Beautiful waterfall and 4x4 trail.

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El Yolo One 's response

Dankie. Dit is ideaal vir natuur liefhebbers wat die mooi in die natuur waardeer. Bly julle het dit geniet.

El Yolo One
Natasha B - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Natasha B
Family with young children

Dit was salig!

Gasvrou is amazing en die kos is heerlik! Ons siele het kom rus! Plek is fantasties saam met kinders!

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It was blissful!

Hostess is amazing and the food is delicious! Our souls have come to rest! Place is fantastic with children!

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El Yolo One 's response

Baie dankie. Ons waardeer dit. Willem Cillie'

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Andre G - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Andre G
Individual traveller

Ek wou rustig en alleen wees en het presies dit gekry.

Die Bestuurderes is 'n wonderlike gasvrou en geen moite was te veel nie. Die skoonmaak personeel was vriendelik en deeglik. Daar kan miskien bietjie aandag gegee word met instandhouding. Dit het darem nie te veel gepla nie en ek sal definitief weer daar gaan kuier.

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I wanted to be quiet and alone and got exactly that.

The Manager is a wonderful hostess and nothing was too much trouble. The cleaning staff were friendly and thorough. Perhaps some attention could be paid to maintenance. At least it didn't bother me too much and I will definitely visit there again.

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El Yolo One 's response

Baie dankie vir die terugvoer. Word waardeer.

El Yolo One
Hester L - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Hester L
Family with young children

Dit was 'n heerlike wegbreek!

Om deel van die natuur te wees, die sterre, die dam, die waterval, staproetes en die diere was ongelooflik.

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It was a lovely getaway!

Being part of nature, the stars, the pond, the waterfall, hiking trails and the animals was amazing.

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El Yolo One 's response

Baie dankie. Ons is bly julle het dit geniet.

Willem Cillie

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Johanna J - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johanna J
Family with young children

'n Wegbreek kans, van alles.

Vreeslike vriendelike, akkommoderende mense! As jy privaatheid en rustigheid soek, is hierdie die regte plek. Dis soos die bosveld by die see. Best of both worlds.

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A breakaway chance, from everything.

Terribly friendly, accommodating people! If you are looking for privacy and tranquility, this is the place. It's like the forest by the sea. Best of both worlds.

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El Yolo One 's response

Baie dankie vir julle mooi woorde en gesindheid. Dit word hoog op prys gestel.
Willem Cillie

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Callie R - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Callie R
Large group

Verfrissend en puik terselfdertyd.

Willem het uit sy pad gegaan om ons Avontuur Motorfietsgroep te akkommodeer en Helene het die kersie op die koek gesit wat vriendelikheid en lekker kos betref, dankie jul, waardeer.

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Refreshing and excellent at the same time.

Willem went out of his way to accommodate our Adventure Motorcycle group and Helene put the cherry on the cake in terms of friendliness and delicious food, thank you.

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El Yolo One 's response

Dit was vir ons net 'n plesier om vir julle te bederf.
Willem Cillie'

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Louis D - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louis D
With partner

Stil en rustig, net wat ek wou hê.

Goeie diens. Willem het ons kom haal om saam te ry na die grot met die boesmantekeninge. Ons het onder die popelierbos gekamp wat welkome koelte teen die hitte gebied het. Die warmwaterdonkie het goed gewerk na 'n lekker warm dag in die Karoo. Snags koel dit lekker af en is 'n kombersie noodsaaklik. Daar was geen muskiete. Ons hondjie het ook die kuier baie geniet.

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Quiet and peaceful, just what I wanted.

Good service. Willem came to pick us up to drive together to the cave with the bushman drawings. We camped under the poplar forest which offered welcome coolness against the heat. The hot water donkey worked well after a nice hot day in the Karoo. At night it cools off nicely and a blanket is essential. There were no mosquitoes. Our dog also really enjoyed the visit.

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El Yolo One 's response

Baie dankie Louis. Dit was net een groot plesier.
Willem Cillie'

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Andries V - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Andries V
Individual traveller

Gasvryheid en vriendelikheid in 'n pragtige omgewing.

Ek het net een aand oorgeslaap in een van die enkelkamers - deel van 'n reis vanaf Vanderbijlpark na Vermont - ek verkies agterpaaie en stil plekke om oor te slaap. Helene is 'n gasvrou by uitstek en als was netjies en skoon en die verblyf baie gerieflik. Voorstel: sit moontlik 'n klein waaier in die enkelkamers. Ek het heerlik gekuier en sal plan moet maak om weer te gaan en langer te bly. Ek sal nog graag daar wil kamp ook. Dankie Helene en Kara vir 'n heerlike aand.

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Hospitality and friendliness in a beautiful setting.

I only slept one night in one of the single rooms - part of a trip from Vanderbijlpark to Vermont - I prefer back roads and quiet places to sleep over. Helene is a hostess par excellence and everything was neat and clean and the accommodation very comfortable. Suggestion: possibly put a small fan in the single rooms. I had a great time and will have to plan to go again and stay longer. I would still like to camp there too. Thank you Helene and Kara for a lovely evening.

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El Yolo One 's response

Dit is altyd lekker om regte plaas avontuur lustige gaste, soos julle, te akkommodeer.
Dankie
Willem Cillie'

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Peter T - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Peter T
With partner

It was an awesome experience.

Would have loved to have stayed a bit longer.

El Yolo One 's response

Dear Peter,

Thank you, it is much appreciated.

Regards,
Willem Cillie'

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Danelle S - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Danelle S
Large group

Perfek in elke opsig.

Ons het net voor Kersfees my ouers se 50ste huweliksherdenking hier kom vier en almal wat daar was, kon nie uitgepraat raak oor hoe perfek die plek was nie. Die omgewing is pragtig en rustig, die verblyf is werklik smaakvol ingerig, die geriewe is uitstekend, en die kos heerlik. Maar wat die plek nou regtig fantasties maak is die bestuurder, Helena. Sy gaan uit haar pad uit om in elke behoefte van haar gaste te voorsien, en meer. En sy doen dit met soveel gemak en grasie; niks voel asof dit vir haar moeite is nie. So 'n gasheer/vrou het ek nog nêrens anders teëgekom nie. Dankie, Helena! Danksy jou het my ouers en die res van ons familie en vriende 'n pragtige en onvergeetlike tyd gehad.

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Perfect in every way.

We came to celebrate my parents' 50th wedding anniversary here just before Christmas and everyone who was there couldn't stop talking about how perfect the place was. The surroundings are beautiful and peaceful, the accommodation is really tastefully furnished, the facilities are excellent, and the food is delicious. But what makes the place really fantastic is the manager, Helena. She goes out of her way to meet every need of her guests, and more. And she does it with such ease and grace; nothing feels like it's a hassle for her. I have never encountered such a host/wife anywhere else. Thank you, Helena! Thanks to you, my parents and the rest of our family and friends had a wonderful and unforgettable time.

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El Yolo One 's response

Dit was regtig 'n plesier om so 'n aangename groep mense te huisves.

El Yolo One
Monica D - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Monica D
With partner

Rus en vrede.

Baie geniet. Heleen en haar personeel baie vriendelik en altyd daar as jy iets nodig het. Dankie Heleen, ons sal julle beslis weer sien.

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Rest and peace.

Enjoyed a lot. Heleen and her staff very friendly and always there if you need anything. Thank you Heleen, we will definitely see you again.

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Duane L - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Duane L
With partner

Gemaklike atmosfeer, netjiese blyplek en pragtige omgewing.

Ek en my vrou het vir net een aand oorgebly. Die plekkie is wel 'n uur te grondpad buite Willowmore, maar die grondpad is so goed soos teerpad, baie goed in stand gehou. Die bestuurder is baie vriendelik, en het ons baie gemaklik en tuis laat voel. Alles was goed gereël en ons eenheid was reg toe ons daar aankom. Hulle was ook bereid om enige inkloktyd te akkommodeer. Die eenheid is netjies en groot, badkamers netjies en groot. Die uitsigte van die berge en natuurskoon was asemrowend. Ontbyt die volgende oggend was heerlik. Sal El Yolo One vir seker kan anbeveel.

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Comfortable atmosphere, neat place to stay and beautiful surroundings.

My wife and I stayed for just one night. The place is an hour by dirt road outside Willowmore, but the dirt road is as good as tarmac, very well maintained. The manager is very friendly, and made us feel very comfortable and at home. Everything was well organized and our unit was ready when we arrived. They were also willing to accommodate any check-in time. The unit is neat and big, bathrooms neat and big. The views of the mountains and scenery were breathtaking. Breakfast the next morning was delicious. Will be able to recommend El Yolo One for sure.

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El Yolo One 's response

Baie dankie Duane. Die El Yolo One personeel, waardeer u kommentaar.

El Yolo One
Anton F - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anton F
With partner

Was very nice, staff very friendly, beautiful view and good 4x4 tracks.

It was an unforgettable stay, we enjoy every moment of it. The scenery was very nice. It is quiet and just out of another world. I love every moment of my stay.

El Yolo One 's response

All the staff of EL YOLO OnE appreciates your comments.

Regards,
Willem Cillie'

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Anton O - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anton O
With partner

Great venue and very relaxing place!

Great reception and ideal place to relax and get away from the city life. People are friendly and make it feel like home. Thank you Helene and Willem!

Thea R - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Thea R
Family with teenagers

Ongelooflik ontspannend, asemrowende natuurskoon, rustig, wonderlik.

Jy kry 'n "Heidi in die berge"-gevoel van die oomblik dat jy daar stop. Die berghut is snoesig en warm. Daar is alles wat jy nodig het vir 'n heerlike wegbreek.

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Incredibly relaxing, breathtaking scenery, peaceful, wonderful.

You get a "Heidi in the mountains" feeling from the moment you stop there. The mountain hut is cozy and warm. There is everything you need for a wonderful break.

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El Yolo One 's response

Lekker man lekker.

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Bredell V - May 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bredell V
With partner

Verblyf uit die boonste rakke.

Ek kan El Yolo One met vrymoedigheid aanbeveel t.o.v.verblyf, gasvryheid en sommer alles wat daarmee gepaard gaan. Dankie Heleen en Hennie vir die wonderlike dae wat ons daar kon spandeer. Ervaar die Karoo, sy skoonheid en rustigheid hier.

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Top-notch accommodation.

I recommend El Yolo One highly in terms of accommodation, hospitality, and everything that goes with it. Thanks Heleen and Hennie for the wonderful days we had there. Experience the Karoo, beauty and peace here.

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Baie dankie. Ons waardeer dit.

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Tobie V - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tobie V
Family with teenagers

'n Plek om jou batterye te laai.

Bepreek die Berghut en bespreek dit vir meer as een nag. Dit gaan jou gemoed baie goed doen.

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A place to recharge your batteries.

Book the Berghut and book it for more than one night. It'll do your mind good.

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El Yolo One 's response

Beste Tobie,

Baie dankie vir die terugvoer en die baie goeie raad. Julle is nie die eerste gaste wat so voel nie. Hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

Groete,
Willem Cillie'

El Yolo One
Mimette V - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mimette V
Family with teenagers

Wonderlike weggesteekte plekkie.

Ons was mal oor die "remoteness" van die huisie. Ek sal graag daar wil gaan wegkruip eendag. Die beddens was baie goeie gehalte en ons almal was mal oor die stort.

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Wonderful hidden little place.

We were crazy about the "remoteness" of the house. I would love to hide there again some day. The beds were really good quality and we were all crazy about the shower.

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El Yolo One 's response

Dit gee ons, as eienaars en personeel, altyd baie vreugde as gaste waardeer wat ons vir hulle doen.

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Konstant F - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Konstant F
Family with teenagers

Absoluut 'n stukkie Hemel op aarde!

Vanaf die ontvangs tot en met ons vertrek 'n absolute fees. Die uitsig en snags as jy op kyk na die hemelruim: stunning! Lyk kompleet of sterre in geverf is in nag, so baie en helder. Die waterval is wow! So tussen rots formasies. Helene se diens en gasvryheid is great en die kos voorgesit lekker! Hoogtepunt was definitief om Sondagoggend wakker te word in die Mountain chalet en buite is alles bedek met sneeu! Kinders was so opgewonde, dit was eerste vir hulle. El Yolo One sien ons definitief weer en ons beveel hulle sonder enige nadenke aan! Dankie Helene en Willem.

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Absolutely a piece of Heaven on earth!

From the reception to our departure an absolute feast. The view and at night when you look up at the sky: stunning! Looks complete like stars painted in at night, so many and bright. The waterfall is wow! So between rock formations. Helene's service and hospitality is great and the food served is delicious! Highlight was definitely waking up on Sunday morning in the Mountain chalet and outside everything is covered with snow! Kids were so excited, it was a first for them. El Yolo One is definitely seeing us again and we recommend them without any hesitation! Thank you Helene and Willem.

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El Yolo One 's response

Baie dankie. Dit was 'n groot plesier om julle as gaste te onthaal.

Groete,
Willem en Helene

El Yolo One
Gerda W - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Gerda W
With partner

Binnekant van huisies is pragtig ingerig, omgewing is uitsonderlik, maar daar is dingetjies wat hinder.

Hoewel die omgewing pragtig en rustig is, is die wooneenhede ongemaklik naby mekaar geleë met geen privaatheid nie en laat nie reg geskied aan die genot van die natuurskoon nie. Ons wou juis die Karoolandskap se afsondering geniet, maar was terleurgesteld. Die plek is mooi ingerig, maar 'n selfsorgeenheid behoort minstens 'n klein tafel, mikrogolfoond, breekware en eetgerei asook opwasgeriewe te hê. Dit het geheel en al ontbreek.

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Inside of cottages beautifully decorated, the surroundings are exceptional, but there are a few bothersome things.

Although the area is beautiful and quiet, the units are uncomfortably close to one another which means no privacy and you can't really enjoy the scenery. We really wanted to enjoy the isolation of the Karoo, but were disappointed. The place is well furnished, but a self-catering unit should have at least one small table, microwave oven, crockery and cutlery as well as facilities for washing up. This is entirely lacking.

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El Yolo One 's response

Beste Gerda,

Ek is jammer om te hoor dat u teleurgesteld is. U het tuisgegaan in die twin kamer wat nie selfsorg is nie. Die selfsorg eenhede het al die toebehore wat u noem en die huisies is ongeveer 40m van mekaar, maar is ietwat duurder as die nie-selfsorg eenhede. Dit is jammer dat u dit misgelees het.

Dankie vir die terugvoer.

Groete,
Willem Cillie'

El Yolo One
David G - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
David G
Family with young children

Was aangenaam, vriendelike ontvangs.

Al probleem was dat warm water in eenheid eers af was en ook yskoud. Termostaat was glo baie onlangs vervang, maar niemand het getoets of sisteem werkend was nie.

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Pleasant, friendly reception.

The only problem was that the hot water in the unit was turned off and completely cold. The thermostat was allegedly replaced recently, but no-one tested the system to see that it works properly.

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El Yolo One 's response

Hi David, Baie dankie vir die terugvoer. Jammer oor die warmwater probleem. Ons was vol geboek en dit was nie maklik om die probleem oor die Kersvakansie 88 km op 'n plaas weg van enige hulp reg te maak nie. Dit was wel deur myself die volgende dag reggestel.

Willem Cillie'

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Chelee B - Apr 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chelee B
With friends

True Karoo landscape. Don't change a thing!

The landscape, hostess and cabin are absolutely amazing, the hike up to the cave paintings are absolutely worth it. Do not change a thing! This place is a winner!

El Yolo One 's response

Thank you for the positive review. El Yolo One is always looking for new ideas and improvements. Glad you enjoyed your stay.

El Yolo One
Nicelle B - Apr 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicelle B
With friends

'n Baie mooi plek om tot rus te kom.

Helene het ons verblyf meer soos 'n kuier by ou vriende laat voel as soos verblyf in 'n lodge.

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A very nice place to rest.

Helene made our stay feel more like visiting old friends than staying in a lodge.

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El Yolo One 's response

Ons waardeer julle ondersteuning en is altyd bly as gaste dit geniet.

El Yolo One
Hendrik B - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Hendrik B
Family with teenagers

Ons verblyf was aangenaam.

Die chalets is baie netjies, luuks en volledig toegerus. Die restaurant was teen verwagting en die swembad is baie klein. Die grondpad tot by die plaas se toestand is baie sleg en amper onbegaanbaar met 'n standaard sedan-voertuig.

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Our stay was pleasant.

The chalets were very neat, luxurious and well equipped. The restaurant didn't meet our expectations and the swimming pool is very small. The gravel road to the farm is in disrepair and almost impassable with a standard sedan.

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El Yolo One 's response

Hierdie gaste was baie aangenaam. Jammer oor die publieke pad se toestand. Dit val onder die Ooskaap-administrasie. Die restaurant se etes kry altyd baie komplimente van ons gaste. Die swembad kry elke drie dae skoon bergwater sonder enige chemiese produkte. Dit maak die swembad eco vriendelik en moes ons die grootte van die swembad redelik klein hou. Baie gaste beskou 'n eco vriendelike swembad van groter waarde as die groote , 3.5m x 2.2m x 1.3m diep. Ons verhit ook die swembad in die winter en 'n groter swembad sal dit onmoontlik maak. Daar is wel 'n plaasdam waar daar met bootjies, swem en visvang baljaar kan word. Die dam se water is ook skoon bergwater, selfs gedurende die groot droogte wat ons land tans wurg.

El Yolo One
Danie M - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Danie M
Family with young children

Ongelooflike uitsigte en rustige omgewing!

Wat 'n heerlike plek om te ontspan, net rustig te wees en die natuur en gasvryheid te geniet. Baie lekker gestap en geroei saam met ons kinders en in die aand die pragtige sterrehemel geniet. Ons sal definitief weer by El Yolo One draai as ons in die omgewing is.

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Incredible views and peaceful surroundings!

What a lovely place to relax, just be at peace and enjoy nature and hospitality. Very nice walking and paddling with our children and enjoying the beautiful starry sky in the evening. We will definitely stop by El Yolo One again if we are in the area.

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Geniet die lewe. Ons leef net eenkeer op aarde.
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Maryke F - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maryke F
With partner

Dit was heerlik!

Ons was aangenaam verras! Daar is alles wat jy nodig het. Dis netjies en skoon en ons is vriendelik ontvang.

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It was delicious!

We were pleasantly surprised! There is everything you need. It's neat and clean and we were received kindly.

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El Yolo One 's response

Dit is altyd 'n plesier om sulke vriendelike en aangename gaste te onthaal.

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Yolande V - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yolande V
With partner

Pragtige plekkie!

Ons was baie bly om die mooi plekkie te sien - dankie vir gasvrye diens en al die geselsies ons het dit terdeë geniet - daar is egter nie 'n restaurant soos getoon op julle blad nie, mens moet voor die tyd 'n maaltyd bespreek by El Yolo, maar ons het dit steeds baie geniet.

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Beautiful place!

We were very happy to see the beautiful place - thank you for the hospitable service and all the conversations we thoroughly enjoyed - however, there is not a restaurant as shown on your page, you have to book a meal in advance at El Yolo, but we still really enjoyed it.

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El Yolo One 's response

EL YOLO het 'n "eetsaal" waar jy vooraf etes moet bespreek. Jy betaal vir die etes. Daar is 'n groot kaggel, stoep met baie mooi uitsig waar drankies geniet kan word. Daar is tafels en stoele waar gê-eet kan word, potspel tafel, teleskoop en DStv in die "eetsaal". As dit nie 'n restaurant genoem kan word nie, wat moet ons dit dan noem?

El Yolo One
Mariana E - Dec 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mariana E
Family with teenagers

Ongelooflik, absoluut fantasties!

Ons beveel El Yolo 1 met die grootste vrymoedigheid aan! Die omgewing is pragtig, die verblyf luuks en die diens onverbeterlik! Ons het lanklaas soveel omgee en liefde ervaar! Die gasvryheid is uit die boonste rakke!

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Unbelievable, absolutely fantastic!

We recommend El Yolo 1 with the utmost confidence! The surroundings are beautiful, the accommodation luxurious and the service unbeatable! We haven't experienced so much care and love in a long time! The hospitality is top notch!

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Barbara I - Dec 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Barbara I
Family with young children

Baie aangenaam! Omgewing perfek!

Hoogs aan te beveel. Daar is soveel om te doen, langer verblyf behoort fantasties te wees. Baie dankie vir gasvryheid en bederf. Ons kom weer kuier!

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Very pleasant! Environment perfect!

Highly recommend. There is so much to do, a longer stay should be fantastic. Thank you very much for hospitality and pampering. We will visit again!

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Libbie S - Dec 2013
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Libbie S
With partner

Baie geniet!

El Yolo One het ons baie beïndruk, en om niks te doen was lekker, want ons kon die volgende dag aangaan om niks te doen en te rus.

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Have fun!

El Yolo One really impressed us, and doing nothing was nice because we could go on the next day doing nothing and resting.

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  • Capacity: 105 people
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  • Check-in: 14:00 to 22:00
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  • Address: Klaarstroom, Willowmore Road, R407, Klaarstroom, 6932, Eastern Cape
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