Kemi Country House

Wholesome comfort in Caledon.

What a beautiful time away we had as a small family. Kemi House is a combination of wholesome and luxury which results in absolute comfort. Michelle is such a lovely host and her warm welcoming and kind spirit add to the comfort of this place. The kitchen is a cook's dream! Our 2-year-old son felt right at home as soon as we arrived. We also invited friends that were staying at the Caledon Hotel for a braai. Perfect house for entertaining as well and Michelle was exceptionally accommodating of this. Our friends immediately regretted staying at the Caledon Hotel and wished they had also booked to stay at the Kemi Country House. In summary: this is the place to stay when in Caledon.

Lovely home.

The host was very accommodating throughout our stay and checked in with me the day before, answering all our questions. It was hot, and the host put up a pool for us to cool down in. The house was clean and had such a lovely setup. We loved the block-out blinds in the rooms as we're late sleepers. There is ample parking space, and the house is very secure and in a nice area. Will definitely visit again.

Peaceful.

Enjoyed our stay thoroughly, Michelle is very accommodating. Would definitely recommend a stay here. Thank you again!

Unprofessional, unclean, disappointing.

We stayed over the Easter weekend as a family of 8. The host kindly allowed us to check in early and to bring our two kittens with us. Although she was not available to welcome us on arrival, we received WhatsApp instructions and let ourselves in via a lockbox. Unfortunately, this was the start of things going pear-shaped. Upon unpacking, we discovered dog faeces all over the driveway and backyard—one of the kids unwittingly stepped on a turd and brought it into the house. We then had to clean the floors and shoes ourselves, and the men in our family ended up cleaning the rest of the outside area to avoid further incidents. The house felt extremely lived-in and cluttered. The fridge and freezer were filled with the owner’s items, leaving us only one shelf in each. We had to rearrange items in the fridge to create more packing space for the food items we had brought along—certainly not what we had expected. Spices, fruit, and vegetables were in baskets around the kitchen and dining area, and all unlocked cupboards were packed with personal belongings, making it unclear what we could use. There were no clear instructions provided for amenities, light switches, or what was available for guest use. Bathrooms had just one towel per person sharing, and toiletries looked used. Thankfully, we brought our own. We also didn’t find any extra blankets or towels available. One bedroom had a patio door facing the owner’s parents’ garden, where their four Schnauzers barked constantly whenever our kids were in the room. Another room had a wobbly metal bed and personal jewellery left out in plain sight. One bathroom looked like a dungeon. And a third bedroom had no cupboards and an ensuite bathroom with no door—awkward. We’ve booked many holiday stays before, and this was by far the most uncomfortable and confusing. Sadly, we won't be returning or recommending this property.

Enjoyable and comfortable stay in Caledon.

We had a very nice time in Kami House. The House was big enough to accommodate 6 of us comfortably. Our host was very hospitable and helpful. It made the stay enjoyable.

Clean and friendly.

It was clean and the host was very friendly.

Kemi Country House was like a home away from home.

The homeowner was really friendly and checked in with us before, during, and after our stay. The house was neat and had very comfortable beds, which one doesn't always get at some B&Bs. Check-in and check-out were really smooth.

A home away from home.

Excellent accommodation to stay at. I will recommend the place to anyone who is travelling through the area.