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Optibos

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.4 out of 5from 46 reviews for Optibos
Cleanliness
4.3/5
Service
4.4/5
Location
4.4/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Anza L - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anza L
With partner

Huis weg van huis.

Die ligging was perfek, baie wild het ons om die huis besoek. Dit was voorwaar 'n huis weg van die huis. Perfekte rusplek vir die siel. Die huis word netjies instandgehou en die eienaar gaan uit haar pad vir haar kliënte. Optibos sal ons beslis weer sien.

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Home away from home.

The location was perfect, lots of wildlife visited us around the house. It was truly a home away from home. Perfect resting place for the soul. The house is neatly maintained and the owner goes out of her way for her customers. Optibos will definitely see us again.

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Optibos 's response

Beste Anza

Baie, baie dankie vir 'n baie positiewe, lekker resensie. Ek is so bly julle het ons huis in die bos geniet. Julle is baie welkom om weer te kom kuier. En dankie dat julle Optibos met respek hanteer het tydens julle verblyf!

Optibos
Stan H - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stan H

Excellent accommodation. Very comfortable beds in nature.

Excellent accommodation. Very comfortable beds in nature. Exactly as shown in pics. Only suggestion is a few sachets of coffee would have been great!

Optibos 's response

Hi Stan
Thank you so much for the positive review! We really appreciate it!

Optibos
John B - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
John B
With friends

Puik blyplek. Sal dit met vreugde aanbeveel!

Hierdie is een van daardie plekke wat 'n mens weer en weer sal wil besoek. Alles was skoon, netjies en op sy plek. Die swembad (wat ons weens die tyd van die jaar nie gebruik het nie) was silwerskoon en 'n plesier vir die besoekende diere om van te drink.

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Great place to stay. Would happily recommend!

This is one of those places that one will want to visit again and again. Everything was clean, tidy and in its place. The pool (which we didn't use due to the time of year) was sparkling clean and a delight for the visiting animals to drink from.

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Optibos 's response

Baie dankie John vir so 'n positiewe en 'lekke' resensie. Ons waardeer dit baie! Kom kuier gerus weer by Optibos.

Optibos
Nico M - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nico M
Family with young children

Baie netjies en waarde vir geld. Sal dit aan enige iemand aanbeveel.

Optibos is een van die lekkerste plekke in Marloth om te bly! Lekker ingerig en het alles wat nodig is om 'n wegbreek in die laeveld te geniet!

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Very neat and value for money. Would recommend to anyone.

Optibos is one of the nicest places to stay in Marloth! Nicely furnished and has everything needed to enjoy a break in the lowveld!

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Optibos 's response

Baie dankie Nico vir 'n 'Lekke' en baie positiewe resensie! Ons waardeer dit baie en is so bly dat jy en jou gesin vir Optibos en die natuur geniet het. Julle is baie welkom om weer te kom kuier!

Optibos
Yvette P - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yvette P
Family with teenagers

Perfekte rusplek in die bos.

Ons het sowaar die huis geniet. Swembad is net te koud om te swem, maar ons kon rus. Als wat jy benodig en nog meer is in die huis. Optibos was goed vir ons. Dankie. 06/09/2024-10/09/2024.

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Perfect resting place in the woods.

We really enjoyed the house. Pool is just too cold to swim, but we were able to rest. Everything you need and more is in the house. Optibos has been good for us. Thank you. 06/09/2024-10/09/2024.

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Eric M - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Eric M
Family with young children

Nice experience.

Excellent and even my friends want to come there for their next vacation.

Optibos 's response

Hi Eric

Thank you so much for the very positive feedback! I really appreciate it.

Optibos
Aniska G - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Aniska G
Family with young children

Heerlik gekuier.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Daar is hier en daar ietsie kleins en die kas in boonste vertrek kan opgeknap word. Verder was dit 'n fantastiese ervaring. Ons sal weer kom.

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Had a great time.

We had a very nice stay. There is something small here and there and the cupboard in the upper room could be refurbished. Other than that it was a fantastic experience. We will come again.

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Optibos 's response

Baie dankie Aniska, vir die positiewe resensie. Die kas in die boonste vertrek is juis op die volgende projeklys.

Optibos
Simon D - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Simon D
Family with young children

Good accommodation.

A nice stay in a nice house.

Optibos 's response

Thank you, Simon, for the positive rating. We appreciate it. Hope to see you soon again!

Optibos
Lizelle C - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Lizelle C
Family with teenagers

Rustig, mooi en love die diere.

Baie lekker gebly. Plekkie is mooi en netjies. Ouers het dit baie geniet ook.

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Quiet, beautiful and love the animals.

Very nice stay. Place is nice and tidy. Parents really enjoyed it too.

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Optibos 's response

Hi Lizelle. Baie dankie vir die resensie. Ons waardeer dit baie. Hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Quiet, beautiful,.

Very nice stay. Very nice place. Clean Neat and comfortable.

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Louise V - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
4/5
Louise V
Family with young children

Rustige, ontspannende wegbreeknaweek.

Baie netjiese en gesellige vakansiehuis - privaat en rustig. Die kamers met en suite badkamers, lugversorging in die kamers en swembad is 'n bonus in die hitte. Hierdie was 'n ideale wegbreek met minimum selfoonsein - die WiFi was net gebruik om te ontspan. Die teerpad na Marloth Park is in 'n goeie toestand. Ons sal weer kom kuier.

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Peaceful, relaxing weekend getaway.

Very neat and cozy holiday home - private and peaceful. The rooms with en suite bathrooms, air conditioning in the rooms and swimming pool are a bonus in the heat. This was an ideal getaway with minimal cell phone signal - the WiFi was only used to relax. The tarmac to Marloth Park is in good condition. We will visit again.

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Optibos 's response

Hi Louise
Ons is baie bly julle het lekker gebly by ons huis in die bos! Hoop om julle gou weer te sien!
Optibos

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Amanda H - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Amanda H
Family with teenagers

We enjoyed our stay, recommend screens in front of windows, pool furniture lounge.

I would just recommend screens installed in front of all windows to enable one to open a window for fresh air while at the unit without bugs coming inside. I do understand that windows need to be shut when leaving, but while at the unit, I would have enjoyed opening some windows for fresh air. We also missed having loungers at the pool; recommend investing in pool furniture. Thank you, we had a lovely time.

Optibos 's response

Hi Amanda. I'm glad you had a lovely time in the bush. We are in the process of looking at new pool furniture.

Optibos
Hettie B - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hettie B

Gerieflike huis, stil area en naby rivier.

Heerlike gerieflike huis, volledig toegerus. Stil area en so rustig en pragtig met die bome rondom die huis waar baie voëls is en diere kom kuier. Lekker braai area met die heerlikste swembad vir warmer dae.

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Comfortable house, quiet area and close to river.

Lovely comfortable house, fully equipped. Quiet area and so peaceful and beautiful with the trees around the house where many birds and animals come to visit. Nice braai area with the most delicious swimming pool for warmer days.

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Optibos 's response

Baie dankie Hettie. Ons waardeer dit baie. Ons is bly julle het jul Kersvakansie geniet!

Optibos
Lanie M - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lanie M
With friends

Baie gerieflik en skoon.

Was baie lekker, gerieflik en skoon.

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Very comfortable and clean.

Was very nice, comfortable and clean.

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Optibos 's response

Baie dankie, Rachel. Ons waardeer dit baie. Hoop om julle gou weer te sien!

Optibos
Rosa A - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rosa A
Family with young children

Lovely place to relax and enjoy the bush and still have all that you need to be comfortable.

Close to the river so we saw lots of animals. Good air conditioning and a lovely pool were perfect for the hot weather. Word of advice to guests: Don't forget bug spray. We forgot we were in the bush.

Optibos 's response

Thank you Rosa! We really appreciate.

Optibos
Deon S - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Deon S
With partner

Absoluut fantasties.

Optibos voldoen aan alle standaarde. Goeie waarde vir geld. Die eienaar het regtig baie moeite gedoen met nuwe verbeterings in die plek. Alles wat jy nodig het is tot jou beskikking en alle toerusting in die eenheid is van hoogstaande gehalte. Ek sal definitief die plek weer besoek. Die rustigheid en diere maak dit absoluut die moeite werd.

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Absolutely fantastic.

Optibos meets all standards. Good value for money. The owner has really put a lot of effort into new improvements in the place. Everything you need is at your disposal and all equipment in the unit is of high quality. I will definitely visit the place again. The tranquility and animals make it absolutely worth it.

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Optibos 's response

Baie dankie Deon. Ons waardeer baie. Julle is baie welkom om weer te kom kuier in die bos.

Optibos
Euliza B - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Euliza B
With friends

Dit was die perfekte boswegbreek in Marlothpark!

Naby genoeg aan twee van die suidelike ingangshekke na die Krugerwildtuin vir gemaklike dagbesoeke. Optibos het sy eie wildlewe wat by die watergat kom drink en jy hoef nie eens die stoep te verlaat vir daardie boservaring nie. Die huis is mooi opgeknap en een van die groot voordele is die ruim slaapkamers met eie badkamers, klerekas, TV en lessenaar. Die boonste kamer is baie gaaf ingerig en modern en het ook sy eie dek. Dis ideaal vir gesinne of vriende wat saam wil kuier maar steeds hul privaatheid behou. Die beddegoed en matrasse is eersteklas. Die kombuis en braai area het alles wat jy nodig het met genoeg sitplek en tafelspasie vir opdis en aansit vir ete. Parkeerplek, WiFi, swembad, ruim stoep, drinkwaterkraan met filterstelsel, sekuriteit en sonpanele dra by tot 'n besonders gerieflike verblyfervaring. Goeie kommunikasie het ons deurgaans gelei in die proses. Hierdie is 'n juweel wat ek graag aanbeveel. Dinge wat ek kon sien is in die proses om opgeknap te word: boonste slaapkamer en dek, sommige van die buitemeubels. Dinge waarop besoekers moet let: Bring eie handdoeke en dekodeerder. Uit en uit 'n wonderlike verblyfservaring teen 'n regverdige tarief.

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It was the perfect forest break in Marlothpark!

Close enough to two of the southern entrance gates to the Kruger National Park for comfortable day visits. Optibos has its own wildlife that comes to drink at the waterhole and you don't even have to leave the verandah for that bush experience. The house has been nicely renovated and one of the big advantages is the spacious bedrooms with their own bathrooms, wardrobe, TV and desk. The upstairs room is very nicely furnished and modern and also has its own deck. It's ideal for families or friends who want to visit together but still maintain their privacy. The bedding and mattresses are first class. The kitchen and braai area has everything you need with enough seating and table space for dishing up and sitting down for dinner. Parking space, WiFi, swimming pool, spacious veranda, drinking water tap with filter system, security and solar panels contribute to a particularly comfortable stay experience. Good communication guided us throughout the process. This is a gem that I am happy to recommend. Things I could see are in the process of being renovated: upstairs bedroom and deck, some of the outdoor furniture. Things visitors should note: Bring your own towels and decoder. All in all a great stay experience at a fair rate.

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Optibos 's response

Hi Liza,
Baie dankie vir 'n lekker resensie. Ons waardeer baie. Die volgende projek by Optibos is klaar beplan. Ons hoop ons sien jou en jou gesin gou weer.
Groete,
Optibos

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Rodney B - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rodney B
With partner

Awesome awesome awesome few days.

Had the best time, lovely accommodation, great interaction with the animals around the house.

Optibos 's response

Hi Rodney
Thank you so much. Hope to see you soon again.
Claudette

Optibos
Mariska H - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mariska H
Family with teenagers

Onvergeetlike boservaring!

Ons het heerlik gekuier en gerus in die bos. Die huisie het alles wat mens nodig het en nog meer. Die diere wat kom water drink, was voorwaar 'n belewenis. Dankie vir 'n heerlike vakansie. Ons maak gou weer so!

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Unforgettable forest experience!

We had a great time and rested in the forest. The cottage has everything you need and more. The animals coming to drink water was truly an experience. Thank you for a wonderful holiday. We'll do it again soon!

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Optibos 's response

Baie dankie, Mariska! Ons waardeer dit baie. Sien uit om julle gou weer te ontvang.

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Markus F - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Markus F
Family with teenagers

Het baie lekker gebly in Optibos.

Verblyf was baie lekker, splashpool was heerlik om in af te koel.

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Had a great stay in Optibos.

Stay was very nice, splashpool was great to cool off in.

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Optibos 's response

Hi Markus
Ek is baie bly dat julle Optibos geniet het. Baie dankie!

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Eben K - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eben K
Family with young children

Sielsrus.

Dankie vir die skoon, goed ingerigte en alles werkende huis, 'n ware ontvlugting.

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Peace of mind

Thank you for the clean, well appointed and all working house, a real escape.

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Optibos 's response

Baie dankie Eben! Ons waardeer baie. Hoop om julle gou weer te sien.
Groetnis
Optibos

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Michelle B - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michelle B
With partner

Ons het vreeslik lekker gekuier by Optibos. Die ligging is perfek. Die verblyf is toegerus met alles wat jy nodig het. Die eienaar en LekkeSlaap was baie behulpsaam met al ons navrae.

Optibos is goed toegerus vir wanneer daar load shedding is. Ons het dit vreeslik geniet om koffie te drink in die oggend met sebras en vlakvarke wat kom water drink reg voor die stoep. Die sekuriteit is baie goed.

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We had a great time at Optibos. The location is perfect. The accommodation is equipped with everything you need. The owner and LekkeSlaap were very helpful with all our queries.

Optibos is well equipped for when there is load shedding. We really enjoyed drinking coffee in the morning with zebras and warthogs who come to drink water right in front of the stoep. The security is very good.

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Optibos 's response

Baie, baie dankie Michelle. Ons waardeer baie. Optibos se deure is oop vir julle vir nog 'n wegbreek!

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Elsie S - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Elsie S

Baie rustig en ontspanne, net wat mens nodig gehad het.

Regte bosveldatmosfeer. Rustig en stil, net wat mens nodig het om weg te breek van die gewoel van die stad. Met al die geriewe om die verblyf spesiaal te maak.

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Very peaceful and relaxing, just what one needed.

Real woodland atmosphere. Calm and quiet, just what one needs to break away from the hustle and bustle of the city. With all the facilities to make the stay special.

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Optibos 's response

Baie dankie Elsie. Ons is baie bly julle het dit geniet.

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Bongani M - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Bongani M
With friends

My stay was okay, just a few problems here and there. The owner or caretaker at Optibos has not.

There were a few challenges, for example, a complicated gas stove, no hot water for the shower, constant electricity problems, and the owner or caretaker doesn't have good customer service and wasn't eager to help us with the challenges we faced.

Optibos 's response

Because all of our guests' experiences are important to us, I feel compelled to respond to this review.
After numerous phone calls and messages throughout the weekend, as well as some unpleasant and threatening messages after the guests checked out, I think it is only fair for me to share my side of the story.

All guests receive an information pack before they arrive at Optibos. I also offer telephonic support.
From the onset, the guest struggled to manage the gas appliances. It was explained over the phone that to ignite the gas stove, you have to strike a match or lighter and place it near the burner. You press the corresponding control knob and turn it to the high position until you see the flame. Then you can reduce the flame size by turning the knob to a lower position. The Gas stove was in working order both before the guest arrived, and after their departure.

The guest was informed to only open the hot tap, and not the cold tap, in the shower. This activates the gas geyser and warms the water. According to our cleaning services, the water in the showers and kitchen was warm after the guests checked out.

Our house utilizes solar power. As stipulated in the information sheets sent via email to the guest, the air conditioners and the pool pump use prepaid electricity. Everything else, including the fans, televisions, kettle, and lights, utilise solar power. At Optibos, we always ensure there are sufficient units available - there were 593.42kWh available before the guest's arrival. So any "constant electricity problems" were likely because the air conditioners did not work due to load shedding, which is beyond our control.

The guest called on Saturday evening complaining about the stove and hot water. I messaged him explaining that I was at a function and asked him to contact me on WhatsApp. He then texted me saying "No it's sorted thanks" So I assumed everything was fine.

Upon checkout, I found that a double bed duvet cover and a double bed grey fitted sheet had stains beyond repair. Refuse bags were left inside and outside the house, even though the information sheets state that refuse bags attract pests and are unhygienic. Guests are responsible for taking their trash to the collection point. I had to hire extra cleaning services to address these issues. A part of the refundable deposit was used to cover the losses and damages.

I regret that their stay was not as pleasant as our other guests' experiences. Optibos is a magical place in the bush and we love sharing this with our guests - we value their experience and our relationships with them.


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Maryna D - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Maryna D
With friends

Gerieflike klein plekkie.

Ons kuier by Optibos was baie aangenaam met die off-the-grid, net paar punte om in gedagte te hou. Plekkie lyk baie groter op foto's as realiteit. Plek is nie geskik vir 6 volwassenes nie, die area en meubels laat dit nie toe. Die loft bo het nie direkte toegang tot 'n badkamer nie, moet kamer 1 of 2 se en suite-badkamer gebruik. Die trappe na die loft moet met versigtigheid hanteer word. Die fancy kopstukke is nie gemonteer in die muur nie en val op jou en alles op die bedkassies val met elke draai af. Die buitestoele is gebreek en geskeur en algemene instandhouding is nodig. Groter potte en panne is ook nodig.

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Cozy little place.

Our visit at Optibos was very pleasant with the off-the-grid, just a few points to keep in mind. Place looks much bigger in photos than reality. Place is not suitable for 6 adults, the area and furniture do not allow it. The loft above does not have direct access to a bathroom, must use room 1 or 2's en-suite bathroom. The stairs to the loft should be handled with care. The fancy headboards are not mounted in the wall and fall on you and everything on the bedside tables falls off with every turn. The outdoor chairs are broken and torn and in need of general maintenance. Larger pots and pans are also needed.

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Optibos 's response

Hi Anel, Optibos word nou Mei - Junie opgradeer. Die 'loft'area asook die trap word oorgedoen en 'n badkamer word bygevoeg. Ons het die huis net so oorgeneem by die vorige eienaar verlede jaar. Ons eerste prioriteit was om die huis van die "grid" af te kry. En ons sal defnitief aandag gee aan die punte wat jy genoem het. Groetnis. Optibos

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

Baie aangenaam en rustig.

Ons het heerlik gerus en die huis is goed toegerus, die krag onderbrekings is lastig alhoewel die huis sonpanele het.

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Very pleasant and peaceful.

We had a wonderful rest and the house is well equipped, the power cuts are troublesome even though the house has solar panels.

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Optibos 's response

Dankie Salomie. Ons waardeer baie. Die krag netwerk in Marlothpark kon nie die groot hoeveelheid besoekers in die Desember vakansie hanteer nie, weens verskeie redes en dit het toe gebreek. Dit het gevolglik 'n effek op ons sonkragsisteem.

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Hanlie K - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hanlie K
Individual traveller

Value for money.

Amazing house in the bush. You can not see any houses or hear cars. Lovely and relaxing. Huge bonus is that the house is off the grid. Can really recommend Optibos.

Optibos 's response

Thank you so much Hanlie. We really appreciate it. Kind regards,
Optibos

Optibos
Thabile T - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Thabile T
With friends

Very nice place, cosy and private too. I would go there repeatedly.

Good place for a holiday.

Optibos 's response

Dear Thabile, thank you so much. We really appreciate.
Kind regards,
Optibos

Optibos
Jozwa S - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jozwa S
With friends

Cosy plekkie, ideal geleë, goeie waarde vir geld, naby winkels. Beslis die plek in Marlothark om by weg te breek. Sal hoog aanbeveel en sal beslis teruggaan.

Wat 'n aangename, cozy plekkie! Goeie waarde vir geld, en ons het vlakvarke, sebras, muishonde, rooibokke, koedoes asook kameelperd gehad wat vir ons kom kuier het. Ook geen bobbejane wat ons gepla het nie. Die plekkie is naby winkels en restaurante wat dit ideaal maak. Sal beslis hoog aanbeveel selfs met kinders. Ons sal beslis weer teruggaan soontoe.

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Cozy place, ideally located, good value for money, close to shops. Definitely the place in Marlothark to break away from. Would highly recommend and will definitely go back.

What a pleasant, cozy place! Good value for money, and we had warthogs, zebras, mouse dogs, impalas, kudus and giraffe visiting us. No baboons to bother us either. The place is close to shops and restaurants which makes it ideal. Would definitely highly recommend even with kids. We will definitely go back there again.

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Optibos 's response

Baie dankie Jozwa, vir uitstekende resensie. Ons waardeer baie.
Optibos

Optibos
Japie K - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Japie K
Individual traveller

Sover my gunsteling wegbreekplek in Marlothpark!

Vir my was die ligging van Optibos perfek. Dis baie privaat en dit laat jou regtig voel of jy in die bos alleen is. 'n Groot plus is dat die eenheid heeltemal van die "grid" af is. Het nie geweet van loadshedding nie! Verder is dit toegerus met alles wat jy nodig kan kry! Beslis my nommer een keuse in Marloth!

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By far my favorite getaway in Marlothpark!

For me, the location of Optibos was perfect. It's very private and it really makes you feel like you're alone in the woods. A big plus is that the unit is completely off the grid. Didn't know about loadshedding! Furthermore, it is equipped with everything you could need! Definitely my number one choice in Marloth!

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Optibos 's response

Baie dankie vir die baie positiewe resensie Japie. Ons waardeer baie.

Vriendelike groete

Optibos

Optibos
Alta J - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alta J

Rustig en gesellig.

Was beslis 'n belewenis met die wild en sal weer besoek.

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Quiet and cozy.

Definitely had an experience with the wildlife and will visit again.

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Optibos 's response

Baie dankie Alta. Ons waardeer baie.

Optibos

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

We had a lovely stay and saw lots of animals.

Definitely recommended. Good value for money.

Optibos 's response

Thank you so much. Really appreciate. See you nevt year!
Kind regards
Optibos

Optibos
Monique J - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Monique J
Family with young children

Onvergeetlike wegbreek!

Ons 'n absolute wonderlike tyd gehad, die diere was een soort op 'n ander, heeldag by die huis, kudus, vlakvarke, kameelperde, bosbokke, nagapies, duikers, springbokke,a lles was daar om te eet en te groet. Die huis het alles in wat mens benodig, tekort aan niks, home away from home, die eienaar was heeltyd beskikbaar op foon en spoedig kontak gemaak, ons was baie gemaklik, en sal beslis weer gaan!

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Unforgettable getaway!

We had an absolutely wonderful time, the animals were one kind on another, all day at the house, kudus, warthogs, giraffes, bushbucks, night monkeys, divers, springboks, all were there to eat and greet. The house has everything you need, lack of nothing, home away from home, the owner was always available on the phone and quickly made contact, we were very comfortable, and will definitely go again!

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Wanda V - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Wanda V
Family with teenagers

Baie lekker en mooi.

Ons het wel gesukkel met die krag wat af was vanaf Saterdagmiddag. Die invertor en batterye wou nie laai nie.

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Very nice and beautiful.

We did struggle with the power being out from Saturday afternoon. The inverter and batteries would not charge.

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Simone M - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Simone M
With friends

Peaceful.

The place needs a microwave.

Optibos 's response

Dear Simone.
The microwave carousel plate broke on the day of departure with the previous guests a day before you arrived. We did replace it with a new microwave.
Kind regards
Optibos

Optibos
Blenda V - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Blenda V

Wonderlik. Rustigheid. Baie lekker vakansie gewees.

Het baie ontspan. Lekker om na die wild te kaan kyk so naby. Lekker area.

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Wonderful. Calmness. It was a very nice holiday.

Relaxed a lot. Nice to be able to look at the wildlife so close. Nice area.

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Optibos 's response

Baie dankie, Blenda. Bly julle het geniet.
Optibos

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Minette B - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Minette B
Family with teenagers

Goeie ligging, gesellige blyplek. Kort bietjie onderhoud.

Geleë naby aan verskeie uitkykplekke en restaurante. Swembad en stoep is heerlik koel en netjies. Die plekkie kort bietjie onderhoud maar is 'n gesellige, goed toegeruste blyplek en het 'n heerlike braai-area.

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Good location, cozy place to stay. Short little interview.

Located close to several lookouts and restaurants. Swimming pool and veranda are wonderfully cool and tidy. The place needs a little maintenance but is a cosy, well-equipped place to stay and has a lovely braai area.

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Optibos 's response

Beste Minette
Ons is die nuwe eienaars vanaf Mei 2022 en is in die proses om die huis op te gradeer. Dankie vir opbouende resensie.
Vriendelike groete
Optibos

Optibos
Anonymous Guest - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

Always calm.

We had power problems the first night. And the owners were unhelpful.

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Raymond H - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Raymond H
Family with teenagers

Absolute fees in die bos.

Skoon en netjies. Swembad is great. Baie diere by die huis.

Riana P - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Riana P
Family with young children

Beslis die moeite werd!

Was verbaas oor als wat wat daar is. Lugversorging in die kamers en leefarea was 'n pluspunt. Plekkie het my verwagtinge oortref. Skoonmaak- en tuindienste het kom skoonmaak gedurende die week. Sal dit vir enige iemand aanbeveel.

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Definitely worth it!

Was amazed at all that is there. Air conditioning in the rooms and living area was a plus. Plekkie exceeded my expectations. Cleaning and gardening services came to clean during the week. Would recommend to anyone.

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Mila F - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mila F
With friends

Very comfortable home.

Our stay was very comfortable and we enjoyed it immensely! The house is well equipped and safe.

Optibos 's response

Hi Mila,

I am glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you soon.

Regards,
Jan-hendrik Pieters
Jasiri wildlife expeditions

Optibos
Coenrad D - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Coenrad D
Family with young children

Skoon en netjies, het die kuier baie geniet.

Ons het die kuier baie geniet en sal vir seker weer terug gaan. Ons het net so bietjie gesukkel met die gas stoof maar dit toe reggekry. Daar is ’n tekort aan opskep bakke en geen vleis braai bakke nie. Altesaam ’n heerlike kuier gehad.

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Clean and tidy, really enjoyed the visit.

We really enjoyed the visit and will definitely go back again. We had a bit of a struggle with the gas stove but got it right. There is a shortage of scooping bowls and no meat grilling bowls. All in all had a lovely visit.

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Emmerentia J - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Emmerentia J
With friends

Skoon huis in die natuur.

Plek was skoon en netjies en het alles gehad wat ons benodig. Om buite te braai in die natuur en die natuurgeluide te hoor was baie spesiaal. Kon die oggend vroeg koffie drink op die stoep terwyl ons geluister het na die natuurgeluide en besoek van die vlakvarke. Kan verblyf beslis aanbeveel.

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Clean house in nature.

Place was clean and tidy and had everything we needed. To barbecue outside in nature and hear the sounds of nature was very special. Was able to drink coffee early in the morning on the stoep while we listened to the sounds of nature and visits from the warthogs. Can definitely recommend accommodation.

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Keith V - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Keith V
Family with teenagers

Beautiful private setting.

Lovely location. Just a pity that the cleaner wanted to clean the house at 7:15 am already.

Alwyn F - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Alwyn F
With partner

Rustig

Warm water in stort is moeilik om reg te stel. Of te warm of te koud.

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Restful

Hot water in shower is difficult to fix. Either too hot or too cold.

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Lorraine C - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Lorraine C
With friends

The house was not Covid 19 clean.

Swimming was out of order, upstairs patio was padlocked with no key. Was no water from first morning to the end of our stay, had to use water boiled from pool to flush toilets and wash. Outside bench full of spiderwebs. Plug in bedroom rusted, would not close so would not hold water. Gas oven does not work. And to top it all the cleaner was there at 6:50 am on our last day. We were still drinking coffee and in our pjs, our exit time was supposed to be 9 am. Very disappointed and think more supervision is necessary!

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  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 531 Sparrow Road, Marloth Park, 1321, Mpumalanga
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