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Sylvas

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.7 out of 5from 24 reviews for Sylvas
Cleanliness
4.3/5
Service
4.8/5
Location
4.8/5
Safety
4.9/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Belita H - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Belita H
With friends

Welkom rus na Otter stap.

Sylvas het vriendelik toegestem dat ons ons voertuig veilig op hul perseel kon los terwyl ons die Otter gestap het. Ons kon ook vroeër incheck, wat baie welkom was na 4 aande van koud stort op die staproete . Die eenhede het alles wat mens nodig het - ons het ook baie lekker gekuier op die hout deck.

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Welcome rest to Otter walk.

Sylvas kindly agreed that we could safely leave our vehicle on their premises while we walked the Otter. We were also able to check in earlier, which was very welcome after 4 nights of cold showers on the hiking trail. The units have everything you need - we also had a great time on the wooden deck.

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Sylvas 's response

Hi Belita

Baie dankie vir die mooi terugvoer en dit was net 'n plesier. Bly ons kon help. Hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

Groete
Die Fouries

Sylvas
Hermi P - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hermi P
With partner

Oulike plekkie.

Oulike woonstel. Alles was mooi netjies en skoon. Die huis is wel bitterkoud in die winter (daar is darem 'n verwarmer en genoeg komberse).

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Cute little place.

Cute apartment. Everything was pretty neat and clean. The house is bitterly cold in the winter (at least there is a heater and enough blankets).

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Liz L - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liz L
Family with teenagers

Pleasant, comfortable.

Pleasant and helpful host. Everything was comfortable and actually beyond my expectation. I would certainly come back again.

Sylvas 's response

Thank you for the nice feedback Liz! It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to see you again soon.

Sylvas
Nicolas E - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicolas E
Family with young children

Great stay, wonderful place.

We had a great stay at Sylva's place. The service was great, only positive. We will come again!

Sylvas 's response

Hi Nicolas

Thank you so much for the amazing feedback. It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to see you again soon!

Kind regards
The Fouries

Sylvas
Robyn D - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Robyn D
With friends

Perfect location and amazing spot.

It was fantastic. In the forest. The deck is great and the braai area is nice. The bath was amazing with really hot water. There is a nice lounge area and a fully equipped kitchen. We really enjoyed our stay immensely.

Mark S - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mark S

A perfect place.

Peaceful with all that we needed for a wonderful stay.

Sylvas 's response

Hi Mark

Thank you for the positive feedback! Hope to see you again soon.

Kind regards
The Fouries

Sylvas
Lize W - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lize W
Family with teenagers

A lovely place but needs dehumidifiers urgently. Mold is not safe to breathe!

We had a very nice stay, but it was spoiled by the awful smell of mold in the house, despite us keeping windows open whenever possible. The bedrooms were particularly bad. I had to get up in the night to open windows for a bit so I could sleep again.

Melissa W - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Melissa W
Family with teenagers

Pleasant, comfortable, relaxing.

Enjoyed our stay. Plenty of space. Comfortable fittings. Beautiful location.

Hardie B - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hardie B
Family with teenagers

Oornagstop.

Dis 'n pragtige omgewing, wens ons kon langer bly. Wonderlike huis met alles wat jy nodig het vir vakansie.

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Overnight stop.

It's a beautiful setting, wish we could have stayed longer. Wonderful house with everything you need for vacation.

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Genevieve T - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Genevieve T
Large group

Lekker pret.

Baie gemaklik vir 'n groot groep, netjies en naby aan alles wat lekker is in Nature's Valley. Huis ruik bietjie nat as vensters toe was.

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Nice fun.

Very comfortable for a large group, tidy and close to everything that is nice in Nature's Valley. House smells a bit wet when windows are closed.

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Sylvas 's response

Baie dankie vir die positiewe terugvoer Genevieve. Was 'n plesier om julle daar te he.

Groete
Die Fouries

Sylvas
Trudie F - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Trudie F

Te heerlik!

Ons was saam met my ouers daar vir 'n gesamentlike verjaardagnaweek. Dit het soos 'n droom gewerk met die hoofverblyf se kombuis en dek. Volgende jaar maak ons beslis weer so. Heerlik koel onder die bome met 'n groot verskeidenheid voëls vir kykers. Regtig 'n plek wat ek kan aanbeveel as jy rus vir die siel soek.

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Too delicious!

We were there with my parents for a joint birthday weekend. It worked like a dream with the main living kitchen and deck. Next year we will definitely do it again. Lovely cool under the trees with a great variety of birds for watchers. Really a place I can recommend if you are looking for rest for the soul.

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Sylvas 's response

Hi Trudie, baie dankie vir die mooi terugvoering. Dit was 'n plesier om julle te akkomodeer en hoop om julle gou weer te sien. Groete.

Sylvas
Peter L - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Peter L
With partner

Rustige selfsorgverblyf in pragtige boomryke omgewing.

Ideaal vir voëlkykers; sommer vanuit die huis en vanaf die dek kan tipiese voëls van die Suid-Kaaplandse bosse (Afro-Montane forest) gehoor en gesien word. Die woning is volledig toegerus vir selfsorg. Ons het die eerste aand heerlik op die groot dek gebraai. Dankie vir die braaihout en vuuraanstekers; ons het ons pakkie aanstekers vir die volgende gaste agtergelaat. Die volgende twee dae het dit te veel gereën, maar ons kon gerieflik in die huis kosmaak.

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Quiet self-catering accommodation in beautiful tree-rich surroundings.

Ideal for bird watchers; typical birds of the Southern Cape forests (Afro-Montane forest) can be heard and seen right from the house and from the deck. The house is fully equipped for self-catering. We had a great barbecue on the big deck the first night. Thanks for the braai wood and fire lighters; we left our pack of lighters behind for the next guests. The next two days it rained too much, but we were able to comfortably cook in the house.

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Gabrielle L - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Gabrielle L
Large group

Heerlik in die bos! Idiaal vir groot groep. Ons was tien persone en vyf het elke dag kom kuier en daar was genoeg spasie op die stoep!

Eienaar was baie behulpsaam. Daar is gas en battery-ligte wat dit makliker maak met beurtkrag. Probleem met WiFi is spoedig reggestel (oor 'n langnaweek). Daar is 'n woonstel op die huis en mens voel mens pla die inwoners, as mens op die stoep kuier. Dit is sekerlik die enigste aspek waaroor mens sou kon "kla". Inwoners van ander woonstel, het egter dit nie steurend gevind nie. Ons sien Sylvas weer!

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Great in the woods! Ideal for large group. We were ten people and five came to visit every day and there was enough space on the porch!

Owner was very helpful. There are gas and battery lights which make it easier with load shedding. Problem with WiFi was quickly fixed (over a long weekend). There is an apartment on the house and you feel like you are bothering the residents when you hang out on the stoep. This is surely the only aspect one could "complain" about. Residents of other apartments, however, did not find it disturbing. We see Sylvas again!

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Magdaleen F - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Magdaleen F
With partner

Eg aan Nature's Valley.

Baie gemaklike oornag- en vakansiebestemming. Baie goed toegeruste wooneenheid, ons is baie vriendelik ontvang.

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True to Nature's Valley.

Very comfortable overnight and holiday destination. Very well equipped residential unit, we were received very kindly.

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Angela G - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Angela G
With friends

Owner has made sure that everything one needs for a great stay is on site.

The onsite agent (Madel) was amazing! She went out of her way to assist with our queries. Unfortunately whilst there were so many great things to make our stay comfortable, the overpowering damp and moldy smell was most unpleasant. The separate cottage could not be used as a result of the damp smell. There was mildew on the furniture, hence the cleanliness rating. The accommodation and facilities were otherwise clean. A kayak or canoe would have been a pleasant facility.

Anonymous Guest - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Large group

Love Nature's Valley, but the cottage is not well maintained.

It's a very busy time, but it's important to check even the basics before the summer holidays. And to continuously pay extra attention to basic facilities during the time.

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Hester S - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hester S

Vrede op aarde, rustig. Lekker buitebraai en kuierplek. Lekker basis om vanaf rond te stap.

Die woonstel is ongelooflik toegerus met alles waarvan jy kan droom. Jy hoef net swemhanddoeke te neem. Heerlike ys en vrieskas. Daar is selfs Magneto-lampe gelaai vir beurtkrag. Die buitebraai en kuierplek is net te lekker. Daar is ook 'n buitestort vir 'n sandlyf. Puik diens van die agent en persoonlike kontak van die eienaar.

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Peace on earth, peaceful. Nice outdoor barbecue and place to visit. Nice base to walk around from.

The apartment is incredibly equipped with everything you can dream of. You only need to take swimming towels. Delicious ice cream and freezer. There are even Magneto lamps loaded for load shedding. The outdoor barbecue and meeting place is just too nice. There is also an outdoor shower for a sandy body. Great service from the agent and personal contact from the owner.

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Sylvas 's response

Baie dankie vir terugvoer Hester. Was 'n plesier om julle daar te he en hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

Groete!

Sylvas
Melina J - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melina J
With friends

Comfortable, surrounded by the forest, peaceful. Offered us everything we needed for a home away from home.

Walking distance to just about anywhere. Enough secure parking. Great outdoor space for entertaining.

Johan V - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johan V
Large group

Perfekte plek vir twee gesinne in paradys!

Ons het ons verblyf by Sylvas baie geniet - die eiendom het 'n hoofhuis en 'n kothuis, wat perfek is vir twee gesinne met twee of drie kinders. Daar is 'n lieflike dek onder 'n groot boom met 'n braai - in die konteks van die woud en see van Nature's Valley. Fantastiese waarde vir geld, kan dit aanbeveel en ons sal beslis terug wees. Bring fietse, dan is jy tjop-tjop by die strand!

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Perfect place for two families in paradise!

We really enjoyed our stay at Sylvas - the property has a main house and a cottage, which is perfect for two families with two or three children. There is a lovely deck under a large tree with a barbecue - in the context of the forest and sea of Nature's Valley. Fantastic value for money, can recommend and we will definitely be back. Bring bikes, then you'll be at the beach in no time!

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Shantell G - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Shantell G
Family with young children

Great stay

This was really a great getaway. Sadly we only stayed for one night. If you love nature you will love this place. Close to the sea, while you are in the forest. The host is amazing. Will definitely be back.

Sylvas 's response

Thank you for the nice feedback! Was a pleasure hosting you guys and hope to see you again soon for a proper stay!

Sylvas
Nicola O - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicola O
With friends

Very comfortable stay the night before the Otter Trail.

Well equipped with a great shower.

Sylvas 's response

Hi Nicola

Thank you for the feedback and hope to see you guys again.

Kind regards
The Fouries

Sylvas
Joanne P - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Joanne P
Family with teenagers

Perfect for families with older children.

Our group of six had a wonderful holiday in Sylvas. The property is well suited for families with older children with the extra cottage offering additional space. Sylvas is the perfect holiday space- from the friendly welcome and excellent communication from hosts, it’s proximity to forests and the lagoon and beach, to the relaxed holiday feel of the house. We enjoyed visits from baboons, vervet monkeys and Knysna loeries and sitting on the deck at night watching the fruit bats. We would love to visit Sylvas again!

Sylvas 's response

Thank you for the response Joanne. Delighted you guys had a nice stay and hope to see you again.
Kind regards
The Fouries

Sylvas
Karmel R - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karmel R
Large group

Baie lekker gewees vir 'n groot familie. Ons het ook lekker troue gehou.

Dit was ons trounaweek. En dit was so gerieflik om almal saam te kon hê en nog steeds veilig te wees weens Covid. Wens ons kon langer gebly het.

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It was very nice for a big family. We also had a nice wedding.

It was our wedding weekend. And it was so convenient to be able to have everyone together and still be safe because of Covid. Wish we could have stayed longer.

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Sylvas 's response

Bly julle het dit geniet Karmel en weereens geluk. Hoop om julle weer te sien.

Groete
Die Fouries

Sylvas
Lindsey D - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lindsey D
Large group

We were 3 families with children on a weekend away

We were very pleasantly surprised with this accommodation! Often the reality doesn't live up to the images, but here what we saw was exactly what we got. There was more than enough space for everyone, even with having to stay inside when it rained. We were also surprised that they had EVERYTHING! Anything we looked for we found, everything was clean and comfortable, and the location was perfect for a nice hike in the forest!

Sylvas 's response

Hi Lindsey
Thank you so much and we look forward to hosting you guys again!
Kind regards
The Fouries

Sylvas
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  • Capacity: 10 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 22:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 244 Forest Drive, Nature's Valley, 9301, Western Cape
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