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The Tin Shack

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.2 out of 5from 15 reviews for The Tin Shack
Cleanliness
4.0/5
Service
4.1/5
Location
4.4/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Haidee S - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Haidee S
With partner

Loved it.

Peace and quiet, but the toilet leaked and it would have been nice to know when load shedding was.

Celeste C - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Celeste C
With partner

Peaceful, cosy, awesome bass fishing, convenient to town.

The Tin Shack is nice and cosy, kitted out with the things you need, including a lovely fireplace, books, and games. The views are spectacular. The bass fishing was so much fun! Friendly dogs and our guard goose. The bird watching was amazing. On the tarred road and not far from town, we really enjoyed the peace and beauty!

The Tin Shack 's response

Celeste, thank you so much for taking the time to review our cottage. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and the space. We hope to have you back sometime.

The Tin Shack
Carl F - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Carl F
With partner

Good.

It's aged and needs some upkeep, especially the deck is caving in and there is no handrail on the steps.

Mariaan S - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mariaan S
With partner

Baie lekker gebly - wil definitief winter terugkom.

Was reg vir die prys.

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Very nice stay - definitely want to come back in winter.

Was right for the price.

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Renier W - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Renier W
Individual traveller

Still

Very nice location, blissful.

G.p. K - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
G.p. K
With partner

Wegbreek vir stilte en rus.

As opsie vir 'n onbeplande wegbreek na KZN was Tin Shack die ideale plek vir afskakel en rus in 'n pragtige omgewing. Die gasvrou was altyd beskikbaar sonder om te pla. Die "plaasgevoel" was vir ons 'n seën.

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Break away for silence and rest.

As an option for an unplanned getaway to KZN, Tin Shack was the ideal place to switch off and rest in beautiful surroundings. The hostess was always available without bothering. The "farm feel" was a blessing for us.

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Loraine S - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Loraine S
With partner

Pragtige knus huisie. Baie privaat. Rustige atmosfeer.

Die kaggel in die sitkamertjie is baie aangenaam. Uitsig oor die dam is pragtig. Bloukraanvoëls het kom besoek aflê.

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Beautiful cozy house. Very private. Calm atmosphere.

The fireplace in the living room is very pleasant. View over the dam is beautiful. Blue cranes came to visit.

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Annemarie B - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Annemarie B
With partner

Glad nie wat ons verwag het nie.

Die eienaar het die sleutel onder die matjie gelos en haar nie kom voorstel nie, alhoewel sy met ons per Whatsapp gekommunikeer het. Toe ons instap by die Tin Shack het dit binne-in na suur melk geruik. Die huisie se hout in binnekant is redelik vrot, die dak hang en hy lek ook. Die badkamer was redelik nice. Die koue het deur die vloer geslaan en ons moes ons eie duvet gaan haal want ons het vreeslik koud gekry. Ek en my man is gereeld in die berge en slaap in grotte of tente so ons is glad nie vol fiemies nie. Dié is net nie ons idee van rustic nie. Rustic moet steeds netjies en higiënies wees, dis nie 'n verskoning om goed so te laat lyk nie. Die eienaar het gesê: "The Tin Shack is rustic, but not everyones cup of tea." Dalk is dit net nie ons cup of tea nie.

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Not at all what we expected.

The owner left the key under the mat and did not come to introduce herself, although she communicated with us via Whatsapp. When we walked into the Tin Shack it smelled of sour milk inside. The house's wood inside is pretty rotten, the roof hangs and it also leaks. The bathroom was quite nice. The cold hit through the floor and we had to go get our own duvet because we got terribly cold. My husband and I are often in the mountains and sleep in caves or tents so we are not full of fiemies at all. This is just not our idea of rustic. Rustic must still be neat and hygienic, it's not an excuse to make things look that way. The owner said: "The Tin Shack is rustic, but not everyone's cup of tea." Maybe it's just not our cup of tea.

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Anonymous Guest - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner
Lourens B - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Lourens B
With partner

Geen verwelkoming gekry en baie onnet.

Toe ons daar kom het ons geen verwelkoming ontvang nie, net 'n boodskap wat se die sleutel is onder die mat by die deur. Die plek is baie onnet en kort baie aandag. Banke in sitkamer is vuil en vol vlekke. Was veronderstel om 2 nagte daar te bly maar het dadelik ander verblyf gesoek vir 2de nag.

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No welcome and very untidy.

When we got there we received no welcome, just a message saying the key was under the carpet by the door. The place is very dirty and needs a lot of attention. Sofas in living room are dirty and full of stains. Was supposed to stay there for 2 nights but immediately looked for other accommodation for the 2nd night.

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Leras V - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leras V
With partner

Absolutely amazing.

Cosy little cottage far away from everything. Farm animals came to visit often, and the hosts were fantastic and very welcoming. We'll be seeing you again.

Kate F - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kate F
Family with young children

The Tin Shack was absolutely wonderful.

The tin shack was wonderful, nice and secluded, very private and comfortable which is exactly what we wanted. Sophie was a lovely hostess and very friendly and helpful.

Sophia H - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sophia H
Individual traveller

I will return!

A beautiful, quiet farm where you can find rest and peace, and if you need, quiet time with God. Bass fishing - lekker! I will return to the Tin Shack. I loved it!

Alida V - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alida V
With partner

Wonderful accommodation.

Stayed at the Tin Shack for a friend's wedding. Beautiful place and very helpful when our GPS got us lost. Would definitely stay there again!

Julia I - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Julia I
With partner

A very charming rustic house overlooking a dam with gorgeous bird life to admire from your bedroom.

Great value for money. We absolutely loved this charming and artistically created shack home. So unique and peaceful overlooking a lovely dam and majestic mountains in the foreground. The owner was incredibly accommodating and friendly although cell phone reception is not great in the area. Although the dam levels were low as evident throughout KZN, the waters were still teaming with birdlife and we enjoyed taking photos in the golden hours of the evening.

From
From R 1 200
per night, for 4 ppl
From
R 1 200
per night, for 4 ppl
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  • Capacity: 4 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 22:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Barramee Ridge, Underberg, 3257, KwaZulu-Natal
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