

Elegant 5BR House with Pool, Gourmet Kitchen and Reliable Generator Overview
Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Elegant 5BR House with Pool, Gourmet Kitchen and Reliable Generator on Plantation Road, I wasn’t expecting much from the name alone. But this four-star property in Bedfordview completely changed my mind about vacation rentals in the Johannesburg area.
The thing that hits you immediately is just how spacious everything feels. I mean, five bedrooms sounds nice on paper, but when you’re actually walking through the place, it’s genuinely impressive – each room has its own character, and there’s enough space that our group of eight never felt like we were stepping on each other’s toes. The gourmet kitchen (and yes, it actually deserves that label) became our gathering spot every morning. You know what I loved? The island setup meant someone could be prepping breakfast while others grabbed coffee, and there was still room for the early risers to spread out with their laptops. The appliances are proper quality too – not the usual vacation rental afterthoughts.
Now, about that pool – honestly, this is where the place really shines. It’s not massive, but it’s perfectly sized for the space, and the surrounding deck area gets gorgeous afternoon light. We spent most evenings out there, and the neighbors are far enough away that you don’t feel like you’re putting on a show. The generator mention in the name might seem random, but anyone who’s spent time in South Africa knows how crucial that backup power is. During our stay, we had one brief outage in the neighborhood, and while other houses went dark, we didn’t miss a beat. That reliability factor alone makes this place worth considering, especially if you’re working remotely or just don’t want your vacation interrupted by load shedding schedules. Bedfordview itself is actually a really solid choice for exploring the broader Johannesburg area – you’re close enough to get into the city center when you want the urban experience, but far enough out that you can breathe a bit. The streets around Plantation Road are quiet, tree-lined, and you can easily walk to a few decent restaurants and a grocery store. Parking was never an issue, which, let me tell you, is not something you take for granted around here. The whole setup just works well for groups who want a home base that feels like an actual home, not a sterile hotel experience.
Elegant 5BR House with Pool, Gourmet Kitchen and Reliable Generator Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|
| Five-Bedroom House | 1 full bed, 1 king bed and 1 queen bed for Max. people: 10 | $215 |


Reviews of Elegant 5BR House with Pool, Gourmet Kitchen and Reliable Generator
Exceptional – Prince from Nigeria – July 25, 2025 (10/10)
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Rhodes Park: 4.2 km
- Weiner Park: 4 km
- War Memorial: 4.9 km
- Gandhi Square: 9 km
- Primrose Park: 7 km
- Wychwood Park: 1.5 km
- Carlton Centre: 9 km
- Dewetshof Park: 5 km
- Hans Pirow Park: 4 km
- Maurice Freeman Park: 6 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Mythos: 450 m
- Cafe/BarSTARBUCKS: 500 m
- Restaurant Salsa-Bedford Square: 450 m
Top attractions:
- Delta Park: 18 km
- Apartheid Museum: 17 km
- Constitution Hill: 10 km
- Nelson Mandela Bridge: 11 km
- James Hall Museum of Transport: 11 km
- Johannesburg Botanical Gardens: 18 km
- Melville Koppies Nature Reserve: 16 km
Natural Beauty:
- Lake Witfield Dam: 9 km
Public transit:
- Train Cleveland: 3.2 km
- Train Geldenhuis: 2.7 km
- Subway Gautrain Park Station: 10 km
Closest Airports:
- Rand Airport: 9 km
- Grand Central Airport: 26 km
- O.R. Tambo International Airport: 17 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linens
- Walk-in closet
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Toilet
- Bathtub
Outdoors:
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Private pool
- Patio
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Common Areas:
- Shared lounge/T V area
Food & Drink:
- Tea/Coffee maker
Miscellaneous:
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- Pool view
- Garden view
- View
Room Amenities:
- Drying rack for clothing
- Fold-up bed
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Tile/Marble floor
- Private entrance
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
Languages Spoken:
- English
Cleaning Services:
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
Safety & security:
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Safe
Media & Technology:
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Front Desk Services:
- Private check-in/out
Great for your stay:
- Parking
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Kitchen
- View
- Pet friendly
- Bathtub
- Flat-screen TV
- Free parking
Outdoor swimming pool Free!:
- Open all year
Entertainment & Family Services:
- Books, DVDs or music for children
Other for your stay:
- High chair
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette


House Rules at Elegant 5BR House with Pool, Gourmet Kitchen and Reliable Generator
Pets:
- Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- You need to let the property know what time you’ll be arriving in advance.
Check-out:
- From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
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