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Popular Heritage Home - beautiful and safe!
Our beautiful home awaits you! Perfect for any sized group. Whole space is yours! In a quiet suburban street in the most outstanding location - only a minute’s walk from over 40 restaurants and shops - this 100-year-old Norwood treasure has it all! Featuring Oregon pine floors, pressed ceilings and two carpeted bedrooms. Lovely porch and garden. Full DSTV. Safe and secure. Fast WiFi. Gorgeous newly renovated modern bathroom. Lights/WiFi work during power outages. Fully equipped kitchen. Unique!

Willowild Cottage
Your Simple, Serene Johannesburg Retreat Whether you’re in Joburg for business, visiting friends and family, or sightseeing, Willowild Cottage offers a peaceful, centrally-located escape. Just 5.6km from Sandton City and the Gautrain—an 8-minute drive—this charming retreat is nestled in a garden paradise, where guests can enjoy organically grown fruit and vegetables. With secure parking and private cottage access, Willowild Cottage blends simplicity, comfort, and tranquility for an ideal stay.

Cottage@45A Parktown North Central to Rosebank
Cottage@45A is situated on a pretty plane-tree framed road in Parktown North. You will be warmly welcomed to this fully-furnished, self-contained unit with its three rooms , separate entrance and private living area. Parktown Quarter shopping centre is an easy walk around the corner where you can grab a cappuccino, shop at the Woolworths Food, or have a vibey dinner at one of several top-rated restaurants. The cottage is close to the Rosebank Mall and Rosebank Gautrain station. ( 1.5 -2 KM)

Most sizeable, double storey loft apartment.
The Olive Grove is an extraordinarily large unit, over 100m squared. We have full solar power to deal with SA's power issue. Wake up refreshed in a loft room with vaulted ceilings and head down to a glowing kitchen to make a cup of coffee to enjoy on the sunny yet shaded patio. Tasteful furnishings, heaps of natural light and charming decor convene for a warm tenor within this home. The garden has an abundance of birdlife and the quietness and calmness that abounds is food for the soul.

Luxury Garden Cottage
Introducing our clean, spacious and ultra-modern air-conditioned garden cottage set in a serene setting. Ideal for business stays or visits to Johannesburg. Quiet peaceful and safe neighbourhood. Complimentary WiFi, Inverter and Chanel TV (DSTV). Equipped with refrigerator, stove, microwave, wash machine and coffee percolator. Well equipped kitchen. Beautiful patio and grill for guests use. Boasts top-notch security for your peace of mind and lock-up parking for your vehicle.

Lemon Tree Cottage (Solar/Inverter)
The cottage is 1 of 2, tucked away on a professional run business in the heart of Linden & only a 5 min walk away from the huge selection of popular boutique shops, cafe's & restaurants on and around 7th street & 4th avenue. Uber drivers are readily available at all times to transport you to and from the Gautrain station in Rosebank; just 10 minutes away. Our cottage is ideal for singles, couples, business travelers, and even a small family looking for a short or long stay over.

Cosy Cottage close to Rosebank Mall and Gautrain
Light, bright and super clean, our "little home" is the perfect place for short stays, for business or leisure travel. With self-check in and your own private entrance, separate from the main house, absolute privacy is ensured. Super close to Rosebank Gautrain station, and to world-class restaurants and shops, we are well located and would love to host you! Please note that secure parking can be allocated as long as it is requested 24hrs before your arrival.

The Studio
The Studio is a quiet, self contained studio apartment in the residential suburb of Saxonwold. The open plan unit has a comfortable king bed and shower room. The kitchenette has a microwave, kettle and toaster. Close to the Rosebank Gautrain station and Mall, with easy access to major routes, CBD and Sandton. Walking distance to local shops . The Studio is good for couples, solo adventurers and business travelers. Good security. Secure off street parking.

The Apex Rosebank - Stunning 2 bed
Located in the beautiful suburb of Rosebank, Johannesburg - my apartment at The Apex combines homely comfort with modern luxury. Comfortable and stylishly decorated to the highest specs and containing everything you may need for a wonderful stay from a fully equipped kitchen, a flat-screen TVs and a free uncapped Fibre WiFi. You can also enjoy the stunning views of the city from the balcony/patio with a place to sit and enjoy surrounding restaurants.

Contemporary Sanctuary
My apartment is situated in Hyde Park, an upmarket suburb in Johannesburg, offering easy access to some of the best the city has to offer. The complex offers entrance security, 1 parking bay and visitor's parking, a gym, pool and a coffee shop. The apartment is situated on the 2nd floor of a upmarket complex with lift access. Whether travelling alone, as a couple or for business, my unit will meet all your requirements. Unfortunately, no pets allowed.

Johannesburg Mountainside Garden Cottage
This centrally located, self catering, free-standing, magical mountainside cottage, exudes charm and a spirit of adventure. Perched on the ridge, it looks out over Johannesburg's northern suburbs and is set in a spacious garden full of botanical delights, birds and butterflies. This is a quiet, peaceful area suitable for relaxing or working from. We have a solar and battery power backup and water reservoir, so have reserves of electricity and water.

Perfect contained room
We have recently installed solar panels and battery-backup to cope with the loadshedding as well as a large water storage tank for water outages Snug cozy contained room has a double bed, kitchenette with two gas plates and bathroom with a shower. It's not the biggest space (23,5 square metres) but has almost everything you need for a stay in one of Johannesburg's beautiful old tree-lined suburbs. The area is safe and close to the train.
Popular amenities for Houghton Estate family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

202 The Vantage

Luxurious Private Apartment with Jaccuzi & Pool

Solar-powered cozy house with pool and jacuzzi

Lavender LUXury Cottage, Garden + Backup Power&H20

Casa Veranda Toscana Morningside JHB

Garden Villa Guesthouse, Heated pool, AC, Back Up

Acacia Lodge Luxury Suite 1

Northcliff Self Catering Cottage with Jacuzzi
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Parkview. North suite, glass bathroom & great Art

The Great little Melville House

Private Self-Catering Studio #5

Villa Lechlade Exclusive Use

Pete's Suite

The Pink Hound

Rose cottage

Bryanston Garden 2 Bed Cottage, 5GWi-Fi & water
Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Spacious, central garden cottage, Sandton

Emmarentia garden cottage for couple/group

Lilac Cottage in Melville

Executive Garden View Suite

Spacious Urban Sanctuary in Killarney

Private Suite & Garage

Great view Apartment close to Rosebank & Saxonwold

Parkview Tree Top Retreat
Quick stats about vacation rentals that are family-friendly in Houghton Estate
Total rentals
80 properties
Total number of reviews
1.2K reviews
Pet-friendly rentals
10 properties allow pets
Rentals with a pool
50 properties have a pool
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
30 properties have a dedicated workspace
Wifi availability
70 properties include access to wifi
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