Family-friendly vacation rentals in Melville

The Pink Hound

Newly renovated (OCT 2024) Our Airbnb experience in the heart of Melville, a vibrant Johannesburg suburb. Boasting a queen bed, kitchen, luxurious bathroom, garden and pool allowing guests to enjoy the quiet of the suburbs while only being a block away from the dynamic 7th street packed with bars and restaurants. We know many attractions and are able to assist with information to have the best Johannesburg experience. Reserve water supply for water cuts, UPS for Wi-Fi during load shedding.

(Sub)urban retreat

A light, green, urban sanctuary. Truly unique. This home is a beautiful space to recharge and relax, a base to explore the city. The house is located in Richmond, a small and friendly suburb bordering the vibrant neighbourhood of Melville, close to Millpark Hospital. The house was featured in Home & Leisure design magazine in 2016 due to its inspirational philosophy and its unique and creative architecture and interior design, as well as a Netflix series and a number of TV commercials.

Emmarentia garden cottage for couple/group

NO WATER CUTS LOADSHEDDING: WIFI 24/7, gas cooker, solar plug during day, rechargeable light globes. Private 2-bedroom cottage (3 guests max) garden & patio. Near - Rosebank, 20 min to Sandton, Wits, UJ, Milpark & Donald Gordon hospitals, Netcare Rehab. Emmarentia Dam and Botanical Gardens. Other Airbnb on the property: rooms/36472088 Fully equipped kitchen, within walking distance of restaurants and takeaways in Greenside, close to Parkhurst, Parkview & Linden for great restaurants.

Off-grid Melville bijou cottage near to 7th Street

My place is a private self- contained guest cottage, with great views, and close to restaurants and dining, and nightlife. You’ll love my place because of the views, the location, and the people. Fibre Wifi is provided. It is powered by solar power. A supermarket is a five minutes walk away. This cottage is set in an environmentally sound property. If you are afraid of nature, this is not for you. This is an opportunity for you to be in a secure place where you feel part of nature.

Your perfect base to explore Melville and Joburg

Our delightful garden cottage is in the leafy suburb of Melville, within walking distance of many restaurants, pubs and shops, but just far away that you will enjoy a wonderful sense of peace and quiet. The cottage features a large bedroom with a double bed, table, TV (Netflix) and couch, a kitchenette and a bathroom with bath and shower. We offer secure off-street parking for one small car. The bedroom opens onto a patio next to the pool. The cottage has a heater and electric blanket.

Off the grid Lavender Cottage Melville nr Wits&UJ

SOLAR POWERED with WATER TANK ensuring alternative supply Set in the garden of a family home, this newly renovated cottage offers double glazed windows and insulation (adhering to European standards of climate control) & is within a minute's walking distance of the quaint 7th street of Melville, and near to universities/hospitals. We welcome all guests, although the cottage is not suited to late night wanderers as we are a quiet property; suited to professionals. Parking is shared.

Lilac Cottage in Melville

Our cottage, with backup Solar and Water Tanks to ensure our guests stay comfortable, is tucked away under a big sweet gum tree. Guarded by our two friendly Chow Chow dogs the cottage looks out on our pool and has its own outside patio and braai area. Inside the cottage is a cozy studio apartment with a kitchenette, study nook with WiFi, a cupboard and a comfortable double bed. The separate modern bathroom is stocked with fresh towels and soap.

Apartment in leafy upmarket suburb

Our comfortable 1-bedroom apartment is set in leafy quiet Emmarentia, just up the road from the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, with easy access to both the CBD and Johannesburg's northern suburbs. Even though fully equipped for self-catering, you also have easy access to many restaurants, coffee shops and bars in Greenside, and only a little further away the vibey 'villages' of Parkhurst and Melville.

Amongst the Trees

A three-story cottage consisting of:- Downstairs kitchen, lounge with 2 sleeper couches, dining area and "guest loo". A mezzanine level with a full bathroom, TV lounge and braai (barbeque) deck. Loft with Queen-size bed. Whilst the cottage can accommodate 4 people it is a bit small for 4 adults and more suitable for families with children. High-speed internet (100mb).