Joel's Off-the-grid Cottage

Rus vir die siel. Stilte.

Een van die beste plekke waar ons nog gebly het! Pragtige natuurskoon en staproete tot by die kranslyn. Laaste paar meter moet jy met 'n tou afgaan tot by die waterval. Ongelooflik.

Top notch.

The place was a fantastic stay, the scenery is amazing and the host himself is a great host. Will definitely be back. Thanks.

We will be back.

Joel was a very gracious host, and the cottage and surrounds were beautiful. Loved the outdoor bath and shower, and the pool was enjoyed by all.

The best holiday of the year, been there a few times and will go every year.

The best getaway ever.

Dit was baie lekker.

Die huisie is regtig besonders mooi, dit reflekteer beslis die eienaar se persoonlikheid. Die uitsig is stunning. Ons as gesin het die wegbreek regtig baie geniet!

It's like paradise.

We love being in harmony with nature. It is a beautiful place to relax and to be one with nature. The pool is amazing. I hope to come back soon. Thanks for a lovely stay.

Breathtaking!

Joel's Off-the-grid Cottage is practical and well-equipped. Within easy reach, yet in another world - peaceful and soul-touching. A pristine and precious place. Thank you, Joel!

Rustig in die berge.

Joel se plek is beter as in die foto's. Die voëltjies en natuurskoon is merkwaardig en ons het lekker rondgestap. Ons hondjies het saamgebly en het dit baie geniet. Die kombuis is baie goed toegerus en die buite badkamer is die beste wat ek nog ooit beleef het!

Fantastic and relaxing stay.

Joel is the perfect host and will support in every respect. Unique outside "bathroom" with hot natural water! Very nice trails with stunning views! Absolutely quiet!

Best family time out in nature and off the grid .

Our family had the best time spending quality time in nature and with each other. We loved the hikes and the visit to the surrounding villages and towns! It was one of our best family getaways to date. Thank you, Joel, for the warm welcome, sharing your little piece of paradise with us, and being such an incredible host!

Versteekte wonderwerk.

Eienaar het absoluut uit sy pad gegaan om ons reis te vergemaklik. Fantastiese wegbreek, wens ons kan langer bly. Dankie vir jou vriendelikheid en gasvryheid, Joel!

Perfect weekend getaway.

We had the most wonderful time at Joel's. Very clean, and friendly host. Better than the photos and worth it. Beautiful secluded mountain cabin perfect for a romantic getaway.

Tranquil stay with an incredible view.

The location is breathtaking and the cottage, while totally off-grid, is exceptionally comfortable. We hiked and swam. Great host was on hand to assist but we had complete privacy.

Inspirational for what life can be.

The cottage is beautifully situated and built with excellent functionality, including great kitchenware, nary a blunt knife in sight. Joel is a lovely person and a generous host. It was like living in a mountainous crystal of wonder all week.

Asemrowende natuurskoon.

Die ligging van die cottage is perfek met asemrowende uitsigte. Die fauna en flora is 'n fotograaf se droom. Die cottage is netjies met als wat nodig is. Uncle Joèl is baie behulpsaam en stap die ekstra myl om die besoek in goeie herinneringe te verander. Sal vir seker weer gaan besoek, net die keer heelwat langer.

If it is peace, tranquility and rest for the soul you need, look no further!

Everything was exactly what we were looking for! Joel is the perfect host because he tells you everything you should know, and then disappears. The accommodation is so unique, and all the special touches, like the outside bath, meditation chair, donkey and solar for loads of hot water, the vegetable garden makes it a definite for a revisit. And then the views.

Idylic and restful space, a wonderful place for children to explore. Joel was a very hospitable and helpful host.

The outside bath and toilet were a real attraction for the children.

Absolutely beautiful!

This accommodation is a dream destination if you love nature. Sunrises are spectacular. Attention to the last detail is visible in every corner. Joel himself is a great person to chat with with lots of enthusiasm for his farm and surroundings. And if you are up for a great hike, you must ask him for directions to that magic pool tucked away in the mountain.

Breathtaking!

Joel was an excellent host. Loved his enthusiasm and pride in everything he does! The cottage was perfect, the views spectacular and the hot bath under the Milky Way was an unforgettable experience. If you're looking to restore your soul, look no further as this is it!

Die beste wegbreek van Eskom af!

'n Absolute moet vir enige een!

Piece of heaven.

Absolutely beautiful scenery, eco pool, outdoor bath, waterfall, best drinking water, walking trails, safe for furbabies. Best pet-friendly stay found to date. Joel is an excellent host.

Very comfortable off-the-grid stay with a very welcoming host.

Joel was so accommodating about meeting us and incredibly friendly. It was wonderful to see the life he has set up off-the-grid, with wonderful attention to detail in the accommodation, making it both incredibly comfortable along with the wonderful view. There are some lovely trails on the site and you can also see over into the adjacent game farm where we saw giraffe, Elan and Ostrich. Our car struggled with the off-road so Joel kindly took us up to the house with our stuff and brought us back down when we checked out. It was fascinating to see the garden he is growing with such a range of fruits and vegetables. The outdoor bath was a superb way to enjoy the view of the stars!

Amazing weekend break.

Joel's cottage offered every possible convenience to make our weekend totally stress-free. Load shedding did not exist and, oh the views. The pool was heaven in the heat, and the outside bathtub was surreal. Joel has a mountain of knowledge when it comes to living off the grid and he has created an oasis in the beautiful, yet harsh Karoo landscape. Thank you so much, Joel. hope to see you again soon.

Besonders mooi.

Joel is 'n dierbare mens met soveel kennis en liefde vir sy omgewing. Die huisie is silwerskoon en al die ekstra geriewe wat hy bied, is ongelooflik en 'n moet doen om die volle ervaring te kry! Ons sal definitief weer daar gaan kuier.

Onvergeetlik.

Dit was absoluut pragtig en ons as gesin kon mekaar geniet. Die buitebad was baie pret. Die stap na die waterval toe was ongelooflik en 'n belewenis wat ek nie sal vergeet nie. Die eienaar Joel was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Die plekkie was klein maar netjies en die stoep by die braaigeriewe was ons lekkerste kuierplek. Die feit dat dit net ons en die eienaar op die plaas was het ons baie privaatheid gebied. Die stilte was net wat ons nodig gehad het. Die uitsig was asemrowend.

Dit is asemrowend mooi in die berg. Ons het dit terdeë geniet en jy het absolute privaatheid.

Baie dankie Joel, ons het vreeslik lekker gekuier en so baie geleer oor die natuur en 'n organiese lewenswyse. Joel is 'n baie inskiklike gasheer. Ek sal die wegbreek vir enige iemand aanbeveel wat lus het vir kwaliteittyd saam met familie en vriende. Dit was vir ons 'n belewenis wat ons nie sal vergeet nie. Sien jou gou weer Joel.

Views for days! Ultimate escape from it all!

What a beautiful place. The cottage has the rustic charm expected of a Karoo cottage, with incredible features like a private outdoor bathroom and a magnificent, large natural pool. We shared our space with a family of swallows nesting in the eaves of the patio who were a joy to watch particularly in the early morning and at sundown. Joel provides guests with a route map with some easy hikes around the area. If you are lucky, you can spot some game in the adjacent game farm. . Joel shared that he has been there for 11 years but the guest cottage is a new addition about 1-year-old. He built it all himself - quite a feat when you consider the road in and out of Joel's cottage! The road is a fun challenge for someone with moderate 4x4 skills, particularly the steep incline out when it has been raining! I was driving an old Isuzu DB Double Cab which managed it fine but definitely not a road for low clearance vehicles so Joel offers a service to guests whereby they can leave their vehicles under a secure carport located near the gate to the farm if their vehicle isn't suited for travelling the farm road. Joel has established an incredible permaculture garden, with, I think he said about 130 fruit trees, growing in harmony with the natural vegetation. At the bottom of the garden is the most beautiful pond, teaming with life and the crystal clear waters make it easy to see the fish and frogs that call it their home. Being completely off the grid means the water is sourced from a spring in the mountains. Quite honestly the most delicious water I have tasted! It also feels very soft on your skin and you feel like you have had an expensive beauty treatment after just one shower! The cottage is solar-powered with a gas stove. You have the option of using water from three taps:: cold, solar or donkey! The donkey system is a fail-safe back up for when there has not been enough sunlight to power the solar hot water system - rather ingenious! What was unexpected at an off-grid cottage was the excellent wifi which my teenage daughter was impressed with! We stayed two nights in January and, rather unusual for this time of year, it rain almost the whole time we were there so weren't able to take full advantage of all that the property offered but were able to really relax and unwind, taking in the beauty of the surroundings. We will definitely be back again sometime!

Fantastic relaxing couple of days.

Joel's is magical and remote. We went on a fantastic hike, had a lekker braai, swam in the natural pool, ate fruit off Joel's tree, saw some frogs and had a bath in the rain. It is a special place made all the better by Joel himself.

Asemrowende skoonheid met bitter netjiese verblyf en baie gasvrye eienaar. Een van my lekkerste ondervindings.

Krag en Wifi die hele tyd in die middel van nêrens, as dit vir jou belangrik is. Sonpanele en donkie verskaf oorgenoeg warm water. Alles wat jy benodig is hier plus oorgenoeg luukse beddegoed en heerlik slaapbeddens. Joel is besig om vir hom 'n off the grid hemel hier te skep.

Perfect cottage in the mountains.

Joel's Off-the-Grid Cottage was so much more than expected! Joel is a fantastic host; so accommodating and welcoming. The cottage has everything you'd need from a coffee plunger to books, extra blankets and pots and pans. The outdoor bath, shower and toilet are nothing short of perfect and were definitely the highlight of our stay. The main bedroom has the most magnificient views of the mountain to wake up to as well. You can do everything from hike, trail run, stargaze etc. We will definitely be back!

A little too much interaction for a "romantic" getaway, but will definitely see me again and again and again.

Just absolutely fabulous and so much potential. See you in the very near future.

Wow, wow, wow!

This is one of the best self-catering places I have ever been to! It has everything and more you need and off the grid as well. Amazing views, fantastic super friendly host, very organised place. Lovely braai facilities, fabulous pool and a beautiful outside shower and bath. We loved it so much. My dogs enjoyed the openness and fresh air. Will definitely be back for a second visit. Thank you Joel! You have a star-studded place.

Fantastiese wegbreek onafhanklik van die plaaslike krafnetwerk af.

Dankie Joel, ons het so lekker gebly! Die beste plek om batterye te laai en weg te breek van ons besige lewe! Die meditasie stoel was wonderlik.

Wonderful stay in nature.

Beautiful scenery where you can relax close to nature.

Retreat in an idyllic setting.

We loved staying at Joel's Off the grid! This is for those who really love to be close to nature. Well situated between the mountains. Amazing place to go for a sort or longer stay!

Perfect tranquillity.

Staying at Joel's cottage was absolutely amazing. The house was neat, very well equipped and had nice character. The natural beauty of the area was breathtaking. The atmosphere was relaxed and tranquil, so much so that we extended our stay. We will definitely be back! Thank you, Joel!

Asemskep in die Klein-Karoo.

As jy soek na asemrowende uitsigte, watervalle en vars lug, is Joel se huisie perfek. Die buitelugbadkamer is beter as Liewe Heksie se sterretjieskombuis. Saans sak jy behaaglik weg in 'n stoombad met die uitspansel as jou dak. Die swembad het eweneens 'n asemrowende uitsig. En as jy lus is vir diep dink en wyd kyk, gaan soek gerus die 360° meditasiestoel op. Joel is 'n vriendelike gasheer wie se hande vir niks verkeerd staan nie. Hy het alles in sy stukkie self-onderhoudende paradys self ontwerp en gebou.