Title: DIY cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=178272&destination=Johannesburg%2C+Gauteng%2C+South+Africa&selected=96101283&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # DIY cottage ## Photo gallery for DIY cottage ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - DIY cottage (jahannesburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96110000/96101300/96101283/339fc139.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - DIY cottage (jahannesburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96110000/96101300/96101283/c8299cf9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, towels, soap, shampoo - DIY cottage (jahannesburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96110000/96101300/96101283/bb1a2ac3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - DIY cottage (jahannesburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96110000/96101300/96101283/7ac18867.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - DIY cottage (jahannesburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96110000/96101300/96101283/a542ac3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this serene retreat and unwind by the fire pit or in the garden. Enjoy secure parking, high-speed internet, and a range of streaming services including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Showmax and DSTV. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Outdoor space £35 includes taxes & fees 31 Mar - 1 Apr ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### DIY cottage Take a break and unwind at this peaceful oasis. pool is under renovation, fire pit, and secure parking. Reasonable use of garden and access to high-speed internet. Netflix, Amazon, showmax and DSTV. Smoking permitted outside while enjoying the birds. unit fitted with prepaid electricity at guest cost. Please read the rules before booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Treat our home with respect as you would your own. ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Luxury Studio | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91300000/91292800/91292755/a4aaccd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Joya Lodge Conference Centre and Spa Broederstroom - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Business services 9.0 Wonderful 61 reviews £67 includes taxes & fees 31 Mar - 1 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=91292755&PinnedHotelID=91292755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108780000/108771000/108770949/d4232c4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hampton By Hilton Sandton Grayston Sandton - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 65 reviews £75 includes taxes & fees 7 Apr - 8 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-07&endDate=2026-04-08&selected=108770949&PinnedHotelID=108770949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Superior Room | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102050000/102044100/102044099/ad086bf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Inn & Out Plus Rosebank - Free Wi-Fi - Housekeeping - Soundproof rooms 7.8 Good 13 reviews £28 includes taxes & fees 6 Apr - 7 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=102044099&PinnedHotelID=102044099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Family Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89170000/89162400/89162332/04abd89a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Inn & Out Sandton Sandton - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Housekeeping - Soundproof rooms 7.2 Good 36 reviews £21 includes taxes & fees 31 Mar - 1 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=89162332&PinnedHotelID=89162332&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Executive Double or Twin Room | Air conditioning](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103380000/103376600/103376545/5c0f4a6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Meredale Lodge Johannesburg South - Spa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Breakfast available 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews £28 includes taxes & fees 16 Apr - 17 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-16&endDate=2026-04-17&selected=103376545&PinnedHotelID=103376545&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39890000/39885400/39885386/05c91fdf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Leonardo Sandton - Pool - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washing machine 9.2 Wonderful 62 reviews £317 includes taxes & fees 5 Apr - 6 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=39885386&PinnedHotelID=39885386&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89250000/89240300/89240263/36972e9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Inn & Out Sandton Park Sandton - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Housekeeping 6.0 36 reviews £24 includes taxes & fees 31 Mar - 1 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=89240263&PinnedHotelID=89240263&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Food and drink](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1660000/1655600/1655573/f4e682c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Town Lodge Roodepoort Roodepoort - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 8.4 Very good 82 reviews £51 includes taxes & fees 11 Apr - 12 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-11&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=1655573&PinnedHotelID=1655573&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Randburg, a neighbourhood in Johannesburg, is home to this cottage. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Sandton City Mall and Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. Croc City and Johannesburg Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. 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