Title: Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=49013374&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville Cottage in Johannesburg with kitchenette and patio ## Photo gallery for Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville (Johannesburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49020000/49013400/49013374/ff4da332.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville (Johannesburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49020000/49013400/49013374/0bf0d7fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville (Johannesburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49020000/49013400/49013374/90-2257448b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap - Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville (Johannesburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49020000/49013400/49013374/a3b5e995.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville (Johannesburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49020000/49013400/49013374/90-9eb2bb57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this lovely cottage with its own secluded garden, where you can unwind in your private outdoor space. The bedroom features a queen size bed and ample closet space, while the small lounge offers a kitchenette for self-catering convenience. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2269 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Laundry room - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville A lovely cottage with a bedroom with queen size bed, a small lounge with a kitchenette. Bathroom (with shower, bath, toilet and basin) and ample closet space. Outside Table & Chairs (for flatlet), as well as parking below deck. The bedroom looks onto your own secluded garden to relax outside. Airport transfers and Joburg tours may be arranged with a highly recommended local travel operator. Additional charge for Cleaning & Laundry facilities, available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday (excluding public holidays) at R250/day. Negotiable for longer stays. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: You may smoke outside the cottage ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 269 square feet ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110070000/110065500/110065499/ae850dc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Botanical Haven, a unique living experience where nature meets modern luxury! 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2 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=114101294&PinnedHotelID=114101294&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 9:00 AM ### Check-out Check-out before 1:00 PM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules Guests acknowledge that there are animals on the property. Please ensure that the gate has closed when coming in and going out and that our two dogs are inside the property. Kindly respect the fact that we live in a quiet neighbourhood and keep noise levels down, especially after hours. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted You may smoke outside the cottage ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Retreat on 5th - the Quiet Side of Melville Cottage Retreat on 5th - the Quiet Side of Melville Johannesburg Retreat on 5th - the Quiet Side of Melville Cottage Johannesburg ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-26.178005,28.015875&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:l_w%7ECez%7EiD%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40O%40Q%3FQ%40O%40Q%40QBO%40QBQBO%40QBOBQDOBODQBODODODODODODOFOFODMFOFOFMFMHMFOHMHMFMHMHKHMHMJKHKJMHKJKJKJIJKJKJIJIJKLIJILGJILILGJINGJGLGLENGLELGLENELENELCLENCNCLENANCLCNANCNANAL%3FNANAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%3FN%40N%40NBL%40NBNBN%40LDNBLBNDLBNDLDNDLDLFLDLFNDLFJFLFLHLFLHJFLHJHLHJJJHJHJJJJJHJJJJHJJLHJHJJLHLHJHLFLHLHLFLHNFLFLFNFNDLFNDNFNDNDNDNDNDNBNDPBNBNDPBN%40PBNBP%40PBN%40P%40P%40N%3FP%40P%3FN%40P%3FP%3FP%3FN%3FPAP%3FNAP%3FPAPANAPCPANCPCNAPCNEPCNCNEPCNENENENENENGNENGNELGNGNGLGLINGLILILGLILILIJKLIJIJKLIJKJKJKJKHKJKHKJKHMHKHMHKFMHMFMHMFKFMFOFMDMFMDMDODMDODMBODMBODMBOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOCOAMCOAOCMCOEOCMEMCOEMEOEMEMEMGOEMGMGKGOGKIMGMIKGMIKIMIKIKKKIKKKIKKKKKKIKKMIKKKIMIKIMIMGMIMIMGMIOGMGMGOGOEMGOGOEOEOEOEOEOEOCOEQCOEOCQCOAQCOCQAOCQAQAOAQ%3FQAQAO%3FQ%3FQ%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RbDtyHsstl2hrFJ3OcaNH89a2Rs=) Johannesburg, Gauteng #### What's nearby - 7th Street \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Netcare Milpark Hospital \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - University of Witwatersrand \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Melville Koppies Nature Reserve \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - University of Johannesburg \- 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles #### Getting around - Rosebank Station - 14 min drive - Johannesburg Park Station - 17 min drive - Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Xai Xai Lounge - ‬10 min walk - ‪De Baba - ‬8 min walk - ‪Jo'anna The Melt Bar - ‬9 min walk - ‪The Richmond Studio Cafe - ‬11 min walk - ‪Six Cocktail Bar - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville have a pool? ### Is Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville? ### What time is check-in at Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville? ### What time is check-out at Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville? ### Where is Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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