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# Where the Garden Meets the City

Apartment in Johannesburg with kitchen

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Where the Garden Meets the City provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 

### Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom441 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Outdoor space
- Parking available

## Add dates for prices

Check-in

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Where the Garden Meets the City

Where the Garden Meets the City | Akaru 1BR Bryanston Escape  
  
 Your sanctuary between meetings and moments  
  
Tucked beneath a canopy of trees in the heart of Bryanston, this one-bedroom apartment offers the perfect balance of professionalism and peace. Whether you’re in town for business, remote work, or a quiet getaway, this space is designed to support your rhythm — calm when you need to focus, and warm when it's time to unwind. The interiors reflect a refined simplicity, ideal for professionals or couples seeking comfort, functionality, and effortless style — where every corner carries a sense of rhythm and care. Effortless comfort for the working traveller.  
  
The Space  
  
The open layout invites the morning in, and by evening, soft shadows dance along the walls — warm and familiar. This is the kind of place where time slows.   
  
Brew your coffee in the quiet of dawn and wander out into a neighbourhood where the streets are lined with life — organic markets, indie cafés, quiet parks, and open skies. Evenings call for easy laughter on rooftop bars, shared meals in tucked-away restaurants, and the gentle hum of a suburb that’s both alive and laid-back.  
  
Though it feels like a world apart, Sandton’s heartbeat is just down the road — close enough to stay connected, far enough to feel free.  
Within the estate, you’ll find spaces that move at your pace — from meditation gardens and co-working corners to leafy walks and playful moments by the pool. Whether you’re here for a few nights or a few seasons, Akaru offers you the grace of stillness and the gift of access.  
  
Perfect for remote work, quiet escapes, or reconnecting with your rhythm — whether you're winding down with a glass of wine or catching up on a series in the cosy lounge, the apartment offers the flexibility of a sophisticated environment with the soul of a sanctuary.  
  
The home features high-speed Wi-Fi, a fully stocked kitchen, secure parking, and gentle design that welcomes you to linger longer.  
  
Come settle where green meets gold. Come stay where city-shapers roam.  
  
 Guest Access:  
  
 Guests will be given their own set of keys and have the apartment to  
 themselves.  
  
 Other details to note  
  
 We can arrange additional cleaning or laundry services upon request and  
 at an additional cost, if required.  
  
 Linen & towels as well as an initial supply of tea, coffee, sugar and  
 basic shower amenities are provided.  
  
Pets - not allowed  
Smoking - not allowed

## Property amenities

### Pool/Spa

- Communal pool
- Outdoor pool

### Internet

- Available in the apartment: WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Garden

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board
- Safe

### Safety features

- No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

### General

- Garden
- Unit size: 441 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM 

Contactless check-in and check-out are available 

Minimum check-in age - 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out 

### 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 

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 

Host has indicated that there is no 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 

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### Property is also known as

4012888

## About the area

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Johannesburg

#### What's nearby

- The Bryanston Country Club Charity Trust \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles
- The Bryanston Organic and Natural Market \- 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles
- Mediclinic Sandton \- 3 min drive \- 1.9 miles
- Montecasino \- 5 min drive \- 3.0 miles
- Nelson Mandela Square \- 9 min drive \- 5.8 miles

#### Getting around

- Johannesburg Sandton Station - 16 min drive
- Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria) - 35 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Gemelli - ‬19 min walk
- ‪Nando's - ‬11 min walk
- ‪Rockets - ‬15 min walk
- ‪WCafe - ‬18 min walk
- ‪Col'Cacchio - ‬18 min walk

## Frequently asked questions

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