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Gecko Lodge and Cottage

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4.1 out of 5from 16 reviews for Gecko Lodge and Cottage
Cleanliness
3.8/5
Service
3.9/5
Location
4.2/5
Safety
4.4/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Jenine B - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jenine B
With friends

Fantastiese plekkie in die bos.

Die kamers is pragtig en nuut oorgedoen. Die uitsig is puik. Dit is 'n wonderlike plek wat ons enige tyd kan aanbeveel.

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Fantastic spot in the woods.

The rooms are beautiful and newly redone. The view is great. This is a great place that we can recommend anytime.

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Dankie Jenine. Ons hoop julle kom kuier weer.

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Natasja R - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Natasja R
Large group

Heerlik en ontspannend.

Ons het 'n heerlike naweek gehad en alles wat ons nodig kon hê, was beskikbaar. Daar was regtig geen klagtes nie en almal het dit terdeë geniet. Miskien die enigste kritiek was die verskeie kamers se sleutels, dit was redelik goed gemerk, maar nie al die deure kon oop nie, en sommige deure het ons weer gesukkel om te sluit!

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Delicious and relaxing.

We had a lovely weekend and everything we could need was available. There were really no complaints and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Perhaps the only criticism was the keys to the various rooms, they were pretty well marked but not all the doors could open, and some doors we struggled to lock again!

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Dankie Natasja.
Dit was 'n plesier om julle hier te kon he en ons hoop julle kom kuier weer.

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Anonymous Guest - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
Large group
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George V - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
George V
Large group

Lekker, groot kuier-verblyf.

Die plek is ruim en die kamers snoesig. Die kombuis is goed toegerus. 'n Toilet onder by die braai area sou gaaf wees. Dink ook die slaapkamers kan doen met skuifslotte vanaf binne.

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Nice, big stay.

The place is spacious and the rooms are cozy. The kitchen is well equipped. A toilet downstairs by the braai area would be nice. Also think the bedrooms could do with sliding locks from the inside.

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David H - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
4/5
David H
Family with young children

Had a wonderful relaxing stay.

Had a wonderful time. Only concern was the railings on the deck and stairs to the pool a issue for toddler.

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Justin S - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Justin S
With friends

Perfect.

Perfect place for weekend away.

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Thank you Justin. It was lovely to host you. Hope you visit again in the near future.

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Janina H - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janina H
With friends

Heerlike kuier met 'n asemrowende uitsig.

Gecko Lodge is 'n pragtige huis, baie privaat geleë, met 'n asemrowende uitsig oor die natuurreservaat. Ons kon heerlik saamkuier om die vuur, met die bosgeluide om ons. Lynette was baie behulpsaam om al ons vrae en versoeke te beantwoord.

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A wonderful visit with a breathtaking view.

Gecko Lodge is a beautiful house, very privately located, with a breathtaking view of the nature reserve. We could gather around the fire, with the sounds of the forest around us. Lynette was very helpful in answering all our questions and requests.

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Dankie Janina.
Hoop julle kom kuier weer vir ons.

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Chris H - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chris H
Large group

Fantastiese huis vir 'n groot groep met 'n baie mooi uitsig!

Oorgenoeg plek en parkering, skoon en netjies en baie goed toegerus. Lynette is ook 'n baie goeie gasheer en kommunikeer deeglik en tydelik. Sal enige tyd weer gaan.

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Fantastic house for a large group with a very beautiful view!

Enough space and parking, clean and neat and very well equipped. Lynette is also a very good hostess and communicates thoroughly and timeously. Will go there again any time.

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Wayne S - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Wayne S
Family with young children

Glad nie waarde vir geld nie. Baie instandhouding nodig.

Ek het al so paar keer by plekke in hierdie reservaat gebly. So ver was almal uitmuntend! Die keer nie soseer nie. Dit lyk asof daar jare laas instandhouding gedoen was en dit maak dit glad nie die prys werd nie. Moet nie die plek besoek as jy klein kinders het nie, want dit is glad nie veilig nie. Die balkon se hout val uitmekaar, van die storte se warm water werk nie, daar is geen swembad cover nie, die ceiling fans werk nie, ens. Ek was nogal heel verbaas dat daar geen asblik was in die kombuis nie! Wow! Ons het eventueel maar die swartsakke in 'n kamer toegemaak omdat die maggots uitgeklim het en omdat daar nie mense was om dit te kom wegvat nie. Lynette het ook so paar uur voor ons moes kom vir ons sommer 'n WhatsApp gestuur en gevra vir 'n deposito - jammer maar dit was nêrens te sien nie. En so op die laaste? Nogal verkeerde rekening ook gestuur anders was dit betaal en my geld daarmee heen. Nee wat - baie baie swak plek; bly eerder weg.

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Not value for money at all. Needs a lot of maintenance.

I have stayed at places in this reserve quite a few times. So far everyone has been excellent! This time not so much. It looks like it hasn't been maintained in years and that doesn't make it worth the price at all. Do not visit the place if you have small children as it is not safe at all. The balcony's wood is falling apart, some of the showers' hot water is not working, there is no pool cover, the ceiling fans are not working, etc. I was quite surprised that there was no trash in the kitchen! Wow! We eventually closed the black bags in a room because the maggots got out and because there were no people to come and take them away. Lynette also sent us a WhatsApp a few hours before we had to come and asked for a deposit - sorry but it was nowhere to be seen. And so at last? Quite the wrong bill also sent otherwise it would have been paid and my money gone with it. No what - very very poor place; rather stay away.

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Dankie vir die terugvoer Wayne.
Die breekskade deposito is uiteengesit in die bespreking self. Gaan loer gerus dit is uiteengesit op die besprekingsvoorwaardes. Julle bespreek gereeld soos jy melding maak dus moet die breekskade deposito nie 'n verassing wees vir julle nie. Jammer julle het nie 'n lekker ervaring gehad hierdie keer nie. Ons sal aandag gee aan die dinge genoem. Julle het vir die verblyf geen skoonmaak dienste gereël of voor betaal nie. Daar is 'n hele paar sentrale punte waar julle julle huishoudelike rommel kan gaan sit. Daar is 'n kombuis asblik vir gaste se gebruik. Julle sakke was 'n paar keer gaan haal al het julle nie skoonmaak dienste versoek nie. Ongelukkig is jou skrywe nie akkuraat nie.

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Megan D - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Megan D
With friends

Lekker naweek weg. Oulike plek.

Sien sterre.

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Nice weekend away. Nice place.

See stars.

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Thinus D - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Thinus D
With friends

Heerlik gekuier.

Wat 'n lekker huis! Baie groot en die dishwasher is 'n groot plus, swembad mooi skoon en was 'n lekker afkoel in die hitte! Die uitsig is pragtig, wens ons kon nog 'n paar dae gebly het! Sal net kan aanbeveel dat hulle 'n gaslamp of 2 of nuwe emergency ligte installeer veral met al die loadshedding wat ons deesdae het.

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Had a great time.

What a wonderful house! The dishwasher was a big plus and the swimming pool was clean and great to cool off in! The view was great, just wish that we could stay longer! Would just recommend that they buy some gas lamps or install emergency lights for when load shedding hits.

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Dankie Thinus. Bly julle het lekker gekuier en hoop julle kom kuier weer binnekort.

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Nichole T - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Nichole T
Large group

Great potential, lovely views.

Our arrival was unfortunately not the most smooth of arrivals. The hostess was under the impression we were arriving a day later, unsure why because payment was confirmed weeks before. The house is situated in Idwala which is a private house, so reception could not assist us with the location. We attempted calling the hostess to no avail and had to contact the website for assistance, reception directed us to Idwala and whilst en route we obtained clarity on the camp location and house number. Upon our arrival at the house, the home had not be cleaned or prepared or beds made, one of the flatlet's shower door was broken, and a poisonous snake was found in the other (luckily we were quickly assisted with this problem), but the pool had a waxy substance along the walls, and there was no game vehicle (which we had paid for the use thereof). The hostess arrived with cleaners and a box of chocolates to apologise, blamed the misunderstanding on load shedding (which was another thing that we experienced - 4 hours of load shedding per day, so it was difficult to keep food and drinks cold). Also, the box of chocolates we received were past their expiry date, but needless to say, after the trauma of the mismatched arrival, once everything was sorted out, we had a wonderful stay. The home is situated on the top of a mountain overlooking the valley, with magnificent views (however, it is to be noted that a bit of trimming of the trees within the line of site, would expose the view to all its majesty). When the game vehicle finally arrived, we had a wonderful day exploring the bush and sighting of animals! It was a wonderful, quality family trip! Last point of contention was that on the morning of our departure the cleaners arrived at 8:30 am, even though departure is scheduled for 11 am, so it was difficult to pack up with them in and around the kitchen, which resulted in us leaving valuables behind and having to turn around to come back to collect same. Honestly, if those factors could be taken into consideration, we would definitely be back because this home has great potential! Thank you for our stay!

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Dear Nichole,
Thank you for your valued feedback we will work to improve to ensure a more enjoyable experience in the future.
Kind regards,
Lynette

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Chris V - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Chris V
With spouse/partner

Goeie waarde vir geld.

Dit is beslis die geld werd. Die plek is effens verwaarloos en het beslis onderhoud nodig. Het reeds vir Lynette terugvoer gegee. Potensiële besoekers moet net bewus wees dat die pad na Gecko Lodge op die stadium nie geskik is vir 'n normale motor nie. Ry liewer met 'n bakkie of SUV. Verder 'n baie lekker plek om te besoek.

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Good value for money.

It is definitely worth the money. The place is slightly neglected and definitely needs maintenance. Already gave Lynette feedback. Potential visitors should just be aware that the road to Gecko Lodge is not suitable for a normal car at the stage. Rather drive with a van or SUV. Also a very nice place to visit.

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Kate M - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Kate M
With friends

Clean and wonderful.

See stars.

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Thank you Kate. We hope to see you again in the near future

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Yolandie S - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
1/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Yolandie S
Family with young children

Mooi plek, maar kort aandag en trappe is moeilik vir kinders.

Mooi plek, maar daar is trappe wat baie wankelrig is en dit moeilik maak met kinders of ouer mense. Nie al die kamers het waaiers nie en die wat het werk nie goed nie. Dis baie warm en die muskiete vreet jou op. Mens kan ook nie deure oop los nie agv die apies. Die loft met 2 enkelbeddens het nie 'n waaier of 'n plug om 'n waaier in te plug nie en die vensters kan nie oop nie. Die slaapbank staan buite so kan nie getel word as nog slaapplek vir kinders nie. Die stortdrein in een van die kamers was geblok. Ons het gereël vir skoonmaakdienste teen R250 per dag, maar moes ook betaal vir die Sondag toe ons reeds uitgeklok het.

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Nice place, but short attention span and stairs are difficult for children.

Nice place, but there are stairs that are very wobbly and make it difficult with children or older people. Not all the rooms have fans and the ones that do don't work well. It's very hot and the mosquitoes eat you up. You can't leave doors open either because of the monkeys. The loft with 2 single beds does not have a fan or a plug to plug in a fan and the windows cannot be opened. The sofa bed is outside so cannot be counted as additional sleeping space for children. The shower drain in one of the rooms was blocked. We arranged for cleaning services at R250 per day, but also had to pay for the Sunday when we had already checked out.

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Dankie vir die terugvoer. Sal bietjie gaan loer na die items gelys en seker maak alles is 100%. Die dame wat Saterdag die huis gediens het het laat weet dat julle twee dienste wou he. Die huis word gediens na die gaste vertrek behalwe as die gaste vra vir extra dienste gedurende verblyf. Jammer miskien moes ons meer duidelikheid gegee het vooraf.

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San-mari V - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
San-mari V
With friends

We had an awesome time at Gecko Lodge and Cottage!

We had an awesome time this past weekend. The facilities, bedrooms, view and service was just perfect. We will definitely go back in the near future.

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Thank you so much San Mari. Appreciate your feedback and would love to welcome you back in the near future. Kind regards Lynette

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  • Capacity: 14 people
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 21:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Off the R516, Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, Bela-Bela, 0840, Limpopo
  • All ages welcome
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