Karoo Nest
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On LekkeSlaap 3 years
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Freda H - Aug 2024
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Ideaal vir oornag reisigers met klein honde.
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Ideal for overnight travelers with small dogs.
Karoo Nest fully met my requirements: safe, beautiful, very neat place to stay for someone on the way from the Western Cape to the Eastern Cape with 2 small dogs.
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Gerith R - Jun 2024
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Will be stopping over again.
Malani K - May 2024
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Veilig, skoon, en baie rustig.
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Safe, clean, and very peaceful.
Thank you for a lovely peaceful stay in the beautiful Calitzdorp.
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Johann H - May 2024
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Waarde vir geld en baie rustig.
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Value for money and very peaceful.
Lovely neat place to stay, had a great time.
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Joeks L - Apr 2024
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Lovely experience.
Wilmarie S - Mar 2024
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Skoon, netjies & veilig.
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Clean, tidy & safe.
We enjoyed the stay very much. What a cute little place! It was very cosy, tidy and safe, and our pets enjoyed it too. The owners were very friendly and very helpful. Will definitely stay there again. Thank you very much!
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Xandrie K - Mar 2024
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Sal beslis weer daar oornag en aanbeveel.
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Would definitely stay there again and recommend.
Very nice stay. Friendly reception and very hospitable. Got exactly what was advertised. Beautifully furnished and stylish.
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Baie dankie Xandrie. So bly jy het die verblyf geniet. Sien uit om julle weer te verwelkom.
Igshaan L - Jan 2024
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Very nice.
Karoo Nest 's response
Thanks Igshaan for your kind words, you would be more than welcome to visit again!
Magriet V - Jan 2024
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Karoo Nest was baie gerieflik en privaat. Als wat mens nodig het, lekker port!
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Karoo Nest was very comfortable and private. All you need, nice port!
Great visit in Calitzdorp.
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Magriet, baie dankie. So bly julle het so lekker gekuier.
Renèe P - Aug 2024
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Heerlik gebly, geen klagtes nie.
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Great stay, no complaints.
Everything you need is there, electric blanket, braai wood, TV, space.
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Chris S - May 2024
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Wonderful stay in Calitzdorp & we'll be back!
André B - Jun 2024
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Net oornag.
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Just overnight.
Neat and everything needed is there. Very cold cottage for winter months but will be lovely in the hot summer. Fortunately, there was enough bedding for a good night's sleep. Lovely mattress!
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Pierre André V - Aug 2024
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Just what we needed after a long drive.
Zani B - May 2024
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Goeie keuse vir oornag-verblyf!
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Good choice for overnight stay!
The unit was well equipped. One can literally just unpack and relax!
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Hennie B - Mar 2024
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Swak.
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Weak.
Stay was disappointing. On arrival we were informed that the booked accommodation was no longer available due to repairs. The accommodation that was offered is extremely poor due to faucets that are loose on the sink, a toilet seat that doesn't fit, and rats in the garden. Would not recommend the stay at all.
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Karoo Nest 's response
Dear Hennie, regarding your very unkind review:
1. It was a 45 degree day in Calitzdorp. The air conditioning in the unit you booked was faulty and needed to be fixed. Out of concern, we informed you prior to your arrival that we would accommodate you in our Garden Studio. We sent pictures of our garden studio unit via WhatsApp and you replied "thank you". Perhaps we should have let you stay in a room with no air conditioning at 45 degrees, I wonder how you would have enjoyed that?
2. A loose tap and toilet seat? Is there any reason why you didn't ask us to attend to that?
3. Rats in the garden? This is the Klein Karoo, we have gorgeous succulent gardens and occasionally we spot a little field mouse running through, it's part of the natural flora and fauna of the area.
After you left and complained to LekkeSlaap that we had moved you, I sent you a very courteous message, which you read, asking what the problems had been so we could attend to them for the future. You did not bother to reply.
It is sad that you chose not to communicate as these minor issues could have easily been resolved. We would have been very happy to assist you. Kind regards - Shirley and Roger - Karoo Nest Calitzdorp.
Maureen S - Jul 2023
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Very comfortable place for a family of 4.
Jamie P - May 2023
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Netjies en skoon en perfek vir een aand!
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Neat and clean and perfect for one night!
Karoo Nest was the perfect overnight option for a one night stay. Close to wine farms we wanted to visit quickly. Clean and tidy. He also put the generator on for us because we had a baby with us.
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Rita R - Feb 2023
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Net oornag, maar was puik.
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Just stayed overnight but was great.
Neat and clean. A lot of effort is made. Air cooler fantastic and battery fan with load shedding. DStv great.
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Jean-marie K - Jan 2023
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Rustig, netjies en sal beslis weer bespreek!
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Quiet, tidy and will definitely book again!
Karoo Nest is a beautiful apartment that is part of a house. What is fantastic is that it is completely private with its own fenced outside area. We have an almost 3 year old who is very busy so it was perfect to have the private area that was closed as well as having a nice canopy, table, chairs and free standing braai. The air conditioning inside the apartment was a life saver in the December heat in Calitzdorp! Apartment's 2 rooms are also perfect for a family of 4. Two single beds for the children in a separate room and double bed for us and bathroom. Perfect, tidy and very clean, we will definitely be back!
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Thank you so much you are most welcome any time. All the best for 2023.
Rian M - Jan 2023
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Netjies en gerieflike akkommodasie.
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Neat and comfortable accommodation.
Accommodation was neat and exactly as advertised. We slept great and everything was perfect. Will definitely stay there again and recommend!
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Thank you so much you are most welcome any time. All the best for 2023.
Andre E - Jan 2023
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Lekker verras.
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Pleasantly surprised.
Neat, clean and comfortable. Communication from host was very good and even suggested restaurants open on New Years. Air conditioning was a plus as well as the ice cold bottle of wine in the fridge as a welcome. Would stay there again anytime.
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Thank you for the kind words, you are most welcome. All the best for 2023.
Alana M - Feb 2023
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Heerlik gebly.
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Had a wonderful stay.
Necessary facilities are there. Efforts made to make place attractive. Host and wife very hospitable and helpful!
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Ina J - Dec 2023
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Sal wel aanbeveel vir paartjies of gesinne, maar nie vir vriende nie.
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Would recommend for couples or families but not for friends.
Nice stay, thank you. Although, the air conditioner does not cool and the shower drain is clogged. Nothing that cannot be repaired.
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Lesley I - Oct 2023
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Quiet good shower and pleasant garden.
Trudy B - Apr 2023
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Moet self hek oop maak soos in oupa dae - oprit was baie nat en baie gegly -.
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Have to open gate yourself like in grandfather's days - ramp was very wet and very slippery -.
They did not even try to do anything about the muddy driveway from the road to the parking area. According to me it could be very dangerous because my car skidded. We had no water for one hundred inches. Called them several times and only then did they report a burst pipe in town. Master bedroom photo correct but I believe they should put up second room as well.
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Karoo Nest 's response
Dear Trudy,
We always welcome constructive criticism and we appreciate receiving feedback from guests and making changes which is why we have excellent reviews, however, in your case I must respond as your comments are distinctly unfair.
1. "Moet self hek oop maak soos in oupa dae." This is Calitzdorp, a rustic farm town and many of the guest houses have manual farm gates. There is even a picture of the gate on the site.
2. "Geensins eens probeer om iets te doen aan die modderige oprit van die pad na die parkeer area. Volgens my kan dit baie gevaarlik wees want my motor het gegly." We did explain that there were exceptional rains the day before and that certain parts of the town had flooded. There was not much, if anything, we could do until everything dried out. Not sure what you would have expected us to do?
3. "Ons het geen water gehad op een staduim nie." A town water outage can hardly be blamed on us. You even stated that you have it all the time in Jefferys Bay. "Het hulle telkemale gebel en toe eers rapporteer hulle pyp in dorp gebars." My phone records show you phoned twice and I explained that was while I was on the phone to the municipality and found out that there was a pipe burst which was being repaired.
4. "Hoofslaapkamer foto korrek maar ek glo hullt moet tweede kamer ook opsit." There are clear photos of the second sleeping area on the site and the unit is clearly described as, 'The guest suite is ideally suited to a family and comprises a bedroom with a queen-size bed and kitchenette, a bathroom with a shower, toilet, and basin, and a second sleeping area with 2 small single beds.' So I am not sure what you are implying here.
Trudy to end off, we are sorry that you feel the weather conditions and the town water outage are somehow our fault. We are also sorry that a farm gate was a problem. Perhaps if you had read the room description and looked at the photos which are there, you could have decided ahead of time that this did not suit you and booked elsewhere.
Samil P - Dec 2022
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Absolutely perfect.
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Samil, thank you so much for the lovely review.
It is wonderful to hear that all our little touches do not go unnoticed.
It was a pleasure to host you and we hope 2023 will be a great one for you. Kind regards,
Shirley and Roger
Marius G - Dec 2022
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Baie vriendelike gasheer het ons ontvang. Kamer en kuierdeel is privaat. Doelmatig. Lekker bed en lugverkoeling vir die warm somernagte.
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Very friendly host received us. Room and living area are private. Expedient. Nice bed and air conditioning for the hot summer nights.
The owners come from Johannesburg, but originally from England. They are very safety conscious and enjoy the quiet and safety and vegetation of the Klein-Karoo. Pleasant hosts. Room and facilities are neat. We had a nice stay and slept well.
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Thank you so much you are most welcome any time. All the best for 2023.
Aileen C - Aug 2022
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Aangenaam, skoon en rustig.
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Pleasant, clean and peaceful.
It was truly a resting place in the karoo. We enjoyed our stay so much that we extended our stay. Will not look further for another place if we want to sleep in that direction again.
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Herholdt J - Jan 2022
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Snoesig, rustig en baie netjies. Net wat jy nodig het die lieflike omgewing.
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Cuddly, calm and very neat. Just what you need the lovely surroundings.
Walking distance from the wineries in the area. Nice and tidy large shower in the spacious bathroom. 2 single beds ideal for the 2 children next door. Bedroom with double bed and kitchen. Nice Calitzdorp port in a bottle. And a bottle of ice-cold Calitzdorp white wine in the fridge. The cactus garden provided a lot of entertainment for the children. We ate outside under a permanent kazibo. There is also an outside drum braai and air conditioner in the master bedroom. Friendly service.
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Andre V - Oct 2022
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Baie aangename verblyf.
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Very pleasant stay.
Stay was pleasant. Secure parking and quiet area. Full DStv and WiFi was a plus.
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Riaan V - Mar 2022
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Vriendelik ontvang, goed ingerigte selfsorg-eenheid.
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Friendly welcome, well furnished self-catering unit.
Quiet environment, neat unit. Vehicle is not parked at unit, but in yard which is secure. Nice private braai place.
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Jacobus D - Mar 2022
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Baie vriendelik ontvang deur gashere.
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Very kindly received by hosts.
Located on fairly busy street. Vehicles and high school pupils' passing route. Accommodation is very neat and had everything we needed. Calitzdorp was too hot and unfortunately the mosquitoes cut our stay short. Was bad.
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Shawn L - Dec 2021
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Great!
Karoo Nest 's response
Thank you so much.
Marlene K - Aug 2021
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Veilig, vriendelik, netjies en waarde vir geld.
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Safe, friendly, tidy and value for money.
Can definitely recommend the stay. Friendly reception with nice treats in room. Delicious hot water. Will definitely stay there again.
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Jacques D - Sep 2021
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Mense was baie aangenaam, net die geraas van die pad was te veel.
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People were very pleasant, only the road noise was too much.
The owner was very nice and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. However, we were not aware that the house is located on a main road out of town and the people walking by and vehicles driving by disturbed the peace.
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Allan H - Aug 2021
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Comfy stay.
Frank J - Dec 2021
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Dit kuier was baie aangenaam. Ons as gesin het die verblyf baie geniet, gasheer en gasvrou baie vriendelik en behulpsaam en het ons baie gemaklik laat voel.
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The visit was very pleasant. We as a family really enjoyed the stay, host and hostess very friendly and helpful and made us feel very comfortable.
The accommodation was good and safe. The host and wife were very friendly people, received us very well and made us feel comfortable at all times. also told us a lot about the attractions around Calitzdorp.
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Thanks you we loved having you and the family to stay.
Erika V - Oct 2021
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Skoon en netjies.
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Clean and tidy.
Has most essential amenities for business travelers.
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- Free cancellation up to 1 week before your stay!
- Capacity: 6 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: 8 Pretorius Street, Calitzdorp, 6660, Western Cape
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