Old Joe's Kaia
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On LekkeSlaap 9 years
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Merina M - Dec 2023
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I left feeling relaxed, peaceful, well fed and totally satisfied.
Jhf S - Nov 2023
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Heerlike en ontspanne oorblyplek.
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Lovely and relaxing place to stay.
We once again had a very nice stay at Old Joe's. The owners are very hospitable and went out of their way to make it comfortable and pleasant for us. The food is particularly delicious and Marian really put a lot of effort into preparing and serving it. Will definitely visit Old Joe's again.
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Pearl B - Sep 2023
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Ons het heerlik gebly. Die eienaars was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.
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We had a wonderful stay. The owners were very friendly and helpful.
The house was very comfortable and well equipped. There was enough hot water and it was neat and clean. The staff was very friendly.
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Pieter K - Jan 2024
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Uit die boonste rakke!
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Of top quality!
What a wonderful experience! We were warmly received. The sitting and dining room was lit with candles. Pots full of natural foliage lovingly arranged greeted us. The dinner and breakfast are top notch! Neatly and tasty prepared. Please try it. Even if a vegetarian diet is not what you follow. You will be so surprised!
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Diane M - Mar 2024
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Peaceful tropical rest stop.
Arne M - Jun 2024
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Goeie waarde vir geld, vir 'n ontspanne ervaring in die Laeveld.
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Good value for money, for a relaxing experience in the Lowveld.
Perfect overnight stop on the way to Lowveld. Friendly and genuine service.
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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2024
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André N - Sep 2023
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Lekker oornagplek.
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Nice place to stay.
Nice place to stay and the best dinner "by a long mile"!
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Joseph T - Sep 2023
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Die gasheer was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam.
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The host was very friendly and helpful.
We were very well received. Everything was ready and tidy and well equipped. Maybe they could just look more into handicap accessibility. Furthermore, we had a great time! I will definitely go there again. Thank you very much!
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Corneli F - Apr 2023
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Heerlik rustig en fantastiese kos!
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Wonderfully peaceful and fantastic food!
We had a great time at Old Joe's Kaia. We ordered dinner as well as breakfast that night and will return especially just for that, amazingly delicious!. It's wonderfully peaceful with a wonderful comfortable atmosphere and wonderful views. Would highly recommend a walk through the labyrinth.
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Vanessa L - Mar 2023
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An amazing experience.
Bernard B - Dec 2023
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Lekker (vegan kos) en goeie ligging.
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Nice (vegan food) and good location.
We had a nice stay, the host and wife are very nice and we (who are not vegan at all) enjoyed the vegan dinner and breakfast. We appreciated the attention to detail with the meals.
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Mariette M - Jul 2023
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Interessant en vreemd. Dog, insiggewend.
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Interesting and strange. However, informative.
The owners are interesting people. However, not your everyday cup of tea. If you eat there, it will cost you R250 per person, and you won't get meat. But the whole experience was nice. Slept well and bathed well.
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Johan M - Jun 2023
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Aangenaam verras.
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Pleasantly surprised.
Joe's Kaia offers dinner and breakfast if you are interested. The surprise was that it is "vegan". So no meat. For a meat eater I was quite skeptical at first, but what a pleasant surprise. Both the dinner (4 course) and the breakfast were top notch and were completely adequate. The food was delicious and filling and not bloated. Mariaan and Paul are very good hosts and Mariaan knows what she is doing in the kitchen. There was a nice log fire in the common area against the cold evening air and we and the other couple, who were also guests there, had a cozy time as if we had known each other for years. They came for the food. The sleeping place is eccentric but neat. If one inquires about the history of the place, then you leave informed. Although Joe's was close to the main road it didn't bother me at all. It was dead quiet all night and we slept great. We did not feel unsafe at all. If you fancy a bit of adventure and food outside the box, then this is the place to be. I'm not off meat, but I was impressed with what you can do with just vegetables and she makes her own "tofu". It was delicious.
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Anèl J - May 2023
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Baie lekker, rustig en interresant.
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Very nice, quiet and interesting.
Neat, interesting place, garden is beautiful. Room was neat.
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Rinus L - May 2022
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Was die lekkerste om vir 3 dae net niks te doen nie.
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Was the most fun to just do nothing for 3 days.
Here you can relax with a glass of wine, and just sit and look at nature.
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Andre D - Oct 2022
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Rustig en gemaklik.
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Quiet and comfortable.
Friendly welcome. Very peaceful and will definitely spend the night there again.
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Lars V - Apr 2022
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Pragtige plek. Paul en Mariaan is wonderlike gashere.
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Beautiful place. Paul and Mariaan are wonderful hosts.
We hope to be there again soon.
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Megan S - Mar 2021
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Super nice!
Magda P - Feb 2021
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Baie gesellig.
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Very cozy.
Would have liked to use the garden and walking area, but the rainy weather made it difficult.
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Elize V - Jan 2021
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Dis 'n pragtige plekkie binne in die natuur. Die kamer is baie netjies, heerlike stoepie, diens baie goed.
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It's a beautiful place in nature. The room is very neat, lovely stoepie, service very good.
Would recommend for travelers to the Kruger National Park to stay overnight. This is what we did. The journey the next day is so much shorter. Beautiful scenery and very friendly welcome. The room met our requirements. It should definitely be mentioned that only vegans and vegetarians are catered for.
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Jim O - Sep 2021
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Great!
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Thank you so much for this encouraging and lovely feedback.
Paulo F - Jul 2021
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A gem on the way to the Lowveld
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Hi Paulo, it was really awesome having you and your family here at Old Joe's Kaia. Thank you so much for your kind words, and we hope to see you here soon for a cooking class.
Kind regards,
Marian
Tinus V - Apr 2021
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Baie goeie ondervinding.
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Very good experience.
Never thought food without meat was so good.
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Thys C - Apr 2021
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Aangenaam en heerlike kos.
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Pleasant and delicious food.
Great time together host and hostess.
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Martie B - Mar 2021
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Baie lekker.
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Very nice.
Were very friendly and pleasant people. Accommodation very clean.
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Almari V - Oct 2021
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Skoon en netjies, maar oor die algemeen baie afgeleef en tuine is onversorg - bied ook slegs vegan kos.
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Clean and tidy, but generally very tired and gardens are unkempt - also only offers vegan food.
Lots of potential which is not the case at the moment.
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Anel E - Oct 2017
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Pragtige natuurskoon en 'n baie interessante en smaaklike spyskaart.
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Lovely nature and very interesting, tasty menu.
Friendly service and very comfy and spacious accommodaiton with bird song waking you up in the morning.
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Philip M - Sep 2016
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Die vegetariese etes was wonderlik en vullend, maar die res oud en onaantreklik. Seker die droogte wat tans heers.
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The vegetarian meals were wonderful and filling, but the rest old and unappealing. Probably the current drought.
The people and the meals they offer were wonderful, but the rest is old and not very attractive. The droughts probably also have a lot to do with the environment.
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Morné C - Jul 2015
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Sensasioneel.
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Sensational.
The perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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Mandi L - Sep 2015
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Vinnige oorslaap maar totaal die moeite werd!
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Quick stopover but totally worth it!
Marian and her team were EXCELLENT! Since we got there I can't say anything negative. The log cabin was very neat with everything we needed and dinner was fantastic! Definitely worth the extra money! Breakfast was just as delicious! Please don't expect a modern shiny place when you visit Old Joe's... it's a rustic, natural, warm place with typical South African hospitality. Marian's artistic hand is very evident everywhere! And please don't pay attention to the people who complain about noise... they're just nonsense. It's not that bad at all! Many thanks to all the staff but also especially We appreciate the friendly nature and help with our bags! We will definitely visit again if we can!
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- Capacity: 12 people
- All ages welcome
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Check-in: 15:00 to 20:00
Check-out: 10:00 - Address: N4 Schoemanskloof Road, Plot A39, Schoemanskloof Valley, 1207, Mpumalanga
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