Beth-El 21

Beth-El 21 is a private garden suite at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains in Fernridge, George, in a quiet cul-de-sac with direct access from the doorstep to the forest and mountain trails of the Garden Route. The spacious one-room unit has its own separate entrance, a king-size bed (a toddler bed and cot are available for little ones), a private bathroom with a gas-heated shower, a small kitchenette stocked with complimentary food and drinks, a dedicated workspace with fast wifi, air conditioning, and a private patio looking into the garden, where the birdlife is at its best in the early mornings and at dusk. Enclosed parking sits behind a remote-controlled gate, and hosts Martin and Heleen live on the property and are contactable around the clock.

The Garden Route Botanical Gardens are within walking distance (home to one of the prettiest parkruns in the country every Saturday morning), good restaurants and coffee shops are close by, and the trails above the house serve hikers and mountain bikers straight from the gate. A specialist bird guide, Christiaan Viljoen of Explore Eden, is available on request. Rated 4.95 out of 5 across 20 reviews on Airbnb, where guests place it in the top 10 percent of homes. Beth-El 21 is a BirdLife South Africa affiliated property.