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Villa Blaaskans, luxury 3 bedroom family friendly villa

Villa in Hoedspruit with private pool and kitchen

Pool

Interior

TV, fireplace

Interior

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Perched on a picturesque estate, Villa Blaaskans offers an authentic African flair in its beautifully laid out villa. With state-of-the-art appliances and décor that complements the architectural design, this villa creates a social environment perfect for guests. Enjoy the private heated swimming pool, BBQ area, and sun loungers on the beautiful terrace or take in breathtaking views of the African sunset from your own private outdoor shower.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4250 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Pool
Barbecue grill

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

Villa Blaaskans, luxury 3 bedroom family friendly villa

Looking for the perfect luxury villa that’s also perfect for kids?

Villa Blaaskans was made for families, by a family.

As parents ourselves, we know how important it is to have the right facilities when traveling with children. That’s why every detail of Villa Blaaskans was designed with families in mind: a place where parents can truly relax, and kids can feel right at home.

This family-friendly bush villa combines privacy, style and comfort with all the conveniences families need for an effortless stay. With space for up to 4 guests, Villa Blaaskans makes your holiday both comfortable and unforgettable.

Step inside and feel instantly at home. The villa features three spacious bedrooms, all with air conditioning and fans, ideal for restful naps and peaceful nights. There are two modern bathrooms, including one with a bathtub, and refreshing outdoor showers that are perfect after a warm day in the bush.

The open-plan kitchen is fully equipped with high-end appliances such as a gas stove, oven, fridge, Nespresso machine and microwave. There’s also a separate utility room with a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer, everything parents appreciate when traveling with kids.

Travel light: a baby cot, high chair, baby carrier and stroller are ready and waiting, so you don’t have to bring your own gear. With excellent fiber WiFi throughout the villa and terrace, staying connected or streaming your kids’ favorite shows is effortless.

The heart of the villa is its bright, social living space with a large dining table indoors and another on the terrace, perfect for long, relaxed family meals. The outside area is a true highlight: a private heated pool where kids can splash around, a traditional South African braai (BBQ) and a beautifully situated boma firepit that’s perfect for storytelling under the stars.

You’ll enjoy complete peace and quiet, surrounded by nature, with breathtaking views of the Drakensberg mountains. The villa layout offers privacy between the main bedroom and guest rooms, making it ideal for families.

Safety and comfort come first. The villa is fitted with a full backup battery system, ensuring electricity during outages, and the estate is fully secure. And yes, giraffes, zebras and impalas really do walk by your terrace.

Need a little adventure? The area is packed with fun activities for kids, from animal encounters to outdoor exploration, and the Homes of Africa hosting team is happy to help arrange anything you need. Whether it’s a boat safari, a visit to a wildlife center or a family-friendly hike, we’ve got you covered.

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Villa Blaaskans Highlights for Families

• Suitable for max. 4 guests

• 3 spacious bedrooms with air conditioning and fans

• 2 bathrooms (including 1 with a bathtub)

• Outdoor rain showers

• Baby cot, high chair, baby carrier and stroller available

• Backup battery system

• Excellent fiber WiFi inside and outside

• Fully equipped kitchen and separate utility room

• Dining tables both inside and on the terrace

• Private heated pool

• Outside barbeque (braai)

• Beautifully situated boma with campfire area

• Lots of privacy and breathtaking views

• Kids’ activities in the area arranged by our local hosting team

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

Private pool

Internet

Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower

Living spaces

Fireplace

Entertainment

TV

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Things to do

Bicycles
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher

General

Bicycles
Garden
Unit size: 2,691 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Checkin depends on the season, ask the owner

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Optional extras

High chair fee: EUR 25 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Property is also known as

439594

About the neighborhood

Hoedspruit

What's nearby

Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
Hoedspruit Reptile Centre - 16 min drive - 15.7 km
Jessica the Hippo - 27 min drive - 17.2 km
Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 31 min drive - 32.0 km
Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 34 min drive - 30.9 km

Getting around

Hoedspruit (HDS) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪Silver Wings Spur Steak Ranch - ‬6 min drive
‪The Brewery - ‬7 min drive
‪Fig & Bean - ‬6 min drive
‪The Hoedpsruit Café - ‬4 min drive
‪Hat & Creek - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Blaaskans, luxury 3 bedroom family friendly villa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Blaaskans, luxury 3 bedroom family friendly villa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Blaaskans, luxury 3 bedroom family friendly villa?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Blaaskans, luxury 3 bedroom family friendly villa located?

Situated in Hoedspruit, this villa is steps from Selati Nature Reserve, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Drakensig Golf Course and Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. Kapama Private Nature Reserve and Jessica the Hippo are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Villa Blaaskans, luxury 3 bedroom family friendly villa Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Henning K.

Jul 26, 2018

Klasse Haus mit spannender Lage inmitten des Parks

Relativ nah am Krüger Park, was Tagesausflüge möglich macht. Ebenso nah am Blyde River Canyon und den Drakensbergen. Sehr große Terrasse mit Pool, was für einen entspannten und komfortablen Aufenthalt im Freien sorgt. Ab und zu gab es mal einen Stromausfall auf dem ganzen Gelände, aber nur für wenige Stunden. Sehr unkomplizierter und einfacher Umgang mit der Verwaltung vor Ort. Wir können des Haus wirklich weiterempfehlen.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Finkelstein M.

Apr 12, 2017

Sejour inoubliable au coeur du bush africain

Sejour formidable au coeur du bush africain. La maison est tres bien equipee et tres bien décorée. On peut admirer les animaux qui passent dans le jardin tout en profitant de la piscine. Accueil tres chaleureux et tres professionnel. Endroit paisible a 45 minutes du parc Kruger. Nous le recommandons absolument

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Trudi d.

May 29, 2016

Fantastische vakantie!

Na een prachtige rit door Zuid-Afrika, kwamen we aan bij dit verborgen pareltje! Midden in de natuur, maar wel vlakbij het gezellige dorp Hoedspuit, werden we verwelkomt door Sue, onze host. De koelkast was al gevuld en er stond een prachtige bos bloemen op tafel, wat een welkom! Tijdens onze vakantie hebben we genoten van al het moois wat de omgeving te bieden heeft (veel safari's, (Big5 gezien!), wandelingen, natuur, ballonvaren, olifantrijden). Maar misschien wel het meeste hebben we genoten van het huis en de estate. Wat een luxe en ontspannenheid, het zwembad was heerlijk en 's avonds genoten we van de impala's, aapjes en kudu's die een kijkje kwamen nemen bij het huis. Overdag hebben we ook veel gelopen over de estate (de 'achtertuin van de villa'). Heerlijk ontspannen en genieten van de ongevaarlijke dieren als giraffen en zebra's die daar rondlopen. Deze vakantie had alle ingrediënten voor een onvergetelijke en ontspannen twee weekse reis naar Zuid-Afrika!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Jun 12, 2014

Fantastische eerste keer in Zuid Afrika.

Onze eerste keer in Zuid Afrika, wat een prachtig land!! Volgend jaar wat ons betreft weer! Via Home Away in kontakt gekomen met "villa Blaaskans" en we hebben er geen moment spijt van gehad. Alle recensies zeggen niets teveel. Prachtige luxe uitvals basis. Wij zijn een gezin met 4 personen, maar er was zeker ruimte voor 2 p.p. extra. Omgeving, dorp, restaurants, supermarkt, kruger helemaal top. Familie de korte (Pim) Bedankt!! Groetjes Fam. Merks

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Frank J.

Nov 15, 2013

Fantastic house, beautiful nature and wildlife!

Our family (2 adults and 2 kids) spent 12 days in this villa. This holiday accommodation was more than perfect for our family holiday to Kruger National Park and the Blyde river canyon. Facilities were very luxury, immaculate, and just 45 minutes from the Orpen Gate. Our villa was surrounded by bushveld where we find giraffe, zebra, impala and warthog. An Kudu was sometimes drinking out of the pool, AMAZING! Because the villa is surrounded by bushveld you have a lot of privacy and enjoy nature up-close. The view from the villa on the Drakensbergen was fantastic especially by sunset! The activities in the direct area, like walking safari, night safari, game drives where very nice for kids, The favorite of our kids where the Horse Riding and a visit to Jessica the Hippo! Also the wild animals on the estate and the Kruger National Park were loved. The village of Hoedspruit was great, and offers a lot of facilities, 2 supermarkets, 2 gasstations, an shopping centre and many lovely restaurants, our favorite was Sleepers and Hat & Creek! Hat & Creek was also nice for the kids because of the playground. Hoedspruit village was only 3 min drive from the estate, friendly people in the area, safe and secure. The Host (Sue) were lovely and helped us if we had any kind of questions! The Family de Korte respond very quick to our questions, and the information guide is a great document which we received after our booking. We highly recommend this villa for a very special holiday, you won't easily forget! Kind regards, Family Jefferson

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hans H.

Aug 12, 2013

Paradijsje op aarde

Wat een heerlijke tijd hebben we in Villa Blaaskans gehad! We zijn twee weken in dit paradijsje op aarde geweest met onze drie dochters van 9, 12 en 14 en het was super! Villa Blaaskans is een prima uitvalsbasis voor alle leuke dingen die er in de buurt te doen zijn, waarvan Jessica de Hippo, het Krugerpark en de boomtoppenroutsjbaan voor ons de toppers waren. 's Avonds was het heerlijk ontspannen in de smaakvol ingerichte villa. Vrienden hebben ons bij thuiskomst foto's gevraagd van de inrichting, want deze vonden ze zo mooi dat ze hun eigen huis ook in deze stijl willen inrichten. Hoedspruit biedt alles wat je nodig hebt: supermarkt(en) en meerdere restaurants. En dan vergeet ik nog de manege, die binnenkort aan het park van Villa Blaaskans zelf gelegen zal zijn, maar nu al prima in de buurt ligt en waar we een fantastische buitenrit hebben gemaakt. De villa zelf biedt veel privacy en de buitendouches zijn HEMELS. Het zwembad was alleen wat koud toen wij er waren, maar dit is dan ook het enige puntje van kritiek ;-)

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bernd B.

Mar 23, 2013

Fantastic

Dear Sue and Pim, thanks for take great care of us. Our vacation was fantastic. Especially the house ist really lovely. We stay in the Villa Krugerhoed not in Villa Blaaskans. Villa Krugerhoed is the neighbor house from Villa Blaaskans. We enjoy: - the 2 outside showers - walking and driving by our own in Zandspruit - the pool - comfortable beds and lounge chairs - our trips in the neighborhood - the sunset - the grill - to have no direct neighbor - our dinner in hat and creek in Hoedspruit. Greetings from Germany, Sabine + family

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ashley m.

Mar 2, 2013

Fantastic modern home with true African charm

Villa Blaaskans was our home for a week and it was the most wonderful piece of paradise! The home is so tastefully decorated and with all the modern conveniences that our family of four needed. The pool was a perfect size for an afternoon cool off and surrounded by the African bush. You are completely alone and so not see a neighboring house at all. The estate is gated so we never worried about security either. We would highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a peaceful, immaculate, modern home in the heart of South Africa! Hoedspruit is a great point for many of the reserves and activities with a small town with nice facilities and restaurants and close to Kruger and the Blyde river canyon. This house was perfect, we wish we had spent longer here and will definitely be back!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Feb 20, 2013

Total privacy in luxury game park

The jaws of our rather spoilt teenagers dropped when we finally arrived at Villa Blaaskans, Zandspruit, Hoedspruit. -It feels like being in a 007 movie, my 17-year old daughter said. The photos of the villa did not lie. But much of the text on Zandspruit did. We, a family of five, stayed there over Christmas and the New Year. High season, so we expected to have to share our adventure with others. During almost two weeks, we once saw and once heard other people enjoying the park. It turned out we had the whole place for ourselves. Arriving after dark, we saw nothing until breakfast when a beautyful wilderbeast greeted us welcome at the swimming pool. Thus encouraged we went into the bush with our van (possible but not always without difficulties in our VW two wheel drive) and found the giraffes and zebras only to name the obvious. Later we compared it with the Kruger Park and unanimously preferred our Zandspruit. The reason was freedom, being allowed to do what you want; driving, walking, posing in front of the game, night walks on your own, not to forget never being more than 15 minutes away from our Blaaskans home with its AC coolness and well stocked kitchen. This all made a nice change for visiting the local must do's for tourists, which all started with a substantial drive, no matter what direction we took being in the middle of the best. From the pool deck we watched Mariepskoop mountain. Driving up there took a few hours, but was nevertheless worthwile if just for the route. Walking and climbing about the top of it was a blessed experience of beauty we will never forget. Having said this, if you want to go on your own by car, order topographic maps 1:50.000 well in advance or buy them in Johannesburg. Our GPS could not match all the minor roads and there relocations, so either you are prepared for some trial and error, or you come with detailed maps which are not for sale (and I think not used) in Hoedspruit. Blyde River Canyon is another fantastic experience and if we should recommend just one entrance to it, that would be through the Forever Resort, since they have prepared rough walking paths through bush, jungle, cliffs and waterfalls we cannot recommend enough (well worth the entrance fee). A short drive away was Jessica, the hippo, another encounter we will never forget. Yes, I admit, we loved our stay.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erika S.

Feb 12, 2013

What an amazing home!

After getting lost in Hoedspruit (practically impossible!), I called Sue, the concierge at the house, and she came to get me and directed me into the reserve. The reserve is beautiful, easy to drive, with a lot of plains game roaming freely. The house... what can I say? It is impeccably furnished, beautifully situated and serene. And only one minute from town, with it's great bars and restaurants. Sue attended to my every need, with bookings, groceries and recommendations. I felt completely at home, made some wonderful friends, and will definitely be returning. I would recommend this home for a single traveller, a family or couples sharing the house. Booking and transfers were easy and everything was handled very professionally. Thank you again for a lovely stay. Kind regards, Erika

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Jan 28, 2013

Top vakantie in Afrika!!

We hebben genoten van deze prachtige villa! Prachtig nieuwe villa, van alle moderne gemakken voorzien, zelfs twee buitendouches. Keuken was compleet met vaatwasser en wasmachine. Bij aankomst stond er een flesje wijn en een boodschappenpakket klaar. Onze wensen voor het boodschappenpakket konden we thuis al doorgegeven. Dit was een zeer welkome service. Villa werd wekelijks schoongemaakt. Er was heel veel privacy om en in de villa, toch hadden we er een veilig gevoel daar het huisje in een afgesloten park zat. In de omgeving was er veel te doen, je zat om de hoek van het Kruger-park. Leuk restaurantje in de omgeving genaamd hat&creek. We waren eerst 2 dagen naar Johannesburg geweest alvorens we naar de villa gingen. Het was daarna naar de villa 4 uur rijden maar de route was prachtig dus zeer de moeite waard.