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The Boathouse

33 reviews
Self Catering

Reviews

5/ 5

Based on 33 reviews

Amazing
Cleanliness
4.9
Location
4.9
Value for money
4.9
Service
5.0
Safety
5.0
Liezel M
Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
5.0
Dec 2025

Lovely family getaway. Awesome second stay, enjoyed it very much. So nice that we could also take our two furbabies with us. Host Andre is so friendly and kind. Highly recommend The Boathouse.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Jennifer B
Short stay
5.0
Sep 2025

Lovely, peaceful stay. The Boathouse is a delightful house with everything you will need for a comfortable weekend. It's a lovely spot for a weekend getaway. Would definitely recommend.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Lara V
Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
5.0
Aug 2025

Absolutely wonderful. We had the most wonderful stay at the Boathouse in Laaiplek this past weekend. The house was absolutely beautiful and had everything we could possibly need — it truly felt like a home away from home. The kids loved every moment, and the art throughout the house was incredible, giving it such a unique charm. A special bonus was discovering the best coffee and most beautiful plants at the Bokmakierie Nursery, and treating ourselves to the most delicious bespoke cheese from Kokerboom Kaas. We left feeling relaxed, happy, and already excited for our next visit. Highly recommended!

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
André
The Boathouse
Hi Lara. We always love to hear from our guests how much they enjoyed themselves and are very grateful for sharing your experience. So true, the town offers so many experiences, and hearing that your stay at The Boathouse added to you having a great time is special. Thank you very much for your support; we hope to have you over soon again. Summer time is awesome to visit Rooibaai as the weather is great, and it is wonderful to be on the river with the kayaks. Stay well, and thanks again.
Retha V
Short stay ⋅ Family with young children
5.0
Jul 2025

New area and delicious. Lovely stay - the braai and dart board inside were great in bad weather.

Nuwe area en heerlik. Heerlik gebly - die braai en dartbord binne was great met slegte weer.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
André
The Boathouse

Thank you very much Retha for the visit and review. We hope to see you again when the weather is better. Agree, there are so many more activities at the river when the weather cooperates. Until we see you again, thank you very much for your support.

Baie dankie Retha vir die besoek en resensie. Ons hoop om julle weer te sien wanneer die weer beter is. Stem saam, daar is so baie meer aktiwiteite by die rivier as die weer saamspeel. Tot ons weer sien, baie dankie vir jul ondersteuning.

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Nadia S
Short stay
5.0
Jun 2025

Short, but very nice. It was a wonderful weekend! The house is very neat with everything you could need. Nice big indoor braai and outside a large enclosed boma. Lots of space inside and outside with lots to do. Will definitely come and visit again.

Kort, maar baie lekker. Dit was nou 'n heerlike naweek! Die huis is baie netjies met alles wat jy kan nodig hê. Lekker groot binnebraai en buite 'n groot toegeboude boma. Baie spasie binne en buite met baie om te doen. Sal beslis weer kom kuier.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
André
The Boathouse

We are very happy that you enjoyed your time at The Boathouse. It was a pleasure to have you as our guests. Thank you also for leaving the place so tidy. I would recommend you to any guesthouse owner. We hope to see you again soon. Thanks again.

Ons is baie bly dat julle die tyd by The Boathouse geniet het. Dit was net 'n plesier om julle as gaste te kry. Baie dankie ook dat julle die plek so netjies gelaat het. Ek sal julle aanbeveel vir enige gastehuis eienaar. Ons hoop om julle weer binnekort te sien. Nogmaals dankie.

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Werner P
Short stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Apr 2025

A jewel on the West Coast. This was the 2nd time we returned to this awesome place and we're already planning our 3rd stay, which will no doubt be followed by many, many more to this property. It truly is a home away from home and has everything you need to enjoy a relaxing break (and, if you're lucky, some good fishing!). Always clean, neat and tidy when we arrive. The owner is also always a pleasure to deal with, friendly and very accommodating. Well worth a visit!

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
André
The Boathouse
So glad to hear our guests enjoyed themselves and the property. You are very special guests and we hope to welcome you back many times in the future.
Eugene V
Short stay ⋅ Family with young children
5.0
Jan 2025

Really enjoyed it and kids loved it! With plenty to do around the Velddrif area. We had a wonderful time at the Boat House! Kids loved it, plenty of entertainment not just around the Velddrif area, but the dart board, card/board games that are available. You will definitely see us soon!

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
André
The Boathouse

Hello, thank you very much for your review and sharing your experience. Agree, we were there this past weekend too and couldn't do everything we wanted to. Very happy and grateful that you enjoyed The Boathouse as a family, that's what we try to achieve. You are welcome anytime in the future, we hope to see you again soon!

Hallo, baie dankie vir jou resensie en deel van jul ervaring. Stem saam, ons was die afgelope naweek ook daar en kon nie alles doen wat ons wou nie. Baie bly en dankbaar dat julle as gesin The Boathouse geniet het, dit is wat ons probeer regkry. Julle is enige tyd in die toekoms welkom, hoop ons sien julle weer binnekort!

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Kim M
Short stay ⋅ Family with young children
4.8
Nov 2025

Lovely cottage to enjoy special time with friends and family. Super host, great communication throughout. Very lovely place to stay and a short walk to the river's edge. Wonderful sunsets and bird life. The boathouse is very well equipped and the braai area lends itself to enjoying great evenings outside in the warm evening air.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
4.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
André
The Boathouse
Hi Kim, thank you very much for visiting The Boathouse and sharing your experiences. It is great to hear you and your family had a wonderful time and it was only a pleasure from our side to have you over. We hope to see you again in future; you are always more than welcome.
Rhoda V
Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
4.4
Aug 2025

Upon arrival, the Yellow Front Door makes you feel right at home, blissfully so! We were pleasantly surprised with the place to stay, very neat, location is fantastic, inside, and outside boma where everyone can hang out around a nice fire - easy access to the river - dishwasher was a big bonus. Everything you can think of is available at The Boathouse - you can just take your towels. Andre was also excellent with communication which I really appreciated, he also always answered any questions you had immediately. Always nice to stay at a place when you feel welcome from the start. I think the Yellow Front Door also made you feel welcome!

Met aankoms laat die Geelvoordeur jou sommer klaar tuisvoel, salig! Ons was aangenaam verras met die blyplek, baie netjies, ligging is fantasties, binne, en buite boma waar almal rondom 'n lekker vuur kan kuier - maklike toegang tot die rivier - skottelgoedwasser was 'n groot bonus. Alles waaraan jy kan dink is beskikbaar by The Boathouse - jy kan net jou handdoeke vat. Andre was ook uitstekend met kommunikasie wat ek baie waardeer het, hy het ook altyd dadelik enige vrae wat jy gehad het beantwoord. Altijd lekker om op 'n plek te bly as jy sommer van die begin af welkom voel. Ek dink die Geelvoordeur het ook gemaak dat jy welkom voel!

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Cleanliness
4.0
Service
5.0
Location
4.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
4.0
André
The Boathouse

Thank you very much for your visit, we are very glad you enjoyed it. It was a great pleasure to welcome you as guests and just a pleasure to work with you. We hope to see you again soon.

Baie dankie vir jul besoek, ons is baie bly julle het dit geniet. Dit was 'n groot plesier om julle as gaste te verwelkom en net 'n plesier om met julle saam te werk. Ons hoop om julle weer binnekort te sien.

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Em H
Short stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Dec 2024

Amazing, awesome, breathtaking and clean. The experience was amazing, we enjoyed it. The place was neat and the house had everything. I would recommend people to get away there anytime.

Amazing, awesome, asemrowend en skoon. Die ervaring was amazing, ons het dit geniet. Die plek was netjies en die huis het van alles in. Ek sal enige tyd mense aanbeveel om daar te gaan wegbreek.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
André
The Boathouse

Hello Em, thank you very much for your feedback about your experience. It was an absolute pleasure having you at The Boathouse. Thank you also for the nice ongoing communication and for leaving the place so tidy. You are welcome anytime in the future and I can recommend you as guests anywhere. Blessed time for you and your loved ones.

Hallo Em, baie dankie vir jou terugvoer van jou ervaring. Dit was 'n absolute plesier om julle by The Boathouse te hê. Dankie ook vir die lekker deurlopende kommunikasie en dat julle die plek so netjies gelaat het. Julle is enige tyd welkom in die toekoms en ek kan julle as gaste enige plek aanbeveel. Geseende tyd vir jou en jou geliefdes.

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  • Address: 20 River Street, Laaiplek, Velddrif, 7365, Western Cape
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