Title: Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=105941710&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat Cottage in Franschhoek with fireplace ## Photo gallery for Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat ![Property grounds - Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat (Franschhoek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105941800/105941710/c1937da6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat (Franschhoek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105941800/105941710/2155df48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat (Franschhoek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105941800/105941710/5bf2abfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat (Franschhoek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105941800/105941710/8d60ef01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat (Franschhoek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105941800/105941710/be9dd4b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Immerse in the tranquil atmosphere of Gecko Cottage, Artemis Garden Retreat. With a peaceful garden featuring indigenous Fynbos, unwind by the Meditation Tree or explore Franschhoek valley's beautiful views. Take a leisurely stroll to the village with its quaint shops and world-class restaurants. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Pet friendly - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat Gecko Cottage on the Artemis Garden Retreat, soaks up the country atmosphere while offering all the home comforts, with beautiful views across Franschhoek valley. The garden has indigenous Fynbos with a Labyrinth, a Meditation Tree and a stunning swimming dam fed with mountain water. Easy walking distance to the village with its quaint shops, outstanding art galleries and world-class restuarant. Peaceful, quiet, relaxing and private, it is great for recharging your soul. We are pet friendly and your small to medium sized fur-buddies are welcome. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ### General - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39180000/39172400/39172359/ceb95791.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### LITTLE WILLOW BROOKE RUSTIC RIVERSIDE COUNTRY COTTAGE Franschhoek - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-33.899666,19.123058&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:xc%7BmEc%7EusB%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FS%40Q%3FQ%40S%40QBQ%40S%40QBQBSBQ%40QBQDQBQDQBQDQDQDODQDQFODQFODOFQFOFOHOFOFMHOHOFMHOHMHMHMJMHMJMHKJMJKJMJKHKLIJKJKLIJKLIJILILILGLIJGLINGLGLELGNELGLENELENCLENCLENANCLCNCNANANALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40N%40N%40NBLBNBN%40LDNBNDLBLDNDLDNFLDLFLDNFLFLHJFLHLFLHLHJHLHJJLHJJJHLJHJJJJLJJJLHJJLHLJLHLHLHLHNFLHNHNFLFNHNFNFNFPDNFNFPDNDPDPDNDPDPBPDPBPDPBPBP%40PBRBP%40PBR%40P%40P%40R%3FP%40P%40R%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FRAPAP%3FRAPARAPCPARCPCPAPCPCREPCNEPCPEPEPEPEPENEPGNGNEPGNGNGNINGNGNINILGNILILINILKLILKJILKJKLKJKJIJMJKJKHMJKHMHKJMFMHMHMFKHMFMFOFMFMDMFODMDODMDMDOBODMBOBOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOAOCOAMCOCOCMCOEMCOEMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMGOGMGKIMGMIMIMGKKMIKIMKKIKKMKIKKKKKKMKKIMKMIMKKIMIOIMIMGOIMIOGOGOIOGOGOGOEQGOEOGQEOEQEQEQEQCQEQCOEQCSAQCQCQCQASAQCQASAQ%3FSAQ%3FQAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0ejMGNLg8vQYud7Gh0abK6atANM=) Franschhoek, WC #### What's nearby - Dutch Reformed Church \- 12 min walk \- 1.1 km - Franschhoek Wine Tram \- 12 min walk \- 1.1 km - Franschhoek Town Hall \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Franschhoek Art House \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Huguenot Monument \- 3 min drive \- 2.4 km #### Getting around - Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 62 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Hoek - ‬20 min walk - ‪Tuk Tuk Microbrewery - ‬3 min drive - ‪Terbodore Coffee Roasters - ‬15 min walk - ‪French Connection - ‬17 min walk - ‪Franks Corner Bar And Grill - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat? ### Is Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat? ### Where is Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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