[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Thorn & Feather (Vermaaklikheid) Riverfront vacation home with private pool and kitchen ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61110000/61102100/61102048/e84301fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61110000/61102100/61102048/9ef95958.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61110000/61102100/61102048/3cdfb458.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61110000/61102100/61102048/41571547.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61110000/61102100/61102048/b3674b89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at Thorn & Feather (Vermaaklikheid) and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Pool - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Thorn & Feather (Vermaaklikheid) Rented on an exclusive basis (there are no other guests on the property during your stay). Set on a ridge of afromontane forest overlooking a spectacular river, 6 Km from San Sebastian Bay. A fully stocked water sports store and guests enjoy private access to the Duiwenhoks river. Two plunge pools filled with pure spring water, multiple entertainment decks and barbeque facilities. Max. capacity is 6 adults and 3 children. Three separate sleeping cabins (low walled stone cottages) interlinked by well maintained walkways - togetherness and privacy is the aim. but where and what is Vermaaklikheid?? .......... allow one of our guests to let rip as follows: “In a land far away... happiness is a hamlet called Vermaaklikheid. Its unpronounceability may have saved it from becoming the next hipster place-to-be, or it could be just a tiny bit far for the masses to come for the weekend. Either way, long may the madding crowds stay away. Here you will find rustic, barefoot tranquillity at its most raw and simple best. Three separate stone bedrooms sleep up to nine rosy-cheeked river dwellers, sharing the Bath House (an indoor/outdoor affair with piping hot water pumped from the donkey boiler to a large stone bath and shower), two outdoor showers and two separate loos. These river folk (that's you) gather in the evenings around abundant fireplaces both inside and outside the main living and cooking house, overlooking the moody waters of the Duiwenhoks River. Manicured gravel pathways wind between the buildings, past pool and yoga deck and down to the boathouse, where canoes and paddles are stowed ready for long days floating up and down the river. The beach is just a few kilometres away if you fancy a surf, with plenty of hiking and mountain biking to be done along deserted dirt roads in all directions. Completely off the grid, time stands still here and the modern world fades away. Thorn & Feather will steal your heart, take it for a romantic paddle up the river, cook it dinner on the fire under a starry sky and return it, smitten and exhilarated, and ready for the next adventure.” ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Lobster/crab pot - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Outside the building of course ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32430000/32426300/32426224/d0806112.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Breede River View at Witsand witsand - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Laundry 8.0 Very good 1 review CA $166 CA $196 total includes taxes & fees Oct 21 - Oct 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=32426224&PinnedHotelID=32426224&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117370000/117362900/117362850/b7070d57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Little Paradise - Unique Beach House on the Indian Ocean with Stunning Views Witsand - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=117362850&PinnedHotelID=117362850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 1 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets allowed Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Strictly on application ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: To be supervised - decks (with railings), pools. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Outside the building of course ## Important information ### 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 Thorn Feather Thorn & Feather Vermaaklikheid Thorn Feather (Vermaaklikheid) Thorn & Feather (Vermaaklikheid) Lodge Thorn & Feather (Vermaaklikheid) Vermaaklikheid Thorn & Feather (Vermaaklikheid) Lodge Vermaaklikheid ## About the area Located in Vermaaklikheid, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Westfield 4X4 Trail and Breede River Lodge Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Witsand Local Nature Reserve and Wild Rescue Nature Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, water tubing, and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. [Visit our Vermaaklikheid travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Vermaaklikheid.dx553248635974515916) [View more Vacation homes in Vermaaklikheid](https://www.expedia.ca/Vermaaklikheid-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248635974515916-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-34.32933%2C21.02192&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qEDaR3A3osjgpglRchRnJU2N5xk=) Vermaaklikheid, WC ### Restaurants - ‪Duivenhoks Restaurant - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Thorn & Feather (Vermaaklikheid) have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Thorn & Feather (Vermaaklikheid) pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Thorn & Feather (Vermaaklikheid)? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Thorn & Feather (Vermaaklikheid)? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Thorn & Feather (Vermaaklikheid) located? > Situated on a river, this vacation home is within 25 mi (40 km) of Riversdale Tourism Office, Riversdale Hospital, and Julius Gordon Africana Centre. Riversdale Old Jail / Die Tronk and Breede River Lodge Marina are also within 25 mi (40 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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