[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105941800/105941710/c1937da6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105941800/105941710/be9dd4b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105941800/105941710/5bf2abfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105941800/105941710/8d60ef01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105941800/105941710/2155df48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pool - Pet-friendly - 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 ![Classic Cottage | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45710000/45703800/45703778/ed7d1d03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maison Montagne 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 - Franschhoek Wine Tram - 12 min walk - 1.1 km - Franschhoek Town Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Huguenot Monument - 3 min drive - 2.4 km - Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 6.1 km - Boschendal Estate - 8 min drive - 10.4 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 - ‪River Cafe - ‬15 min walk - ‪Let’s Frite - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat? > As of Oct 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat on Oct 12, 2025 start from CA $101.05, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Gecko-Pet-Friendly-Cottage-On-Fynbos-Garden-Retreat.h105941710.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Gecko Pet-friendly cottage on Fynbos Garden Retreat located? > Situated in Franschhoek, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Franschhoek Wine Tram, Franschhoek Art House, and Dutch Reformed Church. Franschhoek Town Hall and Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? 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