Title: Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=49013374&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville Cottage in Johannesburg with kitchenette and patio ## Photo gallery for Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville (Johannesburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49020000/49013400/49013374/0bf0d7fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville (Johannesburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49020000/49013400/49013374/ff4da332.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville (Johannesburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49020000/49013400/49013374/90-2257448b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville (Johannesburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49020000/49013400/49013374/90-9eb2bb57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap - Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville (Johannesburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49020000/49013400/49013374/a3b5e995.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this lovely cottage with its own secluded garden, where you can unwind in your private outdoor space. The bedroom features a queen size bed and ample closet space, while the small lounge offers a kitchenette for self-catering convenience. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2269 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Laundry - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville A lovely cottage with a bedroom with queen size bed, a small lounge with a kitchenette. Bathroom (with shower, bath, toilet and basin) and ample closet space. Outside Table & Chairs (for flatlet), as well as parking below deck. The bedroom looks onto your own secluded garden to relax outside. Airport transfers and Joburg tours may be arranged with a highly recommended local travel operator. Additional charge for Cleaning & Laundry facilities, available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday (excluding public holidays) at R250/day. Negotiable for longer stays. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: You may smoke outside the cottage ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 269 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118050000/118042100/118042093/aa46e024.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming spacious apartment in delightful Johannesburg with WiFi, Patio Auckland Park - Parking available - Fireplace - Microwave CA $43 CA $98 total includes taxes & fees Dec 29 - Dec 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-29&endDate=2025-12-30&selected=118042093&PinnedHotelID=118042093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115980000/115973400/115973328/67177799.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ararat Haven with Lake View Westdene - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Breakfast available CA $54 CA $83 total includes taxes & fees Dec 29 - Dec 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-29&endDate=2025-12-30&selected=115973328&PinnedHotelID=115973328&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110070000/110065500/110065499/356e006b_edited_5f43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Botanical Haven, a unique living experience where nature meets modern luxury! 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Please ensure that the gate has closed when coming in and going out and that our two dogs are inside the property. Kindly respect the fact that we live in a quiet neighbourhood and keep noise levels down, especially after hours. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted You may smoke outside the cottage ## 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Retreat on 5th - the Quiet Side of Melville Cottage Retreat on 5th - the Quiet Side of Melville Johannesburg Retreat on 5th - the Quiet Side of Melville Cottage Johannesburg ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-26.178005,28.015875&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:l_w%7ECez%7EiD%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40O%40Q%3FQ%40O%40Q%40QBO%40QBQBO%40QBOBQDOBODQBODODODODODODOFOFODMFOFOFMFMHMFOHMHMFMHMHKHMHMJKHKJMHKJKJKJIJKJKJIJIJKLIJILGJILILGJINGJGLGLENGLELGLENELENELCLENCNCLENANCLCNANCNANAL%3FNANAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%3FN%40N%40NBL%40NBNBN%40LDNBLBNDLBNDLDNDLDLFLDLFNDLFJFLFLHLFLHJFLHJHLHJJJHJHJJJJJHJJJJHJJLHJHJJLHLHJHLFLHLHLFLHNFLFLFNFNDLFNDNFNDNDNDNDNDNBNDPBNBNDPBN%40PBNBP%40PBN%40P%40P%40N%3FP%40P%3FN%40P%3FP%3FP%3FN%3FPAP%3FNAP%3FPAPANAPCPANCPCNAPCNEPCNCNEPCNENENENENENGNENGNELGNGNGLGLINGLILILGLILILIJKLIJIJKLIJKJKJKJKHKJKHKJKHMHKHMHKFMHMFMHMFKFMFOFMDMFMDMDODMDODMBODMBODMBOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOCOAMCOAOCMCOEOCMEMCOEMEOEMEMEMGOEMGMGKGOGKIMGMIKGMIKIMIKIKKKIKKKIKKKKKKIKKMIKKKIMIKIMIMGMIMIMGMIOGMGMGOGOEMGOGOEOEOEOEOEOEOCOEQCOEOCQCOAQCOCQAOCQAQAOAQ%3FQAQAO%3FQ%3FQ%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RbDtyHsstl2hrFJ3OcaNH89a2Rs=) Johannesburg, Gauteng #### What's nearby - 7th Street \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Netcare Milpark Hospital \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - University of Witwatersrand \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - University of Johannesburg \- 20 min walk \- 1.7 km - Johannesburg Botanical Garden \- 3 min drive \- 3.0 km #### Getting around - Rosebank Station - 14 min drive - Johannesburg Park Station - 17 min drive - O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Xai Xai Lounge - ‬10 min walk - ‪De Baba - ‬8 min walk - ‪Jo'anna The Melt Bar - ‬9 min walk - ‪Six Cocktail Bar - ‬9 min walk - ‪The Richmond Studio Cafe - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville have a pool? ### Is Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville? ### What time is check-out at Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville? ### Where is Retreat on 5th - the quiet side of Melville located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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