Tucked into the lush Hermitage Valley just outside Swellendam, the EcoTreehouse is a peaceful off-grid cabin designed for comfort, simplicity, and connection to nature. It’s perfect for couples, solo travellers, or small families wanting to unplug without compromising on comfort.
Wake to mountain views, fall asleep to frog-song, and soak under the stars in your private wood-fired hot tub. Swim, stargaze, wander the trails, or meet the horses — this land invites you to slow down.
The space
Sleeps 2–3 (and a half) in comfort:
The Treehouse is designed for couples or small families who want both simplicity and softness.
- Beautiful bedroom with queen-size bed and forest views
- Built-in sofa bed in the lounge for one additional guest (adult or child)
- A camp cot and high chair is available by request
- Cotton bedding, plush bath towels, and eco bathroom products included
- Indoor shower and outdoor shower under the open sky
- Please bring swimming towels for the dam and hot tub
Inside the cabin:
Natural, clean decor creates a grounded, inviting space where every detail is thoughtfully chosen.
- Sunny lounge and dining nook with sweeping views of land, mountains, and sunsets
- Books, puzzles, and games for cozy indoor time
- Large deck for reading, stargazing, meals, chilling on the hammock or doing absolutely nothing
- Load-shedding free
- Fast WIFI perfect for working from the treehouse
Kitchen & Essentials:
You’ll find everything you need to settle in and cook like you’re home:
- Gas stove, microwave, bar fridge, coffee plunger
- Quality knives and utensils
- Pantry staples: salt, pepper, olive oil, tea, coffee, sugar, rusks, small milk, and dish soap
Guest access
The EcoTreehouse sits privately on the top corner of our 1.4-hectare smallholding — a tranquil patchwork of gardens, dams, paddocks, and trees. You’ll share the land with horses, frogs, birds, and a family of four who left the city to live out their dream here, at a place we call The Well.
Expect:
- A peaceful swimming dam with cool, fresh water
- A small natural pond and shaded picnic spots
- A private wood-fired hot tub
- An infrared sauna (if weather permits as it is solar powered)
- Horse paddocks and horses you can meet and greet, and join in their feeding and grooming- or book lessons or outrides (inquire when booking)
- The ever-changing beauty of the Langeberg Mountains
- A sky full of stars, frogsong at night, and the occasional neigh from the horses
- A playground complete with trampoline and small zip-line
- An outdoor shower under the stars
Other things to note
Off-the-grid, but not off-comfort:
Sustainability is woven into everything here — not as a compromise, but as a way of life.
- 3000kW solar system powers all lights and appliances
- Gas for stove and hot water
- Greywater and septic system nourish the land
- Only biodegradable products used (all provided)
Optional extras available on request:
- Artist’s easel
- Camp cot and high chair
Things to do nearby:
- Walk, run, or cycle from the property along the main dirt road or explore newly built trails in the plantations
- Visit Marloth Nature Reserve: explore Afromontane fynbos, indigenous forest, rich birdlife, small mammals, and cool off in mountain streams and waterfalls. Trails start at the reserve office; go solo or book a guide (additional fee — please enquire when booking).
- Guided hikes with a local hiking guide can also be arranged.
- Play a round at the nearby 9-hole golf course.
- Swim or paddle in large nearby dams (bring your own kayak or canoe).
- Visit Berry Guest Farm and Wildebraam: enjoy liqueur tastings, pick fresh seasonal berries (Nov-Dec), buy frozen produce, or explore their family-friendly activities.
- Explore the historic town of Swellendam (5 minutes away), with its Drostdy Museum, “Under the Oaks” Saturday market, local shops, and wide variety of restaurants.
- Visit Bontebok National Park for fynbos walks, game viewing, and riverside picnics or braais along the Breede River.
- Take scenic day trips to Buffeljagsrivier, Suurbraak, Barrydale, Montague, or the wine farms of the Bonnievale/Robertson Valley.
- Drive just 1 hour to reach the coast at Witsand, Infanta, De Hoop Nature Reserve or Arniston. A little further to Cape Agulhas.
Please note that the owners take no responsibility for any loss or injuries incurred while using the facilities provided.
