Raka

8 Plein Street, 6920 Sutherland, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.1/10! <small>(score from <b>17</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
17 reviews
a living room with leather furniture and a flat screen tv at Raka in Sutherland
a living room with a couch and a table and chairs at Raka in Sutherland
a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove top oven at Raka in Sutherland
a living room with leather furniture and a flat screen tv at Raka in Sutherland
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Raka

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  • The entire place is yours
  • 1184 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Raka is set in Sutherland and offers a terrace. The property has quiet street views. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The spacious apartment has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the apartment can enjoy golfing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
10
High score for Sutherland
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Abre
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Great location. An authentic Karoo house. Loved it.”
  • Rae
    South Africa South Africa
    “The property was very quaint and very comfortable.”
  • Sebastian
    South Africa South Africa
    “The place was clean with friendly staff opening and explaining every thing to us, I extended my stay due to being comfortable in the house,”
  • Caroline
    South Africa South Africa
    “The lady Anneline who met us with the keys and showed us around was very pleasant. The cottage is quite spacious. The kitchen and bathroom have been renovated. The shower is excellent. The wifi is impressive.”

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Janine

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
Janine
Raka is a newly renovated karoo cottage situated in the middle of Sutherland and close to all amenities. Raka features two double rooms with percale linen and a family bathroom. The kitchen boasts a coal stove and the living area has a Queen Anne coal stove for the cold nights. There are safe undercover parking and backup lights in case of loadshedding.
Love to meet new guests.
Centrally situated.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Raka
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Electric blankets
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Walking tours
      Additional charge
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    Safety & security
    • Key access
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Raka takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Available 24 hours
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Raka in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Raka

    • Yes, Raka is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Raka has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Raka offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Walking tours

    • Check-in at Raka is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at Raka may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Raka can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Raka is 400 yards from the centre of Sutherland. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.