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Wits-End Self Catering family or group Accommodation, roomy, peaceful, desired

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6 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
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Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 10418 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Harare, Harare Province
  • Place, Sam Levy's Village
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Borrowdale Brooke Golf Club
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, St. John's College
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harare (HRE-Harare Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wits-End Self Catering family or group Accommodation, roomy, peaceful, desired

■ The entire house is available exclusively to our guests for their privacy and relaxation.
■ ROOMS. Very roomy sitting and dining areas, kitchen and bedrooms.
■ BEDROOMS. > Berooms 1 -4 are on the ground Floor; 5&6 on the upper floor. > 1, 4. 5 & 6 have ensuite bathrooms. > Bedroom 5 has a Study Room next to it which can be used as children's room.
> Rooms 2&3 share a common bathroom.
> There is a visitor's ½ bathroom (toilet) near the house entrance.
■ Kitchen: Has both electric and gas stoves perfect for cooking/ baking and has most utencils and cuttlery needed.
■ Pantry. Roomy with large refregerator.
■ Both Braai and Gas BBQ available with enough outside siitting areas.
■ BACK UP. Solar back-up installed and Borehole water for your peace of mind.
■ Free parking on premises.
■ TOWELS. Please bring your own face or hand towels. We provide the large body or bath Towels.
■ Location: Situated in the quiet Helensvale, Borrowdale area (near the famous " Blue Roof".
DISTANCES from:
> Harare City Centre: 16km,
> Sam Levy Village & Village Walk Shopping Mall and Pomona Food Court: 9km.
> Bon Marche Supermarket,
> Gavas Restaurant in Belgravia (Traditional food): 15km.
> Food Lovers Market, Greendale: 14km
> Borrowdale Brooke: 2,4km
> Borrowdale Brooke Golf course main Entrance: 3km.
> Harare R. Mugabe International Airport: 23km.
OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST:
> Domboshava mountain/caves: 12km
> Imbashiri Bird Park: 41km
> Haka camp & game Park: 13km
> Kumusha Recreation Centre (Ruwa): 41km
> Mukuvisi Woodlands, Wildlife & Safari: 16km
> Avondale Flea Market: q6km
> Shona sculpture art gallery: 20km.
■ External Garden is extensive with shaddy trees and beautiful mountain views.
■ Free WIFI. The name and password will be sent to confirmed guests.
■ TV with family channels for news and entertainment.
You can also use your own google account to view the smart options of YouTube, Netflix, etc...
■ N.B. A full house manual and rules is available on the house.



During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to St. John's College. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 5.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 13 minutes by car from Borrowdale Brooke Golf Club and 13 minutes from Sam Levy's Village
Wits-End Self Catering family or group Accommodation, roomy, peaceful, desired offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • In-room accessibility
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,499 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Notify host/assistant about 15 minutes before leaving
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

GUEST NUMBERS. We can accomodate up to 14 people if guests are prepared to : ■ share some beds, ■ Pay and extra $15 per personal per night beyond 10
SMALL FUNCTIONS: FUNCTIONS. These can be held elsewhere and guests can come for accommodation and normal meals.
Linen change once/week after 1st 7 nights. Start off toiletries supplied but replenish yourself. Kitchen utensils supplied. Enjoy own cooking.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Small chidren allowed if they sleep with parents

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Reviews

Wits-End Self Catering family or group Accommodation, roomy, peaceful, desired Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Master P.

Liked: Cleanliness
First Class from beginning til End ! Mr Janda and Staff Very Welcoming! The Accomodation and Facilities were First Class enjoyed by all! Will recommend and stay there AGAIN!!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were a group of 8 and this facility met all our needs. It was clean, the host was very welcoming and responded very quickly to any of our requests/questions. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian Fry E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wits-End, WONDERFUL!

Wits-End the Janda family are a rare find and wonderful place to enjoy Harare from. We enjoyed our stay immensely and won't hesitate to come back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024