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Punta de Mita, Mexico

Unbelievable beautiful home

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 05 Jun 2024via mobile
The home is absolutely gorgeous as is the surrounding countryside. From the moment you walk through the door you realize you are in one of the nicest homes in South Africa. The staff were terrific, anything we needed they found a way to provide for us. Perfect for a large family and a group of couples.
Date of stay: April 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 1 September 2023

Just returned from an amazing stay at this property - it really is first class in every way. From the minute we arrived all aspects were perfect - the welcome and the service throughout were first class. The property is beautiful, in a stunning location and has a wonderful feel about it. The service while we were there was exceptional and i would really recommend people to use the onsite chef we have special memories of family meals at the property. I really have nothing but positives about all aspects of our stay it is just the perfect place to relax. We will definitely return.

Date of stay: August 2023
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Corné Yzel, General Manager at The Residence @ Vrede & Lust, responded to this reviewResponded 3 September 2023

Hi Andrew, I am so happy to hear that your experience was as amazing as you described. We strive to give only the best service to add to the amazing picturesque views and location. Thank you SO very much for taking the time to write this beautiful review for us. We are very much looking forward to hosting you and your family again very soon!! Next time it has to be in summer as I said, it's even more enjoyable then!!

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Reviewed 25 July 2023

To stay at the Residence is few days in paradise. Very spacious rooms with immaculate bedding and all the luxury you might need.
Staff and food is of extraordinary quality. Asome views of the Mountains ,

Date of stay: July 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Corné Yzel, General Manager at The Residence @ Vrede & Lust, responded to this reviewResponded 31 July 2023

Hi Johan, I am extremely happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review for us. We hope that you will consider The Residence @ Vrede & Lust again when you are next in the Cape Winelands. Until next time!!

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Reviewed 17 March 2023

This was our second visit to the Residence, our first being January 2020 and it did not disappoint. We were a group of 3 families with children age 4-7 and we stayed 6 nights, The accommodation was plenty big enough to accommodate all of us comfortably. The house and setting are amazing, beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean and even smells amazing. All of our needs were catered for and the house manager Corne made our trip extra special from before we arrived, helping us to make all of our plans including in-house massages and beauty treatment to add to our already relaxing stay. We used the services of the in-house chef 4 of the nights and the food was amazing, and plenty of gorgeous estate wine to sample as well. he also made some amazing breakfast which would fill us up for the day. Nothing was too much trouble and we felt like royalty during our stay and were totally pampered. Unfortunately we are now spoilt forever. We will definitely be back on our next visit to South Africa.

Room tip: We hired a car but Ubers are readily available.
Date of stay: February 2023
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Corné Yzel, General Manager at The Residence @ Vrede & Lust, responded to this reviewResponded 24 March 2023

Hi Katie, wow, what a review! Firstly - thank you for visiting us for the second time.. I know it took a while with Covid and all, but what a pleasure it was to see all of you again! Secondly - Thank you very very much for writing this special review for us. I know that you are a busy woman and I appreciate you taking the time to write this for us tremendously. I will most certainly let you know when my wife and I manage to take a trip to the UK and spend some time with you in Manchester!! Until next time then!

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Reviewed 20 January 2023

This was the family's second trip to The Residence and to say it's becoming a home away from home is an understatement. Every single family member was catered to seamlessly. With memorable meals and festive season atmosphere. It really was a beautiful time to enjoy the holidays. Attention to detail in all areas and a constantly willingness and availability. Having experienced The Residence in two separate seasons I would highly recommend it to any and family looking to be pampered with in house massages and more, as well as local activities. Everyone can enjoy the ultimate relaxing holiday.

Room tip: it really helps to have an itinerary planned and prebooked for any local restaurant visits and outings especially during peak seasons
Date of stay: December 2022
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Corné Yzel, General Manager at The Residence @ Vrede & Lust, responded to this reviewResponded 20 January 2023

H Lungi, ag you know what, it was such an incredible honour for us to have you and the whole Nhlanhla family for Christmas. You all really feel like family now and I mean what I said that you have to experience The Residence in winter now. Both times that you've been here has been summer, and although summer is fantastic in the winelands, winter at The Residence has it's own magic. With the fireplaces going making it so cozy and the willows with no leaves leaving exposed snow covered mountain tops, you will feel like you've woken up in a fairy tale.. See you soon!!!

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Reviewed 20 January 2023

My family and I stayed at the Residence for the first time in December 2022, from the 30th to the 12th of January 2023. What a privilege it was for us to experience this level of hospitality. The unanimous view expressed my all members of the family, including my mother and a close friend of hers who got to join us for a number of days, is that this is by far the best accommodation we have ever experienced on a family vacation. Corne and his team deliver a world class service and experience, to such an extent that it was a no brainier for us to return to The Residence for another visit later this year. Spoiling my family by bringing them to this type of establishment is arguably one of the best holiday decisions I have ever made. The setting of the property, the views in the area, the flow and convenience of the house, the natural beauty of the region, and the quality of the food prepared by the chef, are only some of the factors that make The Residence a truly unforgettable experience. Thank you very much Corne and team.

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Date of stay: December 2022
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Corné Yzel, General Manager at The Residence @ Vrede & Lust, responded to this reviewResponded 20 January 2023

Hi Dion, what a lovely review, thank you SO very much!! It was such a great pleasure to have met you and your family and we are all very much looking forward to seeing all of you at the end of the year! Dion, I know that you are a very busy man and I really appreciate you taking the time to write this really awesome review for us. All the best for the year to come and see you at the end of the year!

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