GuestBook

06-09-2011  -  Roger Steele

A Home Away from Home
I have lodged at Villa Schreiner multiple times over the past 9 months when visiting South Africa. I travel to Joburg about every other month on business. I discovered Michiel's hide-away while surfing TA and hope I can help others make the same discovery -- just don't be in my room when I am due back in town. I have stayed in all of the rooms at the Villa and discovered that they all have their own special character, comfort and provide a great place to relax away from the bustling city. My favorite place to hang is the Boma where Michiel has thoughtfully provided an honesty bar and relaxing furniture by the pool and garden. It has now become a informal tradition that Michiel prepares a Braai at least one night whenever I visit. I was even able to bring along 3 of my business colleagues on the last trip -- they all wanted to know how I found such a delightful place. I will also mention the wifi is strong, the coffee is delicious, the staff are very competent -- and the dog is happy to see me. The location is in a nice neighborhood and close to a small park. oh -- one more thing -- great breakfast choices too. Ciao. Room Tip:I've stayed in all the rooms -- all good!

10-09-2011  -  Steven Waters

Wonderful relaxing, friendly place.
Nothing was too much trouble.My wife and I stayed at Villa Schreiner for 2 weeks whilst having medical treatment at a local clinic. We needed somewhere quiet and relaxing. Michiel (the owner) made us feel so welcome. He arranged an airport pick-up for us and showed us the best places to eat locally.Our room was large and comfortable and well equipped with a lovely view of the large garden with its pool and the gorgeous "summer house" which was a joy to sit in. The B&B is in a residential area and about 20 minutes walk from Douglasdale centre which has restaurants, bars and supermarkets. It is just across the road from Jukskei Park with its charming river.Michiel has been in the tourism business for many years and runs a business organising safaris. We needed a few days away and he kindly organised a superb trip for us and booked the accommodation and organised a Hire Car that was delivered to us at the B&B. He even lent us his SatNav ! All in all, if you are looking for a good value, friendly, relaxing place to stay then we recommend you consider Villa Schreiner.

18-07-2011  -  Marian van Huis

Mooie plek met uitstekende Gastheer!

Verblijf SA gestart bij Michiel Schreiner in zijn prachtige Villa. Nog meer dank aan hem voor het op fantastische wijze in elkaar zetten voor onze reis door SA. Wij hadden nooit zoveel kunnen zien en op zulke mooie plekken, wanneer we niet geadviseerd zouden zijn door iemand die de situatie kent: prachtige safariparken: Entabeni (Legend Golf en Safari resort)Montusi Lodge in de Drakensbergen (wat een mooie plek, om nooit meer weg te gaan), Lalibele safari Lodge (bijzonder, gastvrij, gezellig en heel goed eten), Milkwood Manor in Plettenberg (wat een plaats en wat een mooi stadje en leuk de eigenaar uit Nieuwkoop van 50 jaar geleden), nog een mooiere plek bij Swellendam: Jan Harmsgat, zo'n aanrader, ook om langer te willen blijven. Na een wederom fantastisch diner in the Vinegard Tokara overlooking Stellenbosch en Cape Town, Nog 3 dagen Cape Town in hotel Commodore, waterfront, Trip Table Mountain en Cape Point, via Simon's town en Boulders en terug Chapmans Peak : aanrader! Veel dank!

24-09-2010  -  Arlette en Cees

Convenient alternative for a hotel
Our stay at Villa Schreiner was very enjoyable. Excellent service in a great surrounding, as well as the convenient transportation from and to the international airport. Especially the fabulous tropical garden is an "oasis" after our long flight from the Netherlands.

09-08-2010  -  Eveline Dietz

Perfect stay with every comfort!
The perfect place to stay when you are in Johannesburg. Every wish is being fulfilled with a great "at home"feeling. This is the second time for me at Villa Schreiner, and I will certainly return soon to enjoy Michiel's fanatastic service and dedicated hospitality.

26-04-2010  -  Lourens de Groot

Stuck in Johannesburg due to the Vulcano outburst (Iceland).
Michiel Schreiner offered us hospitality at Villa Schreiner Guest House, and arranged a trip through the Drakensbergen in order to bridge the time of our first opportunity to fly home. We travelled to Three Tree Hill Lodge (Bergville) and had a wonderful time wandering through the history of the Anglo-Boer War. We enjoyed the facilities of Hartford House in the middle of the Drakensbergen and ended up in the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga Rocks. A unique trip through a more than impressive country. Listen to the advice of Schreiner Africa, always correct in organizing and programming. Lourens & Olga De Groot-Broersma

19-03-2010  -  Arnoud & Karin Mulder

We felt very much at home at Villa Schreiner!
Our host Michiel happened to celebrate his birthday on the day we arrived. We celebrated this with him while enjoying a glass of good South African wine. Michael arranged for us a very short notice, a 2 day safari in the Entabeni game reserve, a mere 2.5 hour drive from Johannesburg, which we highly recommend. The shops and restaurants are a stone's throw away, and the Bryanston Golf Club is also worth a visit. Thanks Michiel, we will be back for sure!

15-01-2010  -  Kim Voo

A wonderful and safe journey!
Thank you very much for your excellent services and hospitality during our visit to South Africa. We hope to come back soon.

10-01-2010  -  John & Mary Hunt

A perfect and very safe start of our holiday!
After a long flight from London, we were very happy that Michael arranged for a safe transfer from the airport to Villa Schreiner. The villa is situated in a very nice and quiet residential suburb, and we felt immediately at home. The next day Michael gave us a very good briefing about our journey, and the rental car was already at Villa Schreiner. We certainly can recommend Schreiner for your trip to South Africa.

18-10-09  -  Christine

Villa Schreiner is a perfect place to start your travels in Southern Africa. This B&B is a homely place with a beautiful garden and swimming pool only a 30 minute drive from the airport. It is situated in a quiet residential area. The host, who is also a very good travel agent, prearranged our transfer. It makes you feel safe and comfortable arriving in the evening in what is not known as one of the safest places in the world. The host provided us with a lot of useful tips and tricks for our stay in SA. We also did some shopping in the nearby shopping mall (AC-adapter) and had dinner in a very nice restaurant called the Throbbing Strawberry.

18-10-09  -  Christine

Villa Schreiner is a perfect place to start your travels in Southern Africa. This B&B is a homely place with a beautiful garden and swimming pool only a 30 minute drive from the airport. It is situated in a quiet residential area. The host, who is also a very good travel agent, prearranged our transfer. It makes you feel safe and comfortable arriving in the evening in what is not known as one of the safest places in the world. The host provided us with a lot of useful tips and tricks for our stay in SA. We also did some shopping in the nearby shoppingmall (AC-adapter) and had dinner in a very nice restaurant called the Throbbing Strawberry.

25-09-09  -  Nikolay Uzunov

Wow! My wife and children enjoyed our holiday with Schreiner Africa very much. Michiel Schreiner is a wonderful host, and has arranged everything for our holiday.We certainly would recommend Schreiner Africa to anyone who is interested in a tailor-made journey into Africa.

08-07-09  -  Jan Kuipers

Highly recommended! We had our honeymoon booked with Schreiner and we really enjoyed our wonderful stay in South Africa. Michiel has made us feel 'very special'!

16-06-09  -  Jonathan Barrett