From luxurious beachside villas to a bush hideout worthy of Bond villain status, TechCentral has a look at Airbnb’s most expensive – and luxurious – in South Africa. A week’s stay in the most expensive of these mansions is enough to buy a decent-sized apartment in Johannesburg’s northern suburbs – only these rentals are paid for upfront, in cash, and not through a 20-year bond that chains you to your bank. Nine of these 10 Airbnb listings are – perhaps not surprisingly – in the Cape Town area, no doubt aimed at well-heeled international tourists spending dollars, euros or yen.
A note: rental pricing can fluctuate depending on the season, with the Christmas period usually attracting between 30% and 50% more than off-peak rates. In this analysis, rates given are not based on any particular time of the year, but rather based on an assumed average listing price. Here, then, are the 10 most expensive Airbnbs available for rent in South Africa: Etched into the mountainside with a fantastic view of the Atlantic Ocean, Villa Vista features five bedrooms and 4.
5 bathrooms, accommodating up to 10 guests at a time. This open-plan property has elevator access and all bedrooms feature a king bed with their own balconies and ocean views. Cape Kloof is nestled in a tranquil and trendy enclave within the city limits, a short drive from Clifton beach and Lion’s Head.
According to the description on Airbnb, the design of Cape Kloof balances modernism and naturalism, harmonisi.