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Set in Maun, within 6.3 km of Nhabe Museum, Acacia Cottage offers accommodation with air conditioning. This apartment features a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the apartment's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. The apartment is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a balcony with garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. The apartment has a picnic area and a terrace. Maun Airport is 9 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.5
Location
8.1
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Maun

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Faidra
    Netherlands Netherlands
    A very nice cosy spacious place to stay in Maun! The hosts were truly lovely as was their beautiful dog!
  • Sebastian
    Austria Austria
    Ruth & Tebla were wonderful hosts and their Cottage was lovely. We felt right at home and were glad to have a space this beautiful before and after our safari. It is a very spacious and inviting place. It was also nice to relax and refresh at the...
  • Mandy
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Easy check in, very nice host, beautiful home with a nice garden. Bathroom was very nice decorated. It was raining when we stayed but the pool looked good. Location is outside of centre but we got good instructions. It was very clean.
  • Russell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully designed with all the kitchen appliances you could possibly need. The garden and pool were delightful we were very impressed and will certainly return in the future
  • Lisa
    Australia Australia
    Great little cottage with a pool and gardens. Owners greeted us and were super helpful and really nice. It’s a proper Botswana experience getting to the property as it’s pretty much in the river which adds to the fun and charm. Great value for money.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners were incredibly helpful with sending lots of information on how to find the cottage, as it is slightly off the beaten track. They also helped us get a taxi easily and made it clear they were nearby if we needed anything. It's a cute...
  • Melody
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Spacious and clean appartment. Very comfortable. Very warm owners that were very helpful. We had a flat tyre and they helped us with a reliable local mechanic which was great.
  • Lorenzo
    Spain Spain
    Best accommodation of our 3 weeks trip around Namibia and Botswana. Tebla and Ruth are just super friendly and will help you with everything they can. The small house is amazing, with a nice bed, nice small kitchen and a great shower. I would...
  • Mary
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Excellent self catering accommodation in a local area of Maun. The cottage was very clean and well maintained with modern appliances and facilities. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed to cook our own meals. The bathroom had...
  • Tatjana
    Germany Germany
    Great Cottage with nice pool and garden. Ruth and Tebla are wonderful and welcoming hosts, always prepared to help. Will come back.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Ruth and Tebla

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score
Ruth and Tebla
Only 7km from the busy centre of Maun, you will find Acacia Cottage, a simple, yet stylish studio apartment set in a beautiful garden, in a quiet neighborhood in Maun. If you don't have your own transport, we can assist with taxi numbers and airport pick ups (additional charge) Tebla runs his own mobile safari company and can arrange mokoro trips to the Okavango Delta, Day trips to Moremi Game Reserve, Camping safaris throughout the wild spaces of Botswana, and Maun activities such as Helicopter Scenic Flights and Visits to an Elephant Sanctuary. So please get in touch of you would like to plan a trip! Freshly laid eggs, vegetables and herbs are also available in the garden to buy and we can also assist with restaurant recommendations . ***Directions*** Please use the directions and map provided via message upon booking. Apps such as google maps can be misleading since not all the roads across the floodplain are marked.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Acacia Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Dining table
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette

    Bedroom

    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    • Desk

    Media & Technology

    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Mosquito net
    • Private entrance
    • Fan

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • Private pool
    • BBQ facilities
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Plunge pool
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Food & Drink

    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Activities

    • Tour or class about local culture
      Additional charge
    • Game drives
      Additional charge
    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site

    Outdoor & View

    • Garden view
    • View

    Building characteristics

    • Detached

    Transport

    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping

    Miscellaneous

    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating

    Safety & security

    • 24-hour security

    Languages spoken

    • English

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

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 18:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 11:00
    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

    0+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    BWP 100 per person, per night

    Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no cots available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 05:00.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

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

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

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 05:00:00.

    Legal information

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

    FAQs about Acacia Cottage

    • Check-in at Acacia Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Acacia Cottage on this page.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Acacia Cottage is 2.5 miles from the centre of Maun. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Game drives
      • Swimming Pool
      • Horse riding
    • Acacia Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

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

    • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Acacia Cottage on this page.

    • Yes, Acacia Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Acacia Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

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

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