Camps Bay Retreat: The Pods

If you walk through the four-acre private nature reserve at Camps Bay Retreat, through the indigenous forest, past the nature pool, and towards the organic nursery, you might come across two surprising structures tucked into the greenery. These converted shipping containers are “Pods,” self-contained units Village n Life built as an alternative to traditional holiday accommodation.

The tiny house movement inspired Maree Brink, Village n Life chairman, in his design of the Pods.

"I wanted to emulate the idea of a yacht, with its self-contained living quarters, but for land. Something compact, with no wasted space," says Maree.

The Pods' interiors are luxurious, as is the standard of Village n Life, but that luxury comes with a tiny twist. At only 18m2, they are about a quarter of the size of a standard hotel room. The units are completely self-contained, each with a shower, toilet, kitchenette, bathroom, and balcony seating area.

Enjoy and access the amenities, free breakfast, and breathtaking grounds of Camps Bay Retreat, at a fraction of the cost.