Millstream Farm Wins RCI’s Top Small Resort (Again!) — What It Means, Why It Matters, and How It Benefits You...

There’s humblebragging… and then there’s just telling the truth. So here it is: Millstream Farm has been named RCI’s Top Gold Crown Small Resort, for the third year in a row.

Yes, we’re blushing. But also? We’re proud. Because this isn’t just about a fancy title and a shiny plaque (although we’ll definitely be hanging that up with care). It’s about what the award says about Millstream and more importantly, what it means for you as a guest, a timeshare owner, or someone considering making this peaceful piece of Dullstroom your home-away-from-home.

What is the RCI Gold Crown Award Anyway?

Let’s break it down. RCI (that’s Resort Condominiums International, not Really Cool Individuals, although, both apply here) is the world’s largest timeshare exchange company. They partner with resorts all over the globe and hand out Gold Crown status to only the best of the best, based entirely on verified guest reviews and experience metrics.

So when we say we’re a Gold Crown Resort, what we really mean is:

• Our cottages are clean, cozy, and consistently well-maintained

• Our service is warm and human (yes, that’s Kennedy on reception, and yes, he remembers your kids’ names)

• Our facilities, from the fly-fishing dams to the hiking trails...deliver every time

• Guests walk away happy. Consistently.

To win Top Small Resort in this category? That means we weren’t just good, we were the best in our size category in Southern Africa. For the third year running.

We’re not saying you should visit just because of that…But if you did, we wouldn’t blame you.

What This Means For Timeshare Owners

For those who already own a week (or are thinking about it), this win is also a sign that you’ve invested in a resort that takes its role seriously, not just as a holiday destination, but as a community.

Millstream is run as a Share Block company, meaning it’s owned and managed by the people who love it most: the timeshare owners themselves. So when the service is excellent, when the grounds are pristine, when the trout are biting, it’s not because a corporate chain is watching. It’s because the people who come here… care.

And if that wasn’t reason enough to consider ownership — here’s another perk worth knowing about.

Why Joining RCI Makes Your Timeshare Go Further

You love Millstream. We love Millstream. But sometimes, you want a beach. Or a bushveld sunset. Or, hey, maybe even a snow-capped mountain in Europe.

Enter: RCI Exchange.

When you own timeshare at Millstream and become an RCI member, you get access to a global network of over 4,000 resorts in more than 100 countries.

That means:

• You can exchange your Millstream week for a stay somewhere new, local or international

• You get access to family-sized, self-catering accommodation that fits the same lifestyle you’re used to (no shoebox hotel rooms here)

• You can bank your week and travel later

• You can travel more affordably, avoiding inflated peak-season prices

It’s flexibility, without losing the structure that makes timeshare work so well in the first place...and best of all? If you miss the Millstream dam and the smell of a fire at dusk… well, your cottage will still be waiting next year.

In Closing: Awards are Nice. Traditions Are Better.

We’re honoured to receive this award (again). But the real reward is watching families return year after year  sometimes three generations deep knowing that Millstream isn’t just a destination.

It’s a tradition. A quiet ritual. A place that feels like coming home, even if you’ve only just arrived.

So whether you're an owner, a regular visitor, or someone considering joining the family, thank you for making Millstream what it is. 😉

Ready to learn more about ownership at Millstream Farm or RCI exchange?

Visit www.millstreamfarm.co.za/timeshare or pop into the office we’ll gladly answer your questions (and maybe show off the award, just once more).