Sea Forever, Pennington, South Coast, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

 Visited in: July 2019

Far more luxurious than the pictures depict

We booked the cottage because of the great view, very reasonable rates offered and of course because Pennington is one of our favourite destinations. We were not expecting it to be quite as luxurious as it was. 

View from the outdoor area

Comfortable furniture (both indoor and outdoor), queen sized beds, cotton bedding, a stunning kitchen and the best finishings really make Sea Forever one of the best places we've stayed at within a limited budget!

Amazing kitten with all the necessities and more

Loungers - no beach house is complete without them

3 bedrooms comfortably sleep 6 people and 2 bathrooms (as well as an extra toilet and wash basin) ensure that nobody gets in anyone's way first thing in the morning.

Bathroom 1 - bath

Bathroom 1 - shower

Main en-suite bathroom with shower

Extra toilet and wash basin

The main bedroom has loads of cupboard space and all bedrooms have sea views. 

Main bedroom

Main bedroom - cupboards galore!

A short walk takes you to the gorgeous beach or you can just enjoy the view from the outdoor area. A truly under-rated gem!

Price: 

Less than R500 per person and well worth every cent!

Recommended for:

Families / groups / couples

The host/s:

Absolutely fantastic as always, thank you Bev!

For more information and bookings:

info@penningtonbeachholiday.com 

Family Tides Cottage, Port Shepstone, South Coast, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Visited in: June 2019

The unit is comfortable and conveniently located close to the local beach however it lacks the usual charm of a beach house. This is  perhaps due to everything being grey - the tiles, the furniture, the walls, the cushions... 

Lounge

Dining tables just off the kitchen

Lovely views can be enjoyed from the covered patio and the chairs have good cushions. There is a pool and a braai however as the house is just off the road, it does not feel very private. 

Patio 

Braai

Patio and pool

Ideal for a family or group of friends there are 2 bathrooms (one with bath and toilet, a separate shower and a separate loo) and 4 bedrooms. Good quality beds and cotton bedding are provided and sea views can be enjoyed from 3 of the 4 bedrooms. 

 While providing comfort and the necessities for a family / group stay, the house could use a bit more warmth. 

Traveller hints and tips:

* We were advised by two locals not to venture to the beach closest to the property but instead to use the main beach which is a short walk / drive from the house.

* Take your own double ply toilet paper.

Price:

Less than R500 per person

Recommended for:

Families / groups

The host/s:

Fantastic over email.

For more information and bookings:

https://www.wheretostay.co.za/family-tides-cottage-self-catering-accommodation-southport-south-coast

Ocean's Paradise, Anerley, South Coast, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Visited in: January 2019 

Great for a budget holiday where you will be using the facilities just to cook and sleep. The unit has 3 bedrooms - double bed, bunk beds and a single bed. There is also a "sleeper couch" in the lounge although this is held up by a brick so exercise caution. 

Double bunk room

Main bedroom with double bed

Bedroom with single bed

Sleeper couch in lounge

The kitchen, while nothing to write home about, has a double sink and is sufficiently equipped for self catering. 

Kitchen

Kitchen - double sink

Dining room table

The only thing less noteworthy than the kitchen is the bathroom with a hand held shower. 

Bathroom with hand-held shower

Basin in bathroom

One of the best features is the garden which is beautiful and bright with a variety of colourful plants. 

The view from the small uncovered patio is lovely but unfortunately the furniture is not geared for relaxation as the benches are really hard, even with cushions. This area cannot be enjoyed if it is raining so we moved a couple of chairs to the garage so that we could still be 'outdoors' during the storm. There is however a seating area just passed the lounge that you can see the view from if you don't mind being inside. 

View from the patio

Furniture on patio

Additional seating area

Overall - you get what you pay for. The unit is close to the beach and has the basics you need as a base for your holiday. 

Traveller hints and tips:

* The strangest part of this place is the fact that the entire house slopes downward (this can be seen in the picture with the birdbath as well) - a definite no no if you suffer from vertigo!

* Take your own double ply toilet paper

Price:

Way less than R500 per person, especially if you travel as a family / group. 

Recommended for:

Those just looking for a place to cook and sleep and don't mind the noticeable slope.

The host/s:

We didn't meet the owner in person but he was pleasant over email. 

For more information and bookings:

https://www.wheretostay.co.za/oceans-paradise-beach-cottage-self-catering-accommodation-anerley-soutn-coast