About this property

Beachfront Living: whales tail in Port Shepstone offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests enjoy sea views and a saltwater swimming pool. The sun terrace and lush garden provide relaxing outdoor spaces. Comfortable Accommodation: The holiday home features four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The spacious layout includes a living room with a fireplace and a fully equipped kitchen. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Convenient Amenities: whales tail provides free on-site private parking, outdoor fireplace, and barbecue facilities. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, washing machine, and streaming services. Local Attractions: Sea Park Beach is just a few steps away. Margate Airport is 28 km from the property. Nearby attractions include Port Shepstone Country Club (6 km) and Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve (31 km).

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4
4 bunk beds
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Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Rob & Adri Neville

8.3
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Rob & Adri Neville
Nestled along the pristine shores of Sea Park, lies Whales Tail, a charming self-catering retreat. Boasting a prime location on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, this haven offers easy access to a myriad of delectable dining options, world-class golf courses, and enticing shopping destinations. This lovely house can accommodate 10 guests and comprises 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The main bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed and features a lounge area with a Smart TV, air-conditioner, ceiling fan, en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and washbasin. The second and third bedrooms are each furnished with queen-size beds and ceiling fans. The last bedroom is furnished with 2 bunk beds and a ceiling fan. The second bathroom is fitted with a shower while the fourth bathroom has a shower-over-bath. Quality linen is provided; however, guests are required to bring their own bath and swimming towels. The open-plan living area features a lounge, a dining area and a kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove, oven, microwave, air fryer, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tea- and coffee-making facilities and cutlery and crockery. The dining area is furnished with a dining table suitable for 8 guests. The lounge is furnished with a comfortable lounge suite, a coffee table, ceiling fans and a Smart TV with a sound bar. Access to free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The home is spared from load shedding by a full solar system. The living area opens up onto a covered verandah, which boasts stunning views of the garden and swimming pool area. The pool room features a comfy lounge suite ideal for relaxing with shower and toilet facilities. Guests can enjoy a dip in the sparkling swimming pool, a picnic in the garden, or simply socialise around either the indoor braai or outdoor fire pit. Access to secure parking is available. The property has state-of-the-art security, CCTV in common areas which is viewable from the TV in the main bedroom,
Our team will endeavor to make your stay as memorable as possible allowing you to take home memories for a lifetime. Your stay with us will feel like your home away from home.
The house is located on the beach, where every morning you are woken up by the waves breaking on the sandy beach. It is a safe and tranquil area. You are not far from the local amenities and the Wild Coast Sun casino.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Zulu

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House rules

whales tail takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 1,500 is required on arrival. That's about US$86. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform whales tail in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of ZAR 1,500 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.