Oyster Cottage

–Excellent location - show map
+5 photos
Scored 9.3
Rated superb
  • The entire place is yours
  • 2110 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace

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About this property

Beachfront Location: Oyster Cottage in Umhlanga offers direct beachfront access, a lush garden, and a spacious terrace. Guests enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi throughout the property. Spacious Accommodation: The holiday home features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a comfortable living room, and a fully equipped kitchen. Family rooms and a private entrance ensure a relaxing stay. Convenient Amenities: Private check-in and check-out, housekeeping, outdoor seating, bicycle parking, and barbecue facilities enhance the guest experience. Free on-site parking is available. Nearby Attractions: Umhlanga Lighthouse is 2 km away, Umhlanga Main Beach 2 km, and King Shaka International Airport 19 km from the property. Highly rated for room cleanliness.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Eugene
    South Africa South Africa
    “It's one of the best properties I've ever booked on this app..”
  • Zanele
    South Africa South Africa
    “Location was excellent as it was close to shopping centers and the ocean though it was cold.”
  • Siziphiwe
    South Africa South Africa
    “Everything about the host and the property was great.”
  • Mohammed
    South Africa South Africa
    “Every thing was perfect .the house is beautiful. I am definitely coming Back most lovely 😍 house just got relax”
  • Paul
    South Africa South Africa
    “The location is perfect. The cottage is very beautifull and there is a nice homey atmosphere which makes your stay very pleasant.”
  • Khathu
    South Africa South Africa
    “The environment was very clean and tidy, including the pool, the safety was more than expected, and the area is very cool and comfortable.”
  • Phororo
    South Africa South Africa
    “My rating is for 15 oyster crescent as I was moved to that property.. the property was perfect.. very clean.. the property is really beautiful.. the kids enjoyed the clean pool.”
  • Ntombikayise
    South Africa South Africa
    “everything about the oyster cottage, safety and it is a quiet and close to amenities”
  • Thandile
    South Africa South Africa
    “I loved everything about it The host was very welcoming & accommodating The house was beautiful & warm.It was home away from home, I wish we'd stayed longer Definitely coming back”
  • Ayanda
    South Africa South Africa
    “Every thing was perfect it even more beautiful then the pictures”

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.

Managed by Umhlanga Holiday Rentals (Pty) Ltd

Company review score: 8.3Based on 1,915 reviews from 45 properties
45 managed properties

Company information

Umhlanga Holiday Rentals (Pty) Ltd was started in 2010 and registered as a Private Company in 2016 following the successful growth of our brand and compliance with local tax law requirements. We currently market and manage around 30 niche properties; the majority are beachfront apartments and employ 15 staff members. Christian and Karyn Leclezio own and passionately operate this business.

Property information

Oyster Cottages consists of two independent fully serviced self-catering cottages, namely OYSTER COTTAGE and PEARL COTTAGE, and which both share an elevated corner property nestled in the privacy and peacefulness of one of Umhlanga's oldest residential suburbs, Westridge. The wifi code is on the TV This property has an invertor during load shedding for some lights TV and wifi We hope you enjoy your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you again soon The completely renovated OYSTER COTTAGE and newly built PEARL COTTAGE were professionally decorated and even had their backup electricity (inverter - 3hrs) and shared water (5000 Ltr) system installed. You can book OYSTER COTTAGE and PEARL COTTAGE separately, whereby you share the property (pool area and parking) with a fellow traveller, or you can book the entire property for complete personal use and privacy.

Neighbourhood information

The name "Umhlanga" means "place of reeds" in the Zulu language. Umhlanga Rocks is a prime holiday resort town and a trendy tourist destination. In 1869, Umhlanga's first beach cottage, the Oyster Lodge (on the site of the original Oyster Box Hotel which was owned by Christian's family) and built overlooking the sea and where they served tea and scones to passers-by in the true spirit of Umhlanga hospitality. The beach cottage had a reflective roof which acted as a beacon by passing ship captains to navigate safely around Umhlanga's rocky headland. In 1954 Umhlanga's red and white lighthouse was built to warn ships away from the dangers of the rocks. Umhlanga's first hotel, The Umhlanga Rocks Hotel (on the site of the PEARLS), was built in the 1920s. The original Oyster Box Hotel was built on the site next to the lighthouse in 1947. Umhlanga Rocks bloomed, and other hotels soon followed. Umhlanga became the most sought after area for local's to go on holiday as well as to set up residence.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Oyster 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 09:00 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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Oyster Cottage 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.

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

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.