About this property

Beachfront Location: Marlin Cottage in Chintsa East offers direct beachfront access and a lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the apartment. Comfortable Amenities: The apartment features a terrace, kitchenette, patio, fireplace, and barbecue facilities. Additional amenities include a dining area, outdoor furniture, and free toiletries. Local Attractions: Chintsa Beach is a 5-minute walk away. Nearby activities include fishing, windsurfing, and diving. East London Airport is 48 km from the property. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly host, beautiful garden, and easy beach access.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Margaret
    South Africa South Africa
    the location was perfect and the hosts went beyond expectations to assist and make my stay as comfortable as possible.
  • Chris
    South Africa South Africa
    Easy to find, quiet and secure, and very convenient for the beach. Very pleasant outdoor facilities, and great for a sundowner.
  • Sharon
    South Africa South Africa
    We loved the garden setting and the privacy of the cottage..The beds are comfortable - my priority ! Our hosts, Margie and Christopher, were phenomenal: they are friendly and always at hand to advise on activities to help you maximise your...
  • Siyasanga
    South Africa South Africa
    I loved the location. Everything that you will need is nearby.
  • Ms
    South Africa South Africa
    Exceptional little hidden gem and fantastic hosts. Definitely a home away from home, surrounded by their beautiful garden. We loved our stay.
  • Blaar
    South Africa South Africa
    Personal attention from the owners who live on-site was very good. The braai with braai wood supplied was a bonus. They were very friendly and helpful.
  • Devin
    South Africa South Africa
    Chris and Margie are wonderful hosts. Neat, clean accomodation. Outside braai and patio in beautiful garden. Quick walk to beach
  • Rajesh
    Denmark Denmark
    Hosts are phenomenal They leve nothing to chance All needs were met Great people
  • Kristina
    South Africa South Africa
    Margie and Christopher are very friendly and attentive. The apartment lacks in nothing and is very cozy. Location is perfect and walkable distance from everything in central Cintsa.
  • Meghan
    South Africa South Africa
    Margie and Chris are lovely people. So friendly and welcoming. Beautiful little cottage, very safe and secure. Very clean and cosey. Highly recommended.

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 Marlin Cottage

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Marlin Cottage
The property is situated in a 4 minute walk from the Cintsa East beach. Perfect for swimming, surfing, wind surfing and fishing. It is a safe secure environment perfect for any visitor.
We are retired live stock farmers from the Eastern Cape who enjoy gardening and the outdoors. We look forward to hosting you at our cottage. Warm regards Chris and Margie.
This seaside village is situated on the doorstep of the Wild Coast. This is an unspoilt coastline ideal for fishing and water sports. Close by are highly recommended restaurants, game reserves golf course, tennis court and bowling green. Birding also popular.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Marlin Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 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 are not allowed.

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
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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