About this property

Beachfront Location: Port Royale Beach Cottage in Shelly Beach offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views. Guests can relax by the swimming pool with a view or enjoy the lush garden. Comfortable Accommodation: The holiday home features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, equipped with air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and a patio. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Leisure Facilities: Amenities include an outdoor seating area, picnic area, and bar. Free on-site private parking is provided, along with a barbecue for outdoor dining. Nearby Attractions: Shelly Beach is just a few steps away, while Margate Airport is 11 km from the property. Fishing activities are available nearby.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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  • Anonymous
    South Africa South Africa
    Perfect little paradise to unwind and get away from the busy city

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 Van Heerden Letting

Company review score: 8.5Based on 674 reviews from 120 properties
120 managed properties

Company information

Van Heerden Letting manages over 100 properties in the Shelly Beach, St Mikes, Uvongo and Margate area. We love fulfilling your dreams of a stunning coastal holiday. With years of experience behind us we will ensure that your self-catering holiday expectations are met. All our apartments are well maintained. Our friendly office staff are available to assist you and if there is any emergency you can call our after hours number for assistance.

Property information

Port Royale Beach Cottage - This up-market two bedroom beach cottage is suitable for self-catering on a beach front property in Shelly Beach on the South Coast. This stand-alone cottage on a large property is separate from the main house and has everything your heart desires for a fantastic holiday. There is WIFI, DSTV, AIR-CON as well as your own private swimming pool. There is a private beach path leading down to a grassy lawn and directly onto the pristine beach. It boasts a nautical theme of days gone by, characterised by sturdy wood cladding inside and out throughout the lower level, reminiscent of mighty seafaring “galleons”. Step aboard and let the adventure begin... Stepping out of the lounge and gallery area there is the Kraken Bar, and braai area. The deck is the perfect outdoor recreational area to soak up the sun and cool off in your own private pool. At first sight, on the lower level, you’ll be drawn to the heavy wooden double entrance doors that are a feature all to their own, boasting brass portholes and custom-made blacksmith fittings, enticing one to venture inside and explore the realm of Buccaneers Quarters. A comfortable two-seater weathered leather lounge suite. Downstairs is a fully equipped kitchenette with a movable butcher’s block and a quaint round table with 4 chairs. The lower deck main bedroom has a lavishly laid out queen-size bed, powerful air conditioner, ceiling fan, large TV with full DSTV bouquet, Wi-Fi, separate entrance, as well as an open-plan shower. UPSTAIRS is the second bedroom that has two single beds and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. it is also been equipped with an air-conditioner, fridge, a small table and two chairs and a TV. Please Note: The cleaning fee that you are charged is for the preparation and cleaning of the unit before you arrive and after you leave. Daily cleans are available at an extra charge. No smoking is permitted in the home and strictly NO PARTIES allowed.

Neighbourhood information

Exiting the weather deck is made possible via a private, paved jungle walkway. Curious sailors can wander through the Admirals private gardens to a glorious grassy open boulevard raised above sea level, offering a feast for the eyes. The beautiful, warm Indian Ocean presents itself with immaculate splendor. One can either relax on the Sleeper benches and take in the 180-degree views or nip down the private beach stairway straight onto the sand. Shelly Beach is a small seaside town that is a very popular for scuba-diving, shark cage diving, deep-sea fishing and ski boat fun rides as well as dolphin and whale watching trips. Shelly beach is also the shopping hub of the area. It boasts two beautiful centres, the Shelly Beach Centre and the South Coast Mall. Everything you need for the perfect holiday with all the large chain stores and restaurants as well as surf shops and other speciality stores. Oribi Gorge is about 50km away and offers the longest zip-line in Africa. One can also go mountain biking, hiking, white water rafting, and visit the nature reserve, the Wild Coast Sun is also within 50km. This international hotel offers golf, jet ski-ing, boat cruises, a water park for kids and a casino for adults, all available to daytime visitors.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 00:00
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.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

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 09:00.
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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.