Ripple In Time -Swim- BBQ -King Bed- 4 Adults 2 kids

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1615 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace

About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Ripple In Time -Swim- BBQ -King Bed- 4 Adults 2 kids in Surfside offers a spacious apartment with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living room includes a sofa bed and a dining area. Outdoor Amenities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, tennis court, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Convenient Facilities: The apartment features private check-in and check-out, tennis equipment hire, outdoor seating and picnic areas, a kids' pool, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is provided. Prime Location: Located 10 km from King Shaka International Airport, the property is near Umdloti North Beach (2.3 km) and Umhlanga Lighthouse (10 km). Highly rated for its host, scenic views, and value for money.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • 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 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Mapho
South Africa South Africa
“Wooow what a beautiful,neat place.We enjoyed our holiday here.I will definitely come back.Will recommend it to my friends. Thank you so much Ashley for your hospitality 🥰”
Candy
South Africa South Africa
“Beautiful view and close to the beach. Beautifully furnished with attention to detail.”
Ntuthuko
South Africa South Africa
“The code for the lock box was sent well in advance by the host, and the code worked”
Candice
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The house was so clean, thoughtful touches, clear easy instruction videos, helpful tips while we stay. Can’t wait to return!”
Gizelle
South Africa South Africa
“The place is a perfect holiday getaway, all facilities is well organized”
Marilize
South Africa South Africa
“Beautiful unit well equiped. Exactly like the pictures. Host goes the extra mile. Very professional and helpful. Highly recommended.”
Cherice
South Africa South Africa
“Excellent accommodation, the host is really friendly and accommodating, would highly recommend.”
Adeline
South Africa South Africa
“The host was very interactive, the place has amazing views. Pool is very clean I loved that there was a kiddies pool. The place is exactly as per the pictures on the site. I was expecting 2 bedrooms to my surprise it was 3 bedrooms. Peaceful and...”
Sam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing holiday flat! Highly recommend! Our family had a fantastic stay at this modern and very quiet holiday flat. The view was absolutely beautiful, overlooking both the sea and the swimming pool. We especially loved the cozy balcony area, where...”
Amanda
South Africa South Africa
“This was honestly such an amazing place to stay. Great location with an amazing view as well as pretty close to the beach, restaurants, shopping centre and casino. It was very clean and had everything you would need. During our stay we...”

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 Ashley

9.3
Host review score
Ashley
Welcome to Umdloti's Gem 'A Ripple in Time' This spacious, vibrant apartment boasts a magnifiscent sea view, pool view and tennis court. A spacious 3 bed, 2 bath unit fully kitted out for a relaxed getaway :) Fall asleep to the ocean and wake up to dolphin or whale watching when they make their way. Make use of a sparkling blue swimming pool, a game of tennis, the gas braai or board games for the family. Open plan living from the lounge to dining room which opens onto a paradise balcony along with a gas braai to compliment outside area. Secure parking in the complex with shops and eateries a short drive away or 20 min walk. 24/7 Security. Relaxed retreat in an affluent resort village. Umdloti is the perfect getaway from the hustle & bustle city life. Ripple in time offers guests a vibrant, safe, thoughtfully designed space for family & friends to unwind. NB ** Please note this is a residential short term rental, therefor - NO house parties allowed with respectable noise limits and considerations to be given to neighbours.
Hello All, Welcome to 'A Ripple in Time' which is my personal space to host guests wanting to enjoy Umdloti and Durban as much as I do. I am an avid traveller with extensive universal knowledge from Europe to Asia to India, Australia and Africa. A passion for people, places, culture, food, diversity and exploration. At a dearing time for the world and especially South Africa, I want to offer a unique space in which guests can feel at ease and relaxed from everyday life. I offer competitive rates and a reason to always return. Networking is a great way to evolve & expland and I invite you to step into the coastal regions of Umdloti where there is something to do for everyone :) Please feel free to contact me for any queries :)
Guests retreat to the North coast of Durban for our vibrant beaches, indulgent restaurants, diversity, community, safe spaces for kiddies and adults to enoy. There is something for everybody to enjoy :)
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Ripple In Time -Swim- BBQ -King Bed- 4 Adults 2 kids takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 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 2,500 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about US$144. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.
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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ripple In Time -Swim- BBQ -King Bed- 4 Adults 2 kids 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.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

A damage deposit of ZAR 2,500 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.