Perched above the Indian Ocean, The Whale’s Tale – Eclectic Beach House offers a seaside escape with prime sea views. Take a five-minute stroll to Doonside beach or unwind on the large veranda with full satellite TV and DSTV. Enjoy quality time in the fully equipped kitchen, take a dip in the private pool, or explore nearby attractions like East Coast Brewery and Croc World.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
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About this property
Eclectic Beach House 👙
Eclectic Beach House – The Whale’s Tale This utterly charming seaside home boasts prime sea views over the pristine Indian Ocean. A five minute walk to the magnificent warm Doonside beach with rock pools and a tidal pool to enjoy. Doonside is a suburb of Amanzimtoti in Kwa-Zulu Natal.
The house is a single level home with a large veranda to enjoy the sunrises over the ocean every morning or to entertain and sip sundowners whilst the family enjoys full satellite/DSTV. The home is unpretentious yet stylish and very comfortable.
The kitchen is the heart of the home and is the place where the family will gather around for meals and board games. It is fully equipped, and the gas cooker is the pride of the room. There is a separate scullery and laundry room with washing machine and dryer for your convenience.
There are three bedrooms each with Queen sized beds. There are two bathrooms, one with a slipper bath, toilet and shower and the second with a shower and toilet.
Children’s play area, pool with fitted pool net.
Parking for at least four cars behind secure automated gates is available. Unfortunately no CATS due to the abundance of bird life that are feed daily.
Housekeeping services are available upon request on a Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.
Pet friendly upon request. Free Wi-Fi. Aircons in two of the three bedrooms.
Enjoy your stay at The Whale’s Tale – Let your story begin!
Amenities Include Braai, Microwave, onsite parking, pets allowed (with prior permission), private entrance, private pool, tea & coffee making facilities, television, tumble dryer and washing machine.
Things to do:-
Swimming, fishing, surfing, canoeing and horse riding on the beach can be arranged on request. There is a tidal pool and swimming beach with lifeguards in attendance 500 metres away. Be sure order a caramel sandwich from Baggies Takeaway after your swim in the sea.
Or pay a visit to any of the nearby attractions • East Coast Brewery - https://www.facebook.com/eastcoastbrewingcompany/
• Croc World
• The Aquarium and/or the Dolphin Show at uShaka Marine World.
• Hire a bike and ride along the Durban Promenade from Suncoast to UShaka with a pitstop for a twirly ice cream along the way. https://www.bikebeandurban.com/ https://www.ecr.co.za/lifestyle/family/why-you-should-check-out-durban-promenade-extension-festive-season/
• Shongweni Market on a Saturday morning is outstanding. http://www.shongwenimarket.co.za/my-calendar/
• Go on an early morning boat trip with the Sharks Board and watch them servicing the shark nets, followed by a visit to the Sharks Board. You may be lucky enough to watch a shark dissection. https://www.shark.co.za/Pages/AttractionsAndBooking-BoatTours
• Galleria Shopping Centre is 9 minutes away. Boasting movie houses, ice skating rink, tenpin bowling, kiddies’ arcade, fun fair activities, restaurants and shops
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Single level property
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Parasailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Whale watching nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
No smoking inside.
Report and replace any damaged items
Please be considerate to neighbors with regards to noise levels.
If you are bringing your dogs please do not let them sleep on the furniture or beds.
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Located in aManzimtoti, this vacation home is near the beach. The Rhumbelow Theatre and Phansi Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Splash Water World and Galleria Ice Rink. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium or Sahara Stadium Kingsmead. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby. Visit our aManzimtoti travel guide
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Eclectic Beach House 👙?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Eclectic Beach House 👙?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Eclectic Beach House 👙 located?
Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of aManzimtoti Beach and Warner Beach. Wehrle Park and Splash Water World are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Eclectic Beach House 👙 Reviews
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Very Good
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Very welcoming house and host. Lots of little touches made us feel welcome. Loved the view and feeding the birds - we could watch them for hours. The pool is large enough to do a few lengths. We did not find much to do in the immediate area but a short drive away we found amazing beaches. I would recommend investing in a picnic basket, cooler box and sunshade and heading off to an isolated beach.