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$161 / night
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Windsong Cottage – Home 7151757 Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 sleeps
  • 1 night min stay

Windsong Cottage – Home 7151757

  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • sleeps 4
  • 1 night min stay

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 5 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

This upmarket self-catering cottage is located only a few blocks away from several excellent restaurants, shops and the cliff path of Hermanus. Stylishly appointed, the cottage has a contemporary feel with its double volume, open-rafter living space, and tasteful decor. French doors leading out to the garden allow for a lot of natural light. The cottage's garden is private and safe with a built-in braai .

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
    Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
    Beds in other rooms: Twin bed
  • 2 Attached (ensuites)

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Jacuzzi or hot tub
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Internet access
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Satellite TV
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

We Have Taxi services and Bicycle rentals just around the corner from Windsong, to take you whereever you would like to go. We do book Boat trips for our guests well in advance, because these are very fully booked. There is a lot of activities, like wine tours, abalone tour, Shark cage diving, Panthera Rehab centre for wild Cats, and lots more. The Hermanus Gholf club is aproximately 2.6 km's away.

Interaction with guest

Myself or One of the staff members will meet the guests at Windsong Cottage on arrival and take them through the Cottage and explain all to them when handing over the keys. I will be on call most of the time should guests have an emergency of any sort and to give any advise where possible.

Policies

Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: $200.00
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.

2 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

Strictly no partying or Loud noises will be allowed. Smoking allowed only in outside Courtyard area.

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About the owner

Ria J.
Calendar last updated:
22 Dec 2023
Years listed:
8
Based in:
South Africa
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Average
5 reviews

Excellent
1
Very Good
3
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
1

“Cockroaches”

Reviewed 19 Feb 2022

Lovely cottage in an ideal location but had to leave early due to cockroaches and crickets. We were given a spray to spray on them which after we eventually caught them did work. Some were bigger than… More

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“A great central location”

Reviewed 25 Feb 2019

We found this little gem by searching through many on the internet and were very pleased with it. We came for 10 days and arrived with another couple so had a bedroom each for the first 4, and were t… More

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Response from the owner Dear Helen & Bob Thanks for taking the time to give such an informative Review on Windsong. Highly appreciate it and will look into improving some items mentioned. Thanks again for your second visit to Windsong and we do hope that we can acommodate you again. Kind Regards Ria & Teresa

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“Delightful Hermanus hideaway”

Reviewed 28 Nov 2017

Beautifully presented gem of a cottage in the heart of Hermanus. So convenient for shops, restaurants and cliff top walks without using the car. Fixtures and fittings are first class and my two toddle… More

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Response from the owner Thanks for my review on Windsong Cottage, it is highly appreciated and enjoyed hosting the delightfull guests. Surely would like to hosts them again in the near future.

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“A cosy and comfortable 'home away from home'.”

Reviewed 21 Aug 2017

This cottage is in a great location, tucked away in a little side street. It's an easy walk to the cliff top path, shops and eateries. It has a very private feel, with walled courtyards front and… More

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Response from the owner Hallo Pauline Thankyou so much for the review you gave Windsong Cottage, it is much appreciated and lovely to host you. Would welcome you back at any time. Regards Ria

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“Immaculate lock-up-n-go in prime position”

Reviewed 2 Aug 2017

We were extremely comfortable in this wonderfully-appointed cottage which is a literal stone's throw from Hermanus' restaurants, shops and the whale-watching spots. Although the element of t… More

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Response from the owner Hi Jan Thanks for the review about Windsong Cottage. I would love to host you again and glad you enjoyed your stay! oh yes and the rugby was a bonus! Regards Ria

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Ria (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Ria (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Ria (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Ria the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Ria (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Ria (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
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You can also request a quote from Ria (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Ria (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Ria (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Ria (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Ria (the owner) a message.

If Ria (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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