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$224 / night
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Amakhala – Home 9223418 House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 6 sleeps
  • 2 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Child Friendly
  • No pets allowed

Description from owner

Description

This self-standing rustic home has a spacious, open-plan kitchen, dining and living room with fire place, a large, flat-screen TV, DVD player and DSTV. Bring your decoder for extended channel viewing. The kitchen is very well stocked including a water purifier for guest use and the 3 bedrooms sleep six very comfortably.

There is an enclosed garden on the south side with a spacious, covered veranda, a pool and basic BBQ facilities. The north facing veranda has magnificent views of our highest peak Blou Punt and provides welcome shade on a summer morning. Views on both sides are spectacular and the wonderful thing is you can be up in the hills in just 10 minutes or less!

The generously proportioned indoor and outdoor spaces allow for peace and quiet or, if you prefer, a wonderful party atmosphere! We only ask that celebrations take the neighbors into consideration and volume is normalized by 10 or 11 pm

The master bedroom has bay windows, access to the veranda, a king size bed and an en-suite bathroom. The cozy middle room has two 3/4 size beds and shares a bathroom with a larger room with a king size bed and bay windows. There is ample cupboard space in all rooms. All beds in the house are reported to be extremely comfortable and winter sheets are used when the weather cools down.

The kitchen is very generously supplied with most implements you would need.

Walking has always been one of my favorite hobbies so most days I take a 50 min amble up the hill and around the closest contour path. There are so many variations to choose from. I'd be happy to have you join me if possible or to point out the various routes.

The ECO club puts on some interesting talks and events. Just ask if you're interested. I co-ordinate the Montagu Hacking Club - that's removing invasive alien trees which tend to spread like wild fire, choking the rivers and preventing indigenous growth anywhere nearby. If you'd be interested in trying that out for an hour or two I'd be happy to show you the ropes.

Talking of ropes, Montagu is world renowned for its rock climbing sites and we're pretty close to most of them. I tried it as a teenager in Natal but left the efforts to my dad and brothers. I far preferred trekking!

I belong to The Inner Wheel, an international charity affiliated to Rotary. We work directly with the local community who need extra support, focusing on young children and the elderly. If you're interested in finding out more or touching base with the program please let me know and I'll arrange something for you.

I look forward to meeting you.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed
    Bedroom 2: Full bed
    Bedroom 3: King bed
  • 1 Full bath, 1 Attached (ensuite)

Amenities

  • Mountain Views
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Solarium or roof terrace
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Iron
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

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: $100.00
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

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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About the owner

Cate O.
Calendar last updated:
19 Apr 2020
Years listed:
6
Based in:
South Africa
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Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
4 reviews

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“Thoroughly recommended”

Reviewed 4 Apr 2022

Cate was a superb host and we had the most relaxing time loafing around on the verandah pondering buildings on the opposite mountain, reading, braaiing and sleeping late in comfortable beds. With hik… More

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“Wonderful views and the perfect verandah to enjoy it.”

Reviewed 9 Feb 2019

We loved the views here, they more than lived up to expectations. The verandah provided a variety of seating so you could just about live there. The owner was so delightful and wonderfully generous, it all made for a relaxing stay. The main room of the house is very spacious and comfortable. We could have done without the flooding and mosquitoes, but nothing’s perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to our return.

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Response from the owner Hi Linda and Tony, it was such a pleasure having you stay. When you're on holiday any sign of inclement weather is a disappointment but as you know, our community was jumping for joy when the floods came. At least the worst of it was over for the second half of your stay!! As for the mosquitoes (I certainly hope you did not have too many!!) they love the wet and warm and seem to favour certain people - sweet blooded types ;-) There's a plant in the garden which stops the itch and various other methods of dealing with them if they come. Let me know and I'll find the solution. Next time you're passing through Montagu, if you're not staying here please pop in. Perhaps we can have a waffle together at the Waffle House ;-)

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“Quiet and comfortable family home”

Reviewed 25 Feb 2018

We stayed at Amakhala for a weekend and had a great and relaxing stay. It's a comfortable home in a quiet road, surrounded by a beautiful garden and mountain range. It's located at the outsk… More

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Response from the owner Thank you Britta. It was a pleasure having you and your family to stay. So happy you enjoyed yourselves.

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“"FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD"...........................”

Reviewed 15 Jan 2018

....................but close to all local amenities, including the Montagu / Avalon Springs resort. Amakhala accommodates six adults comfortably, both inside and out (super pool). The self-catering … More

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Response from the owner Thank you Ken, it was a pleasure having you and your family from the UK. I look forward to seeing you next time you visit Montagu and the Springs. Cate

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FAQs

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You can also request a quote from Cate (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?

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How do I pay for my vacation?

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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 Cate (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 Cate (the owner) a message.

If Cate (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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