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@ The Whales

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.2 out of 5from 64 reviews for @ The Whales
Cleanliness
4.1/5
Service
4.3/5
Location
4.3/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
4.0/5
Estelle F - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Estelle F
With partner

Net wat ek nodig gehad het.

The Whales is die perfekste plek vir 'n lui lekker rus. Huisie is so pragtig. Vir 2 mense of 'n gesin sal jy waarde vir geld kry. Die dorpie self prentjie mooi.

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Just what I needed.

The Whales is the perfect place for a lazy rest. House is so beautiful. For 2 people or a family you will get value for money. The village itself is picture-perfect.

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Ricardo D - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ricardo D
With friends

Baie lekker.

Baie lekker en sal weer van hierdie woning gebruikmaak.

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Very nice.

Very nice and will use this property again.

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Josias V - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Josias V
With friends

Baie lekker.

Pas net asb. die badkamer so aan dat 'n volwassene dit gemaklik kan gebruik. Verwyder die bad en herskik die badkamer.

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Very nice.

Just please the bathroom so that an adult can use it comfortably. Remove the bathtub and rearrange the bathroom.

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Zandzidane G - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Zandzidane G
With friends

Spectacular.

Spectacular views and quiet and peaceful.

Mogamad Yaasien G - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mogamad Yaasien G
With friends

Too short wonderful place. Friendly people.

It was great. All basic needs met.

Allister D - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Allister D
Family with young children

Fantasties. Ek raai enigeen aan om 'n besoek te maak by The Whales.

Ek en drie hengel vriende het ons geniet met die rustigheid van die verblyf. Ek wil ook die geleentheid gebruik om dankie te sê vir die mense en ander gaste van Witsand vir hul gasvryheid en vriendelikheid.

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Fantastic. I recommend anyone to pay a visit to The Whales.

Me and three fishing friends enjoyed the tranquility of the stay. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the people and other guests of Witsand for their hospitality and kindness.

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Connie K - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Connie K
With friends

Lekker.

Alles was baie goed en lekker gewees, dankie.

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Nice

Everything was very good and nice, thank you.

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Bennie E - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Bennie E
With friends

Was lekker rustig.

Plekkie baie lekker gewees.

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Was nice and quiet.

Place was very nice.

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Anmari D - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Anmari D
Family with young children

Overpriced, needs attention.

Die huis was vir ons baie afgeleef en baie ou meubels in. Vir die prys wat ons betaal het vergelyking met ander plekke in die area het ons klein bietjie meer verwag. Yskas se deur het nie gewerk nie. Badkamer was nie skoon nie, en die vloer is ook los in die stort. Geen handdoeke, geen sout of peper, of selfs 'n bietjie koffie in die huisie nie. Baie klein vir 5 mense. Die stukkie gras voor die huis is ook baie verwaarloos.

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Overpriced, needs attention.

The house was very tired for us and very old furniture in it. For the price we paid compared to other places in the area we expected a little more. Refrigerator door did not work. Bathroom was not clean, and the floor is also loose in the shower. No towels, no salt or pepper, or even a little coffee in the cottage. Very small for 5 people. The piece of grass in front of the house is also very neglected.

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Odele D - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Odele D
Family with teenagers

Die plek is skoon en gesellig.

My gesin het dit geniet.

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The place is clean and cozy.

My family enjoyed it.

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Annaleen S - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annaleen S
With friends

Alhoewel die huisie klein is, het dit aan al ons vereistes voldoen. Naby strandgebied. Rustige omgewing - buite spitsseisoen.

Ons kon rustig binne en buitenshuis kuier.

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Although the cottage is small, it met all our requirements. Near beach area. Quiet environment - off peak season.

We could relax indoors and outdoors.

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Rayana G - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rayana G
Family with teenagers

Pleasant and relaxing.

The only thing that I wasn't pleased about was that I paid for cleaning, yet there is a sign stating no dirty dishes to be left behind, I would recommend that they remove that and have someone come in when you leave to do it immediately.

Jasmina J - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jasmina J
With partner

Awesome and very cosy.

Was very skeptical before going, but the place was very lovely and cosy and we had an amazing time. Will definitely book again.

@ The Whales 's response

Hi Jasmina
Thank you for your positive feedback.
We strive to give our visitors value for money and a relaxing experience.
Thank you for being perfect guests. See you soon.

@ The Whales
Danie V - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Danie V
With partner

Ons het heerlik gebly.

Op die foto's lyk die plekkie groter as werklik. Die kombuis, badkamer en slaapkamers is maar baie klein, veral vir 5 mense.

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We had a wonderful stay.

In the photos, the place looks bigger than it really is. The kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms are very small, especially for 5 people.

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Hi Danie, baie dankie vir jou terugvoering. Ons is baie bly jy het lekker gekuier.

@ The Whales
Johann G - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johann G
Family with young children

Gemaklik en naby see. Baie aangenaam.

Lekker rustig gekuier met see loopafstand. Kinders het dit vreeslik geniet en goeie prys.

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Comfortable and close to the sea. Very pleasant.

A nice relaxing time with the sea within walking distance. Kids really enjoyed it and good price.

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Delona L - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Delona L
Family with young children

Was 'n awesome naweek.

Bietjie koud maar binne braai het plekkie lekker warm gemaak. Plekkie was awesome. Lekker gekuier en snoesig geslaap.

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Was an awesome weekend.

A bit cold, but inside braai made the place nice and warm. Place was awesome. Had a good time and slept well.

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Chris M - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Chris M
Family with young children

Peaceful.

Good for families with small children. Safe environment for small children.

Liezel G - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Liezel G
Family with teenagers

Voldoen aan behoeftes.

Die ligging van die huisie is baie goed, regte kamp gevoel in Duinepark maar met die gemak van 'n huisie. Die huis is baie basies en ons het nie meer verwag nie. Het voldoen aan ons behoeftes.

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Meet needs.

The location of the cottage is very good, real camp feeling in Duinepark but with the comfort of a cottage. The house is very basic and we didn't expect more. Met our needs.

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Madeleine C - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Madeleine C
With partner

Een woord: awesome!

Alles is net perfek!

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One word: awesome!

Everything is just perfect!

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Baie dankie vir jou terugvoering. Kom kuier asb gou weer.

@ The Whales
Tania M - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tania M
Family with teenagers

Relaxing and peaceful.

Coming from the hustle and bustle from the city, this is a great place to stay to unwind and enjoy walks by the beach. Very cosy house.

@ The Whales 's response

Dankie Tania. Ek is bly julle het dit geniet. Kom kuier asb gou weer.

@ The Whales
Lincoln C - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lincoln C
Family with young children

Wonderlik veilig lekker.

Dit was wonderlik kindervriendlik, baie rustig en het die rustigheid soveel geniet.

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Wonderfully safe and delicious.

It was wonderfully child friendly, very peaceful and enjoyed the tranquility so much.

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@ The Whales 's response

Hi Lincoln
Ons is baie bly jy het dit geniet!Ons stem dat dit n fees vir kinders is in Duinepark.
Hoop om jou gougou weer te sien!
Groete

@ The Whales
Daphne E - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Daphne E
Family with young children

Asemrowend!

Ons het ons kuier inderdaad geniet. Dit is mooi ingerig en lekker naby aan die see.

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Breathtaking!

We really enjoyed our visit. It is nicely furnished and very close to the sea.

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Dankie Daphne, ons is bly jy het dit geniet! Sien jou gou weer!
Groete

@ The Whales
Goolam E - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Goolam E
With friends

Had a great time.

Accommodation was perfect. Location was perfect. Weather was perfect as well. Looking forward to our next outing.

@ The Whales 's response

Thank you so much for your feedback.
We hope you got some big fish.
See you soon!

@ The Whales
Fabian C - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Fabian C
With partner

Good clean house with excellent service from the cleaning staff.

Great place for a break away. Flawless booking. On point communication via agent and staff. Will definitely go again.

@ The Whales 's response

Baie dankie Fabian. Kliente diens is vir ons baie belangrik. Kom kuier asb gou weer.

@ The Whales
Jolene E - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Jolene E
With partner

Kuier op jou gemak.

Is net bietjie ontevrede met ons aankoms moes ons vir 45 minute omtrent soek na die skakelpersoon, tot ons op die skoonmaak-tannie in die gebied afgekom het, want ons was nie ingelig of genader rakende die sleutel nie en kon niemand wat as verwysigde persoon in die hande kry nie.

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Visit at your leisure.

Just a little dissatisfied with our arrival, we had to search for the contact person for about 45 minutes, until we came across the cleaning lady in the area, because we were not informed or approached regarding the key and could not find anyone who was referred as a person in don't get your hands on it.

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@ The Whales 's response

Hi Jolene,
Vreeslik jammer dat die boodskap nie by jou uitgekom het.
Ons is baie bly dat jul die naweek verder geniet het en so tevrede wat met die verblyf!
Mooi bly.
@the Whales

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Anonymous Guest - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

On average, expected a cleaner house.

Fully rested. House was dirty. The kitchen was sticky with dirt, everything had to be washed first. There are cobwebs everywhere. It would appear that cleaners do not clean the house properly.

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Tinnie S - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tinnie S
With friends

Net baie, baie lekker!

Die regte plekkie vir 2 tot 4 mense.

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Just very, very nice!

The right place for 2 to 4 people.

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@ The Whales 's response

Hi Tienie.
Ons is so bly julle het julle kuier in Witsand geniet.
Hoop om julle gou weer te sien.
Groete

@ The Whales
Fabian Jade A - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Fabian Jade A
With friends

Great accommodation and facilities, very cosy.

Very friendly and helpful service.

@ The Whales 's response

Dankie Fabian.
Ons is baie bly dat jul lekker gekuier het.
Ons hoop om jul gou weer te sien.
Groete

@ The Whales
Alan K - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alan K
With friends

Great place.

We really enjoyed our stay.

@ The Whales 's response

Hi Alan,
We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
See you soon.
Regards

@ The Whales
Annelize L - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annelize L
With friends

Ons het baie lekker gebly.

Die woonstel is baie goed toegerus, netjies en skoon.

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We had a very nice stay.

The apartment is very well equipped, neat and clean.

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Ons is baie bly julle het so lekker gebly.
Hoop om jul gou weer te sien.
Groete
@ The Whales

@ The Whales
Vernol K - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Vernol K
With partner

Fantasmagories.

Rustig, net die wegbreek wat ek en my vrou nodig gehad het, ons kom definitief weer.

@ The Whales 's response

Hi Vernol,
Ons is bly dat julle die rukkie by ons geniet het.
Sien julle gou weer.
Groete

@ The Whales
Jeslin S - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jeslin S
Family with young children

Sal beslis aanbeveel.

Het als wat ons nodig gehad het vir 'n naweekwegbreek. Sal definitief in die toekoms weer besoek.

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Would definitely recommend.

Had everything we needed for a weekend getaway. Will definitely visit again in the future.

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Hi Jeslin,
Ons is baie bly dat julle dit so baie geniet het.
Sien julle een van die dae weer.

@ The Whales
Alten W - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Alten W
With friends

Perfek vir rustige naweek weg.

Lekker naby aan see om te hengel. Alle basiese geriewe is daar, ons het niks kortgekom nie.

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Perfect for a relaxing weekend away.

Nice close to the sea for fishing. All basic amenities are there, we lacked nothing.

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Hi Alten
Ons is baie bly dat jy dit geniet het by @ The Whales.
Sien jou binnekort weer.
Groete
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Cecily I - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Cecily I

Fantasties. Sal definitief weer gaan.

Die huisie is teen die see en so gerieflik vir loop doeleindes. Die dorpie is baie klein met min om te doen, maar as jy rustigheid benodig, asook alles in die huis, dan is @ The Whales die plek.

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Fantastic. Will definitely go again.

The cottage is by the sea and so convenient for walking purposes. The village is very small with little to do, but if you need tranquility, as well as everything in the house, then @ The Whales is the place.

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Ons is bly julle het so lekker gekuier!
Ons sien uit om julle weer te verwelkom!

@ The Whales
Christine S - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Christine S
Family with young children

Dit was lekker.

Ons het 'n 2 jarige seuntjie, en moes heeltyd die skuifdeur toe hou om hom uit die pad te hou. 'n Reling met 'n hekkie op die stoep sou beslis gehelp het, sodat ons die skuifdeur kon oophou. Miskien ook net 'n kersie in die kas bêre vir onverwagte beurtkrag. Die radio werk nie, aerial is af, en die CD-speler speel net die eerste liedjie halfpad, dan stop dit. Miskien kan hulle ook 'n klein tafeltjie langs die braai op die rooster opsit vir as jy vleis pak en spice. Daar is ook nie 'n broodplank nie. Die braaibak het 'n gaatjie in, dan loop die sous van die vleis uit. Hoop die tips help.

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It was nice.

We have a 2 year old boy, and had to keep the sliding door closed all the time to keep him out of the way. A railing with a gate on the porch would definitely have helped, so we could keep the sliding door open. Maybe also just a cherry in the cupboard for unexpected load shedding. The radio doesn't work, aerial is off, and the CD player only plays the first song halfway through, then stops. Maybe they can also set up a small table next to the braai on the grill for when you pack meat and spices. There is also no breadboard. The barbecue has a hole in it, so the sauce from the meat runs out. Hope the tips help.

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Hi Christene.
Baie dankie vir jou terugvoering.
Ons is vreeslik dankbaar as ons gaste ons laat weet waar ons kan verbeter.
Ons sal so gou moontlik verbeteringe aanbring om ons gatse se tyd by ons meer gerieflik te maak.
Mooi Bly

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Addinal L - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Addinal L
Large group

Dit was baie aangenaam. Die huis is oulik, maar dieie badkamer 'n bietjie klein asook die kombuis vir 'n gesin van 5.

Nietemin, ons sal weer van Witsand se akkommodasie gebruik wil maak, indien ons 'n groter huis kan kry vir 'n groep van 6 - 8. Witsand is ook 'n aangename plek vir vakansie, wegbreek vir ontspanning en stresontlading. Die mense is ook baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Sal dit beslis vir ander aanveveel.

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It was very pleasant. The house is cute, but the bathroom a bit small as well as the kitchen for a family of 5.

Nevertheless, we would like to use Witsand's accommodation again, if we can find a bigger house for a group of 6 - 8. Witsand is also a pleasant place for holidays, breaks for relaxation and stress relief. The people are also very friendly and helpful. Will definitely recommend it to others.

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Hi Addinal, baie dankie vir jou terugvoering! Ons stem saam dat Witsand verseker 'n baie lekker plek is vir ontspanning! Mooi bly! Groete, @ The Whales.

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Janine B - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
5/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
3/5
Janine B
Family with young children

Baie lekker!

Baie lekker kuiertjie.

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Very nice!

Very nice visit.

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Angelique H - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Angelique H
With friends

Okay.

We feel the accommodation can be upgraded and the cleanliness needs to be addressed. There were old spider webs on the walls and fans, all the drawers and cupboards had dirt in from previous visitors. The fridge could have been switched on prior to us getting there as a result of it not being switched on it took 2 days to get it to a reasonable working temp. A few extra rolls of toilet paper and a couple of black bags would also have been appreciated.

Jan F - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Jan F
Family with teenagers

Fantasties.

Waarde vir geld, rustig en perfek vir gesin.

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Fantastic.

Value for money, quiet and perfect for family.

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Denise R - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Denise R
With partner

Rustig.

Netjies en veilige omgewing.

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Restful.

Neat and safe environment.

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Jackie M - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Jackie M
With friends

I was very disappointed. The place is not well kept and not clean, the linen was disgusting.

Not my cup a tea, sorry.

Danielle W - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Danielle W
With friends

Dit was heerlik!

Het heerlik gebly! Skoon en netjiese verblyf met 'n braai-area, stapafstand na strand. Die gasvrou en gasheer is baie gasvry. Sal beslis weer teruggaan!

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It was lovely!

Stayed great! Clean and neat accommodation with a braai area, within walking distance to the beach. The hostess and host are very hospitable. Will definitely go back!

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@ The Whales 's response

Baie dankie. Ons is bly julle het lekker gekuier.

Sien julle weer.

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Rachida O - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rachida O
With friends

Fantasties.

Dit was baie heerlik. Dis netjies en baie rustig ook. Ek sal enige tyd weer soontoe gaan.

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Fantastic.

It was very lovely. It is also neat and very peaceful. I will return at anytime.

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Heinrich S - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Heinrich S
Family with young children

Enige tyd weer.

Baie rustig en heerlik daar.

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Anytime.

Very peaceful and lovely.

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Bly jul het dit geniet. Sien julle hopelik gou weer.

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Peter B - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Peter B
Family with teenagers

Pragtige, veilige bekostigbare verblyf.

Ruim leef area. Gerieflike binne braai. Baie veilig.

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Beautiful, safe, affordable accommodation.

Spacious living area. Comfortable indoor braai. Very safe.

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Elize K - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Elize K
Family with teenagers

Huisie is kleiner as op foto's. Geen buite-area soos op foto's nie.

Die huisie is baie klein. Slaapkamers net groot genoeg vir 'n bed, badkamer ook baie klein. Leefarea is redelik. Geen buite-area soos op foto's gewys nie - dit lyk of daar onlangs 'n huis gebou is op die grasarea waar jy sou kon braai. Jy het slegs 'n klein stoepie met parkering parallel teen die huisie. Die ligging is goed, stapafstand van die see af. Ons het een dag vroeër vertrek omdat ons nie 100% gemaklik was in die huisie nie. Ek stel voor dat die eienaars net die foto's opdateer om teleurstellings te voorkom.

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Cottage is smaller than in photos. No outdoor area as in photos.

The cottage is very small. Bedrooms just big enough for a bed, bathroom also very small. Living area is reasonable. No outdoor area as shown in photos - it looks like a house has recently been built on the grassy area where you could braai. You only have a small patio with parking parallel to the house. The location is good, walking distance from the sea. We left one day earlier because we were not 100% comfortable in the house. I suggest the owners only update the photos to avoid disappointment.

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Anru D - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anru D
With friends

Bitter lekker.

Dit is verseker 'n plek waarheen ek weer sal gaan. Baie netjies en mooi.

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Bitterly delicious.

This is a place I will go to again for sure. Very neat and beautiful.

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Jan S - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jan S
Family with teenagers

Ons eerste keer op Witsand. Ongelooflike mooi plekkie.

@ The Whales is 'n perfekte huisie by die see. Netjies skoon en sommer lekker stapafstand van die see. Ons het dit vreeslik baie geniet en sal baie beslis weer daar kom kuier. Pragtige wit strand en lekker visvangplekke. Sal dit hoog aanbeveel vir enige gesinne. Baie veilige omgewing.

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Our first time on Witsand. Incredibly beautiful place.

@ The Whales is a perfect cottage by the sea. Neatly clean and just nice walking distance from the sea. We really enjoyed it and will definitely visit again. Beautiful white beach and nice fishing spots. Would highly recommend for any families. Very safe environment.

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Witsand is 'n juweel plekkie. Bly jul het dit geniet. Sien uit daarna om weer van jul te hoor

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Marisa J - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marisa J
Family with young children

Absoluut fantasmagories.

Die plekkie was regtig lekker ingerig, als wat ons benodig het was daar. Net een iets wat my nogals laat skrik het was dat daar skielik 'n varkhond oor die pad gehardloop gekom het en my seun het buite gespeel en die hond het ons strandbal stukkend gebyt, dit terwyl daar onder aan die reëls van die buurt gesê word dat honde nie toegelaat word nie en as daar honde is moet hulle vasgemaak wees. Verder was als fantasties en met die woning self het ek geen klagtes nie! Baie dankie Whales.

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Absolutely phantasmagoric.

The place was really nicely furnished, everything we needed was there. Only one thing that really scared me was that suddenly a pig dog came running across the road and my son was playing outside and the dog bit our beach ball to pieces, this while the rules of the neighborhood say that dogs are not allowed and if there are dogs they must be leashed. Other than that, everything was fantastic and with the house itself I have no complaints! Thank you very much Whales.

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Ek is bly jul het dit geniet.
Daar is altyd mense wat nie gehoor gee aan die reels nie en dan gebeur sulke insidente. Hopelik sal dit nie weer gebeur nie.
Daar is permanente inwoners wat gewoonlik kyk dat inwoners reels volg.

Sien jul binnekort weer.
Groete,
Anneliese

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Angelina V - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Angelina V
Family with young children

Baie lekker.

Baie lekker huis gewees, kinders het dit baie geniet.

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Very nice.

Very nice house and the children really enjoyed it.

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Johnny D - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Johnny D
Family with young children

Warm, cosy stay.

Beveel akkommodasie aan vir besoekers.

Beatrice V - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Beatrice V
Family with young children

Goed maar beknop vir 5.

Ons het heerlik gebly by The Whales maar vind die slaapkamers en badkamer bitter klein. Daar is geensins plek om 'n tas neer te sit nie, want dan moet jy letterlik oor dit klim. Die badkamer is ook besonder beknop. Ek sou aanraai dat slegs 4 mense gebruik maak van die plek, en ekstra kamer as neersit plek gebruik vir tasse oor 'n naweek of langnaweek soos ons. Verder het die plekkie alles wat jy nodig het, en Duinepark bly 'n heerlike ligging.

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Good but cramped for 5.

We had a lovely stay at The Whales but find the bedrooms and bathroom very small. There is no place to put a suitcase down, because then you literally have to climb over it. The bathroom is also particularly cramped. I would advise that only 4 people use the place, and use extra room as storage space for bags on a weekend or long weekend like us. Furthermore, the place has everything you need, and Duinepark remains a lovely location.

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Roslyn K - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Roslyn K
With partner

Rustig veral as jy wil visvang en nie geknog is aan TV nie.

Dit was ons huweliksherdenking en ons het die rustigheid baie geniet, veral omdat beide van ons 'n besige 2017 agter die rug het. Komende van Kraaifontein en die Kaap was die veiligheid van Duinepark fantasties en ons het ons regtig baie geniet. My man kon heerlik visvang, en dit was die hoogtepunt van ons verblyf. Dankie.

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Peaceful especially if you want to fish and are not addicted to TV.

It was our wedding anniversary and we really enjoyed the tranquility, especially as both of us have a busy 2017 behind us. Coming from Kraaifontein and the Cape, the safety of Duinepark was fantastic and we really enjoyed ourselves. My husband had a great time fishing, and it was the highlight of our stay. Thank you.

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Beste Roslyn,

Ek is bly jul het dit geniet. Witsand het 'n kalmerende effek op 'n mens wat goed is vir die gemoed.

Sien jul hopelik gou weer.

Groete,
Anneliese

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Wayne L - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Wayne L
With friends

Value for money.

Value for money for fishing.

Graham F - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Graham F
With partner

Accommodation did not live up to expectations created by pictures as it was smaller than depicted and had no sea view that pictures seemed to indicate.

Owner responded to poor TV reception by buying a new one. We were disappointed as pictures gave the impression of a bigger cottage and implied a sea view. 50 meters from the sea with picture of bench with sea.

Elizabeth B - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elizabeth B
Family with teenagers

Dit was 'n wonderlike verblyfplekkie.

Baie lekker gebly. Vriendelike en behulpsame personeel.

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Wonderful accommodation.

Very nice stay. Friendly and helpful staff.

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Dawie G - Feb 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Dawie G
With partner

Teleurstellend.

Beslis nie vir mense wat invlieg nie. Die feit dat geen handdoeke verskaf word nie en die feit dat jy jou eie dekodeerder moet bring, maak dit nie aanvaarbaar vir besoeker wat nie met helfte van hulle huis kan kom nie. Het gekom van die buiteland. Besit nie 'n dekodeerder nie. Moes gaan handdoeke koop. Was nie eers 'n oopmaker vir 'n wynbottel nie. Beveel beslis nie aan vir mense wat van ver kom nie. Wel baie vriendelik ontvang.

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Disappointing.

Definitely not for people who fly in. The fact that towels are not provided and that you have to bring your own decoder with, makes it unacceptable for people who can't come with half of their home. Came from abroad. Don't own a decoder. Had to buy towels. There wasn't even a wine opener. Definitely won't recommend to people visiting from far. Were however very friendly received.

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Hallo Dawie
Op my welkom brief het ek genoem dat jy eie handdoeke moet bring. Daar is wel handdoeke beskikbaar indien iemand vergeet het. Jy kon net die agent wat jul ingeboek het, gevra het.
Ons sien dat die dekodeerder 'n probleem is en is tans besig om een in te sit. Jammer oor die kurktrekker - dalk het een van die vorige huurders dit geneem. As jy vir Tania gevra het, sou sy vir jou een gegee het. Ek verskaf juis haar sel nr in die brief waarin als uiteengesit is, sodat sy gekontak kan word as jy enige probleme het of iets benodig. Anders kon jy net vir my geskakel het en sou spoedig jou probleme uitgesorteer het.

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Craig W - Feb 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Craig W
Family with young children

Disappointing

The accommodation doesn't live up to the description and photographs provided on the web site. The following was noted: 1) The stove is not compatible with the operations required, only one plate works with the oven at a time or all three plates without the oven but not all together. 2) Bedding not conducive with weather conditions, no sheets provided only a Duvet. 3) Lounge furniture is extremely uncomfortable. 4) Insufficient kitchen utensils, no salad spoons, etc. 5)Toaster doesn't work as it should and one has to hold the lever down, this could become extremely dangerous to the user. 6)Live electrical power point in the bathroom next to the wash hand basin, not acceptable, could lead to possible electrocution. 7) Pots and pans are old and dilapidated and in an unacceptable condition.

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Thanks for reporting problems to us. We looked into it and solved the problems to make your next stay better.
We left a note above the stove - it seems you are not the only one that is having problems understanding the stove. The button show that you use the oven with two plates or no oven and three plates.
The plug in the bathroom is disconnected and is not a danger, but we didn't realise that people might see it as a danger. We closed it properly.
A duvet with fitted sheet was provided with no top sheets. Most people don't like the top sheets, that's why we removed them, but we will bring it back again. We even installed a ceiling fan in the main bedroom and replaced the lounge suite, toaster and a few other things. I hope to see you soon again.

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Corlene V - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Corlene V
Family with teenagers

Hierdie lyk en voel soos baie goedkoop verblyf waarvoor jy duur betaal.

Hierdie was so 'n groot teleurstelling. Ons het vir 7 dae betaal, maar net 1 nag daar oorgebly. Dit het glad nie gelyk soos op die foto's nie, 'n groot wanvoorstelling. Dit is 'n donker huis en baie klein plekkie. Daar is nêrens waar jy lekker kan sit nie, die bank en stoel wat in die sitgedeelte is, is so hard, ongemaklik, oud en grillerig. Die kasdeur van die een kamer is stukkend, die broodrooster werk nie, die kombuisgoed is oud, bedlampies werk nie. Die hoofslaapkamer is klein, donker met 'n aaklige bed waarop jy baie ongemaklik slaap. Plastiekoortreksels bedek van die kaste. Die stort is vol mildew. Hierdie plek laat jou glad nie welkom voel nie, eerder 'n depressiewe ou plek vol ou meubels en kombuisware.

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This looks and feels like very cheap accommodation that you paid a lot for.

This was such a disappointment. We paid for 7 days, but only stayed over for 1. It didn't look like the photos - a huge misrepresentation. It was a dark house and very small. There is nowhere to sit, the sofa and the chair in the lounge is so hard, uncomfortable, old and gross. The door of one of the wardrobes is broken, the toaster didn't work, the kitchen utensils are old, the bedlamps don't work. The main bedroom is small and dark with a horrible bed that is extremely uncomfortable. There are plastic sheets covering the cupboards. The shower is full of mildew. This place doesn't make you feel welcome at all. A rather depressing old place filled with old furniture and kitchen utensils.

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Abey G - Jun 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Abey G
Family with teenagers

Absoluut die naam LekkeSlaap werd.

Ons is baie beindruk met die uitstekende en professionele manier hoe ons verblyf gereel was. My kinders het hulle gate uit geniet, en ons kon lekke rus. Ons beplan alreeds ons volgende wegbreek-naweek.

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Had a very nice time.

We were very impressed by the excellent professional way our accommodation was arranged. My kids entjoyed themselves and we got some rest. We are already planning our next getaway!

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Ek is bly jul het so lekker gekuier. Sien uit na jul volgende besoek.

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Carmen B - Jan 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carmen B
Family with young children

Dit was baie aangenaam.

Ons het ons tyd baie geniet, baie dankie vir die puik diens ─ hoop ons kan weer in die toekoms so maak.

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It was very pleasant.

We really enjoyed our time, thank you very much for the great service ─ hope we can do it again in the future.

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Schalk H - Aug 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Schalk H
With partner

'n Netjiese en gerieflike huis met al die essensiële elemente.

Die ontvangs, voorligting en verblyf het glad verloop. Dit was 'n aangename ervaring.

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A neat and comfortable house with all the essentials.

The reception, guidance and accommodation went smoothly. It was a pleasant experience.

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Ek is baie bly julle het jul kuier in Witsand geniet. Ek hoop om jul weer te sien.
Groete,
Anneliese

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Chris M - Feb 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Chris M
Family with young children

Vir die geld wat jy betaal, is die verblyf aanvaarbaar.

Ons is 'n gesin van 4 met 1 klein kind en het die verblyf 'n bietjie klein gevind (ons is vleiseters) vir die 5 van ons. Buiten dit was die diens skaflik. Die eenheid was aanvaarbaar, sekuriteit is baie goed en ons het baie lekker rustig gebly. Daar is geen geraas nie en geen onwelkome gaste nie: net die gedruis van die see in die agtergrond.

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For the money you pay, the accommodation is acceptable.

We are a family of 4 with 1 small child and found the accommodation a bit small (we are meat eaters) for the 5 of us. Other than that the service was decent. The unit was acceptable, security is very good and we had a very nice and peaceful stay. There is no noise and no unwelcome guests: just the sound of the sea in the background.

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Spencer W - Oct 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Spencer W
With partner

Very peaceful.

We enjoyed being there. Was a bit disappointed with where the house was situated. We thought it was sea-facing. The website suggests that the house is sea-facing. I also phoned to confirm this. I think that the website should be a bit more specific regarding the positioning of the house.

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  • Capacity: 5 people
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  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 28 Duinepark, Witsand, 6666, Western Cape
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