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Dankbaar

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.7 out of 5from 31 reviews for Dankbaar
Cleanliness
4.8/5
Service
4.8/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Henry V - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Henry V
Individual traveller

Beautiful location, very clean, friendly and hospitable hostess. Will definitely visit again.

Excellent, clean and well equipped.

Zelda E - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Zelda E
Family with teenagers

Lieflik in elke detail!

Dankbaar was absoluut 'n bederf en ongelooflike mooi verblyf. Van die ligging tot dekor en fynere detail. Inboek was maklik en vinnig. Daar is sekuriteit met alarm en beams. Ons kom beslis terug!

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Lovely in every detail!

Grateful was absolutely a treat and incredibly beautiful stay. From the location to decor and finer detail. Check in was easy and quick. There is security with alarm and beams. We will definitely be back!

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Rodger D - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rodger D
Family with teenagers

Dot was hemels!

Dit was absoluut lekker! 100% lekkerte! Van die ontvangs tot ons vertrek! Waarde vir jou geld!

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Dot was heavenly!

It was absolutely delicious! 100% deliciousness! From the reception to our departure! Value for your money!

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Denise W - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Denise W
With partner

Clean, beautifully decorated, everything you need.

Lovely clean and beautifully decorated place to stay. Right on the beach. Very sheltered from the wind, which blew a gale on the Saturday. Would definitely stay there again.

Karin H - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karin H
Family with young children

Ons sal graag elke jaar wil gaan.

Dit was silwerskoon en het die perfekte ligging. Ons kleuter het heerlik saam gekuier. Die eienaars het baie moeite gedoen om die huis te beveilig en ons het nooit onveilig gevoel nie.

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We would love to go every year.

It was spotless and in the perfect location. Our toddler had a great time together. The owners put a lot of effort into securing the house and we never felt unsafe.

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Jacqueline R - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jacqueline R
With friends

Lovely accommodation with beautiful views.

The apartment is beautifully appointed with luxuriously modern facilities. The beds were all comfortable. I would suggest that there be some kind of indication inside the unit to let one know when the safety beams and alarm are activated or deactivated.

Irma V - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Irma V
Family with young children

Dieselfde as bo.

Pragtige huis op die see. Goed toegerus en smaakvol gemeubileer. Ons het baie lekker gekuier en sal weer kom!

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Same as above.

Beautiful house on the sea. Well equipped and tastefully furnished. We had a great time and will come again!

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Nadia C - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Nadia C
With partner

Dit is soos om in Griekeland te wees.

Die eenheid is pragtig en dit voel kompleet of mens eerder in Griekeland is. Geen moeite is ontsien met die dekor en gemak in die eenheid self nie. Ons was skepties toe ons sien dit is op die hoofstrand en dat veiligheid 'n probleem is. Ons was nie in piekseisoen daar nie, so geraas van die strand was nie 'n probleem. Ons het geniet om te sien hoe die vissersbote elke dag uitgaan en weer inkom. Vir Gautengers wat nie 'n alarm by die huis het nie, was die hele sekuriteit situasie met alarms nogal sleg. Die eenheid is egter op die eerste verdieping met 'n toesluit ingang op grondvlak. Dit is dus baie meer veilig as van die ander eenhede wat op grondvlak is en ons het veilig gevoel. Ons was onder die indruk ons motor gaan op die hoofstand moet staan, maar dit was nie die geval. Die Kom, waar die eenheid geleë is, het toegangsbeheer vir voertuie en daar is 'n gereserveerde parkeerarea voor die eenheid vir jou voertuig.

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It's like being in Greece.

The unit is beautiful and it feels completely like you are in Greece. No effort has been spared with the decor and comfort in the unit itself. We were skeptical when we saw it was on the main beach and that safety was an issue. We were not there in peak season, so noise from the beach was not a problem. We enjoyed watching the fishing boats go out and back in every day. For Gautengers who do not have an alarm at home, the whole security situation with alarms was quite bad. However, the unit is on the first floor with a locked ground level entrance. So it is much safer than some of the other units that are at ground level and we felt safe. We were under the impression that our car was going to have to stand on the main stand, but this was not the case. The Kom, where the unit is located, has access control for vehicles and there is a reserved parking area in front of the unit for your vehicle.

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Willem P - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Willem P
With partner

Fantastiese ligging. Elke sent werd!

Ons sal graag so aftreehuis wil hê.

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Fantastic location. Worth every penny!

We would love to have such a retirement home.

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

The house is not only impeccable, every attention has been spent on the detail. Spectacular!

The owner has taken every measure to ensure that the guest experience meets or even exceeds their expectation. The fact that you are not really impacted by load shedding is a big plus. Best view, and best property in Die Kom.

Antoinette H - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Antoinette H

Wat 'n ongelooflike ervaring.

Ons was vreeslik verras met die akkommodasie, die vriendelikheid en behulpsaamheid van die eienaar en die personeel van Dankbaar. Dankbaar is toegerus sodat enige vrou haar droomhuis kan beleef. Baie smaaklik gemeubileerd en dis 'n tuiste weg van die huis af. Ons het absoluut niks gekort nie, inteendeel, daar was baie meer as wat ons verwag het. Die ligging is absoluut fantasties met 'n onbeskryflik mooi see uitsig. Elbie, ek sal niks verander sê nie. Dis 'n absolute juweel van 'n plek. Ek wens net ons kon meer as 1 keer 'n jaar soontoe gaan!

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What an incredible experience.

We were terribly surprised with the accommodation, the friendliness and helpfulness of the owner and the staff of Dankbaar. Grateful is equipped so that any woman can experience her dream home. Very tastefully furnished and it's a home away from home. We lacked absolutely nothing, on the contrary, there was much more than we expected. The location is absolutely fantastic with an indescribably beautiful sea view. Elbie, I won't say anything changed. It's an absolute gem of a place. I only wish we could go there more than once a year!

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Kenton B - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Kenton B
With friends

Great stay. Well appointed and comfortable. Stunning views.

Everything worked, it was clean and well positioned. Will be back.

Morne D - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Morne D
With partner

Wegbreek na Weskus vir week.

Stay in Paternoster kon my vooraf laat weet het die buurperseel is in aanbouing, sou beslis nie die eenheid gebruik het nie, was werklik onaangenaam. Geen veilige parkering nie (voertuig staan langs strand in oop lig parkeer).

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Breakaway to West Coast for week.

Stay in Paternoster could have let me know in advance that the neighboring property is under construction, definitely would not have used the unit, was really unpleasant. No safe parking (vehicle parked next to beach in open light).

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Mandy T - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mandy T
With friends

This was home away from home, very nice place.

Place is great. Owner called to see if we happy - special touch.

Enrico M - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Enrico M
With partner

Dit was heerlik!

Mooi en goed toegerus. Baie veilig.

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It was delicious!

Nice and well equipped. Very safe.

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Theo B - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Theo B
Family with teenagers

Puik! Lekker gerus.

Sien sterre.

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Excellent! Had a good rest.

See stars.

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Kim L - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Kim L

Stunning weekend away.

What a magical awesome place Paternoster is, from the stunning extremely comfortable accommodation, to the location, to the restaurants, to friendly residents. What a fabulous place to visit.

Stephan C - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Stephan C

Ligging, ligging, ligging.

Die huis is op die strand aan die einde van die pad, so daar is baie min voete en wiele om jou rus te verstoor. Die huis is uitstekend uitgerus met alles wat nodig kan wees vir 'n heerlike kuier - goeie kwaliteit en verskeidenheid van kooktoerusting, kussings, strandsakke, kookboeke, selfs kniekombersies vir die koel aande en kamerjasse in die kaste!

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Location, location, location.

The house is on the beach at the end of the road, so there are very few feet and wheels to disturb your rest. The house is excellently equipped with everything you might need for a great visit - good quality and variety of cooking equipment, pillows, beach bags, cookbooks, even knee blankets for the cool evenings and dressing gowns in the closets!

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Karen W - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
5/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
5/5
Karen W
With friends

Dankbaar for Dankbaar.

This was truly a home away from home. Everything that one might need for hot or cold weather is there, even board games, candles, fire wood, etc. The decor is beautiful and the view of the bay is beautiful. The house is situated by the boat launch so there is a lot of activity with the locals coming in to help and the day visitors are also parked there so weekends are busy. Saturday night the noise from the revellers was unbearable and when we phoned the police to intervene, they had already dispatched three vans to help in other areas of Paternoster. We felt mostly unsafe. In the daytime walking around, the streets are littered and disordered. But the shops are great and also the many restaurants.

Paul D - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Paul D
Family with teenagers

Dit was baie lekker.

Die geriewe in huis is van hoogstaande gehalte. Geen afskeep nie. Die ligging is baie goed. Stapafstand van eetplekke en kuierplekke.

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It was very nice.

The facilities in the house are of high quality. No neglect. The location is very good. Walking distance to places to eat and visit.

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Anton H - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anton H
With friends

As 'n voorste linie-mediese werker, was die naweek wegbreek en veral Dankbaar net die regte medisyne. Ons sal binnekort weer kom rus by Dankbaar.

Ons het twee verjaarsdae kom vier en van al die werksstres kom aflaai. Die huis is uiters smaakvol en gemaklik uitgerus. Ons het baie lekker gekuier, baie dankie.

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As a frontline medical worker, the weekend away and especially Thankful was just the right medicine. We will soon come to rest again at Dankbaar.

We came to celebrate two birthdays and to relieve all the work stress. The house is extremely tasteful and comfortably furnished. We had a great time, thank you very much.

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Marlene D - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marlene D
With friends

Hemel op aarde.

Dankbaar is die perfekte plekkie langs die Weskus om jou siel te voed. Die plek is toegerus met elke moontlike item waaraan jy kan dink. Elbe is meer as hulpvaardig en net 'n oproep weg. Dankbaar, sien ons beslis weer in die volgende jaar!

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Heaven on earth.

Dankbaar is the perfect place on the West Coast to feed your soul. The place is equipped with every possible item you can think of. Elbe is more than helpful and just a call away. Thankful, we will definitely see you again next year!

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Susan S - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Susan S
With friends

Asemrowend.

Buiten die onverbeterlike ligging is Dankbaar net 'n fees vir die oog. Uitstekend toegerus met smaakvolle dekor. 'n Mens voel onmiddellik baie welkom en tuis. Ek sal definitief wou terugkeer vir 'n periode langer as 'n naweek 10/10. Dankbaar.

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Breathtaking.

Except for the unbeatable location, Dankbaar is just a feast for the eyes. Excellent equipped with tasteful décor. One immediately feels very welcome and at home. I would definitely like to return for a period longer than a weekend, 10/10. Dankbaar.

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Christine M - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christine M
With friends

Beste huis in Paternoster, love dit daar.

Baie mooi plek, al die nodige items om 'n lekker kuier te hê. Huis is baie netjies en die beste uitsigte oor die baai en strand. Sal aanbeveel.

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Best house in Paternoster, love it there.

Very nice place, all the necessary items to have a nice visit. House is very neat and the best views of the bay and beach. Will recommend.

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Berenice D - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Berenice D
Family with teenagers

Elke sent die moeite werd.

Wat 'n absolute droom wegbreekhuis. Saam met families, niks kort nie, klank van die branders, die huis behou vrede.

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Worth every penny.

What an absolute dream getaway home. Together with families, nothing short, sound of the waves, the house keeps peace.

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Jane L - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Jane L
Family with teenagers

Dankbaar on paper is beautiful, location great, though in reality minimal space to place anything, if long term stay.

Service of home, cleanliness of bathrooms etc. poor. Noise factor enormous, cannot sleep with doors open, noise, noise, noise! Security - you cannot relax for fear of being broken into! Expectation high to have a family holiday, chose the tail end of summer holiday! Chose Paternoster and this location after it was recommended to me. Our requirement was to have a rest, time out, sea air, walks on the beach, and real calm family time! Understood house would be serviced twice whilst, every 4 days, only the linen got changed, no bathrooms cleaned, not even a sweep, disappointing and personally such a neat home should have the desire to deliver more cleaning services, or was I supposed to take cleaning materials with me as well? Noise is insane - one cannot sleep with a window or door open for the noise which starts at 4:30am with fisherman, the locals walking past the home, talking, screaming etc. There is a container in the complex area, each day a car would park, and play music that you could feel the bass whilst trying to have an afternoon nap. For having spent R34000.00 - value for money a zero! Beautiful place, though I feel that agents have not stayed nor understand Paternoster, as I would have expected serious warnings on security and noise. Before we arrived we thought we had the jackpot, and within hours all started to crumble.

Dankbaar 's response

Dear Jane,

I’m bitterly disappointed that Dankbaar did not meet your expectations as most of our guests are thoroughly satisfied.

If there was an issue with the cleanliness of the house on arrival, I would have appreciated you mentioning this in our telephonic discussion. Dankbaar is a self-catering accommodation option as stated in all our marketing paraphernalia and although a linen change is included in the daily rate, a full clean is excluded. It is, however, available on request at an additional charge, this is also noted in the booking confirmation that was sent to you from the rental agent and via an sms I sent you.

Paternoster has a public beach and its proximity to Dankbaar is noted in the second line of the properties page on the Travel Ground website. The rental agent also confirmed that they spoke to you twice before arrival and told you it was a busy area. Unfortunately, we have no control over this, all we can do is prepare our guests. Security, on the other hand, is an issue throughout the world and sadly, also in Paternoster. Dankbaar is one of the most secure homes in the village.

The rental agency also confirmed that upon check-out the person who returned the keys said they had a lovely stay.

I would like to reiterate that I am deeply disappointed that you have had a bad experience in Dankbaar and Paternoster.

Regards,
Elbe Cilliers

Dankbaar
Stefan F - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stefan F
With partner

Goed ingerig! Baie lekker.

Fantastiese huis! Goed ingerig.

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Well appointed! Very nice.

Fantastic house! Well appointed.

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Louise B - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louise B
With partner

Pragtige huis met 'n fantastiese uitsig oor Paternoster.

Die huis is goed geleë en het alle benodighede en geriewe vir 'n lekker kuier - veral op die stoep.

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Beautiful house with a fantastic view over Paternoster.

The house is well located and has all the necessities and facilities for a nice visit - especially on the porch.

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Bertu N - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bertu N
Large group

Gerieflik, uitsig uitstekend, fantasties toegerus.

Dankbaar is die perfekte beskrywing vir die huisie by die see. Uitsig oor die Atlantiese oseaan is onbeskryflik mooi. Huisie is baie smaakvol en volledig toegerus. Kuierstoep maak dat kwaliteit-tyd saam gespandeer kan word rondom die braaivleisvuur. Volgende jaar beslis weer so!

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Comfortable, excellent view, fantastically equipped.

Grateful is the perfect description for the cottage by the sea. View over the Atlantic ocean is indescribably beautiful. House is very tasteful and fully equipped. Kuierstoep means that quality time can be spent together around the barbecue fire. Definitely again next year!

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Antoinette N - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Antoinette N
With partner

Absoluut wonderlik!

Regtig 'n wonderlike plek om te bly, alles wat jy nodig het en meer. Die huis, die dorp, die uitsig! Die eienaars het regtig moeite gedoen om te verseker dat alles in die huis van topgehalte is en dat ons niks kortkom nie.

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Absolutely wonderful!

Truly a wonderful place to stay with everything you need and more. The house, the town and the view! The owners really went to a lot of trouble to ensure that everything in the house is the best quality and that nothing is needed.

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Leone P - Oct 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Leone P
Large group

Lekker.

Lekker, plek is goed toegerus bv. kombuistoerusting, eetgerei ens.

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Nice.

Nice, place is well equipped for example: kitchen ware, cutlery etc.

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  • Check-in: 14:00 to 16:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: No 26 Die Kom, Paternoster, 7381, Western Cape
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