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Sonnestrale House

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.4 out of 5from 30 reviews for Sonnestrale House
Cleanliness
4.1/5
Service
4.5/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.4/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Njabulo S - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Njabulo S
With friends

Our stay was great, the view is magnificent. The house does need some TLC.

Our stay was just perfect.

Tanya F - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tanya F
With friends

Absolute amazing.

It was exactly what I wanted.

Sonnestrale House 's response

Thank you so much, we appreciate your review.

Hope to see you soon again.

Sonnestrale House
Mahomed Zia G - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mahomed Zia G
Individual traveller

It was amazing.

It was a beautiful stay.

Sonnestrale House 's response

Thank you for your review, much appreciated.

Sonnestrale House
Kristy L - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kristy L
Family with young children

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Will be back again soon.

Spacious and clean with everything you need. Loved it!

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

Lovely stay.

Close to beaches and rocks. Beautiful ocean view, and we saw a bunch of dolphins and whales on various occasions.

Clinton P - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Clinton P
With friends

This has become our annual fishing holiday home.

We had a very good relaxing stay. Went on a fishing week with friends and had access to many popular spots which are very close by. The location is very close to shops as well.

Clinton P - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Clinton P
With friends

Went on a week-long fishing trip with friends.

Very nice place. My only suggestion is cleaning services.

Sonnestrale House 's response

Thank you so much, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. We clean before and after each stay, if cleaning is required during your stay, it can be arranged at an additional cost by arrangement as per confirmation.

Sonnestrale House
Kandhailall T - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Kandhailall T
With friends

Awesome stay and very comfortable, clean and close.

Close to the beach.

Sonnestrale House 's response

Thank you for the review, much appreciated and glad you enjoyed your stay.

Sonnestrale House
Robson R - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Robson R
Family with young children

Amazing.

Amazing view from the rooms and living area. Lots of space for a big family. Beach is literally across the street.

Sonnestrale House 's response

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed your stay.
Hope to see you soon again.

Sonnestrale House
Christelle G - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Christelle G
Family with young children

Baie lekker gebly.

Het baie lekker gebly en nader aan die see kon ons nie vra nie. Is op die perfekte plek geleë. Veiligheid is uitstekend. Sal beslis weer daar bespreek. Genoeg plek vir kinders om te speel en baljaar.

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Very nice stay.

Had a great stay and couldn't have asked for closer to the sea. Is located in the perfect location. Safety is excellent. Will definitely book there again. Enough space for children to play and frolic.

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Sonnestrale House 's response

Baie dankie, ons waardeer opreg en is so bly julle het dit geniet.

Hoop ons sien julle gou weer.

Sonnestrale House
Vanessa N - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Vanessa N
Large group

Nie wat verwag was nie.

Foto's is baie misleidend. Huis is baie stowwerig. Verf dop van mure en plafon af. Geen wasmasjien in die huis of groot wasgoedlyn nie. Yskas maak nie koud nie. Glasstukke op stoep en gras gevind. Braai rooster was baie vuil. Teleurstellend.

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Not what was expected.

Photos are very misleading. House is very dusty. Paint shell off walls and ceiling. No washing machine in the house or big washing line. Refrigerator does not make cold. Pieces of glass found on porch and grass. Barbecue grill was very dirty. Disappointing.

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Lawrence M - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lawrence M
Large group

What a pleasant place to stay, with all amenities close by.

We love the place and the beach was extraordinary.

Lynnette D - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lynnette D
Large group

Dit was heerlik, ek sal enige tyd weer die huis huur.

Die huis is netjies, skoon en goed geleë, ek sal beslis weer dit huur.

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It was lovely, I will rent this house again anytime.

The house is neat, clean and has a good location, I will definitely rent it again.

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Pieter V - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter V
Family with young children

Baie lekker tyd gehad.

Die plek is baie gerieflik en sal dit graag weer besoek. Al wat vervang moet word is die braai en die slot van die tweede motorhuis.

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Had a very nice time.

The place is very comfortable and would love to visit again. All that needs to be replaced is the braai and the lock of the second garage.

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Premlall M - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Premlall M
With friends

Lovely place. Close to the beach. Lovely view.

Nice place. Needs some attention in the driveway. It's worth it for the price.

Bernadete R - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Bernadete R
Family with young children

The house was comfortable and had all the necessities required for a holiday home.

The home was clean and secure. The area is peaceful and has beautiful views of he sea and a lovely beach within walking distance.

Phelan R - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Phelan R
Large group

Decent affordable accommodation.

I personally enjoyed my stay because of the location. It is set right on the beach with activities within walking distance. The furniture at the place is a little tired though and we did have a problem with ants on the property. Other than that everything was great and real value for money. The owners are also very accommodating.

Lucia B - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lucia B
Large group

Wou vir altyd daar bly!

Sonnestrale se uitsig maak die huis 'n wenner! Die huis self is gesellig, netjies, ruim (behalwe dalk vir die kombuis) en baie gemaklik. Ons sal beslis weer teruggaan. Marius was net 'n oproep vêr en altyd bereid om te help. Een klein dingetjie wat alles perfek sou maak, sou dalk 'n wasmasjien wees. Baie dankie vir 'n heerlike vakansie - om 9 mense tussen die ouderdom van 14 en 76 gelukkig te hou wil gedoen word. Verlang al klaar terug.

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Wanted to stay there forever!

Sunrays' view makes the house a winner! The house itself is cosy, tidy, spacious (except maybe for the kitchen) and very comfortable. We will definitely go back again. Marius was only a phone call away and always willing to help. One little thing that would make everything perfect would be a washing machine. Thank you very much for a lovely holiday - keeping 9 people between the ages of 14 and 76 happy will be done. Already want it back.

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Janet V - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janet V
Large group

Wonderlikste uitsig denkbaar.

Ons as familiegroep het die heerlikste paar dae by Sonnestrale House geniet. Die huis beskik oor alles wat 'n mens nodig het. Dit was wonderlik om die see sommer op jou voorstoep te hê.

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Most amazing view imaginable.

We as a family group enjoyed the most wonderful few days at Sonnestrale House. The house has everything one needs. It was wonderful to have the sea right on your doorstep.

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

Baie gerieflik ingerig.

Huis is ruim en kombuis is goed toegerus. Gerieflik naby aan die see en winkelsentrums.

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Very conveniently appointed.

Spacious home and well equipped kitchen. Conveniently close to the sea and shopping centres.

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Charl V - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Charl V
Large group

Baie lekker vakansiebestemming.

Baie lekker ruim vakansiehuis teen die see geleë. Die huis opself is goed ingerig die ligging is goed geleë en 'n baie lekker vakansie. Die sonopkoms asemrowend. Sal weer van die huis gebruik maak. Bietjie opknapwek nodig maar dis klein goedjies.

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Very nice holiday destination.

Very nice, spacious holiday house next to the ocean. The house itself is well equipped and the location is good and a very nice holiday home. The sunrise is breathtaking. Will use the house again. Needs a bit of renovation, but it's only small things.

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Ig D - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Ig D
With friends

Heerlik gewees.

Ek persoonlik dink die huis kort vir seker 'n bietjie opknappingswerk, die dak in van die kamers lek. En die huis binne-in moet geverf of net gewas word. Maar verder is dit `n heerlike huis om in te bly en die view is baie mooi.

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It was wonderful.

Personally I think the house needs some repairs. The roof is leaking in all the rooms. The house needs a paint job inside or the walls need to be washed. Other than that, a lovely house and beautiful view.

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Joefran R - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Joefran R
With friends

It was an awesome experience.

Overall a good trip. Everyone had an awesome time. Looking forward to our next trip in December.

Barbara F - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Barbara F

Onvergeetlike mooi see-uitsig.

Die plek is goed geleë en binne loopafstand van die strand. Die huis het in al ons behoeftes voorsien. Dit was skoon en netjies. Sal dit aanbeveel as iemand daar wil gaan vakansie hou.

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Unforgettably beautiful sea view.

The place is well located and within walking distance of the beach. The house met all our needs. It was clean and tidy. Would recommend it if anyone wants to go on holiday there.

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Morgan G - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Morgan G
With friends

Lovely place. Good for family and friends.

Extremely lovely place to unwind. Good sea view. Nearby shopping facilities. Rather quiet but not bad.

Desire V - Jan 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Desire V
Family with teenagers

Huis in slegte toestand, word nie onderhou nie en was nie skoon nie.

Vir die geld wat jy betaal sal mens dink dat daar ten minste 'n wasmasjien sou wees, maar daar was nie en ook nie 'n wasgoedlyn nie. Hulle het dit ook nie op die webblad genoem nie tot omtrent 3 dae voor ons aangekom het nie. Die onderste slaapkamer was vol luise en almal wat daar geslaap het was vol bytplekke. Die matrasse op al die beddens is gaar en geen mens kan op dit slaap nie. Die eenheid was in maande nie ordentlik skoongemaak nie en jy kan sien daar word net voorlangs gou skoongemaak voor nuwe mense inkom. Baie kokkerotte in die kaste en laaie wat nie skoongemaak word nie. Die breekware moes alles oor gewas word want baie van dit was vuil. Die eenheid kan 12 mense slaap maar daar is slegs 'n klein yskas wat glad nie genoeg spasie het vir almal se kos en drinkgoed nie. Ons het gelukkig twee yskaste geneem en daar was darem 'n boksvrieskas. Die meubels in die sitkamer is verslete, vuil, stukkende materiaal en mens voel amper nie eers lus om dit te sit nie en ook hier is daar goggas was jou vreet as jy langer as 10 min stilsit. Die braaigeriewe is groot genoeg maar die roosters en braaier self geroes en deur gebrand. Ons het 'n buitelig wat af was gerapporteer en dit was nooit vervang nie. Van die buite stoele was gebreek maar dit was darem vervang toe ons daaroor kla. 'n Selfoon is gesteel deur een van die vensters so die huis is nie baie veilig nie. Ek het die agentskap geskakel en wou met die agent in persoon praat. Die dame in die kantoor self het baie geskerm en gesê dat hy baie besig was, so asof sy jou van hom probeer weghou. Die volgende dag het ek weer geskakel en weer was daar gesê hy is besig. Nadat ek gedreig het, het Marius na die huis toe gekom. Hy het twee skoonmakers gebring om weer die huis skoon te maak omdat ons gekla het dat dit vuil was. Hulle het oor darm skoon lakens op die beddens gesit. Ek het deur die huis saam met Marius gegaan en alles vir hom uitgewys en bespreek. Hy het onderneem om dit met die eienaar te bespreek. Hy het ook genoem dat hy nie eintlik bewus was dat die huis in so 'n slegte toestand was nie maar dat hy saamstem daar is baie goed soos die matrasse , meubels en algemene onderhoud wat rêrig werk kort aan nie huis. Hy sou teruggekom het na ons toe om terugvoer te gee oor die moontlike vervanging van sommige van die matrasse maar dit het hy nooit gedoen nie. Hy het darem die twee tuinstoele en die braai borsel vervang. Dit is eintlik 'n groot jammerte dat hierdie huis so lyk. Dit is 'n lekker groot huis met 4 slaapkamers en 4 badkamers wat dit ideaal vir 'n groot gesin maak. Die slaapkamers het almal see-uitsig en dit is 200m van die see af. Daar is geen ander huise voor jou nie. Die huis is wonderlik geleë. Die agent is vriendelik maar ek kry die indruk dat die eienaar nie gretig is om die onderhoud op hierdie huis te doen nie. Die huis is ook in die mark so ek weet nie of dit dalk die rede is nie. My opinie is dat as die eienaar hierdie huis opknap, die meubels vervang en geld aan die eiendom spandeer dan kan hy meer vra vir die uithuur op die plek a.g.v die ligging en grootte. Hy sal dan ook kliënte kry wat herhaaldelik die plek by hom huur weereens a.g.v die grootte en ligging. Die hartseer van die situasie is dat n foto nie rêrig vir jou wys wat in die huis aangaan nie. LekkeSlaap moet verkieslik nie hierdie huis lys totdat die foute reg is nie want ek voel dit doen ook skade aan julle reputasie. Dit was maar baie moeilik om vir 18 dae elke dag met seer rug en klomp bytplekke aan die lyf vakansie te hou maar soos my sus gesê het, darem gaan ons met iets terug huis toe al is dit nou bytplekke.

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House in bad condition, not maintained and not clean.

For the money you pay you would think there would at least be a washing machine, but there wasn't, nor was there a washing line. They also didn't mention it on the website until about 3 days before we arrived. The downstairs bedroom was full of lice and everyone who slept there was full of bites. The mattresses on all the beds are cooked and no one can sleep on them. The unit had not been properly cleaned in months and you can see that the front is only cleaned quickly before new people come in. Lots of cockroaches in the cupboards and drawers that are not cleaned. The crockery all had to be rewashed because much of it was dirty. The unit can sleep 12 people but there is only a small fridge which does not have enough space for everyone's food and drinks. Luckily we took two fridges and at least there was a box freezer. The furniture in the living room is worn, dirty, broken material and you hardly even feel like sitting on it and here too there are bugs that eat you if you sit still for more than 10 minutes. The braai facilities are large enough but the grills and braai itself are rusted and burned through. We reported an exterior light that was out and it was never replaced. Some of the outside chairs were broken but at least they were replaced when we complained about them. A cell phone was stolen through one of the windows so the house is not very safe. I called the agency and wanted to speak to the agent in person. The lady in the office herself was very protective and said that he was very busy, as if she was trying to keep you away from him. The next day I called again and again it said he was busy. After I threatened, Marius came to the house. He brought two cleaners to clean the house again because we complained that it was dirty. They put clean sheets on the beds. I went through the house with Marius and pointed out and discussed everything for him. He undertook to discuss it with the owner. He also mentioned that he was not actually aware that the house was in such a bad condition but that he agreed there are many things such as the mattresses, furniture and general maintenance that the house really lacks. He would have come back to us to give feedback on the possible replacement of some of the mattresses but he never did. At least he replaced the two garden chairs and the braai brush. It is actually a great pity that this house looks like this. This is a nice big house with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms making it ideal for a large family. The bedrooms all have a sea view and it is 200m from the sea. There are no other houses in front of you. The house is wonderfully located. The agent is friendly but I get the impression that the owner is not keen on doing the maintenance on this house. The house is also on the market so I don't know if that might be the reason. My opinion is that if the owner renovates this house, replaces the furniture and spends money on the property then he can charge more for the rent on the spot due to the location and size. He will then also get customers who repeatedly rent the place from him again due to the size and location. The sad thing about the situation is that a photo does not really show you what is going on in the house. LekkeSlaap should preferably not list this house until the mistakes are fixed because I feel it also damages your reputation. It was very difficult to go on vacation for 18 days with a sore back and lots of bites on the body every day, but as my sister said, at least we're going back home with something, even if it's bites.

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Mart-marie D - Jan 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Mart-marie D
Large group

Baie lekker vakansiehuis.

Sal enige tyd weer daar gaan bly. Wasmasjien is wel 'n aanbeveling.

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Very nice holiday home.

Would stay there again anytime. Washing machine is a recommendation.

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Lavender D - Nov 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lavender D
Family with young children

The surburb in which Sonnestrale House is situated is very beautiful, and the sea view is very refreshing.

We enjoyed staying at the house there was a lot of space and we all settled nicely, however we understood it to be a self catering house, but the rules and regulations does not align with the materials in the house. They say they need us to clean and wipe dishes and clean the house and bathrooms, but there was no materials for us to use. We had not been told that we should bring with items like sunlight dishwasher, handy andy or detergents for the bathroom, sponges, refuse bags, dish towels and toilets paper. We discovered that all these things were not there, especially the toilet paper, and we had to spend money and look for shops that night to buy it. We kindly ask the management to rectify this as it was a great inconvenience. Make all cleaning materials available to guests in order for them to enjoy the holiday as it is the main issue about the visit.

Belinda J - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Belinda J
With friends

Wonderful sea view

User friendly house and a wonderful view over the sea!

Charlotte V - Apr 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Charlotte V
Family with young children

Dit was heerlik!

Dit is 'n baie lekker woonhuis en als was skoon en netjies. Baie dankie vir die diens wat ons by LekkeSlaap gekry het.

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It was delicious!

It is a very nice house and everything was clean and tidy. Thank you very much for the service we received from LekkeSlaap.

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  • Address: LillieCrona, No. 46, Manaba Beach, 4265, KwaZulu-Natal
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