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Storyhouse

17 reviews
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Review Summary

4.6 out of 5from 17 reviews for Storyhouse
Cleanliness
4.6/5
Service
4.8/5
Location
4.8/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Melanie M - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Melanie M
Family with young children

A nice getaway, very relaxing, kids enjoyed the pool.

The host gave us a very warm welcome.

Patrick M - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Patrick M
Family with teenagers

Perfect hosts, perfect accomodation layout, one of my best getaways. Definately going back

Pool available, nice chill area next to pool if kids need to be monitored. Peaceful, relaxing and lots to do in the area for adults and kids.

Storyhouse 's response

Thank you Patrick for your nice review. You've been wonderful guests! We are blessed to share our little Storyhouse, and this wonderful area with guests.
Yes, please come again!
Beste wense vir julle toekomsplanne.
Antoinette en Charl

Storyhouse
Deidre G - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Deidre G
Family with teenagers

Storyhouse en Kommetjie het ons harte gesteel.

Wat 'n heerlike vakansie! Storyhouse is pragtig, netjies en skoon. Dis perfek geleë in 'n rustige woonbuurt stap afstand van die see. Antoinette en Charl is baie gasvry en help graag waar hulle kan. Ons gaan ons oggendkoffie op die stoepie in die prentjiemooi tuin baie mis. Ons gaan vir seker weer!

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Storyhouse and Kommetjie stole our hearts.

What a wonderful holiday! Storyhouse is beautiful, neat and clean. It's perfectly located in a quiet neighborhood walking distance from the sea. Antoinette and Charl are very hospitable and happy to help where they can. We will miss our morning coffee on the veranda in the picture-perfect garden. We will definitely go again!

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Storyhouse 's response

Baie dankie Deidre vir jou mooi woorde. Dit was lekker om julle te akkommodeer. Kom gerus weer. Beste wense vir julle en die seuns vir 2019.

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Fleur V - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Fleur V
Individual traveller

Alles was net perfek.

Uitstekende en vriendelike eienaars.

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Everything was just perfect!

Excellent and friendly owners.

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Baie dankie Fleur, Dit was heerlik om jou te akkommodeer. Kom gerus weer!

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Rene W - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Rene W
On business

Nie aan my standaard voldoen nie.

Baie goed ontvang en eienaars baie gasvry. Etes kan aanbeveel word. Ongelukking maak dit nie op vir diens nie. My kamer is nie gediens nie. Die bed is nie opgemaak nie en die handdoeke nie uitgehang om droog te word nie. Duidelik nie uitgevee of gestofsuig nie. Toegang na die kamer is onprakties met trappe, baie nou en steil. Sal nie werk vir mense met 'n probleem nie. Toegang tot die trappe is deur die kombuis en spens. Geen televisie in die kamer nie.

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Not up to my standard.

Very well received and owners very hospitable. Meals can be recommended. Misfortune doesn't make it up for service. My room was not serviced. The bed was not made and the towels were not hung out to dry. Clearly not wiped or vacuumed. Access to the room is impractical with stairs, very narrow and steep. Will not work for people with a problem. Access to the stairs is through the kitchen and pantry. No television in the room.

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Storyhouse 's response

Beste Rene,

Baie dankie vir jou kommentaar. Ons is dankbaar dat jy positief voel oor ons etes en gasvryheid. Tog is ons effe onkant gevang deur die res van jou kommentaar rakende die trappe, spens, TV, handdoeke en netheid. Is ons regtig net 'n 2 uit 5, oftewel 40% werd?

Toe jy met aankoms vra of jy eers die kamer kan beskou, was ons onder die indruk dat jy tevrede was omdat jy die kamer aanvaar het. Ekself het die dubbelbed opgemaak met 'n silwerskoon gestrykte duvetstel, en die en-suite badkamer, kroegyskas en tee- en koffie skinkbord was perfek deur onsself skoongemaak dus verstaan ons nie die 1 uit 5 gradering nie.

Wat stofsuig aanbetref: My man en ek het voor jou aankoms self die kamer gestofsuig en die vloere met 'n welriekende middel gewas. Ons het dit ongelukkig nie na jou eerste nag se slaap herhaal nie en ek vra om verskoning daarvoor.

Wat die trappe aanbetref: Daar is 'n foto op die web wat die trap aantoon, maar dit is op ons agenda om die trap minder steil te maak. Ongelukkig kan ons niks aan die wydte van die trap doen nie, maar dankie vir jou kommentaar want dit kan ander gaste help met hul keuse.

Wat die "spens" aanbetref: Ons handhaaf 'n gesellige oopplan beleid waar gaste kan sien hoe ons kosmaak, en die Franse ooprak gedeelte wek gewoonlik positiewe kommentaar.

Wat die TV aanbetref: Ons adverteer geen TV nie om te pas by ons rustige see-atmosfeer. Die meeste gaste gebruik egter ons gratis WiFi vir media-vermaak.

Om jou privaatheid te respekteer, het ek twee stelle handdoeke in jou kamer gelaat vir die moontlik 2 aande wat jy sou oorbly. Wat die bed se opmaak aanbetref, is die verwarring dalk toe te skryf aan die feit dat jy getwyfel het of jy die tweede aand gaan oorbly. Nietemin, gewoonlik vra ons of gaste kamerdiens wil hê, wat ek ongelukkig hierdie keer nagelaat het - jammer daaroor.

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Tarron K - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tarron K
Family with young children

Fantastic holiday experience.

Charl and Antoinette did an outstanding job with this gem called "Storyhouse", we had an absolutely wonderful time staying in the "Gysbertus" apartment. It was very neat and clean with stunning view out of the huge wooden framed windows over Chapman's Peak, and the lights of Houtbay at night is just magnetic. It is close to the beach and truly a very friendly neighborhood. But it was all the little things that Charl and Antoinette did extra that really made this holiday/experience stand out as the "complete package" for us (worth every Star). Needless to say we fell in love with "Storyhouse" and Kommetjie. A big thanks again, we'll be back.

Storyhouse 's response

Baie dankie Tarron en Paul vir julle wonderlike oorsig. Dit beteken so baie vir ons! Ons probeer ons bes om met Storyhouse 'n onvergeetlike ervaring vir ons gaste te help skep, veral in hierdie pragtige natuur. Julle was wonderlike gaste. Kom gerus weer!

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Riana B - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Riana B
With friends

Onverbeterlik.

Goeie ligging en wonderlike gasvryheid.

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Incorrigible.

Great location and great hospitality.

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Storyhouse 's response

Dankie Riana! Heerlik om gaste soos julle te ontvang. Kom gerus weer!

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Fredrika K - Oct 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Fredrika K
With partner

Rustig.

Ek en my eggenoot het 'n wonderlike tyd deurgebring by Storyhouse. Ons het 'n wonderlike verwelkoming gehad deur Charl en Antoinette. Sjokolade op ons kussing as 'n verwelkoming. Aarbeie, jogurt en sap in die yskas toe ons daar aankom. Ons het op die strand gaan loop en alhoewel daar honde op die strand was, was hulle almal so vriendelik dat ek nie eers hoef bang te gewees het nie, (toe ek jonger was, is ek deur 'n hond aangeval). Ons het ons eie kombuis gehad en 'n aparte ingang en dit was wonderlik. Ek sal dit definitief aanbeveel.

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Restful.

My husband and I had a wonderful time at Storyhouse. We had a wonderful welcome by Charl and Antoinette. Chocolate on our pillow as a welcome. Strawberries, yogurt and juice in the fridge when we got there. We went for a walk on the beach and although there were dogs on the beach, they were all so friendly that I didn't even need to be scared, (when I was younger I was attacked by a dog). We had our own kitchen and a separate entrance and it was great. I would definitely recommend it.

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Storyhouse 's response

Beste Ricka en David,

Baie dankie vir die terugvoer! Kom gerus weer en bring jul kinders saam!

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Wally A - Feb 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wally A
With partner

Baie aangenaam en vriendelike mense!

Antoinette en Charl is werklik sout van die aarde mense en ons sal weer by hul inloer.

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Very pleasant and friendly people!

Antoinette and Charl are truly salt of the earth people and we will visit them again.

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Dorryn D - May 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Dorryn D
Family with young children

Vir die somermaande is dit perfek. Daar is 'n lieflike braai buite met 'n groot stoep waar die kinders kan speel. In die winter mag dit dalk beknop raak met kinders.

Die eienaars is baie gaaf en behulpsaam. Die area is baie veilig. Dis stapafstand van die see.

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For the summer months it is perfect. There is a lovely braai outside with a large veranda where the children can play. In winter it may get cramped with children.

The owners are very nice and helpful. The area is very safe. It's walking distance from the sea.

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Yolande L - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yolande L
With partner

Dit was rustige, beleefde mense, gaan die ekstra myl. Fantastiese plek!

Dit was privaat, gesellig en pragtig. Mooi uitsig van ons kamer af met eie kombuis en braai-area. Baie goeie beligting met groot vensters, lekker ontbyt elke oggend.

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It was calm, polite people, going the extra mile. Fantastic place!

It was private, cozy and beautiful. Nice view from our room with its own kitchen and braai area. Very good lighting with large windows, nice breakfast every morning.

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Carol V - May 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carol V
Large group

Dit was 'n wonderlike naweek met gasvrye mense.

Ek sou definitief Storyhouse aanbeveel, die naweek was ontspannend en die gasvryheid warm. Ek het alleen gereis, en was deel van die familie. Long Beach is asemrowend. Dankie vir alles Carol!

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It was a wonderful weekend with hospitable people.

I would definitely recommend Storyhouse, the weekend was relaxing and the hospitality warm. I traveled alone, and was part of the family. Long Beach is breathtaking. Thanks for everything Carol!

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Ansel A - Mar 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ansel A
With partner

Heerlik bederf, gasvryheid ongelooflik, tuis asof ons by ou vriende gekuier het!

Antoinette en Charl is uitstekende gasvrou en gasheer. Ons het laat ge arriveer en dit was vir hulle geen moeite om ons te ontvang nie. In kontak gebly voor die tyd en selfs gevra of ons vervoer het vanaf die lughawe. Ons is baie bly ons het Story House gekies.

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Delicious pampering, incredible hospitality, at home as if we were visiting old friends!

Antoinette and Charl are excellent hostesses and hosts. We arrived late and it was no trouble for them to receive us. Stayed in touch before the time and even asked if we had transport from the airport. We are very glad we chose Story House.

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Jaco B - Mar 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jaco B
Family with young children

Gerieflik!

Baie oulike mense. Hulle het uit hulle pad gegaan om ons met al ons navrae te help.

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Comfortable!

Very nice people. They went out of their way to help us with all our queries.

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

Great and relaxing!

Dit was 'n heerlike naweek weg, wat soos 'n weeklange vakansie gevoel het. Die gasvrou en -heer was so ontvankilk, gemaklik en hulpvaardig. Dit was 'n plesier om in Storyhouse te bly. Sal beslis weer gaan!

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Great and relaxing!

It was a lovely weekend away, which felt like a week long holiday. The host lady and gentleman were so welcoming, comfortable and helpful. It was a pleasure to stay in Storyhouse. Will definitely go again!

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Maureen J - Nov 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Maureen J
With partner

The lovely friendly owners of spotless accommodation made us more than welcome.

The well-prepared tasty breakfasts were too enormous to contemplate so need to be smaller and cheaper. The comfortable bed ensured very restful sleep. Access to the accommodation during the day was difficult as there is no separate entrance but a key was made available for us after a couple of days. The Malawian houseman was extra special and a wonderful carer for guests. One small thing is that we feel older folk (like us) should be discouraged from hiring the upstairs Rhonda room ... as the very steep stairway is inviting disaster.

Storyhouse 's response

Maureen was a very interesting and creative guest. I offered them the unit on the ground floor but she preferred the bedroom on the first floor. Luckily there are strong rails attached to the wall. Regarding the breakfast: she asked for a wheat-free breakfast and her husband having our usual combination of English and Continental, but at R55,00 could we really ask less?

Storyhouse
Reinold B - Jan 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Reinold B
Family with teenagers

Owners were very pleasant and helpful

We had a great stay. Will recommend this experience to anybody going to the area. The owners were great to talk to. The place was neat and tidy.

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