Eclectic Beach House – The Whale’s Tale This utterly charming seaside home boasts prime sea views over the pristine Indian Ocean. A five minute walk to the magnificent warm Doonside beach with rock pools and a tidal pool to enjoy. Doonside is a suburb of Amanzimtoti in Kwa-Zulu Natal.
The house is a single level home with a large veranda to enjoy the sunrises over the ocean every morning or to entertain and sip sundowners whilst the family enjoys full satellite/DSTV. The home is unpretentious yet stylish and very comfortable.
The kitchen is the heart of the home and is the place where the family will gather around for meals and board games. It is fully equipped, and the gas cooker is the pride of the room. There is a separate scullery and laundry room with washing machine and dryer for your convenience.
There are three bedrooms each with Queen sized beds. There are two bathrooms, one with a slipper bath, toilet and shower and the second with a shower and toilet.
Children’s play area, pool with fitted pool net.
Parking for at least four cars behind secure automated gates is available. Unfortunately no CATS due to the abundance of bird life that are feed daily.
Housekeeping services are available upon request on a Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.
Pet friendly upon request. Free Wi-Fi. Aircons in two of the three bedrooms.
Enjoy your stay at The Whale’s Tale – Let your story begin!
Amenities Include Braai, Microwave, onsite parking, pets allowed (with prior permission), private entrance, private pool, tea & coffee making facilities, television, tumble dryer and washing machine.
Things to do:-
Swimming, fishing, surfing, canoeing and horse riding on the beach can be arranged on request. There is a tidal pool and swimming beach with lifeguards in attendance 500 metres away. Be sure order a caramel sandwich from Baggies Takeaway after your swim in the sea.
Or pay a visit to any of the nearby attractions • East Coast Brewery - https://www.facebook.com/eastcoastbrewingcompany/
• Croc World
• The Aquarium and/or the Dolphin Show at uShaka Marine World.
• Hire a bike and ride along the Durban Promenade from Suncoast to UShaka with a pitstop for a twirly ice cream along the way. https://www.bikebeandurban.com/ https://www.ecr.co.za/lifestyle/family/why-you-should-check-out-durban-promenade-extension-festive-season/
• Shongweni Market on a Saturday morning is outstanding. http://www.shongwenimarket.co.za/my-calendar/
• Go on an early morning boat trip with the Sharks Board and watch them servicing the shark nets, followed by a visit to the Sharks Board. You may be lucky enough to watch a shark dissection. https://www.shark.co.za/Pages/AttractionsAndBooking-BoatTours
• Galleria Shopping Centre is 9 minutes away. Boasting movie houses, ice skating rink, tenpin bowling, kiddies’ arcade, fun fair activities, restaurants and shops
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking inside.
Report and replace any damaged items
Please be considerate to neighbors with regards to noise levels.
If you are bringing your dogs please do not let them sleep on the furniture or beds.
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
aManzimtoti
Located in aManzimtoti, this holiday home is near the beach. Phansi Museum and Old Courthouse Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include uShaka Marine World and Splash Water World. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Galleria Ice Rink or West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
How much does it cost to stay at Eclectic Beach House 👙?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Eclectic Beach House 👙 on 1 Apr 2026 start from AU$234, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Eclectic Beach House 👙 pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Eclectic Beach House 👙?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Eclectic Beach House 👙?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Eclectic Beach House 👙?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Eclectic Beach House 👙 located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of aManzimtoti Beach and Warner Beach. Splash Water World is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Great atmosphere, very warm welcome, magnificent view
We just loved it.
Stephan B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec 2021
We're delighted you enjoyed your stay. You and your family are our very first VRBO guests - hopefully the first of many more to come. Thank you for your kind words. Please come again soon.
Very welcoming house and host. Lots of little touches made us feel welcome. Loved the view and feeding the birds - we could watch them for hours. The pool is large enough to do a few lengths. We did not find much to do in the immediate area but a short drive away we found amazing beaches. I would recommend investing in a picnic basket, cooler box and sunshade and heading off to an isolated beach.