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Reviews of Kalliste an exclusive retreat

5163 Dolphin Drive Bettys Bay, 7141 Bettyʼs Bay, South Africa

#1 of 28 Holiday rentals in Bettyʼs Bay

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 72 apartment reviews

9.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.7

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was very nice to come back to Kalliste, with Garth and Therese. the location is great, their house is beautiful, and they are incredibly good hosts. they deserve 5.5 out of 5

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    10
    Excellent stay for a break from busy city life. Beautiful setting right on the water.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing to note.

    The view of the ocean was beautiful. The location was ideal and a short drive to Hermanus. The cottage was very spacious and well kitted out with lots of little touches to make you feel very welcome. Ideal for a stay to just relax but also close enough to do many activities in the surrounding areas. Garth and Therese sent tons of suggestions which were all very helpful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    10
    AMAZING!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect.

    Beautiful and clean. The view is great and on arrival being welcomed with fresh bread and an ice cold bottle of wine.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exceptional. Beyond amazing. Hosts were friendly and helpful. The views are amazing of ocean and the Fynbos biosphere.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The 3 nights were too short.

    What a wonderful place to stay. Spectacular views of the sea and mountains. Very clean and furnished with attention to detail. Plenty of space and a comfortable bed with comfy bedding. Lovely welcome gifts. Privacy and very quiet location. Only the sound of the sea can be heard. Very lovely, funny dogs. Great hosts. The communication before and during the vacation is excellent and the super recommendations every day can't be topped. Thank you Therese and Garth for this unforgettable stay and the conversations with you. We felt at home and are already looking forward to our next visit.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    10
    Great hosts - Outstanding stay - We will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Our hosts Garth and Therese were very friendly and accommodating. All the personal little touches made us feel at home right away. The exclusive cottage is perfectly equipped, situated in a great location with fantastic views and close proximity to awesome beaches, shops, restaurants and nature attractions. We loved our stay and definitely would like to return asap. Thank you very much for your kind attention, helpful advice, making our vacation so memorable and outstanding!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    10
    Magical
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we did not like

    The attention to detail was impeccable. More than what we expected. It was really lovely. It was our wedding anniversary and we're met with a bottle of champagne and a freshly baked ciabatta bread from the owners. Enjoyed every moment of our stay.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely accommodation, great hosts, beautiful location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Garth and Therese were wonderful hosts The setting is truly special The apartment / cottage is well appointedwith BEAUTIFUL views of the mountain and ocean. We'll definitely be back.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Hosts were very friendly and welcoming and we were even treated to freshly baked bread and champagne , what a treat . Relaxing stay to get away from it all .

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    10
    Exclusive, luxurious, top notch stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved everything about our stay!

    A luxurious, elegant and spacious stay! We were spoilt with fine touches....sherry on arrival, freshly baked bread and complimentary wine. A stunning view of the waves breaking on the rocks to the front and magestic mountains to the back, a beautiful garden with meandering pathways leading to viewpoints on the shoreline. The finest of bedding and furnishings! Solar power and extremely friendly hosts, who gave lots of advice on local places to visit. This stay was a treat, and we will definitely be back!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thank you for making our stay so special!! I would recommend anyone to stay at Kalliste. You are super host and go the extra mile for your visitors! Exceptional service!!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2023

    10
    Wonderful hosts. Great and clear communication from the moment we booked. Impeccable, easy stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing.

    Wonderful hosts. Great and clear communication from the moment we booked, with extra options that were appreciated (cheese board and flowers to help us celebrate out 26th wedding anniversary). View right onto rocks and waves. Impeccable, all creature comforts provided.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    10
    A beautiful peaceful spot with amazing views and excellent hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved everything about the property, including electricity all the time 😀

    The hosts Garth and Theresa were fantastic. Property well located, beautiful self contained cottage with amazing views from bedroom and kitchen. Welcomed on arrival with freshly baked bread by our hosts, with essentials in the fridge. Beautiful Hamptons theme. Hosts gave daily update of where to eat and visit. Property very clean, very modern, awesome view and excellent hosts. Will definitely visit again.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2023

    9.0
    Lovely!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Excellent fittings and furnishings, hosts ensured we were comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing stay, beautiful location and lovely hosts. Would definitely recommend and visit again!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2023

    10
    Ridiculously beautiful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Absolutely stunning. Everything was as described. Much better than expected.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2023

    10
    Waking up with ocean at your doorstep
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You could spend several weeks or your entire retirement here :) a mind-blowing ocean view and a spacious house with really everything you need and more. Nothing is missing, be it milk for coffee or oil for cooking. A lot of personal attention from the hosts.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2023

    10
    Stunning and exquisite accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect. A beautiful experience in an amazing accommodation. Fabulous views of the ocean and mountains. Compliments to the wonderful hosts. A wonderful place for peace and harmony.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2023

    10
    Superb attentive hosts made us feel so welcome. Lovely clean spacious accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing!

    Quiet location almost on the rocks - lovely opportunity to scramble along the coast-line in both directions. Garth & Therese had attended to so many small details which made our stay very special, and had lots of helpful suggestions of what to do and where to eat.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2023

    10
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast would be appreciated

    Wonderful apartment. Worth stay there for more than one night only...

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2023

    10
    A unique getaway not to be missed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    What a beautiful place Kalliste is. The location and views right on the beach are stunning and the accommodation is exquisite, all finishings are beautiful and the small touches such as a welcome note, coffee pods, wine and milk in the fridge were very appreciated. The whole experience was made by the hosts Therese and Garth (and the doggies) who were excellent at communicating prior to arrival, welcomed us warmly and kept us informed of what to do and where to eat throughout our stay. This is ideal if you are looking to relax after a few days on the road or a busy time in the city. I hope to visit again in the future!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Attention to detail, very comfortable, clean and beautiful. Thank you for the freshly baked bread, wow that was amazing.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2023

    10
    Kalliste is a gem of a place to stay in Bettys Bay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing, we had everything of the best.

    Therese met us and settled us in. We will definitely go back again as we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Kalliste.

    Stayed in December 2022

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