154 Marlin Drive, 5275 Chintsa, South Africa
#3 of 12 hotels in Chintsa
Guests' ChoiceBased on 24 apartment reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.7
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.9
Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Blaar
South AfricaThere was nothing that bothered us.
Personal attention from the owners who live on-site was very good. The braai with braai wood supplied was a bonus. They were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Devin
South AfricaNo sea view
Chris and Margie are wonderful hosts. Neat, clean accomodation. Outside braai and patio in beautiful garden. Quick walk to beach
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Rajesh
DenmarkHosts are phenomenal They leve nothing to chance All needs were met Great people
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Kristina
South AfricaEverything was great.
Margie and Christopher are very friendly and attentive. The apartment lacks in nothing and is very cozy. Location is perfect and walkable distance from everything in central Cintsa.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Meghan
South AfricaMargie and Chris are lovely people. So friendly and welcoming. Beautiful little cottage, very safe and secure. Very clean and cosey. Highly recommended.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Marc
CanadaNothing
Wonderful hosts, very nice apartment and garden. Very close to the beach, recommended without hesitations.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Nokwenziwa
South AfricaNothing
Not applicable
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Kingwill
South AfricaNothing....or perhaps the rain😉
We immediately were made to feel 100% part of the Rensburg's home & town!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 13 October 2022
David
South AfricaNothing could have been better.
Our hosts were wonderful - very welcoming, and helpful. Willing to go the extra mile to make our stay memorable. We felt like old friends after 24 hours! Excellent location close to beach, lovely outdoor area and braai, with fire prepared by our host. The solar power was a bonus - we did not feel any effects of load-shedding.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 8 October 2022
Ngalonkulu
South AfricaAll our needs were met beyond our expectations. Rating: 10/10
The hosts were very friendly and of great assistance. They were in the premises always, ensuring that our needs are met as guests & advising us of other places of interest we could visit at Chintsa and its surroundings.The Cottage was very neat and spacious. The undercover Braai area was well equipped, next to a beautiful flower garden.The beach was just close by, restaurants and shops were accessible. Everything was within a walking distance , no need to drive around. Marlin Cottage is suitable for all age groups if couples want a getaway sanctuary to relax and have a great time.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 6 July 2022
Niel
South AfricaThanks to Margie and Chris - the wonderful hosts.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 24 May 2022
Dean
South AfricaNothing bad to say as everything was above to standard.
The place was amazing and had everything one needed. The cottage was very clean and in a great location. It is walking distance from the beach as well as the shops. The owners are also friendly and welcome you with open arms.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 17 May 2022
Evert
South AfricaEverything needed were available. Premium DSTV.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 12 March 2022
Marina
Switzerlandwe loved everything
The best place on our roadtrip down the coast so far. The hosts Margie and Chris made us feel so welcome. They are such a friendly and carrying couple. The spacious cottage is located right around the corner from the beach. We loved everything about it; the beautiful decoration, the tidiness, the comfortable beds, the well equipped kitchen aswell as the braai area surrounded by a beautiful beautiful garden with the most stunning flowers.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 12 July 2021
Sandra
South AfricaWe were happy with everything
We were able to relax and rest in comfort.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 26 September 2022
Berit
NetherlandsThe green chairs are quite hard to sit on, not really a place to hang and relax on.
The couple who rents out the place are wonderful people. Beds are comfortable! If you like to braai, you have a part of the garden incl braai and seating area to yourself.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Saamiah
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Baneti
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 3 April 2023
Anna-louise
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 2 May 2022
Michael
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 18 April 2022
Johan
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 22 October 2021
Karilyn
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 3 May 2021
Garth
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2021
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