Reviews of Rest and Sea Self-catering - The perfect family or couples getaway to relax and refresh
20 Roeland Street, 7220 Franskraal, South Africa
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Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreats hosts.
The location is a little scary at night. As anywhere in SA Reach your room before sunset.
Reviewed: 27 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewVery clean, peaceful, a lot of love and care put into a comfortable stay. Kind and friendly hosts.
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Thank you so much for your lovely review, Shimara! We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay and found our place clean, peaceful and comfortable. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Reviewed: 21 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewLocation was perfect. Host showed us the property, explained the keys and remotes. Gave us directions to restaurants. Were welcomed with chocolates in room as well as an ice cold bottle of wine in fridge. Professional warm welcome by host. Very nice and well equipped accommodation, clean rooms, good linen, we enjoyed our stay and will book again when visiting Gansbaai. Thanks for a lovely stay ....
All was perfect .....
Thank you, Ria, for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that you had an awesome stay at Rest and Sea. It’s great to know that you enjoyed our warm welcome, the little extras, and the comfort of our accommodation. We appreciate your kind words about the cleanliness, facilities, and location. It was a pleasure hosting you and your friends, and we’re so glad you had a great experience in Gansbaai. We would love to welcome you back anytime! Safe travels, and see you again soon!
Thank you, Ria, for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that you had an awesome stay at Rest and Sea. It’s great to know that you enjoyed our warm welcome, the little extras, and the comfort of our accommodation. We appreciate your kin… Show more
Reviewed: 4 February 2025 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewIt is very spacious and clean. Some extras provided to make us feel at home. Loved the Nespresso machine an braai spices provided (to mention just a few). It was really home away from home.
Noisy neighbors.
Thank you for your kind review, Ilsette! We're thrilled that you found the space clean, spacious, and equipped with those extra touches like the Nespresso machine and braai spices to make you feel at home. It means a lot to us that you experienced a "home away from home" feeling during your stay. We apologize about the noisy neighbours. Unfortunately, it is their holiday home and they can get rather loud on occasions. We hope to welcome you back soon for another comfortable and relaxing stay!
Thank you for your kind review, Ilsette! We're thrilled that you found the space clean, spacious, and equipped with those extra touches like the Nespresso machine and braai spices to make you feel at home. It means a lot to us that you expe… Show more
Reviewed: 28 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewMark warmly welcomed us in person on arrival and took us through the apartment making sure that we knew where everything was! The apartment was exactly as shown in the website pictures with incredibly beautifully crafted furniture and nautical theme decor. Only the best utensils, appliances and so many other thoughtful items like plugs with usb points for charging our phones made our stay so incredibly comfortable and enjoyable! They really provided everything in the apartment including the complimentary bottle of wine, water at our bedside - so thoughtful! Mark even brought his personal Weber braai around for us to use when we preferred not to use the gas barbecue! We also received clear instructions every step of the way on Whatsapp - directions, parking, how to get they key etc that was really appreciated.
It does get very hot in the summer months, so an upright fan would have been a nice addition.
Thank you, Thirza, for your thoughtful review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the apartment, its decor, and all the little details we’ve put in place to make your stay comfortable. We always try to go above and beyond to ensure that our guests feel at home, so it's wonderful to know our efforts were appreciated. We also appreciate your suggestion about adding an upright fan, especially for those warmer months. Feedback like yours helps us improve, and we’ll definitely consider this for the future. Thank you once again for staying with us, and we hope to welcome you back someday!
Thank you, Thirza, for your thoughtful review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the apartment, its decor, and all the little details we’ve put in place to make your stay comfortable. We always try to go above and beyond to ensure that our … Show more
Reviewed: 28 December 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewGood location, nice and quiet area
Thank you for your 10/10 review, Quintin! We're delighted you enjoyed the location and the peaceful surroundings. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back!
Reviewed: 20 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewExcellent location. Close to the ocean and beach. Quiet area. The accommodation was well equipped with everything you may need. A small kitchenette, gas bbq and outside table.
Thank you, Abrie, for your wonderful review! We're pleased that you enjoyed the quiet location and proximity to the ocean and beach. It’s great to hear that the well-equipped accommodation, including the kitchenette and gas BBQ, met your needs. We hope to welcome you back soon for another relaxing stay!
Thank you, Abrie, for your wonderful review! We're pleased that you enjoyed the quiet location and proximity to the ocean and beach. It’s great to hear that the well-equipped accommodation, including the kitchenette and gas BBQ, met your ne… Show more
Reviewed: 17 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe apartment was absolutely spotless and beautifully decorated. Mark and Shirley was our hosts and what a pleasant welcoming in the guesthouse. We felt at home. The stay at rest and sea was great. Very clean and well equipped. Next to a home, but private and separate. Spacious and good location - The sea is walking distance.
Hi Karel, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your stay and felt so at home at Rest and Sea. It’s great to know that you appreciated the spotless and beautifully decorated apartment, as well as the privacy and convenience of the location. Hosting you was an absolute pleasure, and we’re delighted that you found everything clean, well-equipped, and spacious. We look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing and enjoyable stay in the future!
Hi Karel, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your stay and felt so at home at Rest and Sea. It’s great to know that you appreciated the spotless and beautifully decorated apartment, as well as the priv… Show more
Reviewed: 9 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewLovely place and hosts! Absolutely clean, very nice cottage and interesting interior - many details that Shirley and Mark made them self's. Shirley and Mark was very friendly, many thanks for them! If we gat a chance to be around again we will surely stay here. A lot of thank, that was wonderful! (Mark, thanks for your gift, cheers!)
Hi Lukasz, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your stay, appreciated the cottage’s unique interior, and noticed all the personal touches. It was our pleasure to host you, and we’re grateful for your kind words about the warm welcome you felt. Mark says "cheers" and is glad you enjoyed the gift! We hope to welcome you back to Rest and Sea whenever you’re in the area again. Safe travels, and many thanks once more!
Hi Lukasz, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your stay, appreciated the cottage’s unique interior, and noticed all the personal touches. It was our pleasure to host you, and we’re grateful for your kind… Show more
Reviewed: 30 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewLovely place perfect for a family of 4. The main en-suite shower was fantastic. Cute outdoor area to cook. Comfy lounge. The kids bedroom was lovely and having their own bathroom was a bonus. It is so close to the ocean and the Rooikransies walk. And a quick drive to the beach.
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Hi Paula, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted that your family enjoyed the stay and that the setup worked well for everyone. It's great to know you made the most of our location and nearby attractions. Hope to see you again!
Hi Paula, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted that your family enjoyed the stay and that the setup worked well for everyone. It's great to know you made the most of our location and nearby attractions. Hope … Show more
Reviewed: 29 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewLovely place, spacious and very neat. Value for money. Friendly host. Beautiful setting. Will definitely recommend this place to friends and family.
Thank you, Marika, for your kind review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the space and setting. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to welcoming you and your loved ones again soon! 😊
Reviewed: 9 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThe hosts were exceptionally friendly and helpful.They went the extra mile with welcoming notes, videos of how to enter, safety and security was top notch and the best part was being walking distance from the beach. This is definitely a venue we will be returning too.
Nothing, everything was perfect
Thank you, Biance! We're thrilled you had such a positive experience and appreciated the extra details we provide for our guests. It’s fantastic to hear that you loved the location and felt safe and comfortable. Looking forward to your next visit! 🌊😊
Thank you, Biance! We're thrilled you had such a positive experience and appreciated the extra details we provide for our guests. It’s fantastic to hear that you loved the location and felt safe and comfortable. Looking forward to your … Show more
Reviewed: 16 August 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewThe location was prefect for a weekend away👍🏻👍🏻
Hi Ilse, Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and found the location perfect for a weekend getaway for you and your family. It’s truly appreciated that you would highly recommend our place and plan to return. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Hi Ilse, Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and found the location perfect for a weekend getaway for you and your family. It’s truly appreciated that you would highly recommend our place and plan t… Show more
Reviewed: 22 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewUnit is very well equipped and comfy. Spotless, and has 2 bathrooms. Kitchenette is very well equipped, but not very big. Ideal, as long as you don't plan to cook big meals. Does have lovely gas braai just outside on little patio. No ocean view, but short walk to the ocean. Hosts very friendly. Did have Netflix and YouTube, but not normal TV channels.
Do wish there was a smoking area a little closer to the unit.
Hi Cheryl, Thank you so much for your detailed and 9/10 review! We are delighted you found the unit well-equipped, comfortable, and spotless. Concerning the smoking area, for the benefit of our non-smoking guests, we don't allow smoking on the property. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon!
Hi Cheryl, Thank you so much for your detailed and 9/10 review! We are delighted you found the unit well-equipped, comfortable, and spotless. Concerning the smoking area, for the benefit of our non-smoking guests, we don't allow sm… Show more
Reviewed: 22 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewThe place was so neat, clean and comfortable we immediately felt relaxed and the hosts were so welcoming and pleasant
Thank you, Elaine, so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you felt right at home and enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. Your kind words about the cleanliness, comfort, and our hospitality mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back whenever you're in the area.
Thank you, Elaine, so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you felt right at home and enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. Your kind words about the cleanliness, comfort, and our hospitality mean a lot to us. We look for… Show more
Reviewed: 13 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewExcellent and clean venue with very friendly hosts. We utterly enjoyed the weekend away at an awesome place.
Booking.com once again messed up my booking and told the host that we are only 3 people even though I had proof from them that it is for 4 people. The hosts accommodated, but it is becoming a nuisance that Booking.com cannot make proper bookings ever since January when we had similar problems at another place.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Christo, and to your lovely family for being such fantastic guests! We're thrilled to hear that you found our venue excellent, clean, and enjoyed your weekend away. Your kind words about our friendly hosting mean a lot to us. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the booking discrepancy with Booking.com. It's frustrating when such issues arise. Your feedback is valuable. We hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable stay!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Christo, and to your lovely family for being such fantastic guests! We're thrilled to hear that you found our venue excellent, clean, and enjoyed your weekend away. Your kind words about our frie… Show more
Reviewed: 11 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewModern apartment with huge spacious rooms
Could do with proper SA wood braai facilities, although we were well accomodated with gas and using our own.
Thank you for your valuable feedback, Andre! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our modern and spacious apartment. Regarding the braai facilities, we do prefer gas for various reasons, but we're glad we could accommodate your wood braai setup as it was pre-arranged. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we'll continue to strive for excellence in our amenities. We appreciate your visit and look forward to hosting you again soon!
Thank you for your valuable feedback, Andre! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our modern and spacious apartment. Regarding the braai facilities, we do prefer gas for various reasons, but we're glad we could accommodate your wood braai setup … Show more
Reviewed: 22 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewOne of the cleanest apartments we have ever stayed in on the booking.com platform
Thank you so much, Niel, for your outstanding review and perfect rating of Rest and Sea Self-catering! We are delighted to hear that our apartment exceeded your expectations in terms of cleanliness. Providing a pristine environment for our guests is our top priority, and we're thrilled that you found our accommodation to be one of the cleanest you've ever experienced on the Booking.com platform. Your feedback means a great deal to us, and it serves as a motivation for our team to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hospitality. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another exceptional stay in the future.
Thank you so much, Niel, for your outstanding review and perfect rating of Rest and Sea Self-catering! We are delighted to hear that our apartment exceeded your expectations in terms of cleanliness. Providing a pristine environment for our … Show more