The Cottage
A charming wooden cottage by the sea
Gulls' Way is a charming wooden cottage with a main bedroom (queen bed), a second bedroom with two single beds, and a small day bed in the lounge for one child - comfortably sleeping 4 adults and a child.
The main bathroom has a shower, basin and toilet, all in one room. The full kitchen has everything you need for self-catering, and there's a separate laundry outside with a washing machine, ironing facilities and a second toilet and shower. Relax in the lounge with DStv, or head out to the shaded back garden where the braai, bench seating and sea views invite you to slow down.
A lock-up garage and extra outside parking keep things easy, and the beach is a ten-minute walk away.
Room by room
Main Bedroom
A comfortable queen bed with plenty of natural light. Ideal for a couple or two guests.
Second Bedroom
Two single beds - perfect for children or two adults travelling together.
Lounge
Relaxed, comfortable seating with a flat-screen TV and DStv. A small day bed in the lounge is suitable for one child.
Kitchen
Full kitchen with all appliances - stove, oven, fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster and all the crockery and utensils you need for self-catering.
Bathroom
The main bathroom has a shower, basin and toilet, all in one room.
Laundry Room
A separate room outside with a washing machine and ironing facilities, plus a second toilet and shower - handy for longer stays and for coming in off the beach.
Coming in off the beach
There's a cold shower outside for rinsing sand off feet and boards before anyone comes indoors, and the utility room round the back has a second shower and toilet - so wet costumes and sandy children don't have to traipse through the house. It's a small thing that makes a beach holiday considerably easier.
Full amenities
Sleeping
- Queen bed (main bedroom)
- 2 single beds (second bedroom)
- Day bed in lounge (1 child)
Kitchen
- Stove & oven
- Microwave
- Fridge / freezer
- Kettle & toaster
- Nespresso machine
- Full crockery, cutlery & cookware
Living
- Comfortable lounge seating
- Flat-screen TV
- DStv
- Free Wi-Fi
Outdoors
- Shaded back garden
- Sea views from garden
- Braai (BBQ) facilities
- Outdoor bench seating
- Indigenous forest view from front entrance
- Outdoor cold shower
Practicalities
- Lock-up garage (1 vehicle)
- Additional outside parking
- Solar power / inverter (load-shedding proof)
- Washing machine
- Iron & ironing board
- Second toilet and shower in the outside utility room
The perfect retreat
The braai sits in the shaded garden with the sea in front of you, and evenings out there tend to go on longer than anyone planned. Inside, the big windows mean the view follows you around the house - and the wooden walls keep it cool through the afternoon when the sun is at its hardest. And on the rare afternoon when the weather turns, there is no better sound to sit out than rain on a tin roof.
Sleeping arrangements
Main bedroom
1 - 2 adults
Queen bed
Second bedroom
1 - 2 adults
2 single beds
Lounge
1 child
Day bed
Total capacity: Sleeps 5 - 4 adults + 1 child.
Check-in & house rules
Check-in
14:00
to 18:00
Check-out
10:00
latest
- All ages welcome - families with children are very much at home here
- Check-in: 14:00 - 18:00
- Check-out: 10:00
- No Matric Plett Rage bookings
- Please treat the property and its contents with care
- No smoking inside the cottage
- Quiet hours after 22:00 out of respect for neighbours
Frequently asked questions
How far is the beach?
Keurbooms beach is a ten-minute walk (about 550 metres) from the front door.
Is there somewhere to rinse off after the beach?
Yes. There's a cold-water shower outside for sandy feet and boards, and the utility room round the back has a second shower and toilet, so you don't have to bring the beach indoors.
Is there backup power during load-shedding?
Yes. Gulls' Way runs on solar with an inverter, so the essentials keep working when the power goes out. [TODO: confirm what the inverter runs]
Is the Wi-Fi good enough to work from?
Yes. Guests have worked remotely from the cottage - the Wi-Fi is free and reliable.
How many people does it sleep?
Five. A queen bed in the main bedroom, two single beds in the second bedroom, and a small day bed in the lounge suitable for one child.
Is the whole house on one level?
Yes. The entire cottage is on one level, with the garage opening directly into the house.
Is there secure parking?
Yes, a lock-up garage for one vehicle plus additional parking outside.
Is the cottage suitable for children?
All ages are welcome and families are very much at home here.
Do you have a cot for a baby?
Yes, a cot is available on request for children aged two and under, at R100 per child per night. Just mention it in your enquiry.
Are pets allowed?
Unfortunately not - Gulls' Way isn't able to take pets.
What's included in the rate?
Bed linen and towels, all crockery, cutlery and cookware, DStv, free Wi-Fi, braai equipment and garage parking. Guests bring their own braai wood or charcoal.
When is whale season?
Southern right whales visit the bay from June to November, and humpbacks pass through on migration from May to December. Dolphins are year-round residents. Guests have watched both from the back garden.
How far is Plettenberg Bay?
Central Plett is a 15 - 20 minute drive.
Where's the nearest shop?
Thyme and Again farmstall on the N2 is about ten minutes' drive and good for bread, coffee, pies and basics. For a full shop, central Plettenberg Bay is fifteen to twenty minutes away. Local supermarkets will also deliver to the door.
Is there anywhere to eat nearby?
Enrico Ristorante is on the beach at Keurboomstrand, close enough to walk along the sand. Italian food and seafood with a terrace over the bay. Central Plett, fifteen to twenty minutes away, has plenty more.
Is it cheaper to book directly?
Yes - booking direct saves you 15% on the rate you'd pay on Airbnb or Booking.com, because there's no commission for us to pass on. See the rates page for a full comparison.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is between 14:00 and 18:00, and check-out is by 10:00.
Is smoking allowed?
No smoking inside the cottage. The garden and braai area are outdoors.
Sounds like your kind of holiday?
Enquire directly and save 15% on the rate you'd pay on Airbnb or Booking.com.