Ocean View Self-Catering

Ocean View Self-Catering is one beachfront self-catering unit on the owners' property at 302 Village View Road, Kidd's Beach, on the coast about 30 km from KuGompo (East London). It sleeps two, so it suits a couple or a single traveller. It is rated 4.9 out of 5 on LekkeSlaap from 20 reviews, with location, value for money and safety each scored 5.0. Guests name their hosts as Piet and Sarah.

The unit has one bedroom with a queen bed, one bathroom and a kitchen with a stove, oven, microwave, fridge, kettle and toaster, plus full crockery and cutlery and a four-seater dining table. The lounge has a couch and full DStv, and bed linen, bath towels and toiletries are supplied. Outside there is a patio, a lawn with ocean views and a private braai with free firewood. A portable heater and a fan cover the seasons, and a generator, inverter, solar panels and UPS-backed internet keep the power and Wi-Fi on. There is a laundromat nearby, and pets are accepted by arrangement. Most guests cook in. For restaurants and big supermarkets, KuGompo (East London) is about 30 km away.

On LekkeSlaap, one guest wrote: "The beach is right across the house and everything was in perfect condition." Another said: "Piet and Sarah are unique hosts and their place is so special!" A third, arriving after a long drive, found it a "Comfortable stay, adequate space, well equipped, with a great sea view after a long day travelling."