Beachfront

Dogstone Cottage

694 Main Road, 8222 Hondeklipbaai, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>65</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a living room with a couch and a tv at Dogstone Cottage in Hondeklipbaai
an aerial view of a small village with houses at Dogstone Cottage in Hondeklipbaai
a bedroom with a bed and large windows at Dogstone Cottage in Hondeklipbaai
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Dogstone Cottage

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Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
64 reviews
  • Entire apartment
  • 797 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking

Offering a garden and quiet street view, Dogstone Cottage is situated in Hondeklipbaai, 26 km from Skilpad Wildflower Reserve and 49 km from Namaqua Coast National Park. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the apartment's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. The apartment with a terrace and sea views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hondeklipbaai, like snorkelling, windsurfing and diving. If you would like to discover the area, cycling, fishing and hiking are possible in the surroundings.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

FREE private parking!

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Hondeklipbaai
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carine
    South Africa South Africa
    “The cottage has a beautiful view of the ocean. Everything you need for a weekend away is located in the cottage. The host is so friendly and you feel right at home.”
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This cottage is equipped with everything you could ever need it truly is a home from home The location is excellent you have a lovely view of the sea from the front and Sharon was really helpful even did washing for us”
  • Pauline
    South Africa South Africa
    “This is a lovely very well equipped cottage in Hondeklip Baai. Sharon, the host, was most welcoming and helpful with regard to the facilities and town. We had a most comfortable stay.”
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Dogstone Cottage offers comfortable self-catering accommodation in a tastefully furnished 2-bedroom log cabin. Situated in Hondeklipbaai, the Dogstone Cottage is within walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Both en-suite, sea facing bedrooms has walk-in closets and leads out onto a spacious patio where guests can relax in reclining deck chairs while enjoying beautiful ocean views. The kitchen features a breakfast nook and is equipped with a fridge/freezer combo, an electric oven and stove top, microwave and Nespresso machine. Please remember to bring own coffee pods. The cozy lounge area has full DSTV (satellite TV), DVD player & selection of DVD's, board games and a small library of books. Safe and Secure Parking with lock up garage is provided on the property. The braai/barbeque area is in full view of magnificent sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean. All outdoor activities requires guests to bring their own equipment. Dogstone Cottage is the perfect spot if you need to switch off and recharge.
Dogstone Cottage is a family owned establishment. Malcolm and Sharon will be there to welcome you and make you feel at home.
Enjoy a good breakfast at Sam's Restaurant, a spectacular cocktail and lunch at Dop&Kreef Restaurant or a dinner at Die Rooi Spinnekop Restaurant. Spot Dolphins, Seals and even Whales while walking along beautiful stretches of beach or while enjoying a sun-downer on the patio back at the cottage. The entrance to the Namaqua National Park is also just outside of town. Namaqualand is world renowned for its rich bio diversity and attracts people from far and wide to come and view the explosion of color during the flower season. Namaqualand is known for its hospitality and warmth and will welcome you with open arms.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Dogstone Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

2 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Dogstone Cottage

  • Dogstone Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Beach

  • Check-in at Dogstone Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Dogstone Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Dogstone Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Dogstone Cottage is 0.7 miles from the centre of Hondeklipbaai. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Dogstone Cottage on this page.

  • Dogstone Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.