14 Penguin Place, Melkbosstrand

Love the location. Right on beach with lovely beach path. Love that we could bring our two dogs. They had a blast

This is garden apartment with different rooms being rent out. But nevertheless felt private so no issues

The location was unbelievable, right in front of the beach. The host was so nice and helpful.

The location, ocean view. The apartment was spacious. We booked a different room but due to a leak in the booked room, the host informed us on the day of arrival that we will be staying in the two bedroom apartment (considered an upgrade from our initial booking).

The two bedroom apartment was damp due to several leaks and we regularly had to mop the tiles in the apartment. There was a dog flap installed and on arrival the owner mentioned she had it installed as she was suppose to live in this unit, but it did not work out that way, and now it only rains in through the dog flap. She was aware of this but offered no option to prevent rain from entering through it or provide extra towels to stop water entering. We realize we visited during a stormy winter period, but expected the host to inform us before arriving of the dampness and leaks. One coach was soaked due to leaks, which we could not use. The curtains had mold on it from leaks over time. The kitchen was poorly equipped in terms of plates. Only 4 big plates and 4 cereal bowls, no small plates. Bathroom door could not close due swelling of wood. Toilet roll holder was broken and fell off the one nail it was balancing on at the lightest touch. Almost none of the windows could close because of corrosion on the handles. Bathroom looks bigger on photos. The shower curtain was too short causing the bathroom floor to be very wet when taking a shower. The shower head only sprayed water through half of the head. The water was not hot, but lukewarm (not warmer than body temperature). Property in need of maintenance. Had a run in with the owner about rates when we wanted to re-book for a visit in summer time through booking.com because we got a better rate through booking.com than through her. She threatened me by saying she has ways and means to cancel our booking so we better cancel it by that afternoon. She became insulting and rude when I questioned why the rates are then lower on booking.com and she cannot force us to book directly with her. So be careful when what you share with her when you have intentions to return during summer months. Based on the rate p night, 14 Penguin seems to try and compete out of its league. What you see is not 100% what you get.

Great location

Cold showers

Close to the beach that made walks with our pets easy.

Unit a bit small and only one bathroom was challenging.