Mackenzies Accommodation
Location: 8 North Bend Lane, Dorchester Heights, East London, za
Star Rating: 9.6 Stars
Property Type: Holiday homes
About this Property
Riverside Retreat with Charming Accommodations
Tranquil Garden Oasis: Enjoy a peaceful stay overlooking lush lawns and a variety of bird species while savoring breakfast in our serene garden area.
Relaxation and Adventure: Unwind in the shared hot tub on the terrace or explore the picturesque garden leading to the Nahoon River for a calming retreat.
Convenient Location: Situated near East London Airport and beautiful beaches, Mac Kenzie's offers a perfect blend of convenience and natural beauty for your getaway.
Book now to experience the perfect harmony of relaxation and adventure at Mac Kenzie's Riverside Retreat.
Important Information
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Managed by a private host
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Food delivered to guest room
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Free wired internet
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Private picnics
- Japanese garden
Rooms Available
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King Room with Spa Bath
Boasting a river view, this tastefully decorated room has a private entrance and is equipped with a fridge and a coffee/tea station and microwave.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Private apartment in building
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Adapter
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Three-Bedroom Self-catering Cottage
This self-catering cottage has three spacious bedrooms and a fully-equipped kitchen including a washing machine. It has a lounge with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Netflix, and a dining area. The cottage has two bathrooms, one of which has a bath and a shower, while the other has a shower only.
There is an additional TV room upstairs with a satellite flat-screen TV and a workstation. The unit has an undercover barbecue area with outdoor furniture.
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Cleaning products
- Additional bathroom
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Fire extinguisher
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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One-Bedroom Apartment
Boasting a river view, this unit offers an open-plan kitchenette and lounge area with a sofa bed. The spacious bedroom features an private bathroom with a spa bath and a separate shower.
Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Cleaning products
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Private apartment in building
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Sofa bed
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Guest Reviews
- Darion (10/5): -
- Mncedi (10/5): -
- Pieter (10/5): -
- Daniel (10/5): -
- Juan Franco (10/5): -
- Oleg (10/5): - Прекрасный вид на огромную лужайку у реки. Птицы, природа, столик у воды. Забота и тёплый прием. Хозяйка очень заботливая. Идеальная чистота. Очень удобная кровать, великолепное постельное бельё. Путешественникам рекомендую, не пожалеете.
- Mutshidzi (10/5): Beautiful,quite and peaceful - A very quiet place, mych what i needed that night. The owner waz very friendly. Spent some time by the river. I was so happy and felf like a baby that day. Nothing.
- Slindile (9/5): Slie's experience - I like everything about the place, cleanliness, spacious rooms and caring for their clients. I really enjoyed my stay here I love everything. I wish that there was a pool for future visit
- Joshua (10/5): - Everything from the staff to facilities as well as the atmosphere. Nothing
- Cwayita (10/5): We had a beautiful stay. Plenty of room for my sisters. Comfortable beds and clean linen. - Tranquility and spacious Nothing
- Faith (10/5): The host was amazing 🤩 , friendly and she cared for us so much - Clean
Welcoming 🤗
Specious I loved that it was closer to every thing important
The beach 🏖️ and the malls
If I have to go back I will book here again 💃
- Amanda (8/5): -
- Brad Gray (10/5): -
- Kia (10/5): -
- Ave (10/5): We had fun with my ladies. - The place is so beautiful loved everything about the property.We really enjoyed our stay Nothing at all
- Vuyo (10/5): It was excellent! - Nothing.
- Dumisani (10/5): Overall, a comfortable and practical stay. - The place is well-equipped with all the kitchen utensils we needed, which made self-catering very convenient. The location is excellent. None
- Charline Desmond (10/5): -
- Poto (10/5): -
- Mncedisi (10/5): A small paradise if you want to be close to nature and connect - The views and the friendliness of the host Nothing
- SERGEY (10/5): - Hospitality level
Parking
Breakfast
Silence
Kitchen Equipment
Bed To leave the place so early
- Mariaan Myburgh (10/5): -
- Milisi (7/5): - The owner is very present and checks up on you. Paying of additional fees for cleaning.
- Ané (10/5): -
- Hobson (10/5): Perfect. - Breakfast was grand, full monty. More time there.
- Carol (9/5): Superb -
- Kannemeyer (10/5): Exceptional -
- Molatlhwa (7/5): Good -
- Hlumela (10/5): Wonderful hosts and the best views in town. - Everything is just perfect, the pictures don’t do the place any justice! Nothing honestly.
- Khayakazi (10/5): Exceptional -
- Lucia (10/5): Exceptional - Another great stay at Mackenzies. Everything went well. From reception to services all was exceptional. Really feels like Gome away from home. Very convinient, comfortable and tranquil environment.. Thank you Annetjie and Team.
- Somila (10/5): Exceptional -
- Refilwe (10/5): Exceptional - I can't put words to describe how my family and I enjoyed our stay there. The host exceptional
- Fester (10/5): Exceptional -
- Lucia (9/5): Superb - A hiden gem in East london. I loved this place. Will definitely visit.
- Sivuyile (9/5): Superb - Beautiful location and host. N/A
- Everton (10/5): Home away from home - Was lovely beautiful a perfect family getaway!!highly recommended accommodation
- Booysen (9/5): Amazing and peaceful - Everything was perfect. From the host, to the spa bath 😍 It would've been nice to have a sink in the room to clean dishes but the host made sure all dirty dishes were cleaned.
- Richard (10/5): Exceptional -
- Johann (10/5): Most beautiful geusthouse garden I've ever seen, lovely large room and bathroom overlooking garden - What a lovely guest house and host..... Annetjie is so friendly and helpful ...... the most beautiful and tranquil garden ....absolutely food for your soul .....it deeply nourish your spirit and bring you a sense of inner peace and fulfillment....lots of birds to enhance the experience even more.....which we could stay longer ...... Everything was great!
- Zimkhitha (10/5): Exceptional -
- Therusha (10/5): Exceptional - It was a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. Annetjie was so hospitable, which we appreciated a lot and was a relaxing weekend away.
- Zigsta (10/5): Exceptional -
- Elliot (10/5): We found a hidden gem! - Everything about our stay was really good. From the relaxing atmosphere, the gorgeous river view, and best of all great hosts. The 4 bedroom unit was so neat and tastefully decorated. We felt like royalty! We would highly recommend this to families or groups of friends. There was not a single thing to complain about.
- Debra (9/5): Annetjie was a warm and friendly host and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay - it was a very comfortable stay in a lovely riverfront setting
- Laurane (10/5): Exceptional -
- Sobandla (9/5): Superb -
- Namla (10/5): Exceptional -
- Mbasa (10/5): The only place to book in EL. - Where do i begin?? The place is fantastic. Everything was just amazing, you will not need for anything. spacious, luxurious, peaceful, an absolute beaut!!! Amazing host, great welcome. amenities for days, trust me you will not need for anything!. 6 places ive been to in EL in the last month and this by far takes the cake!! Annetjie you are an awesome host. thank you!! nothing. nothing at all.
- Prévost (5/5): Photos didn’t really match what I was expecting… - The host was kind and gave us tips about things to do around, the place is central. The host changes towels frequently. The rooms and bathrooms could be cleaner, bathrooms were not clean when we arrived and the host fixed it when we told her.
the place needs TLC, there was no cupboards at all in the bathrooms we had to put our products in the floor or on the huge washing machine, and the sink was so low that we had to bend for brushing teeth or washing your face. Unfortunately our rooms faced the back of a house. When we arrived we couldn’t open the freezer as it was frozen and had a broken door. My husband had to defrost and fix it. There was also dogs barking early in the morning. So if you want a quiet place 😑
- Sanel (10/5): Exceptional - The location and setting was amazing. I can't complain
- Priscilla (8/5): Very good - Location Uncovered parking not ideal during harsh weather
- Alice (10/5): Comfortable and well equipped with an incredible view - We were extremely comfortable at Mackenzies, and the host was very friendly and accommodating. The view from the garden is absolutely beautiful, would definitely come back. Nothing
- Rory (9/5): Superb -
- Colin (10/5): Exceptional -
- Peters (10/5): Exceptional - The peace and surroundings are beautiful
- Thabisa (10/5): Exceptional -
- Masanda (10/5): Exceptional - Self catering unit and spa bath
- Andiswa (9/5): Great time with family - The views were beautiful. Facilities were also amazing we had an opportunity to braai. Everything was fine
- Nolusindiso (10/5): perfect 😃 - everything about the place it's beautiful and has spacious rooms and comfortable beds nothing
- Josua (10/5): Lovely host, beautiful location, value for money. Will strongly recommend to all visitors to EL. -
- Josua (10/5): Exceptional -
- Kayakazi (9/5): Superb - The property is so nice
- Sammy (10/5): Such a pleasure! - Thank you Annetjie. Your hospitality was truly amazing! And what a stunning spot!
A beautiful breakfast and such comfy beds.
If you are ever staying in East London, this is the spot! We Highly recommend.
- Smith (10/5): Exceptional -
- Bongeka (10/5): Exceptional - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mackenzies, the host was very thoughtful and welcoming. Would definitely book it again.
- Rick (8/5): Very good -
- Sihle (9/5): Overall the place is amazing, the service was great and the room was clean and beautiful. - Everything Having the landlord around can be so uncomfortable.
- Buja (10/5): Exceptional -
- Norman (10/5): I stay in East London regularly and this is by far the best guesthouse ive been at. - Entire stay was excellent, if I could rate higher then 10 I would. N/A
- Heinrich (10/5): Relaxed - Quite None
- Thobelani (8/5): Very good -
- Ian (10/5): Exceptional - Location is excellent a beautiful setting feels like a million miles away from everything just to spend time in nature, sit on the banks of the river. Very peaceful. The facilities in the room are excellent, Annetjie the host has thought of everything, infinite attention to detail and just simple touches in the room make it very special. Nothing to dislike
- Lewten (10/5): Wish we could have stayed longer! We had a fantastic time. - We thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet and time alone together. We were very happy with everything.
- Gibbon (10/5): We will absolutely be back the place, view and hospitality was amazing - I cannot recommend this place enough! The beautiful view is enough to bring anyone there. The most sweetest accommodating hostess and not to mention the breakfast!
Everything was perfect
- Ncedisa (10/5): Our stay was lovely and we will definitely be back . - The scenery was amazing ,peaceful environment
- Fuzail (10/5): Tranquility - Views lake mountain flowers
- Delphine (10/5): Beautiful stay. Will definitely use the facility again. -
- Shirley (10/5): Exceptional -
- Kabelo (10/5): Good 👍 - Clean and well maintained Weather ☁️ rain ☔ but all was avarage.
- Shirley (10/5): Exceptional -
- Chuma (10/5): Exceptional -
- Lebo (10/5): Exceptional - It's in a great location by one of the nice malls in the area with great access to the N2. The accomodation and venue are breathtaking with a river flowing through the property. A very scenic garden and views to wake up to. The host is very warm and considerate. The house is well apportioned with amenities.
- Anonymous (8/5): Very good -
- Kelsey (8/5): Beautifully located near river and well-equipped with everything you may need. Will book again! - The location is incredible. We spent hours at the river soaking in the quiet and serene location. 5 minutes away from Spar and other amenities. The host is friendly and personable. The house is large and well-appointed with loadshedding lamps, blankets and duvets, and many other enjoyable features that came in handy.
- Ntongana (9/5): Superb -
- Kolantso (7/5): Good - Safe and family friendly Nothing
- Powell (9/5): Superb - Very neat place to stay. The host was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely recommend Mackenzies.
- Natasha (10/5): Exceptional -
- Damane (10/5): Exceptional - The Whole Cottage was Super Spectacular We enjoyed their Welcoming gesture in a form of a Welcoming Board waiting for us in the Entrance Table. My Daughter was just too afraid of the Cats just because She is not used to them , am sure She watched too much Garfield videos .
- Mongezi (10/5): Mackenzies stay - Location is the best in East London especially for someone who doesn't like noise The bathroom didn't have a door.
- Johannes (10/5): Exceptional - Excellent facilities. All mod cons supplied, even a gas stove with kettle in case of black outs . The hosts very helpful, will recommend the venue to anyone Everything top class, nothing to fault
- Ziyanda (10/5): The place was amazing - The location was beautiful, lots of amenities, hosts involvement before and during the stay
- Nosipho (10/5): It was very peacefull out of this world views -
- Aziza (10/5): Exceptional -
- Dube (8/5): Very good -
- Geoffrey (10/5): Exceptional -
- Francoism (10/5): Exceptional -
- Zandi (10/5): Exceptional -
- Songo (10/5): Exceptional -
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