By Design Cottage

Self Catering

Reviews

4.5/ 5

Based on 15 reviews

Excellent

Cleanliness
4.3
Location
4.5
Value for money
4.5
Service
4.5
Safety
4.5
Renee S
Short stay On business
4.8
Sep 2025

Cosy and perfect for our business stay. Clean, comfortable and exactly what we needed.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
4.0

Marietjie J
Short stay
4.4
Oct 2025

Beautiful, quiet and safe area, beautiful house and you can hear the sea! My sister and I had a very nice stay. There were a few hiccups, but they were sorted out very quickly. The only downside for us was that there was a TV, but we couldn't use it because it was outdated.

Pragtige, rustige en veilige area, mooi huis en jy hoor die see! Ek en my suster het baie lekker gebly. Daar was 'n paar haakplekke, maar dit was baie vinnig uitgesorteer. Enigste nadeel vir ons, was dat daar 'n TV was, maar ons kon dit nie gebruik nie aangesien dit outdated was.

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Cleanliness
4.0
Service
4.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
4.0

Tessa O
Short stay On business
5.0
Sep 2023

Cosy, private and value for money. It was the ideal getaway after a long day of work. Clean, tidy, cozy and a nice private braai area. The fireplace in the house was very welcome with the few windy and cold days we experienced.

Gesellig, privaat en waarde vir geld. Dit was die ideale wegbreek na 'n lang dag van werk. Skoon, netjies, gesellig en 'n lekker private braai-area. Die kaggel in die huis was baie welkom met die klompie winderige en koue dae wat ons beleef het.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0

Marinda B
Long stay Family with young children
5.0
Nov 2021

Best family vacation. The area is peaceful and the house has everything one could need. The owners are very helpful. We will definitely book here again.

Beste gesinsvakansie. Die area is rustig en die huis het alles wat 'n mens kan nodig kry. Die eienaars is baie hulpvaardig. Ons sal beslis weer hier bespreek.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0

Taryn J
Short stay Large group
5.0
Mar 2021

A wonderful relaxing weekend getaway! Beautiful accommodation and surroundings.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0

Andre N
Short stay Large group
5.0
Feb 2021

Great house, great service. Booking process and communication with the owner was seamless and quick. The owner and rental agents was extremely helpful and always friendly before, during and after our stay. We were 6 adults and 2 kids and everyone had a great time. The house was very clean and had everything we needed for our weekend stay. The braai area in the courtyard is where we spent most of our time when we were home. The table easily accommodated the entire group with room to spare. The area is slightly protected from the wind which was a bonus.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0

Petri G
Short stay Family with teenagers
4.8
Feb 2021

Nice and quiet, perfect for a weekend getaway or longer. Walking distance to the main beach. Safe for the children. Very nice holiday home.

Mooi en lekker rustig, perfek vir 'n wegbreeknaweek of langer. Loopafstand na die hoofstrand. Veilig vir die kinders. Baie lekker kuierhuis.

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Cleanliness
4.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0

Anonymous Guest
Short stay Large group
3.2
Jan 2020

Cleanliness
1.0
Service
3.0
Location
4.0
Safety
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Erika
By Design Cottage
Thank you for your comments, Cindy. We've just got an extra fridge/freezer after you mentioned it to us. Thanks for bring great guests.

Leigh Z
Short stay Family with young children
5.0
Feb 2019

An amazing home. This home offers character as you enter it. It draws you in as part of the family and leaves you missing the space and warmth when you leave. Ideal location for a short walk to the most beautiful bay in Africa.

'n Ongelooflike tuiste. Hierdie huis is karaktervol. Dit maak jou deel van die gesin voel en wanneer jy uitklok mis jy die warmte van die huis. Dit is die perfekte ligging vir 'n kort wandeling na die mooiste baai in Afrika.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Erika
By Design Cottage

I am so happy you enjoyed our home. You were great guests!

Ek is so bly jy het ons huis geniet. Julle was wonderlike gaste!

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Leon K
Short stay With partner
4.2
Mar 2019

Fantastic location, walking distance to the sea via private entrance from resort. Nice spacious and cozy living house with an indoor fireplace that works fantastically! It was raining cats and dogs when we were there! Pet-friendly courtyard with grass and cement, very nice for our 2 dogs. Lovely bed in the master bedroom! The cottage needs maintenance: The front door knob has fallen out, probably due to rust. The lady at the rental office sent someone to fix it, but it fell out again the next day. The exterior lights' screws also need to be replaced. It was wonderful to be able to walk to the beach.

Fantastiese ligging, stapafstand van die see via private ingang vanaf oord. Lekker ruim en gesellige leefhuis met 'n binnenshuise kaggel wat fantasties werk! Dit het katte en honde gereën toe ons daar was! Troeteldier-vriendelike binnehof met gras en sement, baie lekker gewees vir ons 2 hondjies. Heerlike bed in die hoofslaapkamer! Die huisie het onderhoud nodig: Die voordeur se knop het uitgeval, seker a.g.v roes. Die dame by die verhuringskantoor het iemand gestuur om dit reg te maak, maar dit het die volgende dag weer uitgeval. Ook die buiteligte se skroewe moet vervang word. Was heerlik om te kon strand toe stap.

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Cleanliness
4.0
Service
4.0
Location
5.0
Safety
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Erika
By Design Cottage

So happy you enjoyed your stay, Leon. Come again soon! You're right about the rust as fast as we fix things, another thing gives in to the vicious sea air, but we keep at it. We now see it as rust-ic charm.

So bly jy het jou verblyf geniet, Leon. Kom gou weer! Jy is reg oor die roes so vinnig as wat ons dinge regmaak, 'n ander ding gee toe aan die bose seelug, maar ons hou daaraan. Ons sien dit nou as rustieke sjarme.

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  • Capacity: 12 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 21:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Corner of Murex and Chlamys Streets, Struisbaai, 7285, Western Cape
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