Addo Park Vista (Cottage 2)

Entire rental unit in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2 baths
Rated 4.91 out of 5 stars.103 reviews
Hosted by Robert
  1. 3 years hosting

Listing highlights

50-min drive to Addo Elephant National Park

This home is near the national park.

Mountain and park views

Soak up the views during your stay.

Park for free

This is one of the few places in the area with free parking.
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Enjoy a luxurious self-catering cottage on the border of the world renowned Addo Elephant National Park, Southern Gate entrance. Comfortably sleeps up to 4 adults and 2 children. Experience the tranquillity of nature and beautiful views of the hills of the Addo Park.

We recommend using a 4x4 vehicle when visiting. A shuttle service may be available on request.

The space
Our accommodation is reached via a dirt/gravel road for about 6km's and is surrounded by an electric fence to keep wild animals from entering the cottage.

Enjoy ADDO Elephant National park only 8.5 km away for spectacular sightings of the big 5 in their natural habitat.

With an outdoor braai and deck overlooking the hills of Addo Park, you are sure to enjoy our friendly and relaxed vibes.

Only 10km away is our local Restaurant A Taste of Africa where you can find something delicious for the whole family, from Steak, pasta, pizza, burgers, takeaways & great coffee you will be impressed.

Right next to our local restaurant is the Colchester KWIKSPAR (7am - 7pm), BP fuel Station (24 hours), Night Shop (7pm - 7am) and Tops bottle store (9am - 7pm, 3:30pm Sundays).

Close by is the Sundays River mouth section in the Pearson Park Resort with its beautiful sand dunes and amazing views.

Book an adventure with one of our expert guides for some Sandboarding, River Cruising, canoeing & Safaris into Addo, this can all be arranged at our local restaurant A Taste of Africa, nexto the Spar & BP.

ATM’s also at the SPAR, just don’t accept any help from anyone when using the ATM please.

We look forward to having you join us :).

Guest access
- WALK (OR JOG) THROUGH THE PROPERTY AND SURROUNDS – PERIMETER WALK ALONG FENCELINES +/- 10KM (GOOD HIKING FOOTWEAR RECOMMENDED);
- OLD RAILWAY LINE WALK ALONGSIDE ADDO PARK FENCE +/- 5KM
- MOUNTAIN BIKING (BRING OWN BIKE) ALONG PUBLIC ROAD TO SCENIC CITRUS FARMLANDS OF BARKLY BRIDGE (ROAD IS CCTV CAMERA MONITORED)
- BIRDWATCHING
- OBSERVE THE BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS/RISES FROM DECK, JETTY OR RIVER BANKS
- ENJOY THE SPECTACULAR VIEW OF THE HILLS AND ANIMALS IN THE ADDO ELEPHANT PARK (JUST A STONES-THROW AWAY) AND SURROUNDING FARMLAND FROM THE VIEWING DECK OR VERANDAH OF THE COTTAGES. (4 OF THE
“BIG FIVE” HAVE BEEN SIGHTED IN THE RECENT PAST)
- READ A BOOK, CHILL OUT, AND EXPLORE NATURE AWAY FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF BUSIER REST CAMPS WITHIN THE ADDO PARK.
- RUSTIC OUTDOOR BBQ (BRAAI) FACILITIES/FIRE PIT AT EACH COTTAGE; PORTABLE BRAAI (AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
- FOR USE AT RIVERSIDE DECK (SHARED); BRING OWN FIREWOOD AND FIRELIGHTERS (LARGE PIECES OF ALIEN, SLOW-BURNING FIREWOOD FOR FIRE PIT IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST- PLACE ORDER IN ADVANCE)
- UNDERCOVER GAS BRAAI/GRILLER ON REAR VERANDAH OF EACH COTTAGE
SWIMMING IN THE SUNDAYS RIVER IS ACCESSIBLE WITHIN A SHORT WALK OF THE COTTAGE
- FISHING IN THE SUNDAYS RIVER (OWN EQUIPMENT; VALID PERMIT REQUIRED)

Other things to note
The accommodation is surrounded with electric fencing and is connected with a 24/7 armed response company.

We offer tours such as Safaris into Addo Park with an open safari vehicle, Sandboarding, River cruises and Canoeing on request at additional rates.

Beds can be arranged to two single beds or one king sized. A double sleeper couch is in the lounge area.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Garden view
Mountain view
Lake access
Kitchen
Wifi
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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4.91 out of 5 stars from 103 reviews

Overall rating

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Quiet, safe and peaceful. THE FARM ON WHICH ADDO VISTA COTTAGES ARE LOCATED HAS BEEF CATTLE AND A VARIETY OF FREE-ROAMING
INDIGENOUS GAME SPECIES – INCLUDING KUDU, BUSHBUCK, DUIKER, GRYSBUCK, BUSHPIG, WARTHOG, IMPALA, ANTBEAR, PORCUPINE, JACKAL, MONGOOSE, MEERKAT, CARACAL, HONEY BADGER; CAPE OTTER. AND OF COURSE THE ENDANGERED FLIGHTLESS ADDO DUNGBEETLE! LOOK AND LISTEN OUT FOR THE MANY BIRD SPECIES, SUCH AS THE MAJESTIC AFRICAN FISH EAGLE, GUINEA FOWL & BLUE CRANE

Meet your host

Host
1 review
5.0 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting

Co-hosts

  • Kelly
  • Winston
  • Karl
  • Norman
  • Brenda
  • Alison

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
No smoke alarm
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide detector not required

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