Baby Blue Houseboat

Boat in Port Edward, South Africa

  1. 3 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Romel Miguel Pinto
  1. Superhost
  2. 3 years hosting

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Comfy bed for better sleep

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Baby Blue is a Norwegian Lifeboat that got converted into a Houseboat. She used to sail the seven seas on a ship from Valleta on an island called Malta from Italy. There is only one of her kind. She sleeps in the Umtamvuna Nature Reserve on the Mtamvuna river bordering the Eastern Cape and Kwazulu Natal.

She's got a King Size bed in the bow, a two plate gas stove, 12v geyser outdoor shower and fully functioning toilet. A solar panel for lights & to charge phones, with a Tandem Kayak to explore.

The space
Be ready to switch of and unwind, on arrival enjoy a complimentary cocktail of your choice from The Riverside and we will take you on a 20min scenic cruise to your destination in the Umtamvuna Nature Reserve where you will be moored for the duration of your stay. You will be provided with a tandem kayak to go exploring and you will also have one complimentary boat pick-up and drop-off provided by the Riverside during day time.

In the bow is a luxury King Size bed with a down duvet and Bamboo extra depth memory foam mattress to ensure a snug comfortable sleep on the water with extra blankets provided. You can enjoy stargazing from your bed in the evenings when you look out of the windows. She is surprisingly warm on the water in the evenings.

There is a two plate gas stove on board to ensure that you can enjoy a warm meal and it is easy to whip up a quick meal on her, if you want to enjoy exploring more than cooking we recommend pre-made meals that are easily heatable in a pot or pan. You will be provided with a Safari Cooler box which will keep your food fresh, tried and tested.

She has a fully operational toilet onboard that flushes into a black water tank, you will have a 12v geyser and shower so be assured that you can enjoy an outdoor shower under warm water.

You will find some books onboard for those that like to read and take a nap, as well as dominos and a chess set.

Guest access
You will have the entire boat at your leisure as well as a tandem kayak to explore the river. On the KZN side there is a stunning hiking trail to enjoy. The Pont Holiday resort is only a 10min kayak from you, they offer braai facilities and a pub restaurant.

Other things to note
Even though our listing says 2 People only we are open to discuss if you'd like to bring the kids along.

What this place offers

Mountain view
River view
Beach access
Kitchen
Free parking on premises
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

5 nights in Port Edward

Oct 1, 2023 - Oct 6, 2023

Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 46 reviews.

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This home is in the top 5% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 96% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 4% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
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  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

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Where you’ll be

Port Edward, South Africa

Port Edward is surrounded by some unique tourist attractions. The Red Desert is known as the smallest desert in the world. Beaver Creek Coffee farm is located at about a 20min drive out of Port Edward. Splash rock is well known for it's fishing and the Petrified Forest is a 20min walk on the beach into the Eastern Cape, the Wild Coast also has one of the top 10 courses in the country just to name a few.

Meet your host

Superhost
46 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
My work: K9 Search & Rescue

Romel Miguel Pinto is a Superhost

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Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
3 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
No smoke alarm
Nearby lake, river, other body of water

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