A list by Eva Schulz & Kim Moore. Updated September 2025.
We have created a list with the best private villas in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Set in Port Elizabeth and only 2.9 km from Maitland Beach, Maitlands Cottage offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. With mountain views, this accommodation features a terrace. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the holiday home's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax.
Boasting a Blu-ray player, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. A flat-screen TV with streaming services and DVD player, as well as an iPod docking station and a CD player are offered. This holiday home is allergy-free and non-smoking.
There is a snack bar, and a minimarket is also available.
There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go fishing and hiking nearby.
Sardinia Bay Golf Club is 21 km from the holiday home, while Port Elizabeth Golf Club is 29 km from the property. Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is 36 km away.Show full description
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a balcony, Mukti is situated in Nieu-Bethesda. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 700 metres from Owl House Museum.
The spacious holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower, bathrobes and a washing machine. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.
In the warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and dine on the private patio.
Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nieu-Bethesda, like hiking. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling.Show full description
Featuring a balcony with garden views, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, Soutelande Country Stay - Close to 1#Beach in PE can be found in Port Elizabeth, close to Sardinia Bay Golf Club and 9 km from Walmer Country Club. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the holiday home's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax.
The holiday home comes with 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
The holiday home serves a continental and vegetarian breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available.
Guests at Soutelande Country Stay - Close to 1#Beach in PE will be able to enjoy activities in and around Port Elizabeth, like hiking. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.
Little Walmer Golf Club is 11 km from the accommodation, while Port Elizabeth Golf Club is 16 km away. Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is 10 km from the property.Show full description
Featuring a patio with garden views, a garden and barbecue facilities, Trengwainton Cottage can be found in Hogsback, close to Eco Shrine and 37 km from Katberg Eco Golf Estate. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.
The holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.
Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hogsback, like hiking. Trengwainton Cottage features an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area.Show full description
Offering a garden and garden view, 4 Zwaan is located in Jeffreys Bay, 23 km from St Francis Links Golf Course and 29 km from Seal Point Lighthouse. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 100 metres from Paradise Beach.
The spacious holiday home has 4 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Guests can take in the views of the sea from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.
Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Jeffreys Bay, like fishing.
Seekoeirivier Nature Reserve is 6 km from 4 Zwaan, while Swan Island Nature Reserve is 19 km from the property. Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is 95 km away.Show full description
Set in Graaff-Reinet, 14 km from Valley of Desolation and 400 metres from Anglo-Boer War Memorial, Killassy House offers a shared lounge and air conditioning. This holiday home features a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 1 km from Urquhart House Museum.
The spacious holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with pool views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the inner courtyard views. The property offers quiet street views.
The holiday home has a sun terrace and an outdoor fireplace.
Popular points of interest near Killassy House include Reinet House Museum, Graaff-Reinet Railway Station and Dutch Reformed Church - Groot Kerk.Show full description
Featuring mountain views, The Surfers Bush Cabin provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 38 km from St Francis Links Golf Course. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The villa has an outdoor fireplace and a hot tub.
The villa includes 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, as well as a coffee machine. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.
The villa has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.
Seal Point Lighthouse is 45 km from the villa, while Seekoeirivier Nature Reserve is 16 km away. Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is 80 km from the property.Show full description
Set in the picturesque town of Kenton on Sea, The Boat Shed by The Oyster Collection features a terrace and a garden with an outdoor pool. Featuring free private parking, this holiday home is within 1 km of the beach. Free WiFi is provided .
This 4-bedroom house features a fully-equipped kitchen and an open-plan living area with a flat-screen TV. It boasts a covered terrace with a dining area and built-in barbecue facilities. 2 bedrooms offer an en suite bathroom with twin basins and a walk-in shower, while the other 2 bedrooms share a bathroom.
Relax on the furnished terrace overlooking the pool, or enjoy an evening under the stars around the firepit. The Boat Shed by The Oyster Collection also features an outdoor shower, where you can rinse off after a day at the beach.
There are a number of shops and restaurants within 1 km of The Boat Shed by The Oyster Collection, while Port Alfred is 25 km away.Show full description
Klein Plekkie Self Catering Accommodation is a recently renovated holiday home in Addo, where guests can make the most of its terrace and barbecue facilities. The property features quiet street views. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.
The holiday home is equipped with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with lake views. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies.
You can play darts at the holiday home, and the area is popular for canoeing.
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is 67 km away.Show full description
Offering a garden and garden view, Charming Seaside Cottage is located in East London, 3.2 km from Gonubie Golf Club and 17 km from East London Golf Club South Africa. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.8 km from Gonubie Beach.
The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area.
Barbecue facilities are provided.
East London Museum is 18 km from the holiday home, while East London Aquarium is 19 km from the property. East London Airport is 26 km away.Show full description
Located in Addo in the Eastern Cape region, Adrenalin Addo Manor House features a garden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.
The spacious holiday home comes with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with river views. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is 73 km away.Show full description
Karoo House Collection - Riverdene Lodge is situated in Nieu-Bethesda. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 12 km from Owl House Museum.
The holiday home is composed of 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 3 bathrooms. The accommodation offers a fireplace.
Guests at the holiday home can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.Show full description
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a balcony, Beach house, Cannon Rocks, near Kenton-on-Sea is set in Cannon Rocks. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 10 km from Dias Cross Memorial.
Featuring a DVD player, the spacious holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 4 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Guests can swim in the indoor pool, go hiking, or relax in the garden and use the barbecue facilities.
Royal Port Alfred Golf Club is 40 km from the holiday home, while Kowie Nature Reserve is 43 km away.Show full description
Located in East London and only 7.4 km from East London Museum, Mackenzies Accommodation provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.
The units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a microwave, a kettle, a bath, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. Every unit includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms are equipped with a fully equipped kitchen fitted with an oven. At the holiday home, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels.
A selection of options including warm dishes, juice and cheese is served for the à la carte breakfast.
There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go cycling nearby.
East London Golf Club South Africa is 8.6 km from the holiday home, while East London Aquarium is 10 km away. East London Airport is 18 km from the property.Show full description
Featuring inner courtyard views, Let the good times roll-with inverter and wifi features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 2.5 km from Seal Point Lighthouse. Located less than 1 km from Cape St. Francis Beach, the property provides a private beach area and free private parking. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the holiday home's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax.
The spacious holiday home with a terrace and garden views features 4 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 4 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
A bar can be found on-site, and in the warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities.
Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cape St Francis, like snorkelling, cycling and fishing. Hiking can be enjoyed nearby.
St Francis Links Golf Course is 7.7 km from Let the good times roll-with inverter and wifi, while Port St Francis is 3.5 km from the property. Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is 117 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Featuring garden views, Peartree Cottage offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 2.3 km from Eco Shrine. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 36 km from Katberg Eco Golf Estate.
The holiday home is fitted with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hogsback, like cycling and hiking. Peartree Cottage features a picnic area and a barbecue.Show full description
Situated in Kenton on Sea, The Oyster Shack by The Oyster Collection has 4 bedrooms and comes with a garden and outdoor pool with pool net. The modern yet classic beach home is close to the Boesmansrivier and beach.
The bedrooms are elegantly decorated. The spacious master bedroom features a private sitting room, antique cupboard and an en suite bathroom with ball and claw bath, walk-in shower and twin basins. The master bedroom and the 2nd bedroom both have French doors opening up onto a balcony with views over the garden and pool.
The living area is open plan with sofas and the fully equipped kitchen is fitted with luxury furnishings, a dishwasher and freezer. There is a built-in BBQ, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, a DVD player, a washing machine, tumble dryer, as well as bath and beach towels.
Restaurant and shops are within 4 km radius and Port Alfred is 25 km away from The Oyster Shack by The Oyster Collection.Show full description
Set in Jeffreys Bay, Happy Waves Holiday Home offers beachfront accommodation less than 1 km from Point Beach and provides various facilities, such as a garden and barbecue facilities. This holiday home offers free private parking and private check-in and check-out. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.
All units in the holiday home are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Units are equipped with a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while certain rooms also offer a balcony and some have garden views. At the holiday home, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels.
You can play table tennis at the holiday home. With an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area, this holiday home offers ample opportunities to wind down.
St Francis Links Golf Course is 33 km from Happy Waves Holiday Home, while Seal Point Lighthouse is 40 km from the property. Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is 79 km away.Show full description
Opened July 2024. Set in Jeffreys Bay and only 1.3 km from Point Beach, Entire top floor with beautiful view offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 33 km from St Francis Links Golf Course, 39 km from Seal Point Lighthouse and 9.3 km from Seekoeirivier Nature Reserve. Outdoor seating is also available at the holiday home.
The holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
Zwartenbosch Golf & Lifestyle Estate is 20 km from Entire top floor with beautiful view, while Gamtoos River Mouth Reserve is 23 km away. Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is 85 km from the property.Show full description
Inverell Station by The Oyster Collection, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Kenton on Sea, 1.3 km from Kariega Beach, 11 km from Dias Cross Memorial, as well as 25 km from Royal Port Alfred Golf Club. This villa has a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the villa's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax.
The spacious villa has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the villa, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. The accommodation is non-smoking.
Thomas Baines Nature Reserve is 45 km from the villa, while Kowie Nature Reserve is 29 km from the property.Show full description
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