Family-friendly holiday rentals in uMdoni Local Municipality

The Studio on the beach

Lovely modern self-catering cottage set in a huge beautiful garden right on the beach. Enjoy a glass of bubbly on the deck. Ideal for a romantic getaway. Although no sea view from the unit itself you can fall asleep while listening to the waves crashing at night. Lovely tidal pools to bathe in or to fish. The main Blue flag beach is a short stroll away. The kitchen is well equipped and there is a firepit, braai area outside in the private garden area. Owners willing to assist wherever needed.

Garden Cottage on Cherry Lane with beach access

Our quaint sea-side cottage is located on Pennington’s favoured beachside Cherry Lane. Halter Cottage is positioned in a stunning expansive, mainly indigenous garden. The beach is accessed directly from the top of the garden. It is from the top of the dune that you can enjoy the sunrise, sundowners or whale watching in season Pennington is 80 kms from Durban & 600kms from Johannesburg. This friendly coastal village is warm year round & home to Umdoni Forest boasting good birds fauna & flora

18 on Douglas, Downstairs apartment

Pennington is a quaint seaside village about 80km south of Durban. The downstairs unit has two bedrooms each with 2 single beds, the main bedroom is usually made up as a king size though! A basic kitchen and living room area also has a small dining table and the television. NO DSTV please bring your decoder should you require more than the free channels on offer. The bathroom has a large shower, but no bath. Two golf courses and one of the nicest parkrun's in the country are close by!

Stunning large rondavel overlooking the ocean

Sleep to the sound of pounding waves, nestled in a cosy, stylish rondavel. Thatch roof, warm in winter, cool in summer. Semi-outdoor, fully equipped kitchen, dining area. Shower under the stars. Perfectly suited to this sub-tropical environment. Relax in hammock in your outside private garden area. Resident host, old south coast surfer Alan, will direct you to the best local breaks! Otherwise, simply enjoy this special retreat space. Breakfast included in price. Eggs from our own chickens!

Black Rock River view

Welcome to our family-friendly 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage on Black Rock River. Enjoy views from the undercover deck and watch the swallows nesting in summer. The lagoon is perfect for swimming, fishing, and kayaking to the beach. Guests can use the river deck, braai area, and kayaks. The unit features a queen bed, kids’ room with a 3/4 bunk bed, WiFi, TV, a 2-plate gas stove, air fryer, and microwave. Secure parking behind an automatic gate, plus there are three friendly dogs on-site!

THE BEACH HOUSE Pennington

This is a true 'beach house' right on the beach! Enjoy good old family beach holidays in this charming & cosy home! It is not perfect but the location & views are what makes this house so special. You can't get closer to the sand & sea than this. Swim,surf or snorkel in front of the house. Early morning sunrises are incredible. Look out for the whales and dophins too. Close by are well known golf courses, Padel, Pickle Ball, a gym, the Ski boat club,a Mall & fantastic restaurants.

Sea Forever

SeaForever is a lovely and very comfortable, 3 bedroom beach house at the end of a quiet cul de sac in Pennington. It is within easy walking distance of the beach, the river and to some great fishing spots. A beautiful and peaceful garden, a large swimming pool. All areas have lovely sea views! The open plan living area, dining room, lounge, patios and kitchen create a wonderful inside outside space for entertaining - providing all one could need or want to enjoy while on holiday.

CodsView Beach House, Pennington

CodsView is a fully equipped, bright, spacious and calming holiday house with amazing 180 degree seaviews. Sleeps 8 people in 4 rooms. All rooms have ensuite bathrooms, are luxurious and open onto private decks with seaviews. It is a 15 min walk to the beach. Free/fast unlimited wifi, Nespresso coffee machine, safe parking, double garage. Established garden with large decks. Inverter so no need to suffer with load shedding. Swimming pool, barbeque & Jacuzzi. Pet friendly.

6 Sleeper 180’ seaview @ Illovo Beach Club

Newly renovated open plan kitchen with dishwasher, 2 in 1 washer-dryer and 2nd bathroom with bath. This privately owned apartment is set in the well kept Suntide Illovo Sands Holiday Resort, in the beautiful Illovo Beach area. Sea views from both bedrooms, bathroom and patio and offers a quiet retreat to enjoy the beach or to enjoy resort facilities, lazing by the pool or braai areas with stunning sea views!