Mahi Mahi 3  Verified Listing

Welcome to Mahi Mahi 3!

Please be advised that you will need a 4x4 vehicle to gain access to the property due to the sandy roads.

For luxury accommodation, magnificently located on a quiet beach near Ponta Mamoli, and only a 40min drive from Kosi Bay over sandy roads, look no further than Mahi-Mahi 3.
Nestled in untouched coastal bush, and only a few steps from the beach, this gorgeous, 5-bedroom, lodge-style home offers breathtaking views of the turquoise ocean and white sandy beach from every room.
Situated in a small, secure estate, this home provides a holiday free from the cares of the world: a place to relax, unwind and revel in the beauty of sun, sand and sea.

BEDROOM CONFIGURATION:
Bedroom 1: King XL (this room can also be converted into a family room sleeping 6)
4 single pull-out mattresses are made up as per normal beds, sleeping a total of 4 extra kids in the room
Bedroom 2: King XL
Bedroom 3: King XL
Bedroom 4: King XL
Bedroom 5: has twin beds that can be converted into a King XL
The house comfortably sleeps 10 adults and 4 children.

Each bedroom is furnished with a ceiling fan, standing fan and en-suite bathrooms. Each bathroom has a shower, basin, and toilet. All linen is provided (including bath and beach towels), and the sheets/duvet covers are 100% cotton percale. The bedrooms are sea-facing and a cooling sea breeze runs through the house.

The spacious living area consists of an open plan kitchen, dining room, lounge, and reading nook. The lounge has a TV with full DSTV and seating for around 10 people. Free WIFI is available.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a 900mm electric oven with gas stove, microwave, ice machine, crockery and cutlery for 14 people, two full fridges plus two deep-freezes (one stand-up and one chest), plus a Snow Master beverage cooler, plunger for coffee, top loader washing machine and all the equipment that you would require in a kitchen for self-catering. Additional ice can be bought from the market as well as from local shebeens in Ponta Malongane Village. Built-in braai facilities at the property as well as a wood pizza oven.
The house has 24hr security.

LOCAL INFORMATION:
If snorkeling is your thing, or you’re looking for a relaxed swim in a protected bay, a 15min walk down the beach will take you to the famous Federico’s Bay. Ensure you take your snorkeling gear along.
To get to the hustle and bustle, then it’s a mere 15min drive to Ponta Malongane Village where there are various restaurants and local shops. The restaurants serve delicious Portuguese-style food and are fairly rustic with views over Lake Sugi where you can watch the setting sun.
The local currency is Meticals but everyone welcomes Rands and there is no need for other currencies.
Ponta do Oura is a 30min drive from the house. Here you will find a bottle store, fish shop, BCI bank (local Mozambican Bank), surf shops, fishing tackle shop, pharmacy, internet café, petrol station, and a colourful food market where you can buy locally grown fruit and vegetables, alcohol, cigarettes, prawns, cashews, bread and the like. Quad bikes, surfboards, and kite surfing equipment can be hired, and lessons are available here too.

Important Information:
Please be advised that you will need a 4x4 vehicle to gain access to the property due to the sandy roads.

WHAT TO BRING
Beach Towels
Food and Drinks
Ice
Mosquito Repellant
Sunscreen
Soap and Lotion
Charcoal
Beach Equipment
Drinking-Water
washing machine powder + stasoft.
All bathrooms are stocked with 2 toilet rolls thereafter guests to supply their own
The washing machine is to be operated by the staff only. If you would like laundry done it is R100 per load.

STAFF
The staff take pride in making your stay as pleasant and easy as possible. We have 2 staff members up to 10 people in the house. 10-14 people we have 3 staff. Our booking agent will have informed you of the daily tipping service of ZAR 80.00 per staff member per day – please pay this directly to them.

Their on-duty times are:
Monday – Friday: 7.30am – 3.30pm
Breakfast: 10am - 10.30am
Lunch Break: 1pm – 1.30pm

Weekend times and remuneration:
The staff are normally off duty over the weekends; however, they have indicated a willingness to be available at the following rates:
Saturday & Sunday: 7.30am – 1pm: normal tipping fee of ZAR 80 per staff member per day
For their service after 1pm, but no later than 4pm
An additional amount of ZAR 80 per staff member is considered fair remuneration i.e., ZAR 160per staff member per day for a full day worked over the weekends.

HOUSE RULES:
FIRE HAZARD
The staff has been instructed to ensure you are aware of the following:
This is a wooden home and as such, we draw your attention to the potential fire hazard. Please familiarise yourself with the surroundings and where the fire extinguishers are kept.
Please do not use any flammables.
SMOKING
Smoking is forbidden inside any of the rooms, including the central living area
Due to the extreme fire risk, No making of fires anywhere apart from the braai area.
The Management is not liable for any lost items. Please store valuables in the safe provided in Room 3.
Although we take responsible steps to ensure the safety and security of all guests and their possessions, guests retain full responsibility for their safety and security.

Cushions – please bring in at night as humidity and rain can cause damage.
Towels – floor mats are provided, please don’t use towels for this purpose.
Beach towels – please only use beach towels for beach and pool use.
Bed linen – over a 7-day stay, bed linen will only be changed once

TOILET
We operate on a septic tank system – nothing other than toilet tissue in the toilet!

SWIMMING POOL
The pool is there for your enjoyment. Guests use the pool at their own risk.
We recommend children only be allowed near the pool under adult supervision.
For obvious reasons, no glassware is allowed in the pool.

FURNITURE AND KITCHEN COUNTERS
Please leave the furniture where you find it – moving it damages the floor.
Please ensure the use of chopping boards on the kitchen countertops.

TRASH
Trash/garbage should be stored in the bins provided.
Cooking oil and grease should not be disposed of down the kitchen drains.

GUTTING/CLEANING OF FISH
Please ensure this happens outdoors.

BREAKAGES
Stock was taken prior to your arrival.
If you break something – it happens – please keep the item and give it to one of the staff who will inform us and record the breakage.
Property damage – we will hold you responsible for any damage or loss caused to our property by your acts or omissions, default, accident, or neglect.

GENERAL INCAPACITY
The Management cannot be held liable if any of the following events or conditions prevent them from fulfilling their obligation to guests. However, management will take steps to minimize disruption or discomfort to guests under these conditions:
Unexpected interruption of electricity, water, or sewerage to or from the house.
Industrial actions, civil uprisings, or criminal activity.
Fire, flooding, wind, or any other force majeure event.

14. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & ESTATE RULES
The Management of the estate is dedicated to the protection of our plant’s resources and would encourage guests to help us by:
Guest numbers – we urge you not to exceed the number of persons indicated on your reservation. The staff are obliged to inform us. Non-compliance will result in the full breakage deposit being forfeited.
Dune – please protect the dune by walking only on the designated pathway down to the beach, and please do not pick or disrupt the dune foliage in any way.
Noise – noise levels to be kept to a minimum from 10pm
Pet policy – No Pets allowed under any circumstances. Guests who break this rule will have to make alternative arrangements to house their pet elsewhere or leave with their pet.
Lights – please switch off lights when not in use.Water – please use water sparingly and switch taps off when not in use.
Should complaints be received about any of the above, you will be given a warning.
Further complaints are subject to the termination of stay. We reserve the right to end a reservation if a guest becomes a disturbance/ a nuisance to others including management and staff, with full reservation costs forfeited.

Please respect the house, estate, and its visitors.

We thank you in advance for your co-operation and wish you a wonderful stay.