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From R450 per night (sleeps 2)
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188 Alan Paton Road
Bulwer
4001
KwaZulu-Natal
021 344 2440
14:00-21:00
09:00
-29.862054313201
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Home from Home
Home from Home
Home from Home
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Lost in Stars comprises 2 bedrooms with a queen-size bed in each room. Butterfly Lane and Olive Garden are very similar and have 1 queen size bed in each unit.
Safe parking is provided, and, unfortunately, pets are not allowed.
Home from Home is just 1 km from Davenport Square, and the nightlife in Glenwood. Durban offers various restaurants, beaches, shopping centres, museums and galleries as well as attractions such as the uShaka Marine World, Fitzsimons Snake Park, and more.
Lost in Stars comprises 2 bedrooms with a queen-size bed in each room. Butterfly Lane and Olive Garden are very similar and have 1 queen size bed in each unit.
Safe parking is provided, and, unfortunately, pets are not allowed.
Home from Home is just 1 km from Davenport Square, and the nightlife in Glenwood. Durban offers various restaurants, beaches, shopping centres, museums and galleries as well as attractions such as the uShaka Marine World, Fitzsimons Snake Park, and more.
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Reviews (86)
86 guests' feedbackIt was great, we enjoyed a lot.
The gate was very narrow for the bakkie to drive in and out. Maintenance is needed here and there.
Very cute place. The owner was very helpful and would definitely recommend.
Great welcoming, great housing, couldn't ask for better. Would definitely keep going.
Peaceful. Comfortable. Safe.
Our stay at Home from Home was great. We really enjoyed our stay there with my partner. It was great.
I loved the place. The owners are so friendly. I'll definitely book with them again.
Our stay was lovely. The host was friendly, showed us our accommodation, and explained everything. Answered any questions. We had a lovely stay.
Stay was very pleasant. The host was very accommodating and assisted us with any queries we had.
Good value for money. Host was very helpful and friendly.
We enjoyed our stay so much. The owner was very friendly, helpful and accommodating.
I stayed at Home from Home (in the 'Butterfly Lane' unit) for 11 nights while participating in a chess tournament at nearby DUT and had a very nice stay. The unit had all the accessories I required, e.g. mini oven, microwave, TV, aircon, cutlery, etc. and everything was in working order. Hot water was always available. A bit of maintenance is however required here and there, e.g. rubber for the freezer and the shower door. Initially, I had to take care when entering with my Jetta at the gate, as it seemed a bit narrow, but once I learned to enter at a wider angle, it became much easier. I had to wait for a few minutes outside the gate when first arriving as the owner's phone gave an 'unavailable' message, but I was soon attended to by the host, who made me feel welcome as he showed me the guest quarters. Security never felt like a problem as the yard is well fenced. The double bed was comfortable, with beautiful linen. Night time was quiet as the unit is located to the back of the yard, away from the street. (The picture on the website is of the main house as seen from the entrance.) Overall a very nice stay, and I can recommend this guest house to others.
Quiet area and no noise.
Place was clean and tidy. Safe parking is a problem. Furniture is damaged and lumbar. Pool was dirty.
The room was airless with no opening other than the sliding door at one end of the room. The shower couldn't close as one door was missing. The sink mixer wasn't attached to anything. Parking was tight, any reasonable sized vehicle would have problems with the entrance.
Thembanif was an exceptional guest. We enjoyed the privacy, and it felt like a home away from home. I would definitely book Home from Home in the future.
We had the best weekend. We really, really enjoyed our stay.
Was a very peaceful relaxing stay. Centrally centred in all directions. Place was neat tidy and spacious.
Clean room, warmth welcomed.
The place is good.
Was a great experience. Accommodation good. Good service from the owner, Tawanda. Only thing is the parking is on a soft sand surface. So your shoes tend to get dirty especially if you had them cleaned and are attending a function. Maybe that area should be concreted.
The stairs up to unit can be a problem for older people. Wear flip flops or shoes to the pool. That soil sticks to wet feet.
The location was central and has easy access to all shops and amenities. The facilities offered more than we needed and we were met by friendly hosts. Really enjoyed our stay.
It was very nice, you don't really need anything more if you're not going to be at home much, the parking is a bit tight, but otherwise it's a very convenient place.
The hosts were very accommodating, friendly and kind. They did not bother us at all and were very friendly when we needed something. The accommodations we neat and convenient. Will definitely visit again when we are on that side.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Home from Home had everything we needed, including a TV with apps already loaded to log in to your own Netflix and Spotify account, together with the limited DSTV subscription. We had all we needed to entertain the kids on rainy days. The owner also provided us with his WiFi login details. Everything was crisp and clean upon our arrival, including the scatter cushions on the couch, which were clearly freshly washed. The kids loved the swimming pool, and we were even able to braai in the privacy of our own patio. Any time we needed anything, the friendly owner quickly helped us attain it, always making sure first that our privacy was respected. I would not hesitate to use Home from Home again if we ever go to Durban. The place is within 15 minutes of uShaka Marine World and within 25 minutes of Amanzimtoti main beach and Splash Waterworld, as well as other places that children love to visit.
It was a great stay, we enjoyed it.
Accommodation was comfortable and clean. There is some maintenance that needs to be done. The taps of the sinks in the double berths are loose and the one's shower door does not work.
We saw around 14 cockroaches and the hosts did not seem overly concerned about the issue. The place has so much potential, but the roach problem is very offputting. The hosts of Home from Home were very pleasant and accommodating. The Olive cottage was enjoyable, with a comfy bed and a well-stocked kitchen. On our first night, we saw a large roach climbing on the bedside table. We assumed it was simply passing through, and as such, we were not bothered. However, the next night, we encountered over a dozen more roaches that came scuttling out when the lights were turned off. We informed the host of the issue and left the next day. On a positive note, we accidentally left something behind and the host assisted us in retrieving the item in question.
There are some things that need fixing and need attention. The smell of paint is a problem. Value for money. Neat and clean. Quiet and peaceful. Very friendly and hospitable.
The hosts were unbelievably accommodating, we arrived 3 hours after check in time and they made us feel welcomed. The bedding and linen was unbelievably clean, we've had bad experiences elsewhere. We forgot our laptop and charger and they called us to remind us about it. The place actually looks better than the photos on the site.
It felt like we are at home.
We enjoyed our stay!
Thank you for your hospitality, I would really recommend home from home to all my friends and family.
It was a lovely environment. We weren't constantly checked on by the owner. We had an enjoyable and comfort stay.
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Home from Home. They were organized, clean and the whole process was very painless. I'll very happily stay there again next time.
There is everything you need with very friendly service. People are so helpful. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you very much. If we come to Durban again, we won't stay anywhere else for sure.
We enjoyed our stay and they gave us some privacy and they kept on asking if we still okay. But the transport to the beach it was a challenge for us.
My understanding is that the bedding and towels are changed everyday, but it was not the case. I do understand their concern, but in future they must consider that.
We had a great time at Home from Home, the service was quick when ever we needed help or something, the area was safe and had parking for my vehicle, the rooms provided enough space, while the kitchen had all the utensils one would need, I believe with a little upgrading around the kitchen and especially bathroom, otherwise this place is ideal shot a weekend and a long weekend stay.
With your own remote, it was convenient to not need someone to open the hoof for you.
Location is good and the room was good. They just need to fix a few things. I really did not like the make believe couch and the chair outside.
The environment is quiet and safe.
Safe place to bring kids at, and really secure.
We really enjoyed our stay and we'll definitely hang around again.
I received accommodation well worth the price.
It was awesome service overall.
Great host and clean.
The hospitality was amazing.. very homely and warm environment. Il'l be visiting again soon. Cheers!
We loved the facility and the service was amazing! Our Host was the best definitely a home away from home.
Was a good stay and the trip was amazing.
Great accommodation for a couple. The place is very neat and decent. Very affordable and loved the AC in the room.
The place was good for our budget. We had a good time with my family. I will recommend it to anyone who wants travel on a low cost and it's excellent for a family. They have a braai area with a pool, close to restaurants.
See stars.
A very cosy atmosphere.
Love the place. But they must accommodate different individuals who like loud music and fun.
We loved the pool and freedom to swim whenever, owner went along with me surprising a friend. Spacious enough for 4 people. One or two minor adjustments could be made (a few things were broken, but did not effect our stay). We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Suggestion: put glasses in unit, as well as a carving knife, tupperware and a bigger fridge.
Thank you for good service we appreciated it. Everything was perfect. Thank you so much.
Felt most comfortable and safe.
Place is so quite and nice and the view was lovely. We enjoyed the rest of the stay.
This accommodation is in my humble opinion more suited to student lodging than short stays for the seasoned traveller. Our host was gracious and did try to make our stay comfortable it must be said. Alas, there were too many issues to warrant a return visit for us. The aircon unit (which virtually had to be run through the night due to the lack of windows) leaked water all over the welcome mat and the kitchen looked right into a rather cramped bathroom/toilet for starters. The desktop lamp had no bulb and the DStv decoder was balanced precariously on the edge of a shelf clearly built without factoring in the units' dimensions. The pots and pans looked the worse for the wear and the pool could have done with a deep clean.
On Saturday, other guests were allowed to party loudly and drunkenly with large numbers of family and friends. Was very inconvenient.
Safe and friendly nice and quiet.
Home from home is really a hidden gem. Manager very friendly and unit is nice and tidy.
Good location, good customer service, but they need to change linen before new guests arrives and towels, bathroom and shower were not good at all.
It would be nice if an aircon could be installed, to beat the Durban heat. I think that the address should be changed as the GPS did not pick 188 Alan Paton road up, but it picked up 188 McDonald road which was the address on the front of the house.
Just look carefully at the stairs when it rains. Other than that, very nice.
The stay was okay but it was far to get to the shops in case we needed anything.
Friendly host, but not a nice place. Not even a courtesy bottle of drinking water. There was a problem and we had no water. I had to find a 5L bottle and fetch water from the swimming pool to flush the toilet during the night. TV had sound but no image.
See stars.
Dis 'n baie lekker gaste huis om te bly naby als wat jy nodig het.
Lovely accommodation and very neat and clean. Will definitely use them again.
The only thing that they must change is the bed's mattress. Thanks.
Very perfect place and the service was 100%.
I only arrived after the check-in time, but was still welcomed with open arms. The place is very secure and safe and the flatlet had everything I needed.
Will stay there again. Had a nice stay.
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3 cockroaches seen. No bathroom door and this wasn't advertised. Dirty sheets and behind the toilet. No DStv though it was advertised. Kitchen right by bathroom. Sliding door was sticking. Front sliding door did not lock. Fridge was not cold when we arrived. Electricity went off the one day due to no units being bought. Tiles chipped. One bed leg broken and a brick put there.
The bed's springs stick through the top of the bed. The sheets are no longer white. The sink and toilet smell like sewage when you turn on the taps. The floors are painted and chipped in several places. Then also when you open the door after it has been granted it smells of cold, wet mold. Furthermore, the swimming pool was grass green. You can tell it is not even cleaned or tried to maintain. It really doesn't look like the pictures. I can't believe there are such good reviews. I paid for cleaning services according to the quote, but never made my bed, never emptied the wastebasket and never replaced the towels. I would not recommend it at all.
Excellent accommodation!
We stayed over for 2 nights and the place is beautiful, it's really a home away from home. Vanessa is really kind and so accommodating, our transport was running late and she offered to take us to the nearest coffee shop as they were expecting guests and we supposed to have checked out already. We will definitely go there again and recommend it to a friend. Keep up the good service.
Home from Home is a comfortable, very well furnished, neat, clean guest house, where Kevin welcomes you kindly and makes you feel at home. I gladly recommend them.
Vanessa is a really good host and made us feel welcome from the moment we got there. Also very respectful of guests privacy.
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Butterfly Lane
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The open-plan unit is furnished with a queen-size bed, and has an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The kitchenette is equipped with a mini 2-plate stove and oven, a microwave, as well as a fridge. A TV with DStv is available in the unit.
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Unfortunately, pets are not allowed; the owners have 2 dogs on the premises, but they do not have access to the apartment.
A 50% deposit is payable 7 days or more before arrival to confirm a booking.
100% of the booking total is payable to confirm bookings made less than 7 days before arrival.
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The open-plan unit is furnished with a queen-size bed, and has an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The kitchenette is equipped with a mini 2-plate stove and oven, a microwave, as well as a fridge. A TV with DStv is available in the unit.
Olive Garden
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The open-plan unit is furnished with a queen-size bed, and has an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The kitchenette is equipped with a 2-plate gas stove, a microwave, a bar fridge, tea-and-coffee-making facilities, pots and pans, as well as cutlery and crockery. A TV with DStv is also available in the lounge area.
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Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed; the owners have 2 dogs on the premises, but they do not have access to the apartment.
A 50% deposit is payable 7 days or more before arrival to confirm a booking.
100% of the booking total is payable to confirm bookings made less than 7 days before arrival.
Cancellation policy
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Description
The open-plan unit is furnished with a queen-size bed, and has an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The kitchenette is equipped with a 2-plate gas stove, a microwave, a bar fridge, tea-and-coffee-making facilities, pots and pans, as well as cutlery and crockery. A TV with DStv is also available in the lounge area.
Lost in Stars
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The apartment has 2 rooms with queen-size beds, and shares a bathroom with a shower. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge, a microwave, a stove and an oven, and guests can relax in the lounge which has a TV with DStv.
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House Rules
Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed; the owners have 2 dogs on the premises, but they do not have access to the apartment.
A 50% deposit is payable 7 days or more before arrival to confirm a booking.
100% of the booking total is payable to confirm bookings made less than 7 days before arrival.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
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The apartment has 2 rooms with queen-size beds, and shares a bathroom with a shower. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge, a microwave, a stove and an oven, and guests can relax in the lounge which has a TV with DStv.
Lost in Stars comprises 2 bedrooms with a queen-size bed in each room. Butterfly Lane and Olive Garden are very similar and have 1 queen size bed in each unit.
Safe parking is provided, and, unfortunately, pets are not allowed.
Home from Home is just 1 km from Davenport Square, and the nightlife in Glenwood. Durban offers various restaurants, beaches, shopping centres, museums and galleries as well as attractions such as the uShaka Marine World, Fitzsimons Snake Park, and more.
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