Mahi Mahi 3  Verified Listing

For luxury accommodation, magnificently located on a quiet beach near Ponta Mamoli, and only a 40-minute 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.

HOUSE SPECS
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 24-hour security.

LOCAL INFORMATION
If snorkeling is your thing, or you’re looking for a relaxed swim in a protected bay, a 15-minute 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 15-minute 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 30-minute 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 colorful 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 note that a 4x4 is required to reach the estate (You need to reduce tyre pressure by 1,2 - 1,5 bars max) No 2x4 vehicles will be permitted on the premises as they are damaging the roads on the estate.**

1. CHECK-IN
Normal check-in is from 14:00 but every effort will be made to accommodate early or late check-ins, but only if made in advance with our booking agent.

2. CHECK-OUT
Late check-out is on request only. This is due to incoming bookings on the day of your departure. Should the house be available, we will deduct the extra charge of R1500.00 from your refundable breakage deposit. This is to be arranged in advance with the booking agent. Normal check-out time is at 10:00
The late check-out fee will apply should the 10;00 time not be adhered to - the latest check-out time is at 15:00.
Furthermore, if there is a check-in on the same day of your departure, the full breakage deposit will be forfeited.

3. STAFF
The staff takes 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: 7.30 am – 3.30 pm
Breakfast: 10am - 10.30am
Lunch Break: 1 pm – 1.30 pm

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: 7.30 am – 1 pm: normal tipping fee of ZAR 80 per staff member per day
For their service after 1 pm, but no later than 4 pm
An additional amount of ZAR 80 per staff member is considered fair remuneration i.e., R160 per staff member per day for a full day worked over the weekends.

4. FIRE HAZARD
The staff have been instructed to ensure you are aware of the following:
A. 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.
B. Please do not use any flammables.
C. SMOKING
Smoking is forbidden inside any of the rooms, including the central living area
D. Due to the extreme fire risk, No making of fires anywhere apart from the braai area.

5. VALUABLES, SECURITY AND STORAGE
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.

6. CUSHIONS TOWELS AND BED LINEN
Cushions – please bring them 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 10-day stay, bed linen will only be changed once.

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

8. 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.

9. 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.

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

11. GUTTING/CLEANING OF FISH
Please ensure this happens outdoors.

12. BREAKAGES
The stock was taken before 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.
A refundable breakage deposit equal to 1 night's stay is payable 1 month before arrival and refunded within 2 weeks of departure.

13. 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:
A. Unexpected interruption of electricity, water, or sewerage to or from the house.
B. Industrial actions, civil uprisings, or criminal activity.
C. 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 planet's resources and would encourage guests to help us by:
A. 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.
B. 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.
C. Noise – noise levels to be kept to a minimum from 10 pm
D. 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.
E. Lights – please switch off lights when not in use.
F. 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 the 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, the estate, and its visitors.

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