Wow, I have no words when it comes to this place. It was absolutely wonderful to be in a home away from home. The place is absolutely stunning with an amazing view of the beach. It is extremely quiet and peaceful and has everything you need. It is fully equipped with the essentials which makes life so much easier. The house is beautiful and has such a modern yet homely feel to it. Jan the owner is kind and incredible. Always willing to help and assist at any time of the day and goes the extra mile. I will definitely recommend this place to anyone who's looking to visit Port Edward.

Wow, wow, wow
An absolute awesome stay.
The place was equipped with everything we needed for the duration of our stay.
Will definitely visit again. Only thing, can the upstairs area have a shower and bath tub facility installed?
Otherwise all in order for me.
Sandra Ramdever and Family


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Beautiful and spacious house set in a tranquil area. Watching the sun rise and set on the upper deck was beautiful. The braai area was spacious as well as cosy at the same time. The beach is a short distance away. Home is safe and secure. Thank u Jan for the beautiful long weekend. Would definitely like to visit again.

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Owner response : (2024-04-04)
Dear Vanessa, Thank you so much for your review. I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay. You are most welcome to visit again and thank you so much for leaving the house so tidy. Guests like you make it a pleasure to host. My best, Jan

The place was amazing and serene. Tranquility in the midst of a holiday destination. Jan the host was amazing, he was so helpful and generous to share information daily. The helper was also amazing, she was so kind and even helped us settle into our little birthday getaway that was a surprise to a family member. Jan is amazing ... the sea cottage is amazing ... if u looking for a home away from home... then this is the place to go.

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The Big Fish Seaside Cottage was absolutely lovely and serene. The ambience was breath taking. The house was comfortable and spacious. The rooms were spacious and very comfortable with gorgeous views. The bathrooms were spacious but I think they just need a little renovations or upgrade to make it user friendly. The outdoor deck is amazing, a place for memories. We actually had a small surprise birthday and the entire cottage was such a amazing photo background everything was so beautiful. The helper Thando was such a lovely lady ever so helpful and polite. To Jan the host an amazing host always checked in with us and made our stay so easy and comfortable. Thank u Big Fish Cottage for a memorable weekend.

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Everything was perfect. From assistance with the booking, to cleanliness, to the view - everything.
Will definitely be going back here during summer!! Jan was always readily available for communication making our stay even easier, thank you.

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Wonderful place. Host is very friendly, checks up on you every time to make sure you are still OK. The house - very very very beautiful, has everything, definitely coming back.

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Owner response : (2023-06-22)
Hi Lungile, You are always welcome. Jan

Thank you Jan for your amazing hospitality. Jan is in contact with you all the time to ensure you have all you require and to check if all is order with the house. The house was fully equipped. Comfortable beds was the greatest pleasure. Even load shedding didn't dampen our stay.

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Owner response : (2023-05-01)
Dear Michelle, Thank you for such a positive review, you and your family are always welcome to visit Big Fish Seaside Cottage. Wish you the best for the rest of the year. Thank you Jan

What a quality vacation home with all the amenities and a lot of luxuries for an incredible family vacation stay. Our host, Jan, was always available for enquiries about the Cottage and surroundings and provided excellent service. The cottage has all the comforts including inverter and 7500l liter water tanks in case of loadshedding and water shortages in the area. We arrived to a clean home with fresh luxurious bedding and a plethora of comfy soft towels. We have visited the South-Coast plenty of times before and this was our first stay at Big Fish Seaside Cottage and we will return here again and again. The view of the ocean is spectacular and the two large patios are furnished with lots of comfortable seating. Our best South-Coast stay by far!!!! Thank you Jan for sharing your beautiful seaside oasis with our family! See you again soon.

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Owner response : (2023-04-11)
Dear Dalene, Thank you for such a positive review, you and your family are always welcome to visit Big Fish Seaside Cottage. Wish you the best for the rest of the year. Thank you Jan

My husband and I spent 2 weeks in the idyllic setting of Leisure Bay at Big Fish.
Everything we needed during our stay was available in the well appointed home.
The ocean view from the top floor and deck as well as the distant lights at night of Port Edward was magical, as well as the distant roar of the ocean.
There are also beautiful outlook points and Kidds beach is a safe bathing beach.
There was a sense of living in a tree house with wildlife in abundance, literally at birds eye view.
I can’t wait to go back and relax some more. We left there chilled to the bone.

We had a lovely stay at the Big Fish Seaside Cottage over the Mothers day weekend. Very spacious rooms, with linen provided. Jan the owner was very personable and always checked in to make sure we had everything, and that all was well with our stay. We never ran out of water even though Ugu had water shortages at the time, all bathrooms were tidy and neat with fresh towels. Kitchen had everything you would need including glasses for all types of beverages. It's located in an ideal spot as you are in the center of everything you would want to see and experience when visiting the South Coast. Wish we had more time to enjoy the beaches, but it's all the more reason to go back. Overall our experience was wonderfully pleasant. Thank you Jan for making us feel so comfortable and well received. We will definitely be visiting in the near future and it's a spot to tell others about.

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This spacious cottage in the heart of Leisure bay is a perfect getaway for a big family. The home was neat and tidy and well equipped making the stay more cozy and comfy. Definitely a home away from home. Thanks Jan and team for allowing us to make memories at the Big Fish Seaside Cottage with the affordable rates. Will be back soon.

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Owner response : (2022-05-03)
Dear Joey, Thank you for the review, you are most welcome to visit again, Have a blessed day. Jan

Ian, all I will like to say it that the cottage is truly a dream home. You are an amazing host, who checked on us every day and even sent me times for loadshedding so I could prepare. You made us feel like home. I will recommend the seaside cottage to anyone who wants to relax, have fun and know that everything is available. Port Edward had no drinking water, but Ian made sure there was 5 x 20lts containers filled and had 5 x 5lts extra. There was plenty of towels and the place was super clean. Braai coal and wood was also provided. Thank you for our extra night stay also, due to weather we had issues traveling back, and you advised a night extra for us to stay. Perfect Easter weekend gift for my family. You are a very generous soul. May God bless you and your family.

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