Makana 10A

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Makana 10A – Rates and Availability At

MAKANA 10A

Makana 10A holiday home is situated on a well-managed Makana Beach Estate in Ponta Mamoli. Makana Beach Estate is located in front of Fredericos Bay snorkeling spot.
Makana 10A is a beautiful beach house consisting of 3 en-suite bedrooms.
Take Note that – Low season Weekend dates and High and Peak season dates,
The house is rented as a 10-sleeper self-catering unit.
And
Low season – Mid-week rates are rented as a bed and breakfast rate.
Sleeping Arrangements
Makana 10A sleeps 10 people in 3 en-suite bedrooms.

Bedroom 1 – sleeps 4 – 2 adults and 2 children (opens onto the swimming pool deck).
Sea facing with extra length king size bed and single bed with pull out bed
(en-suite bathroom with shower and bath)
Bedroom 2 – sleeps 2 people. (The beds can be pushed together)
Inland facing, 2 single extra length beds.
Ensuite bathroom with shower, toilet hand basin.
Bedroom 3 – This is a loft room suitable for children aged 12 and under
(4 single beds) has a bath, toilet, and hand basin in an open-plan area.
There is a guest bathroom downstairs.
All linen is provided.

Your Space

Makana 10A – The open-plan kitchen and TV lounge area have panoramic sea views. DSTV is available as well as a library of books and games to play should the weather not be great.
The living area opens up with sliding doors onto a wooden deck with a sunken swimming pool, overlooking the ocean.
(The swimming pool Does NOT have safety nets)
There is an outside shower to rinse off after a day on the beach. There is a braai area that has a built-in charcoal/wood braai as well as a gas braai.
Ensure you bring snorkeling equipment along.
A 5-minute walk down the beach brings you to Frederico’s snorkeling spot, famous for snorkeling. Ensure that you take snorkeling gear along
If you want to get to the hustle and bustle then it’s a mere 30-minute drive to Ponta Malongane Village where there are various restaurants. They have a local Portuguese flavor, are fairly rustic with views over Lake Sugi, and watch the sunset over the lake.
What To Bring With – 
• Food/ drinks.
• Beach Equipment.
• Snorkeling gear.
• Torch.
• Own bath and beach towels.
• Sunscreen.
• Charcoal.
• Insect repellent.
• Drinking water.
• Personal toiletries.
• Toilet Paper
• Washing Powder.
• Black Rubbish Bags.
• Beach umbrellas.
• Adapters/ Cell phone chargers.
• First aid kit.
• Binoculars and camera.

Guest Access –

An off-road 4X4 vehicle is essential for access to the area and Makana Beach Estate, otherwise, secure parking at Kosi Bay Border Post and a border transfer can be arranged at extra cost. Thereafter you will have to make use of the transfer company to arrange additional transfers if you need to get around in the area.

Staff Payment –

There is a compulsory staff payment of
R 150.00 per day this includes your day of arrival and departure.
It is payable to the head housekeeper on the day you depart.
Working hours are from 7:00 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday,
From 7 am to 12 on Saturdays.
If you would like the staff to work Saturday afternoon you need to pay
R 75.00 for the afternoon
and if you would like her to work on Sundays and Public Holidays then you need to pay her R 150.00 for those days.
Her working hours include a 1-hour lunch.
The gardener cleans the pool, braai, and outside area, There is no compulsory staff tip for him, however, a gratuity is always welcome.
Updated 2023.

Other Things To Note –

Please take note that the swimming pool does not have a child safety net.
Power cuts in the area are a challenge and generally out of our control. Please bring torches just in case. Cellphone reception is a challenge that can be a blessing in disguise. You can get signals in some locations higher up on the dunes. Mozambique sim cards and data can also be purchased in the local market in Ponta Malongane at reasonable prices. The Estate uses borehole water which is usually brownish in colour. Should you prefer bottled water, it is available in the Ponta Malongane village It is advisable to bring OR buy bottled drinking water.
Please note we make use of a septic system and don’t flush other products down the toilets besides toilet paper. Guests must bring their own consumables e.g. (food and liquids, mosquito repellent, etc)
Keys to the unit can be collected from the housekeeper on arrival.
REFUNDABLE BREAKAGE DEPOSIT – R 4000.00 is payable 1 month before arrival and refunded within 14 days of departure. Any breakages and lost keys and/or remotes will be deducted from this deposit. The balance will be refunded to your bank account. Please report any breakages to the housekeepers before you depart. If you find items broken on your 1st day of arrival, please report them to the housekeeper so that they can let the homeowner know.

House Rules –

Check-in: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Checkout: 10:00 AM
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 R800.00 from your refundable breakage deposit. The latest check-out time is
14:30 pm – any later and they will retain the full breakage deposit.
Please take note that no extra guests will be allowed over and above the maximum occupancy of a house – any additional person will be asked to leave. The homeowners at the estate get fined if there are additional guests staying at the house. This will affect the refund of the breakage deposit.
No smoking.
No pets.
No parties, Loud music, or events/ functions will be allowed.
Reduced noise after 10 pm.
Should you not adhere to these rules then the Estate will retain the full breakage deposit.
FIRE HAZARD
The staff has 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.
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.
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.
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
The 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:
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.
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:
A. Guest numbers – we urge you not to exceed the number of persons indicated on your reservation. The staff is 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 are 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.
Emergency numbers:
General: 197
Fire: 198
Police: 199

Cancellation Policy –

Cancellation more than 30 days before arrival 70% of the accommodation total will be refunded.
Cancellation less than 30 days before arrival 0% of the accommodation total will be refunded.
*Service fees are non-refundable.