"Dear Louise, Sarah and Team - Thank you once again for the most awesome 10 days! It has been paradise and can't wait to return again. See you soon!"
~ Kim, December 2011, SA
"A beautiful home where everything has been chosen and placed with lots of thought and care. Excellent service and many thanks to Princess for her patience with the children. But a huge thanks for a wonderful stay and we'll definitely be back."
~ Anare, Cindie, Ethan and Madison, December 2011, SA
"Louise and Sarah, Thank you for such a great stay. By far the most beautiful view we've experienced. We will certainly tell others about our time here. This is a very special place - a highlight during our SA adventure."
~ Jack and Sharon, November 2011, USA
We were brought here as a suprise by our family here in SA as part of our holiday. I was speechless as I walked through the door by the stunning view - absolutely fantastic. So very beautiful, so uspoilt and calming.
~ Hugh and Julia, October 2011, UK
"This was a very wonderful stay for us - thank you so much! On our trip along the coast of SA we stayed mostly in Backpackers or Hostels, and so THIS stay was kind of special for us! The view, the beach, the beautiful and quiet town and of course the service at the Oyster Box Beach House! Waking up and having breakfast served was also a very nice luxus! We'll surely recommend you!"
~ Robert and Denise, Germany, September 2011
" What a wonderful first holiday in SA. Views absolutely wonderful - could stay quite happily sitting on the veranda, watching the sea. Relaxing, peaceful - just what the doctor ordered. And amazing cooking - thanks Nomhla."
~ Will, Claire and Patrick, South Africa, August 2011
"Another wonderful stay. Chocolate cake for Owen's 75th Birthday was excellent, thank you so much. As always just nice to leave and return to the rat race!"
~ Colleen and Owen, South Africa, August 2011
"Despite a wetter than usual July in Kenton, we loved our stay in the house. Splendid views, great design made for a very relaxing stay. Thank you Sarah and staff for your service, making our stay as comfortable as possible."
~ Philip and Michelle, South Africa, July 2011
"A wonderful visit to your part of the world. Kenton-On-Sea is a hidden treasure. Accommodation and helpfulness outstanding. Many thanks.
~ Leigh, Kerry and Kieron, New Zealand, July 2011 (Driftwood)
"Spectacular views, beautiful decor, wonderful food, professional service. All amazing!"
~ Mark and Jenny, South Africa, May 2011
"We enjoyed our stay here and appreciate everything you did to make our wedding celebration perfect! I will never forget these past few weeks here in Kenton-On-Sea and hope to back very soon. We love you guys!"
~ Richard and Janene, South Africa, April 2011
"The Oyster Box Beach House has been our first experience of South Africa on our honeymoon. We love the place and personally I would love to live here in this house. It has been an amazing first experience of your beautiful country. The beaches, the sea, the people, the beach house - all fabulous...we will be back. Also Sarah and the chef have been brillant and really helpful."
~ Babs and Baz, Ireland, March 2011
"Loved our stay in 'the little sister'. Equally charming in its own way. Thank you ALL for looking after us so well in every way! We'll be back."
~ Karena, UK, February 2011
"Thank you 'Oyster Box Beach House' for the most wonderful Valentines weekend. It was truly unforgettable. We enjoyed every minute of it together and with you. Oyster Box is really the pearl of all the beach houses's. Thank you again! Everything was perfect and the food was amazing Nomhla."
~ Craig and Keara, February 2011, South Africa
"Thanks for a delightful place to stay, made a great choice and everyone loved it." (Oyster Shack)
~ Corinne, January 2011, Canada
"This is such a beautiful house, views amazing and every detail is taken care of. We had such a relaxing evening. We are only sorry we don't live closer, so we could return again!"
~ Orla and Kevin, January 2011, Ireland
"What a priceless gem!"
~ Debbie, Roger, Geoff, Amber and Gran, December 2010, S.A
"What a wonderful place to spend 6 days! This has to be the best beach house in the world! Absolutely loved staying here and will be back!"
~ Isabelle, November 2010, South Africa
"What a wonderful place to start our tour of S.A. Views to die for, unbelievable food and service. What more can we say. Thank you so much.
P.S. We will tell all our friends about this wonderful place, and we will be back."
~ Gerry and Jackie, November 2010, Ireland
"Perfect!!! What more can be said!!! We loved the beach, the pool, the garden, the gardening, and of course the house and the view!"
"Thank you for everything and looking after Alexia, Zoe and William, with stories from Africa and lots of fun."
~ Daniel and Lisa, October 2010, Switzerland
"What a wonderful place to begin our holiday in South Africa - it will certainly prove hard to beat. Thank you for such a memorable stay."
~ Mary, Richard and William, August 2010, UK
"And what a fantastic place to spend our last night - superb facilities, marvellous views and true Eastern Cape warmth."
~ Peter, Gill and Nick, June 2010, SA
"Two years ago, we said we would be back, and here we are. Four days in your lovely Oyster Box is still not enough time to enjoy all there is to offer. We had a wonderful time and hopefully will be back in another two years, for a week or more."
~ Peter and Kim, May 2010, Canada
"Every new day (17 altogether) felt like another day in paradise! We travelled the world a lot, but didn't come across a place like the Oyster Box - this is a real gem! We were so well looked after by your staff and felt a warm hospitality. It's a perfect place to rewind body and soul in these tranquil surroundings."
~ Doris and Werner, March 2010, Germany
"Watching the whales whilst sitting in bed is simply awesome!!!"
~ Paul and Irene, UK, October 2009
"Thank you Louise and Nic for such a lovely place. Nomhle, we are taking you back with us, you are a real pearl! We've experienced the best & will be back to rest..."
~ Marcelle and Tessa, September 2009, SA
"One night is too short! Next time we'll book in for a week!! Thank you everything was perfect - you feel really close to heaven here!! God Bless!"
~ Charl and Cathy, July 2009, SA
"Not only is this our most favorite place in the world, it is also one of the most wonderful houses we have stayed in. It's absolutely special how your exquisite taste blends in and adds to this extraordinary view. We feel so privileged and grateful to have had this joyful week. Thank you for your warm and welcoming hospitality!"
~ Inge & Thomas, Jan '09, Germany
Thankyou - we've had a wonderful week, so relaxing, fantastic house - we have fallen in love with The Oyster Shack. Level of service fantastic. Beaches / coastline / sunshine / people wonderful.
~ Clare and Mike (UK)
One of the best Guest Houses we have ever stopped in, In many visits to South Africa. The best view of all. Thank you to Namhla, lovely dinner and breakfast!!
UK
~ Ceri, Frank, Roger and Sarah
Dear Louise,
Thank you very much for an amazing weekend!!! Everything was perfect.
~ September 2009
We felt relaxed from the moment we walked into the house. The view is magnificent, the rooms so comfortable and beautiful. Your house is a rare jem that I'm telling everyone about. Hold on to your staff they made breakfast a pleasure and the food was delicious. We will definitively visit again!!!
~ Grahamstown
Dear Louise,
Thank-you very much. The Oyster Shack is UTTERLY DELICIOUS!!! A perfect retreat.
~ Sue and Jay
Dear Louise,
Thankyou, We loved our stay in your fabulous shack. The space is perfectly designed with delicous details and excellect quality. It has a fabulous feel and is very comfortable, especially the bath and the bed. The spot is just idyllic with the surround sound of birds and the sea.
~ The Oyster Shack
Louise, we just want to say thank you for accommodating us, your place is wonderful. Angelique truly out did herself. I have eaten in some of the finest restaurants in South Africa and around the world, this mornings breakfast was superb, it's nice to have such a clean plate of food. Wow! it certainly competes. We will definitely be back and further recommend your lovely spot to everyone we meet. (SA - honeymoon)
~ March 2009
What an idyllic place - our stay is just too short to do justice to it all. Many thanks for sharing it with us. (UK)
~ February 2009
We loved this wonderful house and this wonderful place in the world and this was not the last time we come here, that is for sure. Thank you for your hospitality! (Germany)
~ February 2009
This is the most stunning place with a view to match. Wonderful food and hospitality! Would love to come back again and stay longer. (UK)
~ February 2009
Weeks of bliss, calm, peace, serenity and tranquility. A fantastic time had by all, away from the dark clouds over the rest of the world. Time to reflect, review and now move forward. Truly awesome! (Ireland)
~ January 2009
Dear Louise, Chris and staff, thank you for a wonderful stay. Chris, thank you for the great dinner. Louise, we love your style of decor. We enjoyed every moment of it. (South Africa)
~ January 2009
Louise and staff, thank you for the most beautiful stay on our road trip to East London, words cannot describe this piece of paradise. Great touches and excellent wines add to a special place. Would highly recommend you to travellers from the Western Cape. (South Africa)
~ January 2009
All we can say is - absolutely magical!!! You have pampered us in a way we will now be accustomed to. Breath taking view, unbelievable hospitality and what can we say about the food - Chris you're a legend mate! (I'm going to recommend everyone comes here for the sangria and tapas.) You have made this a truly special honeymoon - we shall most certainly return for anniversaries. Thanks for everything and keep up the good work. We have now found a holiday home in the Sunshine Coast ....... (South Africa)
~ December 2008
Wow, how can I settle for anything less? This was par excellence in every sense! Food divine, thanks. (South Africa)
~ December 2008
Dear Louise, what a pleasure to wake up in the morning with this breath taking view. The house is wonderful, the deco very tasteful and very child friendly. Our children loved it especially the pool area and the astonishing sunsets. The beaches are magnificent and full of surprises. Our little boy loved exploring the rockpools seeking for shrimps and little fishies. Thanks for the hospitality, thanks to the girls for having taken care of us and thanks to Chris for his great dinners. This was a home away from home. (Luxemborg, France)
~ December 2008
Great thanks for Louise, Chris and all staff for the unforgettable five days spending in this wonderful beachhouse!!! We enjoyed everything: the warm hospitality, beautiful place .......... Special thanks for Chris for the perfect meal!!! (South Africa)
~ November 2008
What an amazing house, it felt as though we had walked into a "Hollywood movie" et. We wish we could have stayed longer, but other decerning people had booked before us, next time we shall book alot earlier!!! Chris gave us an amazing evening meal wich we devoured with great relish. Please can we come again? (Worcestershire, England)
~ November 2008
Thanks Louise for a wonderful stay. It was a perfect way to finish off our honeymoon. We will never forget this place, with its scenic views which would not be found anywhere else in the world and the great hospitality we had here. If we ever come back to South Afric will definitely come back here and will tell everybody about the place. (Ireland)
~ November 2008
People often talk about those few 'perfect monents' Well for me, this has been a whole week made out of only perfect moments. Spending time with my sisters family & mine in this awesome place will be something I will never forget. We sat down trying to think of what one could improve about this beach house and simply nothing came to mind, the whole design of the house was bri
~ November 2008
Thanks Louise for a wonderful stay. It was a perfect why to finish off our honeymoon. we will never forget this place, with its scenic views which would not be found anywhere else in the world and the great hospitality. (Ireland)
~ November 2008
The best accommodation we have enjoyed by far! we believe one would have to search long and hard for such a superb view. Anqelique and her assistants were wonderful and the catering means we will have to starve ourselves for a week. (South Africa)
~ October 2008
Thank you Louise for a wonderful stay! We were completely at home and the children thought they had come to heaven after a long term at school (South Africa)
~ October 2008
What can we say - fantastic place. The views are spectacular and the people are lovely. We will definately recommend this place to all our friends and family. You will definately see us again - very soon. (Ireland)
~ October 2008
What an extraordinary view! We've been to quite some places in RSA but this one beats them all and then there's the hospitality and ofcourse the comfort. Impressive after travelling down from the Transkei ...... Such a pity we only booked for one night. We had a wonderful stay here not to forget a beautiful breakfast. Thanks to you all! (Holland)
~ October 2008
We were embraced by the sea, the beautiful shores and the wonderful, warm hospitality. The sounds of the waves was a soothing companion. We love it here. Thank you all for an unforgettable stay. (Switzerland)
~ October 2008
Dear Louise, we had a WONDERFUL stay! Baie dankie vir als! Dit was lekker rustig. Die ontbyte was heerlik en vat in mens regtig tot ver in die dag voer die honger jou weer gryp. Wonderlike plekkie. Dankie. (Cape Town, SA)
~ September 2008
Thank you for a wonderful relaxing stay in this beautiful house. This is our second visit and will be back.
~ September 2008
One night's taste of heaven on earth, love the pillows, very mind refreshing view. Thumbs Up!
~ September 2008
Thanks for a lovely stay. Blown away by the view. Could stay longer if possible. Fantastic house, thank you for your hospitality. Will spread the word. (Ireland)
~ August 2008
I had a wonderful stay at your beautiful home, thank yoiu for your hospitality, definitely would want to come back. (SA)
~ August 2008
Nic & Louise - We cannot quite put into words how wonderful it has been to stay here with you in the beautiful Oyster Box Beach House. Whate-watching; early morning runs on the beach; great walks; fantastic views; sumptuous food and delicious wine. What more can we say? Your attention to detail and ambience are second to none and that's why we will be back .... soon! Thank you for everything and for letting all the family come and share your wonderful space. (Hampshire, Wiltshire & Costa Rica)
~ August 2008
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to share this little piece of heaven-on-earth. Thanks so much for making our special evening one to cherish for the next 10 years!! (Dubai)
~ August 2008
Thank you Louise - what a beautiful beach house - so well appointed. We had a fantastic time catching up with Durban mates. (Durban/East London, SA)
~ August 2008
Just delightful! Marvellous attention to detail and a wonderful place for solitude and creative writing. (Cape Town, SA)
~ July 2008
I had no idea where I was going and thankfully found Kenton-on-Sea and The Oyster Box. What a pleasure, would love to come back in the summer. Thanks Louise. (Newbury, UK)
~ July 2008
We are so excited to have found this magical place! I don't know where in the world one can lie in bed and enjoy such a view. We will be back. (Johannesburg, SA)
~ July 2008
Dear Louise, we have travelled this world far and wide and seldom have we come across this perfect combination of location, view and elegant accommodation. You certainly have a very special "pearl" in this Oyster Box. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. We have enjoyed reliving memories and vacations past and will definitely be back this way in the future. (Canada)
~ July 2008
We had a great time staying at the wonderful Oyster Box. The views are fantastic, food is delicious and the company was outstanding. This was a great ending to a wonderful trip to South Africa. Thanks for all your hospitality. (Tennessee, USA)
~ June 2008
Thank you for making our special evening the memorable one! Great home, great view, great food! We'll definitely be back.
~ Brad and Christine, June 2008, SA
"Thank you Louise and Nic for sharing this heavenly house with us! The attention to detail, gorgeous location and friendly welcome made our stay so special. We hope to visit again soon!
~ Gill, Gideon and Jake, May 2008, SA
"This was a fantastic stay, we enjoyed the lovely house, great view over the river mouth. Our kids loved the beach, playing in the rock pools, going fishing and building in the sand. We will be coming back!
~ Carolin and Stefen, March 2008, Germany
"Just a quick email to thank you so very much for a wonderful stay at The Oyster Box Beach House. It was the most beautiful house and setting we have ever stayed in, and we really enjoyed our time there. Thank you also, so much, for providing the fantastic meal for us on the Sunday night and for all your help" (UK)
~ March 2008
"Thanks again for you hospitality. As you might have gathered we travel a lot and your "Oyster Box" ranks tops amongst the best we've seen. (South Africa)
~ March 2008
"James and I wanted to say again how much we enjoyed our week in Kenton at the Oyster Box Beach House. You really have created a wonderful holiday home. The children too absolutely loved it. It was definitely the most relaxing part of our holiday and we felt very spoilt with such perfect access to the beach and then added safari trip too!" (UK)
~ February 2008
"We have spent a magical week relaxing in this beautiful spot. The view would be hard to match and we have been wonderfully well looked after. I am sure that we will return and in the dark, grey days of a UK winter we can dream about the beaches, the coves and the clear blue sky (not to mention the South Africian Wine) Good luck with this great venture, until we meet again.
~ Robin and Karena, UK, February 2008
"A wonderful final night in our journey across South Africa. Beautiful views, supberb beaches, great hospitality. We're so glad we found Kenton-on-Sea" (USA)
~ Tim and Arche, USA, January 2008
"Just one night but this place makes you feel at home right away. Waking up with this view was amazing. Great Hospitality"
~ Daisy and Joshua, Amsterdam, January 2008
"Best view ever! Thank you for taking care of us, providing us with great breakfast and helping us to get the best out of our stay in lovely Kenton-on-Sea"
~ Giusette, Italy, January 2008
"Manjefick!!" (South Africa)
~ January 2008
"Great hospitality and a very good breakfast. The beaches around here are spectacture and beautiful and the water is very clean" (Norway)
~ Januray 2008
"Thank you for a lovely stay. we've enjoyed every minute. Good service and good breakfasts. Thank you Louise! Thank you Namhla! (Sweden)
~ December 2007











