Umvumvu House
Umvumvu Drive, Simbithi Eco Estate, South Africa
This elegant five-bedroom home in Simbithi Eco Estate combines luxury, comfort, and spectacular views. Designed for effortless entertaining, the home features a fully equipped kitchen with a gas stove, oven, and coffee machine, complemented by a spacious walk-in cold room fridge. Expansive living areas flow seamlessly onto the outdoor entertainment space, where a sparkling swimming pool, fire pit, and breathtaking views across the estate to the ocean create the perfect setting for relaxing with family and friends. With backup power ensuring uninterrupted comfort, this exceptional home offers everything needed for a memorable coastal escape.
Experience the best of Simbithi Eco Estate with access to its outstanding recreational facilities, including the Kingfisher and Heron Community Centres, swimming pools, children's playgrounds, scenic walking and cycling trails, tranquil dams, abundant birdlife, and the estate's beautiful golf course.
Located on KwaZulu-Natal's renowned Dolphin Coast, Ballito is a vibrant seaside town offering pristine beaches, excellent restaurants, boutique shopping, charming cafés, and a wide selection of leisure and outdoor activities for the whole family.
Simbithi Eco Estate is perfectly positioned opposite Thompson's Bay Beach, allowing guests to enjoy one of Ballito's most picturesque beaches, famous for its iconic tidal pool, protected swimming area, and stunning stretch of coastline.
2026 RATES
Peak Season Rate
R13,970 per night
Min 10 nights stay
Mid Season Rate
R8,500 per night
Min 5 nights stay
Low Season Rate
unavailable
Everything You Need for the Perfect Stay
Can accommodate 10 guests
5 bedrooms
4.5 bathrooms
LIVING
Uncapped WIFI
Large open-plan lounge, with electronic blinds
Dining table with 10 chairs
Smart TV in the lounge and one on the patio & games room
Kids playroom on basement level with pool table with full table tennis top and darts board.
KITCHEN
Our kitchen is thoughtfully equipped with everything you need to cook and dine during your stay, including essential cookware, crockery, cutlery, and basic pots and pans. Oven and gas stove, microwave and toaster and electric kettle
Phillips Saeco Coffee Machine
Fridge and freezer and also a large cold room (walk in fridge)
Separate scullery with dishwasher, washing machine, tumble drier
Kitchen counter with 5 bar chairs
OUTSIDE
Undercover braai / BBQ area with gas and charcoal braai
Ice machine, TV, wine fridge, bar fridge & prep bowl
Firepit area
Pool without a safety net
The Garden is private but not fully fenced
Double garage available for guest use, along with driveway parking for up to 4 cars
No Pets allowed
BACK UP POWER
In the event of power outages the inverter system will automatically switch on. This means that all lights, plug sockets, TV's, WiFi routers, Alarm and electric fence will be powered. Please note that all non essential items such as oven, geyser, pool pump and air-con units will not work. The battery back up system lasts on average of 3 to 4 hours. Please note that the more lights and plug sockets that you use during this time will result in this average time frame being reduced. Please use reduce consumption during battery operation times to maximise battery capacity.
PLEASE NOTE:
The family has Italian Greyhounds that live with the family during the year.
The pets will not be in the house when guests are staying.
We would suggest guests be conscious of this if they are prone to pet allergies.
BEDROOMS
Bedroom One: Queen size bed, sea views, air-con, doors onto the top deck, built-in wardrobe and shared en-suite (Jack & Jill) with next-door bedroom nr 2 - bath, walk-in shower, double basin and loo
Bedroom Two: Queen size bed, sea views, air-con, doors onto the top deck, built-in wardrobe and shared en-suite (Jack & Jill) with Bedroom 1 - bath, walk-in shower, double basin and loo
Bedroom Three: Queen bed, sea views, air-con, doors onto the top deck, built-in wardrobes and en-suite with shower, basin and loo
Bedroom Four (Master): King-size bed (extra length), sea views, air-con, doors onto the top deck, Smart TV, built-in wardrobes and en-suite with shower, bath, double basin and separate loo.
Bedroom Five (Private entrance): Queen size bed, air-con, access onto back courtyard and driveway, TV lounge & kitchenette with 2 plate gas hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, sink & fridge freezer
Stay Services & Seasonal Rates
HOUSEKEEPING
Rental includes Housekeeping 5 days a week (except public holidays)
Laundry services included T&C’s apply
Weekly garden & pool maintenance included
RESERVATIONS
This house offers limited availability throughout the year.
Luxury Coastal Escapes accept reservations on an owner request procedure.
Please note that we do not accept all adult bookings, and have a preference to family bookings.
We do not accept student bookings & no parties are allowed at the holiday rental.
OUR BESPOKE RATES AND FEES
For all holiday rentals during Peak Season (December and January), a mandatory Turnaround Fee will apply to cover the cost of a thorough final cleaning on the day of your departure. This ensures the property is cleaned, reset, and prepared to the highest standard for the next set of guests.
Special rates for stays of 28 nights or longer, production bookings, and venue hire are available on request.
Please note: Our rates for 2026 will remain applicable starting from 1st March 2026, through 28th February 2027.
