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Spacious Garden Cottage
This self-standing cottage is spacious, (66 sq m) peaceful & charming. Situated within the quiet, green suburb of Glenwood with coffee shops, yoga/pilates facilities & is close to amenities & shops. It's not far from the beach & large shopping malls. The cottage has a queen size bed, air-conditioner, ensuite shower & loo, fitted kitchen, DSTV (all channels), Wifi & secure off-street parking. Note that there are DISCOUNTS FOR WEEK-LONG and MONTH-LONG bookings.

315 Point Bay Durban Waterfront
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. Nestled between the beach and the spectacular harbour view, you will find this 2 bedroom, New York loft style apartment with everything you need for a comfortable & relaxing stay. Perfect for couples, older families or even a work trip, this apartment is modern with an African flavor giving you a home away from home feel but still a reminder that you are very much on holiday! Please note that no parties/late night get togethers are allowed.

Luxury & Private, King bed, Fast Wifi,Netflix,Pool
Excelent WIFI Very peaceful, private,and spacious, with a unique, beautiful large and modern "walk-in" rain shower. Full kitchen. Very central. Suitable for 2 adults. King size bed can be split into 2 singles. Self-catering Free-standing, situated in a residential area. Close to ICC, Nelson Mandela School of Medicine, Albert Luthuli Hosp, UKZN & Harbour. Open plan living room , fully fitted kitchen, gas HOB, no oven) Fibre WiFi, Netflix. Work space with 2 built-in USB charging ports.

Angelfish Cottage modern & on the Beach
Your own bit of tranquil paradise. Relax on the large deck overlooking the Indian Ocean right in front of you where whales & dolphins play. This air-conditioned 1 bedroom cottage boasts private ocean views throughout and a short 80m pathway to the beach. A lounge with a 50” flat screen and full DSTV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge/freezer. Free use of Fibre High speed Wi-Fi. Inverter electricity backup Drive-in access with safe private parking. in a good area along Marine Drive.

Secure Serenity
We are Located in a quiet, access controlled cul de sac, minutes away from central Westville, overlooking the University Campus and Beautiful Palmiet Nature Reserve. Durban International Airport is 30 mins drive away & Durban's beaches only 12km away. Private & tranquil with your own entrance and parking spaces. With inverter solar power backups load sheddings impact is in most cases largely eliminated!. Easy access to M13 and N3. Regrettably unsuitable for social events & parties.

Spacious, private apartment in leafy suburb
This spacious apartment is on the ground floor overlooking the garden & a park. It has a lockup garage. It is within walking distance of an art gallery, cafés and restaurants, St Augustine and Entabeni hospitals and Pigeon Valley. The KZN University of Durban is a 2 minutes drive away and 5 minutes from the Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine. We are centrally placed, 5 minutes by car from Durban City centre and 10 minutes from central surfing / swimming beaches and shopping centres.

Jungle Oasis
Located in a quiet, access controlled cul de sac this upstairs maisonette has spectacular views from the outside deck. This is an upstairs unit above the main house, with 13 steps walk up access. The private entrance with allocated parking, gives you privacy and peace of mind. The ensuite bathroom has access to a very spacious and comfortable bedroom with a queen sized bed. There is a separate open plan lounge/dining/kitchen area. The lounge has a sleeper couch for the kids.

Lincoln Loft - 1 bed with views
Lincoln Loft: One bedroom with stunning views located in Central Westville. Make meals in the open plan kitchen with a gas stove, electric oven, microwave & fridge. Work or play with kettle for tea/coffee, a desk area, Wi-Fi, and TV with Netflix in front of a cozy couch. Queen size bed with portable air con to keep cool at night. Bathroom with spacious shower and washing machine. Secure off-street parking for one car. No outdoor space. NB no smoking inside.

1 Bed unit, uncapped wifi, Netflix, Prime Video
For a holiday, business or just a weekend away, our modern, comfortable unit is all your need for a relaxing stay. Our apartment is well placed, with exceptional harbour views and is within walking distance of the Golden Mile promenade and its glorious beaches. Also within walking distance is Durban’s famous uShaka Marine World. With uncapped WIFI and Netflix, it is ideal for a couple or even a business trip - you have everything you need for a comfy stay.

The Cottage (Glenwood)
Private and secure free-standing cottage on the property of a family home. Off-street parking is available. Walking distance to Glenwood Bakery and Poke Box. Conveniently located near the Nelson Mandela School of Medicine, King Edward VIII Hospital, and UKZN. For longer stays, the apartment is serviced weekly, with washing and ironing available on request. Popular with visiting medical students from around the world.

The Hidden Lookout (Yellow Room)
This modern, creative space is one of two hidden gems in the leafy suburb of Westville (also see “the Green Room” in the Hidden Lookout). Up high in the trees, our space is a tranquil, beautiful, simple space perfect for a break from the city, but close enough to everything to still have fun! If you are coming for business we have fast and dependable WiFi. We also have a GENERATOR for load shedding if necessary.

Luxury at 230 (Cottage)
Centrally located luxury, in a quite residential area. 1 secure parking. Open planned, fully equipped, kitchen & living room. Looks onto the beautiful orchid garden, terrace, pool, heated ozone jacuzzi. The beach, shopping malls, International Congress Centre, Casino, Aquarium, Harbour, Golf, Rugby, Cricket & Swimming Stadiums +/- 5km. Walk to the University, Medical School, Glenwood Bakery & Goudens. WiFi, DSTV.
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Quick stats about vacation rentals in Umbilo
Total rentals
50 properties
Nightly prices starting at
G$2,089 GYD before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
780 reviews
Family-friendly rentals
20 properties are a good fit for families
Rentals with a pool
20 properties have a pool
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace
Destinations to explore
- uShaka Marine World
- Umhlanga Beach
- Zimbali Coastal Resort
- Isipingo Beach
- Suncoast Casino, Hotels and Entertainment
- Cotswold Downs Estate, Golf Bookings and Leisure centre
- Thompsons Beach
- Prince’s Grant Golf Estate
- Durban Botanic Gardens
- Compensation Beach
- Tongaat Beach
- Scottburgh Beach
- Anstey's Beach
- Willard Beach
- uShaka Beach
- Wilson's Wharf
- Royal Durban Golf Club
- Umdloti Beach Tidal Pool
- Park Rynie Beach
- Beachwood Course
- Brighton Beach
- Wedge Beach
- Kloof Country Club
- New Pier