As I drove to my accommodation for the night – at the amazing C’est La Vie Beach House, I realised why there is so much hype surrounding the area of Sheffield Beach.
My interest in C’est La Vie Beach House had been kindled after reading an article about it and was keen to discover the place for myself. I must say, I was not disappointed.
The affluent area of Sheffield Beach is located just northward of Salt Rock close to Ballito. The region is located 60km north of Durban.
It’s a popular holiday destination for those wanting to escape the bustle of day-to-day life in the cities and for those, who wish to enjoy tranquil seaside breakaways.
We were received at the door by the house manager, Enock, who helped us with our bags and showed us to our rooms. He was very helpful throughout our stay and made our stopover that much more enjoyable.
I also quickly realised the extra effort that both the owners and manager had put in to ensure our stay was memorable. The beach house had virtually everything one could imagine in order to enjoy an idyllic self-catering stay.
After we took our luggage to the upstairs rooms, we had a chance to sit back and marvel at, firstly the seaside views, and secondly, the beauty of this establishment.
The slope that the beach house finds itself on, offers amazing views of the area and the Indian Ocean. My room had a balcony that also allowed me to enjoy views of the beach as well as stunning sunrises.
Once we had finished unpacking, we headed downstairs to spend some time enjoying the outside area.
The humidity of the area was getting to both of us and we decided that we had to have a dip in the pool. This was despite the ocean being virtually a stone’s throw away. It was evident they try to keep the pool and other facilities in the pristine condition that we found it in.
We later embarked on a short sunset walk down at the beach.
To be honest, my only regret at C’est La Vie Beach House is that we only stayed the one night. I would definitely recommend you book longer stays. The owners had a dream of creating the ultimate retreat for visitors to Sheffield Beach – they accomplished it.
Accommodation at the C’est La Vie Beach House
The C’est La Vie Beach House is able to accommodate up to 10 adults and two children in five suites. See the suites here; here; here; here and here.
The size and location of this establishment makes for a great family getaway.
This establishment has five air-conditioned bedrooms on offer, all of them being upstairs. The sound of the ocean was a peaceful reminder of the close proximity to the beach.
The beach house is a fully self-catering stay. The downstairs kitchen is ultra-modern in its stylings and allows for visitors to enjoy home-cooked meals without any fuss.
We enjoyed our supper on the patio area. The stacking glass doors located around this dining and braai area allows for 180 degree viewing of the ocean. I doubt many establishments are able to boast about that.
The highlight of the outside area is most certainly the swimming pool, although small, it allows for visitors to cool off and admire their surroundings.
Visitors can make use of their deck chairs as well as their outside dining tables. I enjoyed my breakfast on the outside dining area and it was certainly a great experience as the weather was permitting.
The lounge area is located downstairs and is open plan. A large television as well as DStv and Netflix are on offer.
Complimentary Wi-Fi is found throughout the beach house with a booster upstairs.
It was clear that management and staff intend for their visitors to enjoy a relaxing stay and I can certainly say that I did just that.
For rates and bookings online, click HERE.
Reviews from other C’est La Vie Beach House guests
“Spacious, comfortable, steps from the beach. Enjoyed our stay with several friends. Beautiful, secluded beach nearby. Plenty of space and all the amenities you’d ever need.” This was written by Matthew on their website.
Khanyi added; “Had a wonderful stay. Felt like a home away from home. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Thank u.”
To find out more about the C’est La Vie Beach House, give them a call on 066 263 8979 or email bookings@cestlaviebeachhouse.co.za. Visit their website at www.cestlaviebeachhouse.co.za. Find them at 72 Colwyn Drive, Sheffield Beach, Ballito. Follow them on Facebook HERE.