Accommodation

St Lucia Wilds is privately owned and managed, situated in the main street away from the noisy town centre but within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Our units are set in a natural tranquil garden on the embankment of the St Lucia Estuary (lake). Wildlife visit the garden overlooking the lake like Tree Squirrels, Banded Mongoose, an abundance of birds, insects, butterflies, small reptilians, small bucks like Red Duiker and Bushbuck, Vervet Monkeys and Thick-tailed Bush babies at night and hippo grazing the grass from time to time.

"The Wilds" as we are locally known, offers fully equipped self-catering holiday accommodation and you are invited to stay in our standard, comfortable, clean and neat units. We offer 3 joint ground floor chalet/apartment type units and 1 affordable (budget) flatlet. No meals, drinks and toiletries are provided. We provide accommodation for single travellers, families, self-drive visitors and backpackers, especially nature enthusiasts.

All units have access to the lake via a communal path through the premises to the big garden and swimming pool too. The chalet/apartment units have no view of the lake. Each unit has a little garden with lots of plants as view. Come and enjoy the big garden view of the Estuary while watching the many birds, or just relax on a lounger chair under a tree in the cool breeze, drink a "sundowner" while you watch the sun set over the lake or cool down in the swimming pool also on the lake side.

The owners live onsite and are always ready to give information and share their passion for the environment, part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park - World Heritage Site. We are also a Birder Friendly Establishment with own garden list and Igwala Forest site map and the directions to other hot spots. This area provides lots from Zebra to Mangrove Forest to beetles, the sea, forest and lakes.

ALL UNITS

On premises we have a swimming pool, access to the Estuary and a tree house with slide for small children.

OUR APARTMENT /CHALET UNITS

We offer 3 adjoining vacation apartment units, ground level. 1 unit with 1 bedroom and 2 units with 2 separate bedrooms each. Each unit is like a little house with 1 bathroom and an open plan dining-lounge- kitchen area. The building is face brick walls inside and outside, ceramic tiled floors, carpeted bedroom floors and extra high pine ceilings. All windows are louver type. Oscillating pedestal fans in lounge areas and oscillating fans in bedrooms and airconditioner in one bedroom.

The bathroom has a shower (with curtain) basin, toilet and bath, mirror cupboard, towel rail and washing basket.

One bedroom has a double bed, closet, money box safe, dressing table and chair and bedside table. The other bedroom has 2 single base beds, closet, dressing table and chair, bedside table.

The kitchen is fully equipped, with a back door and washing line outside.

The lounge has a dining table and chairs, lounge chairs and 2 single beds. The patio door leads onto a garden area with braai and garden furniture.

No's 2 & 3 units are wheelchair accessible. Each unit sleeps 4-6 persons.

Extras: Coffee Plungers, aircon in one bedroom, satellite television channels ( Mnet, Movie 1&2 SABC Channels and e-tv, all sports channels and other free channels).

All apartment units are equipped as follows:

• Beds with bedding (sheets, pillows, bedspreads, blankets, mattress covers)
• Cutlery, crockery, pots & pans (stainless steel) and cooking utensils
• Stove (with oven), microwave
• Fridge and chest freezer
• Coffee plunger, tea pots, kettle and toaster
• Money box safe, fixed to wall.
• Washing bag with pegs
• Television (bring own dvd player)
• Broom, dustpan and brush

Apartment No. 1

This unit is closest to the parking area with 1 small step. Double bed room has 1 mounted oscillating fan. The single bed bedroom has the aircon and 2 bedside tables. The lounge has 2 single bunker type beds, 3 lounge chairs and small coffee table. The 6 place dining table and chairs and television are part of the dining/lounge area.

Bathroom	Single bed room	Double bed room
Kitchen	Lounge and single beds	Patio dining table
Kitchen	Dressing Table	Dining

Apartment No. 2

This unit is in the middle. Double bed room has 1 mounted oscillating fan. The single bed bedroom has the aircon and 2 bedside tables. The lounge area has 2 single stack type beds, 3 lounge chairs and small coffee table. The 6 place dining table and chairs and television are part of the dining/lounge area.

Lounge	Single bed room	Double bed room
Kitchen	Lounge and single beds	Patio dining table
Dressing	Outside braai area,	Bathroom

Apartment No. 3

This unit is on the end, the communal path goes past the bedroom wall but is not visible at all. The only bedroom has a double bed and aircon. The lounge has 2 single slide beds that looks like a couch and an oscillating fan, television and 2 single seater lounge chairs. The dining area has a 4 place dining table and chairs.

Bathroom	Lounge & patio dining table	Double bed room
Kitchen	Cupboards	Outside braai area

AFFORDABLE FLATLET

This unit is part of the original old house, converted into 3 flatlets, with some old original fittings. The only entrance has 6 steps which lead into the open plan dining, lounge area with kitchen and bathroom to the left. This flatlet has white painted brick walls, ceramic floor tiles, carpet in the bedroom. The outer walls are almost all louver windows. The lounge dining area has a patched view of the lake, is next to the swimming pool and the communal path to the garden and pool is on the kitchen side. The braai area and garden furniture is on the kitchen side.

The bedroom has 1 double bed and 2 single stack beds, full wall closets, money box safe, basin, ceiling fan, double doors that close onto the lounge area, headboard with beside tables and lamps, windows that open into the kitchen.

The lounge are right outside the bedroom has a 2 single stack beds also used a couch, a television with remote and 3 lounge chairs, 6 seater round dining table and chairs, fridge and ceiling fan.

The kitchen has a tall pine cupboard, plug in stove, sink and pine cupboard with microwave, toaster and kettle.

The bathroom is through the kitchen with basin, toilet and shower in a small space.

The flatlet unit is equipped as follows:

• Beds with bedding (sheets, pillows, bedspreads, blankets, mattress covers)
• Cutlery, crockery, pots & pans (stainless steel) and cooking utensils
• Stove (with oven), microwave
• Fridge with separate door freezer
• Tea pot, kettle and toaster
• Money box safe, fixed to wall in cupboard.
• Washing bag with pegs
• Television (bring own dvd player) (SABC channels, e-tv)

Bathroom	Single beds	Double bed room
Kitchen	Lounge & beds	Dining table
Bedroom	Outside	Path

General Terms and Conditions of Stay

• A booking/reservation (verbal or written) constitutes a binding lawful contract for the number of persons and nights booked.
• Reservations/bookings will automatically be cancelled if the deposit payment or agreement is not received by due date.
• We will refund only as per our cancellation policy, no refunds for early departure/non arrival and/or request to leave the premises.
• No changes to booking details will be accepted on arrival, or as per manager decision.
• No persons other than those quoted for are permitted to share accommodation, facilities and amenities. Children are part of the total maximum person allowed per unit, no extra beds.
• No visitors at any time or over-night visitors are allowed.
• All units are strictly NON-SMOKING inside as required by law.
• No pets of any kind will allowed, you will loose your full deposit if you arrive with pets.
• The following is not allowed on the premises:
  • Plastic wheel bikes/trikes, skateboards, noisy toys, ketties, toy guns, any type of fireworks and crackers;
  • Quad bikes, motorcycles at the units;
  • Loud music and loud drunken behaviour;
  • Littering and cigarette stubs anywhere on the premises.
  • Feeding the monkeys.

Price Guide 2012

Low season we charge per person per night with a minimum rate applicable.

High season we charge per unit per night (Inland and Coastal School Holidays and Long Weekends).

Special Season we charge per unit per night (Easter and mid Dec - mid Jan).

We reserve the right to change prices at any time and without notice.

General terms & Conditions

Cancellation Policy

31 days and longer before arrival date - full refund less R30.00 admin fee

16-30 days before arrival - 50% of deposit received

15 days and less before arrival - NO REFUND *

No Arrival, Early Departure, Arrival with Pets - No Refund

*(A Refund will be considered when the period cancelled was filled again. The refund will be calculated pro-rata for days filled, less R30.00 admin fee. Payment will happen at the end of each month.)

Check - In time: 13h00 - 18h00 (later arrival time to be arranged as reception close, no access to units before 1 pm)

Departure time: 09h00 -10h00 strictly

Day Visitors

Regret we do not allow any visitors at your unit or overnight guests. There are many picnic spots around where you can visit or entertain visitors.

Pets

None allowed. Kindly note that this is a nature conservation area and your pets cannot go with you into any of the reserves or parks. You will be denied access to the premises and forfeit your deposit if you bring pets of any kind.