Title: The Gem - holiday home at the Indian Ocean Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Gem - holiday home at the Indian Ocean Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39080000/39078200/39078130/f9583918.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39080000/39078200/39078130/c895a609.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39080000/39078200/39078130/a0815715.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39080000/39078200/39078130/bf99179c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39080000/39078200/39078130/0297d800.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A terrace, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at The Gem - holiday home at the Indian Ocean. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 72691 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Laundry - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Gem - holiday home at the Indian Ocean ED Refnr. 498915 The holiday home The Gem is an individual architect-designed house with different levels, which can be reached by short stairways, and large balcony with wooden deck. You can practically see the ocean from every room, even from the bathtub on the second floor. The view from the balcony is undeveloped. You look far above the roofs of other 30-kilometer sandy beach of Jeffreys Bay, also repeatedly show dolphins and sometimes whales. If neither of these sea creatures can look to get the ever-present surfers to watch. In the distance, the view is eventually caught by a mountain range, which is about 40-50 km. A place to breathe deeply. There are 3 main bedrooms and 1 spare bedroom on the lower level, so therefore could also stay up to 8 or 9 people. The house has a fully equipped large kitchen with all the utensils and crockery. There are 2 living rooms, so that you look as small group can sometimes go out of their way - if needed. The upper living room, the lounge has an open fireplace, which gives a wonderfully cozy atmosphere in the earlier eintrtenden African evenings. In addition, on the two bunks each a bathroom with bathtub. And there's an extra bathroom with shower. The toilets are separated into separate rooms of the bathrooms, so there are no crowds in the morning for sure. The large balcony is located so that it is protected from the wind and the sun is just so pure that they had for breakfast as a guest. For day or evening is a solid grill. The house and the place Jeffreys Bay is quiet and safe. For couples, small groups or families with children, the house is perfect. We ourselves have 3 children who love to holiday there with us. Therefore, the blue room is (the children) incidentally also equipped with a bunk bed and a single bed. You can park right in front of our house or outside on the enclosed property. The beach is about 800 meters, 2 minutes by car or 8-minute walk. Shopping available in town several times. 4 supermarkets that are open 7 days a week. In addition, Billabong, many surf shops, a shopping mall, gas stations, liquor stores and some smaller shops. There are quite good restaurants in Jeffreys Bay, so that within a week without any problems every day can go to a different location tasty food. Tips on request. Attractions: Addo Elephant Park (1.5 hours away), Plettenberg Bay -> Ocean Safari (1.5 hours), Tsitsikamma Forest -> jungle tour (1 hour) Lombardini Game Farm (20 min.) Kraggakamma Game Park (40 min.), Port St. Francis for Fishing Tours (30 min), Sea View Lion Park (40 min), African Dawn (20 min) and on-site learning surfing / surfing with Andrew Moon, horseback riding, jogging, cycling, Shelling (Jeffreys Bay is known for beautiful shells) or go really good food, ... short home and place is pure relaxation. Short description Other : Non-smoking house Short description 1 Number of kitchens : 1 Other rooms : reserve bedroom souterrain Living room 1 Other living room features : TV, DVD player, lamps, candles, leather sofas, chairs, ... Bedroom 1 Other bedroom furniture : Cupboard, chair, access to a private bathroom, bedside tables Bedroom 2 Other bedroom furniture : Schrank, Stuhl, Nachttische Bedroom 3 Other bedroom furniture : Schrank, Nachttisch Living room 2 Other living room features : TV, DVD Player Kitchen 1 Other kitchen equipment : complete dishes, dishwasher, freezer, washing machine, microwave, coffee maker, egg cooker, sandwich maker, waffle maker, champagne and wine coolers, ... Surrounding Nearby sports facilities : Bike tours, Diving, Fishing, Golf course, Hunting facilities, Mountainbiking, Riding possibilities, Sailing, Surfing, Tennis, Water skiing Surrounding 1 Excursion possibilities : Addo Elephant Park, Tsitsikamma, Lombardini Game Park, Kraggakamma Park, Plettenberg Bay Ocean Safari, Monkey Land, Birds of Eden, Lion Park Sea View, ... all in car distance between 20 to 90 minutes. Location description : Jeffreys Bay is a small coastal town, which is ideal for holidays, for families with children, fine. Originally a fishing village (from the beach) which was frequented by hippies and surf enthusiasts. The 30 Kilometer long sandy beach invites you to linger. Who does not want to bathe, basks and watch the surf, waiting for the drive on the right wave in the water. The place is safe and the people are very friendly. There are a surprising number of these local greetings nice restaurants where you really good food and tasty wine gets served. Other leisure facilities : Ride, wave surfing, wind surfing, kite surfing, sand boarding, biking, jogging, aerobics, trips Garden and outdoor Garden facilities : Garden furniture provided, Grill, Sandbox Service benefits Service facilities (may incur additional costs) : Child care, baby sitter possible, Cleaning service during your stay, Shopping service before arrival, Transfer service (airport etc) House information: Bathrooms: 3; Bedroom: 3; Detached building; Property area: 2000 m²; Total number of floors in the building: 3; Year of construction: 1995; Year of renovation: 2021 Sleeping facilities: Number of double beds (1.80 m width): 2; Number of single beds: 2 Living area: DVD-Player; Fireplace; Radio; Safe; Satellite-tv; Sound system; TV Bath/WC: Bathtub; Bathtub; Shower; Sink; Sink; Sink; Toilet Kitchen: Coffee machine; Coffee machine; Dishwasher; Freezer; Freezer; Fridge; Microwave; Mini-oven; Oven; Stove; Toaster; Water boiler Other: Fishing; Games for adults; Heating; Luxury property; Mountain view; Non-smoking object; Pets allowed: max. 1; Vacuum cleaner; View; Washing machine; Wifi Extra costs: \- Bed linen: included in price . \- Final cleaning: once per object Costs amounting to 50 EUR (Mandatory). \- energy costs: included in price . \- Towels: included in price . \- Internet: included in price . \- Parking facilities: included in price . Additional information: \- Property area: 2000 m² \- Distance to lake: 0.80 km \- Distance to town (Jeffreys Bay): 2 km ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near the bay - Near the sea - On a lake ### Things to do - Horseback riding/rentals - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hunting nearby - Sailing nearby - Water skiing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,691 square feet ## Similar properties ![Luxury Cabin, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119410000/119409500/119409428/42383e3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coopers Highlands Jeffreys Bay - Hot tub - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi £104 includes taxes & fees 18 Nov - 19 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=119409428&PinnedHotelID=119409428&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117850000/117840500/117840469/9f3c0258.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Complete, Modern 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Apartment on the beach Jeffreys Bay - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer £122 includes taxes & fees 18 Nov - 19 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=117840469&PinnedHotelID=117840469&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29640000/29631000/29630994/c33b5bdd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### TRANQUIL BEACH SETTING CLOSE TO WORLD FAMOUS SURFING VENUES AND AIRPORT. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Holiday house Jeffreys Bay for 1 7 persons Luxury holiday home 498915 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-34.02026%2C24.92394&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JPGKDn83AhK-Lcx3EVIoTZIHWt4=) Jeffreys Bay, Ostkap #### What's nearby - Albatross Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Noorsekloof Nature Reserve - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Play in JBay Adventure Centre Day Trips - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles - Jeffreys Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles - St. Francis Bay Beach - 37 min drive - 22.4 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Ocean Basket - ‬6 min drive - ‪Nina's Real Food - ‬3 min drive - ‪Coffee Company - ‬6 min drive - ‪Global Junction - ‬5 min drive - ‪Wimpy - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Gem - holiday home at the Indian Ocean pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Gem - holiday home at the Indian Ocean? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Gem - holiday home at the Indian Ocean? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Gem - holiday home at the Indian Ocean located? > Located in Wavecrest, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Albatross Beach and Play in JBay Adventure Centre Day Trips. Noorsekloof Nature Reserve and Kabeljous Nature Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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