The elegant, exclusive, and upscale residential community of Durban North lies around 10 km (6.2 miles) north of Durban central in South Africa. Durban North is flanked by the Umugeni River in the south, popular as Dave Beach locally. Spectacular views of the Indian Ocean form the eastern boundary of this affluent region, whose inhabitants are some of Durban’s most elite and affluent ones going back to the pre-apartheid days. Nature lovers will love beaches of the region like Glenashley, Virginia, and Beachwood, as well as many nature reserves including Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve, Umgeni River Bird Park, Virginia Bush Nature Reserve, Seaton Park Nature Reserve and Durban North Japanese Gardens. Explore the stunning Durban North community of South Africa by staying at these very convenient self-catering accommodations.
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1. Studio with spectacular sea views (from USD 52)
In the Virginia area of Durban North lies this one-bed unit with everything a vacationer needs for a luxurious stay - strong Wi-Fi, luxurious furnishings, an upmarket location, and gorgeous views of the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean! This apartment features one bedroom with a queen and a sofa bed as well as a large wardrobe, smart TV, fast Wi-Fi internet, and a large, tranquil balcony, complete with comfort and privacy. Around the corner, there are a plethora of restaurants and cafes, shops, and kiosks. If you’re in the mood for cooking, the unit comes equipped with a great kitchen which has tea and coffee facilities, utensils, pots and pans, dishes and silverware, microwave, fridge, coffee maker and an oven.
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2. Modern luxurious stone cottage (from USD 147)
What better way to live in the lap of luxury than in a sprawling stone cottage apartment overlooking the lush Virginia bush reserve and the Indian Ocean in Durban North? This upmarket rental has two ensuite bedrooms with king beds, two luxurious bathrooms, a beautifully designed living room with a large flat-screen TV, comfy couches, satellite/cable TV, Wi-Fi, and a spacious parking space too. A well-equipped kitchen is the highlight of this wonderful home, featuring everything from a fridge, toaster, and coffee maker to oven, stove, grill, and even utensils and dishes, thus allowing vacationers to laze around and never leave the place!
3. Sparkling clean one-bed apartment (from USD 20)
This first-floor one-bed apartment is perfect for a couple who’s visiting Durban North. Not only is it centrally located, but it is also equipped with all amenities that vacationers need. The unit has a main room with built-in cupboards, chairs and a table which also acts as a breakfast nook, as well as a large flat-screen smart TV. Off the bedroom with queen and sofa beds is a small but gorgeous balcony providing stunning views of Durban North. The well-equipped kitchen has a stove, microwave, fridge, and utensils, and has a kitchen island too, allowing you to cook dinners whenever you want.
4. Coral's Cottage (from USD 41)
Coral’s Cottage is a modern, contemporary vacation rental nestled in a leafy, upmarket Durban North community. The beautiful, verdant surrounding garden area makes Coral Cottage your own private, spacious home away from home. One of the highlights of this beautiful, open-plan, pet-friendly cottage is that it has a separate lounge and fully equipped kitchen which is great for cooking meals when you don’t want to eat outside or order in either. The cottage features a bedroom with a convertible king size bed along with two single beds, DSTV, full bathroom with a separate shower and bath, free Wi-Fi, and even has Weber Gas Braai barbeque on request. This amazing vacation rental also features safe off-street parking, a separate entrance, and a private patio.
5. Tranquil first-floor unit (from USD 25)
Enjoy the brilliant African sunset from the tranquillity of the private deck of this gorgeous first-floor, one-bedroom vacation rental. This beautiful self-contained cottage in Durban North has easy access to the amazing beaches, dining, and shopping areas of Durban City. The unit has a modern, open plan, stylishly decorated living-cum-dining area with fully equipped kitchen, where you can cook and eat your meals when you’d rather eat at home than outside. The house also has a smart Apple TV and Wi-Fi. The single ensuite bedroom has a double bed and lots of storage space. Tucked among the tree cover is a private deck, where you can enjoy a glass of wine or a cuppa on colder Durban evenings.
6. Umhlanga holiday home (from USD 185)
Where else can you find a house with both free Wi-Fi as well as stunning mountain views? At this beautiful Durban holiday home on Umhlanga Rocks Drive, the sprawling verdant gardens catch your eye first. The house has a comfortable living room with a flat-screen smart TV, a large eight-seater dining space, three bedrooms - one with an extra large double bed and two with large double beds, and even a stunning terrace. The house also has a fully equipped, modern kitchenette which allows you to whip up meals whenever you want, thanks to the fridge, microwave, oven, and a whole lot of kitchenware.
Durban Holiday House
Address: 167 Umhlanga Rocks Drive
2.93 km (1.9 mi) from Japanese Gardens
7. Lovely granny flat
If an affordable one-bedroom self-catering apartment in Durban North is what you’re looking for, then this wonderful granny flat with its own private entrance space fits the bill perfectly. Centrally located in Durban North close to Beachway, this lovely apartment has double and couch beds, continuous Wi-Fi, TV, a laptop-friendly workspace, a well-equipped bathroom with all bathroom essentials, and even a patio and a barbeque grill for a wonderful evening outdoors. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern amenities such as silverware and dishes, cooking basics, coffee maker, microwave, fridge, oven, and a stove, making whipping up quick meals easy in your vacation rental.
Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
1.89 km (1.2 mi) from Japanese Gardens
8. Durban North duplex
Whether you’re in Durban North for work or play, this stylish yet cozy two-bed, two-bath duplex is the place to stay at. Continuous Wi-Fi access and free onsite parking makes this place a breeze for any kind of vacationer to stay in. Set in the middle of all the Durban North action, the unit is walking distance from all popular attractions and important places. What’s more, there’s a fully equipped kitchenette at your disposal - a well-stocked fridge, microwave, pots, pans, and other utensils, and tea and coffee are all provided, making your stay comfortable to the hilt.
Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
2.12 km (1.4 mi) from Japanese GardensAccommodates: 2
9. Whispering Palms cottage
If you’re looking for an economical self-catering accommodation in North Durban, the contemporary one-bedroom Whispering Palms cottage on a large, secure property, is perfect. One queen bed and a sofa bed mean that four people can stay here comfortably. A large private courtyard, a lounge with widescreen smart TV with Netflix, Wi-Fi access, and a Weber Braai for outdoor entertainment are the highlights of this wonderful cottage. However, the best part is the well-equipped kitchen, complete with cooking basics, dishes and silverware, oven, fridge, microwave, and even a coffee maker!
651 meters (0.5 ft) from Japanese GardensAccommodates: 4
Dazzling Durban North
A coastal dune forest once, the Durban North of today is a beautiful leafy suburb worth visiting for more than just a few days. Make your stay comfortable and affordable by renting out these self-catered vacation rentals.
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