The Windsock

10/09/2026

22/08/2026

Current talk of the town is the wind that Ballito is experiencing. Yes it’s pretty strong but man oh man was it spectacular watching this beautiful cloud approaching. Sundowner drinks on the deck took a very quick turn to sundowner drinks inside. 😁🙈

22/08/2026

✈️ A little aviation. A lot of Ballito. And plenty of room for paws. 🐾

At The Windsock , aviation isn’t simply a name or a theme, it’s part of who we are.

From the aircraft artwork on the walls to the little aviation touches throughout the house, we’ve created something a little different: an aviation-themed, pet-friendly coastal retreat in Ballito.

Whether you’re a pilot, an aviation enthusiast, a family looking for a seaside escape, or simply someone who refuses to holiday without the four-legged members of the family, you’ll feel at home here.

🌊 Beautiful sea views
✈️ Aviation character throughout
🐾 Genuinely pet-friendly
🏡 A private home-away-from-home in Ballito

The Windsock - where aviation meets the ocean… and the dogs are always cleared to land. 🐶✈️

20/08/2026

Perched above Ballito with breathtaking 180° ocean views, The Windsock is an aviation themed, luxury self-catering holiday home created for people who appreciate the little things and for dogs who expect to be treated like family.

Sleeping up to six guests in three beautiful sea-facing bedrooms, The Windsock combines comfort, privacy and spectacular views with a level of personal attention that has become our trademark. Wake to the sound of the ocean, watch dolphins and seasonal whales from the deck, wander down to the beach, enjoy a braai overlooking the sea, and simply slow down.

We are proudly and genuinely pet-friendly (and pet secure), with thoughtful touches for both our two-legged and four-legged guests. Most importantly, we want you to feel completely at home.

Come for the view. Stay for the hospitality. Leave with memories and quite likely plans to return.

15/08/2026

🌊 A perfect 10 for The Windsock! ⭐️

Linda and I are incredibly proud to see The Windsock rated 10 on Booking.com. Since we opened in December 2023, it’s been such a joy welcoming guests and their pets into our little piece of Ballito paradise and watching them enjoy it just as much as we do.

Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, spectacular sea views, and of course your four-legged family members are welcome too. 🐾

If you’re planning a Ballito getaway, come see why our guests keep rating us so highly.

👉 View The Windsock and book here

https://www.booking.com/Share-xow6GV

12/08/2026

Welcome to Ballito - South Africa's Outdoor Fitness Playground.

Around here, the day starts before sunrise. The promenade fills with runners, walkers and coffee lovers enjoying the warm Indian Ocean and spectacular coastal views.

Whether you're training for your next marathon, crushing your new year’s resolutions or simply taking a leisurely stroll, one thing is certain...

❗️Running shoes are mandatory.❗️

The Ballito coastline has a habit of getting our guests out of bed early, and before you know it, you're walking the promenade, watching dolphins, grabbing a coffee and wondering why you don't live here.

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08/08/2026

Senior boy Shadow already exhausted watching ‘operation clean-up’ on the go for of our next wonderful guests. Seems he has forgotten not to get too comfy as he will be politely asked to move later on when it is the couch and cushion’s turn for a thorough clean. 🤣😍

06/08/2026

🏆 Best of Ballito Awards 2026 🏆

We were honoured to be nominated in this year’s Best of Ballito awards. A big thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for us!

While we didn’t place in the top 3 (hard to compete with places that are hosting many guests a night!), we remain proud to be an intimate, exclusive retreat where quality, privacy, and personal touches are our priority.

Our goal isn’t to be booked back-to-back, It’s to create a special, restful experience for each and every guest (including pets) 🐾

We also want to give a big shoutout to the amazing local businesses that did place. Their recognition is well deserved, and we are pleased to be in Ballito with such highly recognized establishments and service providers.

At The Windsock, we use and support Best of Ballito nominees and winners for everything from maintenance and laundry to restaurants, entertainment, and guest services.

Let’s raise our glasses and celebrate local excellence.

04/08/2026

Oepsie. Sometimes things don’t go as planned in the kitchen. Lesson learnt - electric kettles do NOT work on gas stoves🙈 And we chuckled all over again when local friend Carmen sent over the enclosed AI pics…
Panic not - The Windsock is the proud owner of a shiny blue (not to be used on the gas plates) electric kettle. 😬

04/08/2026

Beautiful Ballito waking up - gooooood morning 😍