Hermanus - Ocean Front - Million $ Views & Whales at Your Door Hermanus, Western Cape Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 50736

Overview of house with Ocean and Town of Hermanus in the background.

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Location: Hermanus, Whale Coast, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa (Cape Town 75 miles, Cape Town Airport 60 miles)

Accommodations:  House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)

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Hermanus is a world-class seaside resort located on the Indian Ocean, about a 75-minute drive from Cape Town. It is rightfully listed in the book "1000 Places to See Before You Die".

"Bietou" is a direct oceanfront home in Vermont, a quiet residential community a couple kilometers to the west of Hermanus proper. You are close to town but without the crowds that weekends and Holidays sometimes bring. You are directly on the water, with absolutely unobstructed ocean and mountain views with nothing but a walking path between you and the water.

To see the location use Google Earth or Google Maps and paste in the following coordinates 34 25 10.53S, 19 09 23.71E

The house has three bedrooms, two full baths, an open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room and a separate TV room. Satellite TV with US and UK programming. Sleeps 8. Hot outdoor shower. Patios back and front. The main bedroom features an en-suite bathroom/dressing room and walkout access to the front patio. Full ocean views from most rooms in the house.

Quality linen and towels supplies. The kitchen is fully equipped. Everything you need is here.

Hermanus offers the world's best whale watching. The whale season extends from August to November, peaking for the Whale Festival in late September. Watch the whales right from the front patio!

For the perfect African holiday, combine your stay in Hermanus with time at my accommodations near Cape Town, a flat in Sea Point, VRBO #50733, and an ocean front house on Blouberg Beach, VRBO #73276. If you are more adventurous, I also have a beach front house near the Mozambiquen resort town of Inhambane (write for details).

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Garage
  • Off Street Parking
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Double Bed (2)
  • Bunk Bed (2)
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: DSTV
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio: Patios back and front.
• View/Location
  • Oceanfront: Full ocean views. Rocky coastline. Sand beach minutes away.
  • Mountain View
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): Bring your laptop and I will set you up with a 3G (wireless) card. Available by the day or the month.
• Other Amenities
  • Enclosed Garage, Grill (BBQ)
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly: Inquire. If allowed a damage deposit will be required.
  • Kid Friendly
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters: No under 25's unless part of a family group or with prior consent of owner.
  • Smoking Allowed: Outside, please.
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Para sailing/gliding. Whale watching. Shark cage diving. Wine route 10 minutes away.

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Holidays  ...................... $275/night minimum stay required.
High season .....................$200/night or $1200/week.
Low season ......................$175/nt or $1050/week.
Rates are indicative only and your quote may vary.
No VAT payable, a 14% savings.
Holiday rates apply Christmas/New Years, at Easter and for the Whale Festival.
Discounts available for longer stays - inquire (Holidays excluded).

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 11/02/09
  Positive Rating
  Joan Huddleston , Cape Town
  • The flat was very well equipped,clean & comfortable. The position so close to the sea was wonderful and the views of the whales were a real bonus. We would certainly go back again even if the whales had left.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Joan - thanks for nice comments and glad you enjoyed your weekend in Hermanus!
• 01/11/09
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  Kate and Leon Norgate , Canberra ACT Australia
  • We were fortunate to stay here for a week in late October and had a perfect relaxing break. Whales to watch from our front balcony for breakfast!!The view from our bedroom also gave us the opportunity to take in the wonderful sea vista. The house itself had absolutely everything you could want to make the holiday memorable with well appointed rooms and furniture well suited for the beach environonment, and was oh so peaceful!!The location was ideal for visiting the gorgeous wineries and restaurants in the nearby valley and for energetic hiking in the Fernkloof The local shops were handy for provisions with an excellent butcher for meat for the brie!We had a wonderful time and hope to return in the future.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Kate & Leon - thanks so much for kind comments and glad you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to visiting Australia down the road. Marie.
• 10/10/08
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  edna barr , banbridge, northern ireland
  • thanks so much to marie and chris for allowing us to spend the last 6 nights of our fantastic holiday in south africa in their beautiful home. the views from the sitting room, family room and main bedroom are fantastic. we woke up each morning with the sound of the sea. the views were to die for. we sat on the patio each morning and watched the whales. a fantastic time was had by all.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Was lovely to have you Edna and party, welcome back any time. Marie
• 01/22/08
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  Karin de Bruyn , Brakpan Gauteng
  • Absolutely spectacular. I have visited many holiday homes, however this one is definitely home away from home. The house is SO WELL EQUIPPED!!! Everything is there and even more. Having been greeted with an ice cold bottle of champagne in the fridge and the christmas tree up (knowing we were going to be there over christma) made one feel welcome at one. Absolutely wonderful to lie in bed and watch the sun come up over the sea and fall asleep to the sound of the waves whispering in your ear. Thank you for a wonderful stay, I can recommend this HOME to anyone who enjoys a luxury, peaceful, and nature rich holiday.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Karin - thanks so much for your kind remarks and so glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back anytime, please. Marie.
• 01/07/08
  Positive Rating
  Henriette Schoormans , The Netherlands, Eindhoven
  • We are for 3 weeks in your home in Hermanus and we liked it very much. The house is very comfortable and everything is in it. The view is also very nice.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Henriette & Ilse - glad you enjoyed your stay. It was our pleasure to have you.
• 07/27/07
  Positive Rating
  Brian ,
  • Eight of us stayed here and thought it was lovely. We made dinner both nights and thought the kitchen was well stocked with appliances and cutlery. Fantastic view, too! Note: it's a short drive away from Hermanus, but we thought the location was perfect.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    So glad you enjoyed your stay and glad it worked well for your group. Marie
• 05/01/07
  Positive Rating
  Richard E. Sabadka , Saskatoon,SK Canada
  • We very much enjoyed staying at this sea front property. It was large and well appointed and had a real home feel that made us feel as if we were at our own vacation place. Marie was kind enough to call and make sure all was up to our expectations and see if there was anything else we needed. I would stay here again in a heartbeat and recommend it to anyone looking for a place in Hermanus.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Rick and Viv,, its was lovely to have such easy guests, come back soon
• 03/24/06
  Positive Rating
  wendy wright ,
  • Lovely spacious accommodation right on the sea front. Very quiet, good facilities really enjoyed a relaxing stay
• 09/25/05
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  Changhong/David Lindsey , Frederick,MD, USA
  • We stayed at this wonderful oceanfront house in August 2005. It was winter there. But the weather was so nice, the flowers back the house were beautiful. The house has plenty rooms. We enjoyed the beautiful ocean view directly from the big windows of its living room, dinner room, TV room, Master bedroom, as well as the back deck. We enjoyed walking along the walking path between the house and water. The house is a great base to explore Cape Town, one of the most beautiful tour city in the world! We went to Hermanus (nearby) to watch Southern White whales and enjoy South African sea food. Thanks Marie and Chris for inviting us to visit their family. The trip to their wonderful grape farm and their warm hospitality are unforgettable. We love our stay in the house and can't imagine anyone being disappointed with a visit to Cape Town, South Africa!
• 09/19/05
  Positive Rating
  
  • Great location right on the beach. We saw the whales right outside the living room window. Very accomodating host.

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