Location: Hermanus, Whale Coast, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa (75 minutes from Cape Town International Airport)
Accommodations: Condo, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Condominium
Hermanus is the premier seaside resort in the Western Cape, popular with both South Africans and overseas visitors alike. Rightfully listed in the book "1000 Places to See Before You Die", Hermanus is famous for its champagne air, 13-kilometer long cliff walk along the ocean front, great beaches, great golf, great restaurants and the world's best land-based whale watching.
"Marine Terrace" is a modern three-bedroom, two-bath condominium in the Eastcliff section of town, midway between the Old Harbour and Voelklip. You are located just steps from the fabulous Marine Hotel and under five minutes on foot from the Old Harbour or to Grotto Beach. You are oceanfront, with full ocean views from the balcony, the sitting/dining room and the main bedroom.
To see the location using Google Earth or Google Maps paste in the following coordinates: 34 24 57.68S, 19 14 45.53E
The Old Harbour is the hub of the town. The area is filled with excellent restaurants, great art galleries, antique shops and all the necessities of life shops as well. The Old Harbour is also (arguably) the best spot for whale watching in a town famous for its whale watching. Listen to the Whale Crier as he sounds out his Morse code indicating the location of the whales. Get your picture taken with him, too. Visit the open-air crafts market. Take a stroll down to town via the cliff path or over lush green lawns.
The Condo is set up for short and long term rentals. It has everything you need from linens to pots and pans to a hairdryer. All you need to bring is your personal effects. Lock-up garage for one car is included plus plenty of secure parking. Satellite TV with UK ans US programming..
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).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (4)
- Entertainment
- Sauna
- Cable/Satellite TV : DSTV. Get overseas channels.
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Built in BBQ on the balcony.
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Mountain View
- Golf Course View : Hermanus Golf Club across the road.
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Bring your laptop and I will direct you to sources for a 3G (wireless) card. Available by the day or the month.
- Other Amenities
- Sauna and Pool (shared), Parking
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Allowed : On the balcony, please.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Other Activities
- Shark Cage diving, Movies. Wine route 10 minutes away.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Holidays ... $250/night for 14+ nights; higher rates for shorter stays.
Week ... $150-200/night, depending on time of year.
Weekends ... $200-250/night, depending on time of year.
Limited weekend availability in High Season.
Rates are indicative only and may vary from the above.
Holiday rates apply Christmas/New Years, Easter and Whale Festival.
Discounts available for 14+ nights - inquire.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
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- The Marine Terrrace - looking from the ocean front. - Hermanus Accommodation
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- Sitting area - full ocean view from the window. - Hermanus Accommodation
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- Kitchen and dining area. - Hermanus Accommodation
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- Master bedroom - full ocean views from the window.
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- Balcony - full ocean view and built in BBQ.
Traveler Reviews (10)
Above and beyond expectations!
Guest: Fussy Girl
(Johannesburg )
Date of Stay: 11/12/11
Review Submitted: 01/20/12
Travelling with friends, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your apartment. Our expectations were far exceeded by what was provided for our comfort. Every detail had been thought about and every need was met! The detail from providing directions to all the extras in the apartment were amazing! The accommodation was very comfortable and the location is perfect, close enough to the beach,shops, bars and restaurants! We felt our experience could not have been any more perfect! I would highly recommend this apartment to others and will definitely be travelling there again! Thank You!
Owner response:Heather & Company - thanks for your kind comments and for your stay. We look forward to having you back. Regards, Marie.
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Bietou op die See = 100%
Guest: Wasbeer
(Centurion)
Date of Stay: 04/25/10
Review Submitted: 05/06/10
We had such a good stay and will be back in the very near future! The unit is idealy placed in Hermanus. You can walk to the center in 5 minutes!This apartment is highly recommended!!!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.
Highly recommended
Guest: Roland Mac
(Australia)
Date of Stay: 04/01/10
Review Submitted: 04/14/10
The property was well appointed and in a great locality for all local sport and sight seeing activities. We would definitely recommend this property to friends and reletives. The purchase of an electricity block would have been a problem if the power had cut out as the council offices are closed over the week end and public holidays. Would recommend that the lessor checks that the electricity supply is addequate before a new tenant moves in.
Owner response:Dear Roland (and others): A bit of education here. New construction (and remodels) in South Africa is equipped with pay-as-you-go electric meters. In other words, pay first, use second. You can purchase electricity at the municipality office in town and also at just about every grocery & convenience store. In the event that you ever do run out by no means are you waiting around for the municipality office to open. You can purchase electricity 24/7, from probably a dozen places in town, the closest being 2 minutes from the apartment. Even so, we take steps to ensure you don't run out. We ensure there is a minimum of 300 kWh on the meter at the time of your arrival. Even if you left the lights on 24/7, ran the dishwasher and vacuum all day long, cooked 8 meals a day, this is still more than sufficient electricity for a week. If your stay is more than a week, the meter is checked and topped up as needed. We also keep several electricity payment cards in the apartment, so if by some chance you do run out you can add electricity onto the meter without ever leaving the apartment. Please, worry about the sharks in Gansbaai, the baboons in Fernkloof or that tricky tee shot on the 6th hole at the Hermanus Golf Club, but not about the electricity! Thanks for your stay and glad you enjoyed Hermanus.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.
Guest: Shannon Maree
(Tygerberg Hills, Bellvile CTN)
Date of Stay: 10/19/09
Review Submitted: 10/19/09
Hermanus is a lovely town and the Marine Terraces is a fine place to stay. A comfortable and well maintained, upmarket unit with excellent sea and mountain views, within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants and seaside attractions. We enjoyed our stay!
Owner response:Shannon - thanks so much for kind comments and so glad you enjoyed your stay in Hermanus! Marie.
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Guest: Lars2
(Secunda)
Date of Stay: 04/22/09
Review Submitted: 04/22/09
Baie dankie vir 'n heerlike week in julle woonstel. Dit was 'n fees vir ons hele gesin en ons sal Hermanus definitief weer besoek. My klein seuntjies wil al klaar by my weet wanneer gaan ons weer see toe.
Owner response:Plesier om julle te he, dankie vir die netjiese nalaat van die condo ! sien julle weer, groetnis Marie
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Guest: Dave Kyle
(Capetown)
Date of Stay: 01/22/09
Review Submitted: 01/22/09
We had a great stay, the accomodation very comfortable and the setting perfect - close to centre of things and yet private. Great views
Owner response:Thanks, Dave, for kind comments and very glad you enjoyed your stay.
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Guest: Johan Strydom
(Carletonville S.A.)
Date of Stay: 01/09/09
Review Submitted: 01/09/09
My family of five spent a most enjoyable week.The sea view is of the best in Hermanus.Restaurants and shopping is all whithin walking distance.The flat has everything you might need plus a couple of basics like tea and sugar, salt,etc.
Owner response:Thanks, Johan, we certainly enjoyed hosting you and your family.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/05/08
Review Submitted: 12/05/08
We had a comfortable stay. The location was excellent. Sea view,fynbos,whale viewing awesome & visible from the balcony. Very convenient for Marine Hotel,shopping & resturants.
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Guest: Roger Cameron
(London)
Date of Stay: 03/05/07
Review Submitted: 03/05/07
Our stay at your Hermanus Condo was most enjoyable. My wife and I found the apartment to be very comfortably furnished, plenty of storage space for clothes etc and equipped with all of the necessary utensils. The apartment afforded beautiful views from the balcony and was conveniently situated for getting into town.
Owner response:Thanks Roger, and thanks for your patience while matters got sorted out.
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