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Whale Huys: Direct ocean-front villa, 4br/ba, Wifi, Infinity Pool
- Villa
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Half Baths: 1
- Min Stay: 1–5 nights
Direct ocean-front villa on the Whale Coast. Less than 2 hrs from Cape Town
Bedrooms
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
100% cotton, high thread count cotton bedding, sufficent cupboards space every bedroom, Each bedroom has it's own bathroom, sea-side balcony and an ocean view in two directions.
Amenities
Featured
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 4, Half Baths: 1
- Bathroom 5shower, outdoor showerOutdoor shower in pool area
- Bathroom 3Toilet, showeren suite to bedroom 3
- Bathroom 2Toilet, tub, showeracross from bedroom 2
- Bathroom 6ToiletSeparate Guest toilet on main floor
- Bathroom 1Toilet, showerdouble sink, separate toilet, large walk-in shower, masterb
- Bathroom 4Toilet, shower
- includes towels, luxury shampoo, shower gel, hand soap, and moisturizer
Safety features
- Safe
- Carbon monoxide detectorOffice near kitchen and fireplace
- First aid kitOffice area
- Fire extinguisherOne on each floor
- Exterior lighting
- Smoke detectorPeak of roof (live link to security company). Office (near kitchen and fireplace)
Location Type
- WaterfrontDirect waterfront
- Beach ViewTo the right of the house you will see miles of beautiful unspoiled beaches of the Walker Bay Conservancy. Perfect for walks or horseback riding through the dunes and along the beach.
- Mountain ViewOverlooking the mountains beyond Hermanus on the other side of Walker Bay
- Ocean Viewbreathtaking panoramic ocean views from nearly every room in the house. large poolside deck overlooking the ocean. Private path down to the waters edge. On a clear day you see Cape Point
- OceanfrontDirect oceanfront with no road separating the villa from the ocean, walking path leads down to the waterfront
- Water ViewUninterrupted and panoramic view of the ocean from all living areas and kitchen, all bedrooms, all balconies and deck.
General
- HeatingSeparate three panel gas heater, underfloor heating in main area, plus two separate electric radiators for additional heating in bedrooms
- Linens Provided100% Egyptian cotton linen, 400 thread count
- Washing MachineThere is a washing machine in the second kitchen for guest use. Drying lines. If you are using the maid service the washing can also be done for you.
- FireplaceExtra large (1 meter wide) wood burning fireplace. This is a slow combusting fireplace insert with glass door for optimum heat distribution and safety. Outddor built-in braai (BBQ) area.
- Parkingprivate parking area in front of the villa for two cars.
- Internetfree high-speed wireless available throughout the villa
- Towels ProvidedLarge towels provided. Large beach/pool towels are also available
- Safe
- Fitness Room/Equipmentrowing machine, jump rope, yoga mat, stationary bicycle, fitness ball, home gym weight machine for your complete workout.
- Wireless Internethigh-speed wireless with three access points throughout the villa for strong reception in every room.
- Wood Stove
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Elevator
- Living RoomLarge leather couches in main living area seats 10, additional sitting area on main floor and lower (pool) level, each with one couch and a chair
Kitchen
- DishwasherExtra large and very quiet Bosch dishwasher. New in 2017
- RefrigeratorNew Mar 2020, Main refrigerator large double door refrigerator with ice and chllled water from the door.
- StoveState of the art, Smeg induction hob/stove
- OvenSmeg groumet multi-function convection oven/grill
- MicrowaveConvection, grill, microwave
- Grill
- Kitchenette
- Coffee Makerdrip coffee maker with separate milk frother
- Toaster4 slice toaster, electric kettle
- Blender
- Ice Maker
- Pantry ItemsCoffee, tea, and sugar are provided Salt, pepper, and basic spices are also availaable.
- Dishes & Utensilsplates and cuttlery sufficent for eight. Additional appliances include Kenwood standing mixer, Bosch mixing wand, crockpot, toasted sandwich maker.
- KitchenFully equipped kitchen with new, Smeg appliances (2017), Caesar stone countertop, , gourmet knives, utensils, crockery, A 2nd smaller kitchen at the braai/poolside level
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 8 people
- Dining Area
- Dininglarge hardwod dining table seats 8, additional dining area on lower (pool) level also seats 8
Entertainment
- TelevisionNew 2019 flat-screen smart Samsung TV, DSTV Premium package with many movie and sport channels, also international channels from around the world. Showmax
- Satellite/CableDSTV Satellite TV Premium package with a wide range of movie channels, sports channels, and various international stations.
- Stereoi phone doc, sound bar hooks to standard audio-in from phones, computers and tablets.
- DVD Player
- BooksPhoto books, books on whales and local attractions. Lending library.
- Video Librarymany DVDs for guest use
Outside
- Balconyevery room has its own small seaside balcony. Main level living area has large balcony, perfect for sunset drinks. Sliding glass doors open across the entire length of the main level seating area.
- Bicyclesupon request.
- Deck/PatioLarge oceanside deck surrounding the pool area with large sun beds/ lounge pods.
- Outdoor Furniture
- Golfseparate charge.
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Private Poolsalt water, rim flow pool overlooks the ocean. Safety net and thermal cover.
Onsite Services
- Massage
- Housekeeper Optional
Notes
- One of the best places in the world for land-based whale watching.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 60 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
No pets
No events
No smoking
Max guests: 8
Cleaning practices
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF
Property has guest safety measures
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)
Cleaned with disinfectant
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
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Hosted by Bruce Haase (NL) /Leigh (SA)
Ask a questionAbout Bruce Haase (NL) /Leigh (SA)
Dutch-American by birth, I currently live and work betwen South Africa and Amsterdam. Next to my day job as a Sustainable Business Consultant, I have been renting holiday apartments in our historical building in Amsterdam for the past 15 years. (property 54555). Having always travelled a lot for business, I always appreciated staying in places where I immediately felt at home. In furnishing and renting our apartments this is the feeling we hope our guests will have as well. We first visited this Overberg region of South Africa about 12 years ago, and loved the open spaces, pristine nature relaxation.
Bruce Haase (NL) /Leigh (SA) purchased this Villa in 2015
Why Bruce Haase (NL) /Leigh (SA) chose De Kelders
When we first started considering purchasing an ocean front property in the area, Whale Huys was the first property we saw, and we fell in love with it,. Of course the breathtaking ocean views from every room, was the big selling point, but what sold us compared to the other properties in the area was the openness and relaxed design. Unlike typical sterile white beach houses, Whale Huys has a more rustic relaxed feeling with its thatched roof and 8 metre ceiling in the open plan central space.
What makes this Villa unique
- Direct ocean front property with spectacular unobstructed 180 degree ocean views from every room - Eco-friendly, Solar power w/ battery and grid back-up so never power black-outs., solar water heating, grey water recycling, eco friendly amenities and cleaning products - 4 en-suite bedrooms each with its own ocean-side balcony - Wireless internet & computer corner - Living room with fireplace - Unobstructed ocean views from every room - Infinity Pool - Fully-Equipped Open Kitchen - Pool-side bar and outdoor braai area - Excellent land-based whale watching - Ideally situated for Easy access to the nature and culture of the Overberg, Western Cape - Additional services available at an extra charge include (daily housekeeping, a personal chef, massage therapist, and private horse back riding tours)
- Languages:
- english, french, spanish, dutch, Afrikaans