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Cottage with Sea Views

Cottage with Sea Views

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Deck with wide sea view
Deck to cottage
Braai on deck, patio with Mermaid Mural
Deck braai and seating area
Mermaid Mural and patio garden

Overview of Cottage with Sea Views

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

Explore the area

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Simon's Town, Cape Town, WC
  • Popular LocationFoxy Beach10 min walk
  • Popular LocationBoulders Beach13 min walk
  • Popular LocationSimon's Town Museum2 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)63 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cottage with Sea Views

Positioned just 7 minutes walk from lovely, sandy beaches Mermaid Rock Cottage is a charming fisherman's cottage offering independent self catering private family accommodation. From the sea facing deck spectacular sunrises and sunsets can be savored and BBQ enjoyed with a stunning view of False Bay and ArK Rock. Situated in Jackson Road, a quiet little street, a lovely walk from the picturesque seaside village of Simon's Town for shopping and fine dining at reasonable prices. Take a stroll down to Boulders Beach National Park famous for its Jackass Penguin Colony or a breath taking walk up the Naval steps on Admirals Kloof, the mountain behind the cottage. Drive the scenic road south, down the peninsula, to the well known Cape Point Nature Reserve where you can get a magnificent view of the 2 oceans, Indian and Atlantic, merging. Enjoy a glass of Cape wine and a braai as you sit under the pergola on the deck, and gaze out to sea, you may catch a rare glimpse of the Mermaid of Ark Rock!

Property manager

Elspeth Campbell
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Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Barbecue grill
Outdoor dining
Sea Cottage - House - spectacular sea views
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
10.0 out of 10, (25 reviews)
Sea Cottage - House - spectacular sea views

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
ON ARRIVAL meet at the Cottage with Rental Agent Jenni from South Penninsula Living SPL, Sun Valley, for the keys and to answer queries
SECURITY DEPOSIT pay to South Penninsula Living by cash of up to 50% of rental value, amount to be agreed. Refundable asap following exit check
SECURITY please ensure Cottage security by taking appropriate care to lock doors and close windows and by using the house alarm system

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Cape Town

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Simon's Town, a neighborhood in Cape Town. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boulders Beach and Cape of Good Hope. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Simon's Town, Cape Town, WC

What's nearby

  • Boulders Penguin Colony - 8 min walk
  • Foxy Beach - 10 min walk
  • Boulders Beach - 13 min walk
  • Fisherman's Beach - 20 min walk
  • Simon's Town Museum - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Simonstown Station - 2 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • Seaforth Restaurant - 6 min walk
  • Cafe Penguino - 6 min walk
  • Cattle Baron - 4 min drive
  • Harbour View Restaurant - 18 min walk
  • Fran's Place - 16 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
Overall was lovely we enjoyed the stay. Jen went above and beyond even had sweets and hot chocolate all setup for the kids. Place is cold in winter maybe another heater would be great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
We loved this place! It was bright, clean and a great location (but you’ll need a rental car). Everything we needed and great communication with host/manager. Can’t recommend highly enough!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding
This place was wonderful in every way. It was extremely clean and well appointed, the location was excellent and it has beautiful ocean views. I would recommend it to anyone staying in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik-Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really great house with a fantastic terrace
We booked this house for the view and we really loved in. The street where the house is located is very calm, so every evening we feeled like we're the only ones out there. The barbecue ofcourse also made the outside place feel like home. The garden was maintained well. Inside the house we loved the space and the double bathroom. The contact with the host was really good.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location location location
Lovely location and felt quite safe in Simon’s town Location was excellent for Boulder Beach and Cape of good hope Would definitely recommend to family and friends
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Elspeth Campbell

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Elspeth lives in Cambridge. She settled in London from Zimbabwe 28 years ago. She is a professional running her own Management Consultancy business, a mum and is committed to the philosophy and practice of yoga. She is an Iyengar Yoga teacher. Her cottage in Cape Town dates back to Elspeth's time studying at UCT in 1982 when it was acquired into the family and many happy times have been spent there over 36 years.

Why they chose this property

We adore the quiet beauty of the area around Simon's Town and the lovely, unspoilt beaches and rugged walks immediately accessible out of the back door. The location is pretty, calm and safe; also easy to get to interesting, lesser known places anywhere on the peninsula.

What makes this property unique

From the deck watching the sunrise or sunset across the sea is very special. By night we get a magical view of stars and glittering lights across the bay. The new pergola and braai facilities on the deck offer the opportunity of meals while enjoying glorious sunlight or moonlight playing on the sea, and the movement of the waves to get a sense of the weather conditions. Alternatively breakfast or dinner in the protected area means we enjoy being outside away from wind and sun. This False Bay sea is warm, lovely for swimming. Local penguins are a delight! We may choose a breath taking walk up to the water tower behind the Cottage or the Naval Steps a little way along Runciman Drive. The quiet road and safe neighbourhood mean the children may visit the local store or Simon's Town without us worrying. On cold winter nights its cosy with curtains drawn, heating on, chilling out on comfortable sofas, dipping into nice selection of DVDs and books, with the bonus of sea view - its great!

Languages:

English, French

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