Located near the beach, this cottage is in Simon's Town, a neighbourhood in Cape Town. Noorul Islam Heritage Museum and Just Nuisance Statue are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Boulders Penguin Colony and Simon's Town Country Club. South African Naval Museum and Scratch Patch Mineral World and Cave Golf are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
Table Mountain National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Seaforth Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Boulders Penguin Colony - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Boulders Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Simon's Town Country Club - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Simonstown Station - 2 min drive
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
Seaforth Restaurant - 6 min walk
Blue Door Coffee Roasters - 5 min drive
Cafe Penguino - 5 min walk
Bhandaris - 8 min drive
Harbourview Restaurant - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Cottage with Sea Views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Cottage with Sea Views?
As of 25 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage with Sea Views on 16 Jun, 2027 start from S$573, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Cottage with Sea Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cottage with Sea Views?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cottage with Sea Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cottage with Sea Views located?
Located in Simon's Town, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Table Mountain National Park and Boulders Beach. Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Seaforth Beach are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a wonderful stay with my Mum who flew from Durban and my son and husband from London. We had the most stunning view of Kalk Bay from our veranda. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Leonard Ashley
10 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property, amazing views, and proximity to Boulders beach. Janene was great with communication and very personable.
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!
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
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth
18 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Met on arrival and the place is wonderful. Any minor issues during our stay were addressed by the property agent straight away. It’s a great location with loads to do on your doorstep. Just perfect.
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.
Charming cottage with stunning views and a great location
The cottage was lovely and welcoming. Our host was most accommodating in every way The patio has views of the ocean and the mountains and a beach frequented by a colony of penguins is just a few blocks away. Everything about our stay was restful and hassle free - we hated to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr, 2020
Fred I am so pleased you had a safe place to be having had your cruise cancelled because of COVID-19. I hear your return flight to Germany is now postponed and I wish you a safe return as soon as its possible to leave SA.
The mermaid cottage was quaint and perfectly situated for sunrise views of False Bay with all the amenities we needed! Janene was on hand to make check in easy and answer all of our questions. We highly recommend the cottage and plan to come back!
Gorgeous property, great views, close to restaurants and attractions! Hope to be back soon!! Host was attentive and communication was excellent. They coordinated a late arrival and it was seamless. Highly recommended this property!
The house was just what we needed! Location was great. Short walk to the Boulders Beach and town. A le to view whales in the bay. Janene was very helpful and responsive.
Lovely place right near the heart of Simon’s Town. Good price and easy check-in/check-out. Lovely views of False Bay from the deck where we saw tons of breaching whales. Bring binoculars. No issues.
Nothing bad at all to say about this house!
We met Janene, the property manager, upon arriving at Mermaid Rock Cottage. She provided fruit for our stay, and showed us around the cottage, which is lovely.
The views of False Bay are simply out of this world!
Would stay again!
This is a lovely cottage that has all the amenities you need. Checking in with Jenni was painless and she went over everything we needed to know. We loved that we could walk to Boulder Beach and to Simons Town. We had some beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Would highly recommend this property and hope to return someday.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Lawrence T.
26 Apr, 2019
Mermaid Cottage.
We stayed at this lovely home for a week while visiting my daughter, an exchange student at UCT. The home is everything the photos suggest: simple, elegant, comfortable, and impeccably maintained. It has wonderful views of False Bay and is a comfortable walk to downtown Simon's Town.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
I’m so pleased the Cottage was a special place for you to enjoy being with your daughter in Cape Town.
The house was clean and set up very well. Didn't need for anything. Jenni was amazing. Her recommendations for food was ON POINT!!! We lost wifi on day 2 and she tried her best to get it operational again.
We had a lovely stay. The property is very nice, great location close to penguins and easy drive to other attractions, and has great views.
The listing could be clearer that there is a cash deposit and early arrival/departure fee. Not a problem, but that only became clear later when we signed the contract.
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.
Simply cannot fault anything - from the time of booking until checkout. Excellent service including, updates on load shedding schedules and alternative lighting and cooking options, sharing of local knowledge and responsive contact throughout our stay. Will most certainly place this property at the top of our return holiday accommodation options in the Western Cape. Thank you for delivering as advertised and adding to making this a memorable break.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr, 2023
I am so pleased that your stay was enjoyable and look forward to having you both return to the Cottage again sometime.
This house was a wonderful find. Equipped with everything you’d need for a short or medium stay. It was quiet, clean, and conveniently located to all the southern coast has to offer. Our property manager, Janine, was informative, responsive, friendly, and always helpful. Highly recommend this rental property.For those not familiar with it, Simon’s Town is a great little seaside town outside of Capetown - accessible to all the area attractions including the African penguin colony (must see) and the nearby Constanta vineyards and wineries. Really recommend this location to those seeking to avoid the larger urban setting of Capetown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2025
We’re delighted that you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed taking advantage of what the surrounding area offers. Thank you for being 5 star guests for looking after the Cottage so carefully.
We had a wonderful stay! The sunset and sunrise views over the bay was absolutely amazing from almost every window and porch of the home. My family loved the home so much that we want to buy it if it one day comes up for sale. Please let me know! The house was very well equipped with everything a guest could need. The property manager went out of her way to make our stay pleasant. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2022
Johann it is truly pleasing that you had a wonderful stay, your family seems full of energy and curiosity to enjoy sea sports, sea life and sea views! Thanks for sending me your photos and I’ve told my family to keep you in mind shall we ever decide to sell up :)
Very quiet neighborhood. Walking distance from the beach (Boulders and others), sea side restaurants and downtown Simon's Town shopping and dining. Excellent manager, very responsive via WhatsApp. The only downside is the distance from downtown Cape Town but we didn't mind the ride with such wonderful views. Overall, great experience. Would come again! Kudos to Jen. ❤️
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Nathalie S.
11 Jun, 2019
Breathtaking views from a peaceful oasis
We had a fantastic stay. We felt immediately at home. The cottage is located on a small quiet residential road. It has magnificent views, especially from its sun terrace - a perfect place to relax and read a book. Bookshelves filled with a good selection of books were much appreciated.
WIFI and Netflix were just the icing on the cake for our screen dependent teenager but the WiFi was also very helpful for the adults to connect on WhatsApp. Barry, who welcomed us at the property was very friendly and chatty. We truly loved the property and we would definitely love to stay there again on our next trip to Cape Town.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Its really lovely you relaxed and enjoyed yourselves and I do hope the Cottage may welcome you again in the near future. Yes Barry is helpful, he's Ace!