Summary:
Location: 5 minutes from Simon's Town, 45 minutes from CBD
Ideal for: Couples & digital nomads
Features:
- well equipped, open-plan kitchen & lounge w/ indoor fireplace
- work space in the lounge w/ office chair & WIFI 93mbps
- Private pool deck w/ built-in braai
- separate* bedroom w/ electric blanket & en-suite
- Seamless indoor-outdoor living w/ stacking doors
- perfect for longer stays
- Must love cats (as they do come visit)
*Must climb stairs
The Space:
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Winter monthly stays available (June–August). Please enquire for special long-stay rates.
Tucked away in the heart of Cape Town’s South Peninsula, The Boho Cave is a funky little escape designed for couples and digital nomads who want both comfort and character.
Inside, you’ll find a welcoming open-plan kitchen and lounge with a wood-burning fireplace, perfect for cozy nights in. The space flows onto a private deck with a built-in braai and your very own plunge pool – an ideal spot to relax after a beach day or sip wine under the stars.
The kitchen is kitted out with all the essentials: a medium fridge, Nespresso machine, kettle, toaster, portable induction stovetop, and a mini oven/air fryer combo. Whether it’s a quick coffee or a full meal, you’re sorted. In the lounge, enjoy a Smart TV with Netflix & YouTube plus fast, reliable Wi-Fi backed up by a UPS, keeping you connected during load-shedding.
Downstairs, the cave-style bedroom with ambient lighting offers a calm retreat, featuring built-in cupboards, a queen-sized bed (with electric blanket in winter) with crisp cotton linen, plush towels, and an ensuite bathroom with a large shower.
✔️ Private entrance & pool (separate from our other Airbnb unit, The Gem)
✔️ Dedicated desk space for working from home (extra desk available on request)
✔️ Off-street parking for 1 vehicle
✔️ 420-friendly – smoking allowed on the deck only
📍 You’ll be just minutes from Cape Town’s best beaches:
-Fish Hoek (5 min) – long sandy walks & swimming
-Glencairn (10 min) – surfing, kitesurfing & tidal pool
-Long Beach (10 min) – SUP, kayaking & diving
-Windmill Beach (15 min) – snorkeling & diving
-Water’s Edge (15 min) – a hidden, sheltered swimming gem
And for day trips:
10 min → Boulders Beach penguins & Simon’s Town
15 min → Trendy Kalk Bay
20 min → Chapman’s Peak sunsets
30 min → Cape Point
45 min → Cape Town city
🔑 Guest Verification
To remain compliant, we do require that guests complete a pre-checkin which includes uploading your Identity document / passport, verify with a selfie and sign our terms and conditions. This information is stored in compliance with POPIA and will only be used for the purpose of your reservation. It’s all available in one link that will be sent in the confirmation message. No downloads required. If booking for someone else, you’ll need to confirm their details and accept responsibility for their stay by completing a simple pre-checkin.
🌿 House Rules
We’re in a peaceful, nature-filled neighbourhood (Welcome Glen). Please respect our neighbours:
- Quiet after 11pm (weekends) / 9pm (weeknights).
- No parties.
✨ Whether you’re here to work remotely, explore Cape Town’s coastline, or simply unwind, The Boho Cave gives you the best of both worlds: a cozy home base with a touch of funky flair.
Guest Access:
You have the entire guest suite to yourself which includes a private entrance and a private deck/pool area. There is off-street parking for one vehicle.
The Neighborhood:
We have a very quiet, safe neighborhood with plenty of hills and nature. We do live up in the mountains so we do get baboons. Please keep all doors and windows closed and locked when you are not around and be on the look out when the dogs start barking excessively.
Getting Around:
Uber has changed in that it has become more difficult to get an Uber to our local store and back. It would remain advisable to have a hired vehicle if you are not local. Groceries can be delivered with ease and we have great local transport services should you choose NOT to hire a car. It is advised to plan and book these services in advance.
Other Things to Note:
Important: Admin is boring so we are sorry about this but to remain compliant, we do require that guests complete a pre-checkin which includes uploading your Identity document / passport, verify with a selfie and sign our terms and conditions. This information is stored in compliance with POPIA and is done through Truvi. They will contact you separately. Thank you for your understanding.
Winter monthly stays available (June–August). Please enquire for special long-stay rates.
Please remember we do live in a neighborhood: a stay at Welcome Glen Mountain Gem is a stay with the locals. We request that you please respect the quiet nature of the area: no loud music and shouting after 11pm on the weekends (Friday / Saturday) and after 9pm in the week (Sunday - Thursday). Your cooperation in the matter would be greatly appreciated. We also have another unit on the same level as your lounge area so please keep music and the TV to a respectable level.
Your rate includes the following:
- 1 bag of wood for the braai area or the fireplace
- a couple of firestarters
- a pack of blitz
- a small milk, tea, coffee, sugar, salt and pepper.
(Please note due to the self catering nature of this property, amenities will not be replenished during your stay. You are welcome to purchase should you run out.)
Due to the nature of the construction of the building, it can get loud when the rain POURS down. Normal gentle rain is not too loud. Earplugs can be provided if you find the noise too intrusive.
Due to the nature of the area (mountain), we do have baboons and other wild animals come down from time to time. This does set the neighbourhood dogs off but we do have a tight network in the community and we do communicate to owners if the dogs get out of hand.
Interaction with Guests:
We live on the property and are available at all times. We love to socialize if guests want to join us for a glass of wine but we do provide privacy for guests who would like to do their own thing.
