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Cottage with Sea Views

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Property grounds
Beach nearby
TV, DVD player, books, video library
View from property
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Ocean view
    Ocean view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cottage Sea Views Simon's Town, Cape Town
Cottage Sea Views
Sea Views Simon's Town, Cape Town
Sea Views
With Sea Views Cape Town
Cottage With Sea Views Cape Town
Cottage With Sea Views Cottage Cape Town
Cottage With Sea Views Cottage
Cottage With Sea Views Cottage
Cottage With Sea Views Cape Town
Cottage With Sea Views Cottage Cape Town

About the area

Map
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
  • Fish Hoek Beach - 24 min drive
  • Muizenberg Beach - 32 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaforth Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Penguino - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Harbour View Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Black Marlin Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dixie's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage with Sea Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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.

Cottage with Sea Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KarenBeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Positively Charming Holiday Stay
My husband and I spent 4 lovely nights in this charming cottage overlooking False Bay, in Simon’s Town, Cape Town, South Africa. It had everything we needed and the local manager who checked us in was fantastic and provided lots of recommendations for places to go, sites to see, and where to eat. We enjoyed walking down to the beach to see penguins and other wildlife. We were even once greeted by a baboon calling out from the top of a house nearby. The view is breathtaking! You can see the sunrise over the bay in the morning as you drink your coffee on the portico or from the seating area inside. The owner has numerous potted plants as well as grape vines adorning the entrance way and outdoor seating areas. There is a beautiful mosaic mermaid mural which represents the naming of the cottage. Communication before and during the stay was with both the owner and the manager was excellent. We would love to stay here again in the future. A few days here left us wanting more.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house in a perfect location
We loved everything about our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Beautiful property. Great host!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Avinash K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and property
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Theresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dream place to stay
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

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage with a great location
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

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Ilonka D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Future first option
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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and amazing property manager
The checkin process is unlike anything I have ever experienced, but I totally get it now. The house needs to be secured from baboons so there is a process that needs to be explained in person. It’s not hard, just too much to explain in text. Jenni the property manager is an absolute delight. The location of the property couldn’t be any better. It’s walkable to boulders beach. The porch/patio is gorgeous, sadly it was too cold to really get to enjoy it for our stay but in warmer months it’s perfect for sunrise or moonrise (not facing the right direction for sunset, but still gorgeous). The property is older so it doesn’t have a lot of outlets in convenient places and the sinks are the old school double faucet, but it’s very clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location
Stunning home with a beautiful view of the ocean! Literally up the road from the famous penguin colony. The deck was fantastic for barbecuing and sunsets. We cannot wait to come next year. Thank you Elspeth! Also thank you to lovely Jenni for being so readily available for any questions we had and advice on restaurants and things to do in the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Penguin town
Lovely view and loved Simon’s Town. Very close to the penguins. Very nice home and well taken care of by the manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

J K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing and more amazing! Views to dream for!
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

10/10 Excellent

jacob j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Property was wonderfully maintained and near tourist attractions, and the beach. Highly recommend to anyone staying in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

kari b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
We were very pleased with the property and would use again if we ever go back to South Africa
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay
Everything was peaceful and beautiful, from booking through arrival, stay and departure. The location in Simon's Town was perfect for our stay with children, as were the accommodations. The property managers made everything easy. I can't say enough about how beautiful and peaceful the house and town were to stay for our vacation. Definitely would stay here again next time. The Property manager was great he let me use USD for the deposit and gave it back on departure.

10/10 Excellent

Celma C.

Liked: Cleanliness
All good
Was a nice temporary place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

imraan i.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning View
What a pleasant stay, amazing view and just the peace and quite I needed. The home has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Fred F., Chicago usa

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Marion L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from Home
We were very comfortable at Mermaid Cottage. Very light with lovely views over False Bay. Pleasant sitting room with good dining area and small but good kitchen. Oven a little slow but good hob. Washing machine and D/W very good. Double bed could be larger and mattress more comfortable. Bathrooms not new but perfectly adequate with very good hot water supply. Electrics could be updated to be more user friendly. We were disappointed that the satellite TV service had been discontinued as we were unable to watch the news or sports channels. Gina the agent was always on hand for any queries.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Cherry C.

Mermaid Cove Cottage
Well equipped - dishwasher , washing machine and drying yard were a plus. Only Netflix available no DSTV/Satellite TV.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Complete package
We stayed for four days in mid January. The house is very accessible for trips to the Cape, Boulders Beach, Chapmans Drive, Cape Town and anything in between including Kirstenbosch gardens. Also it’s about 75/90 minutes easy drive to Stellenbosch and the Winelands. The house is very comfortable and well equipped on a quiet road with good views over False Bay and outside seating areas although we weren’t able to use them due to high winds. It is about ten minutes drive from two good sized supermarkets although there is a convenience store very close. The check in with the local agent was very easy and the deposit paid to the owner directly in pounds sterling rather than ZAR was returned without difficulty. Wi-fi was available with good speed. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020