Self-catering Holiday Home with Sea Views
Ultra-Modern, Luxury Accommodation with Stunning 180° Sea Views, 2 Mins Walk to Beach
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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Superbly situated near Boulders Beach, Simon’s Town, with a 180° view of False Bay stretching from Muizenberg in the north to Cape Point in the south. Felsensicht is an ultra-modern, large, attractive and wonderfully comfortable home. It is beautifully furnished with all mod cons. The accommodation is self-catering and all necessary linen, cutlery, crockery, glassware, pots, pans etc are provided. A complimentary cleaning service is provided once a week. We are a 2 minute walk from Fisherman's Beach and a 20 minute walk from the world famous penguins. We can accommodate up to 6 persons in 2 double rooms and 1 twin room. Each bedroom leads onto a sea-facing patio. We have 2 bathrooms (one of which is en-suite) with bath and shower. We offer a large flat screen HD Satellite TV. Internet hotspots are installed throughout the house. Credit card vouchers can be purchased online in order to access the wireless network. Children are welcome. Please note we are a non-smoking establishment.
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| Rental periods | Per day | |
| 1 October - 14 December 2009 | ZAR1700 | Summer |
| 15 December 2009 - 15 January 2010 | ZAR2350 | Peak Season |
| 16 January - 30 April 2010 | ZAR1870 | Summer |
| 1 - 31 May 2010 | ZAR1320 | Winter |
| 1 June - 31 July 2010 | ZAR3600 | 2010 World Cup Soccer |
| 1 August - 30 September 2010 | ZAR1320 | Winter |
| 1 October - 14 December 2010 | ZAR1870 | Summer |
| 15 December 2010 - 15 January 2011 | ZAR2585 | Peak Season |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per day in South African Rand.
Changeover day
Changeover day is flexible. Arrival is from 3pm (excluding weekends when an earlier arrival may be possible). Suitcases may be dropped off earlier, should you wish. Departure is 10am (again, excluding weekends when a later departure may be possible).
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Main bedroom; queen size double bed; desk; two comfortable armchairs; large dressing room. Bedroom 2 with double bed; built in cupboard; chest of drawers; desk. Bedroom 3 with two single beds; two built in cupboards; comfortable armchair. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite to bedroom 1 with bath and shower. Second bathroom with bath and shower. |
| Kitchen: | Open plan kitchen, dining-room, lounge area; glass top stove with conventional oven; microwave oven; fridge-freezer; |
| Utility Room: | Scullery with washing machine, dishwasher and tumble dryer. |
| Living Rooms: | Jetmaster fireplace; DSTV; CD player; underfloor heating; excellent view of the ocean whilst preparing meals or dining. |
| Other: | Sea-facing patio area with exquisite views serves all bedrooms. Upper floor area carpeted with underfloor heating. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All towels and linen are included, including beach towels. We provide a complimentary cleaning service, change of linen and towels etc once a week. |
Notes on accommodation
We have a glorious Jetmaster fireplace and underfloor heating downstairs and upstairs. These are generally only used during the Cape winter season.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- barbecue
Outside
Large outdoor sea-facing patio area with deckchairs, sun umbrella, outdoor dining table and chairs, and Weber
for barbecues. Enjoy sun-bathing, whale viewing, outdoor dining or simply relaxing on the patio. Outdoor washing line area. Indigenous sloping garden area in front of, behind, and above the house.
Coast/Beach
There are a variety of beaches to choose from, including beaches with quieter rock pools and lagoons for children. Exploring the rocks and boulders strewn along the coastline is a wonderfully rewarding activity. The following beaches range from 200m to 2km from Felsensicht: Fisherman’s Beach, Windmill Beach, Boulders Penguin Beach (National Heritage Site - only 800m away), Foxy Beach, Water’s Edge and Seaforth Beach. Long Beach, Simon’s Town, is 4km from Felsensicht.
Golf
The Simon's Town Country Club is 1 km away with a nine hole links golf course. The Clovelly Golf course in Fish Hoek has an excellent reputation and is only 8km from Simon's Town. Further afield are the Westlake, Steenberg and Royal Cape Golf courses.
Travel
Cape Town Airport is 50km from Simon's Town. We recommend that you hire a car on arrival. Once in Simon's Town, take the coast road south towards Cape Point. After approx. 2.2 km, you will see the Boulders Beach turnoff to the left & the Simon's Town Country Club on the right. Continue for 800m past Oatlands and the Cape Times Fresh Air Camp on the right. Turn 45° right into Valley Road which climbs steeply for 50m. Turn 1st right into Arum Road and 30m further, you will find no. 10 on the left.
Distances
The GPS co-ordinates of Felsensicht Holiday Home are:
34° 12’ 27.108” S. 18° 27’ 28.836” E. The world famous Boulders Beach Heritage Site is 1km from Felsensicht. The centre of Simon's Town is 3km away whilst the entrance to the Cape Point Nature Reserve is 10km from our home. The Cape Town Waterfront area, Table Mountain cableway are approximately 38 km away. The Stellenbosch wine route is approximately 75 km away.
Further details
Whale watching – best in October/November. Penguin viewing at the Boulders Beach National Park. Excellent choice of restaurants within walking and /or driving distance including Seaforth Restaurant, The Meeting Place, Bertha’s, The Salty Sea Dog, Cafe Pescado, Just Sushi, The Quarter Deck, Bon Appétit (highly recommended) and, 2.5km from our home towards the south, The Black Marlin. Simon’s Town Country Club with Squash, Golf and Bowls is only 800m away. Deep sea fishing trips can be arranged or one can enjoy fishing off the rocks in front of the house or a little further afield in the Cape Point Nature Reserve. Scuba Diving is available at Pisces Diving Centre in Glencairn, (Mike Nortje, tel. 0027-21-782-7205) and through Scuba Shack in Kommetjie, (tel. 021-785-6742). Bird watching is possible from boats going out to sea (Anne Gray on 083-311-1140) or at various vleis and dams, eg. Rondevlei, Seekoeivlei or Strandfontein Sewerage Works which are all easily accessible by car. Simon’s Town itself has many attractions, including a number of historic museums, the SA Naval Base, Yacht Club, quaint shops including bric a brac, arts and crafts, clothing and souvenir shops. We have an excellent shopping mall in Sun Valley - Longbeach Mall. All your shopping needs (groceries, clothes, accessories for the home etc) can be satisfied here. The distance from Simon's Town is approximately 15km.
Booking notes
A non refundable 30% deposit is required within 5 working days of your enquiry in order to confirm your booking. The remaining 70% is required to be paid 6 weeks prior to arrival. Payment can be made via electronic bank transfer. Alternatively, a credit card payment may be made through a secure website portal we make use of.
Guest comments
Review by Thomas Rydberg, Denmark (stayed February 2010):
Felsensicht is an absolutely stunning house with a lovely beach nearby. It is in a really nice area which is just 45 min. from Cape Town. We spent two lovely weeks enjoying Simon’s Town, the delicious food and lovely wines, the beach, the good weather but mostly just relaxing and enjoying life in this beautiful house. This was our second time at Felsensicht and I hope it will not be our last.
Review by: Joerg Haase, Marl, Germany (stayed: January 2009): Felsensicht is such an amazing place, it is unbelievable. It has a stunning and absolutely breathtaking view. Many thanks for hosting us. It's a pity we have to leave but we'll be back next summer, for sure.
Review by: Edith van Duren-Koenen, Netherlands (stayed: August 2008): There is only one word that belongs to this house.......perfect!!!
Owner profile
Gail and René Hochreiter
About the owner
René Hochreiter is the owner of Felsensicht Holiday Home in Simon's Town, South Africa. His wife, Gail, is involved in the day-to-day running and organisation of the holiday home including rentals, cleaning maintenance etc. René is a graduate in Mining Engineering who now runs a corporate finance business together with a friend with whom he studied at University. Gail is a teacher with a BA degree in Mathematics and English who now runs her own website design company. René and Gail have two daughters, Kimberly and Jacqueline. Kimberly is in her second year at the University of Cape Town doing a BSc in Genetics and Mathematics, and Jacqueline is at present completing her matric year in Johannesburg. She will be studying Business Science Law at the University of Cape Town next year.
Year purchased: 2003
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We bought the property in Simon's Town from René's brother a number of years ago and, in 2003, decided to build an upmarket holiday home on the site for our own use and to rent out. We have spent numerous wonderful holidays at Felsensicht enjoying the peace and tranquility of the area and the exquisite ocean view from our very own patio. We enjoy swimming and boogie boarding in the (warmer) Indian ocean at Fisherman's Beach, only a 2-minute walk from our home, we love cycling to Cape Point (about a 52 km round trip) and up Chapman's Peak, we enjoy relaxing on our patio, spotting the whales and watching the sea birds, we love entertaining our friends at our beautiful home and we also enjoy sampling the gorgeous cuisine at any number of excellent restaurants in the area.
Unique benefits of the property
Felsensicht is 1 km from the Boulders Penguin Beach, an extremely popular tourist spot in Cape Town. Our Simon's Town Country Club is only 800m from our holiday home where golf, bowls and squash can be enjoyed. The centre of Simon's Town, with its attractive and historical waterfront, is only 3 km away. Here you will find a number of quaint boutiques selling gifts, bric a brac, art and clothing, and also a variety of excellent restaurants serving Italian, Japanese, Continental as well as local foods. The Sun Valley Shopping Centre is about a 15 minute drive from Felsensicht and here one can purchase everything from high quality foods to clothing, stationery, books, IT goods, fancy items etc. Come to Simon's Town and enjoy a tranquil holiday away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
For booking and further information
Property Ref SA212
Gail Hochreiter
Tel: (South Africa) + 27 83 309 2983
Owners Website: Click here
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