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Luxury 4-star Villa in Simon's Town, South Africa; Superb Sea View

Luxury 4-star Villa in Simon's Town, South Africa; Superb Sea View

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Felsensicht Holiday Home
Living Area at Felsensicht Holiday Home
Dining-room Lounge Area at Felsensicht Holiday Home
Main Bedroom En Suite at Felsensicht Holiday Home
En Suite Bathroom with Magnificent Sea View at Felsensicht Holiday Home

Overview of Luxury 4-star Villa in Simon's Town, South Africa; Superb Sea View

Reviews
5 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6360 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Check out the area

Simon's Town, Western Cape
  • Popular LocationFisherman's Beach10 min walk
  • Popular LocationBoulders Beach11 min drive
  • Popular LocationFish Hoek Beach30 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)81 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Luxury 4-star Villa in Simon's Town, South Africa; Superb Sea View

Felsensicht Holiday Home is superbly situated near Boulders Beach, Simon’s Town & is ideal for families. It is a large, attractive & wonderfully comfortable home with a 180° view of False Bay from Muizenberg in the north to Cape Point in the south. It is beautifully furnished with all mod cons & is fully equipped. We sleep a maximum of 6 persons in 2 double rooms & 1 twin room. We have two bathrooms, one of which is en-suite with exquisite views over the Bay. The open-plan lounge/dining-room/kitchen area has exquisite ocean views.
Stunning sea-facing patios allow for sunbathing, outdoor dining, whale spotting or relaxing & enjoying the glorious view. A Jetmaster fireplace & underfloor heating ensure comfort and warmth on cool winter nights. High speed Wi-Fi Internet is available free of charge to our guests (50 mbps upload and download). We have two secure lock-up garages & a security company looks after the safety of our home and guests. We offer a complimentary cleaning service once a week.

Description of Simon's Town: Simon's Town itself is a quaint and interesting little town. The Simon's Town waterfront is an extremely attractive area with a number of small boutiques selling clothing, artistic items, bric a brac and souvenirs. There is an excellent choice of restaurants within walking and /or driving distance of Felsensicht including Seaforth Restaurant, Bertha’s, The Salty Sea Dog, Café Pescado, Just Sushi, The Quarter Deck, The Lighthouse Café (highly recommended) and, 2½ km from our home towards the south, The Black Marlin (closed at present due to COVID limitations).

Simon's Town is well known for its Naval Museum, Toy Museum and Simon's Town Cultural Museum. The Scratch Patch is also an important tourist attraction where one can 'scratch' for a wide variety of beautiful gemstones.


Beaches and Sporting Activities: The Boulders Beach National Heritage Site is extremely popular with visitors. It is 2 km from the centre of Simon's Town (1 km from Felsensicht Holiday Home), and, as well as enjoying the Boulders Beach, visitors can enjoy seeing and photographing the many penguins who have taken up residence here.

Fisherman's Beach is a mere 2 minute walk from our holiday home, Felsensicht. It is perfect for children and adults alike who enjoy boogie boarding and body surfing. Nearby beaches with quieter rock pools and lagoons are ideal for children, and exploring the rocks and boulders strewn along the coastline is a wonderfully rewarding activity.

Sporting activities in and around the Simon's Town area include swimming, body-boarding, surfing, windsurfing, sea kayaking, scuba diving, big game and shore fishing, yachting at the Simon's Town yacht club, golf, squash and bowls at the Simon's Town Country Club, birding, boat trips out to sea and cycling.

Climate, History and Places of Interest: The Cape is an area which experiences a Mediterranean climate - warm summers and cool winters. The rainy season is during the winter months but often one is fortunate to enjoy clear skies and warm days during the winter season. Simon's Town itself is an historic town which grew up as a result of the naval base which was originally established here. A visit to the Victoria and Albert Waterfront in Cape Town is a must, as well as a trip up Table Mountain in the cable car. A visit to the world renowned Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens should also be on all visitors' lists to Cape Town. The Cape Point Nature reserve is a very popular destination for visitors to Cape Town. Once at Cape Point, one can take the funicular up to the lighthouse and enjoy the glorious view of both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Further afield, one can enjoy a day out in the wine lands, sampling the excellent Cape Wines in the Stellenbosch, Swellendam, Paarl or Franschoek areas.

Property manager

Gail Hochreiter

Languages

English, French, German, Italian
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking included
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cape Town

Located near the beach, this villa is in Simon's Town, a neighbourhood in Cape Town. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boulders Beach and Cape of Good Hope. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 5 min walk
  • Fisherman's Beach - 10 min walk
  • Simon's Town Museum - 5 min drive
  • Boulders Beach - 11 min drive
  • Fish Hoek Beach - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Simonstown Station - 10 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Seaforth Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Cafe Penguino - 3 min drive
  • Cattle Baron - 7 min drive
  • Harbour View Restaurant - 4 min drive
  • Fran's Place - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury 4-star Villa in Simon's Town, South Africa; Superb Sea View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury 4-star Villa in Simon's Town, South Africa; Superb Sea View?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury 4-star Villa in Simon's Town, South Africa; Superb Sea View?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury 4-star Villa in Simon's Town, South Africa; Superb Sea View?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury 4-star Villa in Simon's Town, South Africa; Superb Sea View located?

Located in Simon's Town, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Table Mountain National Park and Boulders Beach. Fisherman's Beach and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Gail H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely long weekend at Felsensicht
What fabulous weather we had during our stay - hardly a breath of wind - perfect for our cycling trips up to the Cape Point Gate. We had excellent meetings with Heinrich from Tourism Grading and Maureen from AA Travel Guides and hope to retain our 4-star and Superior statuses with these bodies. We enjoyed a delicious brunch with our neighbours, Warren and Dot, at SavCafe at the new shopping complex in Simon’s Town, Harbour Bay. All round, an excellent few days spent at our beautiful holiday home, Felsensicht.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

5/5 Excellent

Bernadette F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyably stay
Lovely property. Stunning views. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

5/5 Excellent

Gail H.

Fabulous holiday and New Year at Felsensicht
Great stay as usual at our holiday home. Weather was perfect, we cycled most days, enjoyed fabulous picnics at Olifantsbos and many braais with friends. We also spent a number of days birding and particularly enjoyed our first visit to the Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve. We did lots of jobs at the holiday home making sure everything was in tip top condirion for ourselves and our guests.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2019

5/5 Excellent

Thembisile D.

Amazing. Amazing . Amazing
It’s a complete comfort feeling of being home away from home. I bet that the way it’s so welcoming and the environment being peacefully natured, perfect feeling to experience. Beautiful inside and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

5/5 Excellent

Simone B.

We loved our stay! What a wonderful house with stunning views! Will definitely come again!
It’s amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

About the host

Hosted by Gail Hochreiter

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René & Gail Hochreiter are the owners of Felsensicht Holiday Home in Simon's Town, South Africa. 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 works for a stock broking company as a mining analyst, specialising in platinum. Gail is a retired 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 graduated from the University of Cape Town with a BSc in Mathematics and Physiology in 2010 and a Mechatronics Engineering degree in 2013. She worked as a software engineer at AVL in Regensberg, Germany for 3 years and subsequently for 3 years for SEAT in Barcelona. She is presently on a year's sabbatical and has climbed in Yosemite in Colorado, the Cederberg, Montagu and Oudtshoorn in South Africa and in Argentina and Chile in South America. Jacqueline graduated from UCT in 2013 with a degree in Business Science (Economics and Law) and completed a Masters degree in Business Strategy at the Essec Business School in Paris/Singapore in 2014/2015. She is presently employed at ABI (Anheuser Busch InBev) in St Louis, USA but working from home in Denver.

Why they chose this property

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 tranquillity 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.

What makes this property unique

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 Harbour Bay Shopping Centre is only about 5 or 6 km away and has an excellent Woolworths and Pick 'n Pay for groceries as well as an art shop, a book shop, coffee shops and a variety of very good restaurants. 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, fancy items etc. Come to Simon's Town and enjoy a tranquil holiday away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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English, French, German, Italian
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