Oceanfront 3BR/2BA Cottage with Sea Views in Cape Town for 6

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Sea view

Explore the area

Simon's Town, Cape Town, WC

Boulders Beach13 min walk
Simon's Town Museum2 min drive
Fish Hoek Beach24 min drive
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Sea view

Barbecue grill

Sea view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

ON ARRIVAL meet at the Cottage with Rental Agent Jenni from South Penninsula Living SPL, Sun Valley, for the keys and to answer queries

SECURITY DEPOSIT pay to South Penninsula Living by cash of up to 50% of rental value, amount to be agreed. Refundable asap following exit check

SECURITY please ensure Cottage security by taking appropriate care to lock doors and close windows and by using the house alarm system

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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cape Town

Located near the beach, this cottage 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

Simon's Town, Cape Town, WC

What's nearby

Boulders Penguin Colony - 8 min walk
Boulders Beach - 13 min walk
Fisherman's Beach - 20 min walk
Simon's Town Museum - 2 min drive
Fish Hoek Beach - 24 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
Cattle Baron - 4 min drive
Harbour View Restaurant - 18 min walk
Fran's Place - 16 min walk

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?

This family-friendly Cape Town cottage is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Table Mountain National Park and Boulders Beach. Seaforth Beach and Water's Edge Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

lisa S.

8 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Marion L.

3 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

31 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

10 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It doesn’t get better this

Everything about mermaid cottage is just perfect,location is fantastic, Just a short walk to penguins and the centre of Simonstown where everyone we met was friendly and accommodating.Cannot find fault with anything about our stay here.And just to put the cream on top of the cake England won the cricket,we can’t wait to visit again. Steve,Ray,Craig and Billy 10/1/2020

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marlies L.

14 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and quiet

We are charmed with the light, clean, pretty cottage, so quietly tucked in, off the main road of Simon's Town. As the weather was so pleasant, we could make use of the terrace and enjoy the morning breeze with a view of the sea. Karon was exremely helpful (with an extra reading lamp for the one bedroom) and Gina was there to welcome us warmly. A friendly, warm experience!

About the host

Hosted by Elspeth Campbell

Elspeth lives in Cambridge. She settled in London from Zimbabwe 28 years ago. She is a professional running her own Management Consultancy business, a mum and is committed to the philosophy and practice of yoga. She is an Iyengar Yoga teacher. Her cottage in Cape Town dates back to Elspeth's time studying at UCT in 1982 when it was acquired into the family and many happy times have been spent there over 36 years.

Why they chose this property

We adore the quiet beauty of the area around Simon's Town and the lovely, unspoilt beaches and rugged walks immediately accessible out of the back door. The location is pretty, calm and safe; also easy to get to interesting, lesser known places anywhere on the peninsula.

What makes this property unique

From the deck watching the sunrise or sunset across the sea is very special. By night we get a magical view of stars and glittering lights across the bay. The new pergola and braai facilities on the deck offer the opportunity of meals while enjoying glorious sunlight or moonlight playing on the sea, and the movement of the waves to get a sense of the weather conditions. Alternatively breakfast or dinner in the protected area means we enjoy being outside away from wind and sun. This False Bay sea is warm, lovely for swimming. Local penguins are a delight! We may choose a breath taking walk up to the water tower behind the Cottage or the Naval Steps a little way along Runciman Drive. The quiet road and safe neighbourhood mean the children may visit the local store or Simon's Town without us worrying. On cold winter nights its cosy with curtains drawn, heating on, chilling out on comfortable sofas, dipping into nice selection of DVDs and books, with the bonus of sea view - its great!