About this property

Set 160 metres from Hout Bay beach, Hout Bay Beach Cottage is a holiday home situated in the Hout Bay Beach district of Hout Bay. It is set in a building dating from 1975, 450 metres from the Harbour where you can find Mariner's Wharf Harbourfront Emporium and the City Sightseeing Bus stop. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. This holiday home is fitted with 3 bedrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen and two bathrooms. One is en-suite with shower, basin and toilet. The other is a family bathroom with bath, shower, basin and toilet. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Netflix streaming service is featured. The holiday home offers a solar-heated, outdoor pool. In-room wellness treatments can be arranged on request. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is 16 km from Hout Bay Beach Cottage, while the V & A Waterfront is 20 km from the property. Cape Town International Airport is 33 km away.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ross
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Myrthe met us to hand over the keys and give us a run through of the cottage. It was such a lovely cottage, Myrthe is so thoughtful in providing little extras that really made a difference to our stay. Lots of written instructions about things...
  • Ashley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our stay at hout bay cottage was brilliant, perfectly located for lots of activities and just a short walk to the beach. There were lots of shops and restaurants in the area. Would definitely stay again.
  • Terry
    South Africa South Africa
    Small but very compact , very clean cottage. Complete array of kitchen accessories and cleaning materials. It was very secure and safe.
  • Kali
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Villa was spotlessly clean with 2 beautifully presented bedrooms with ensuites. So many homely touches & extra provisions show that the owners really want you to enjoy your stay. An easy 5 mins walk to the beach, bars & restaurants.
  • Lorraine
    South Africa South Africa
    Property tastefully decorated, spotless and really well equipped - as described and everything in good working condition. This property has inverter and gas stove so have ensured comfort during inevitable loadshedding. Charming hostess on hand to...
  • Gareth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The whole experience of staying at the Beach Cottage was great! From meeting Myrthe to receive the keys, the excellent garden and pool area and the spacious living areas were perfect for any family wanting to stay in the area. It is safe, secure...
  • Annette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    house is beautiful and everything there. fan garden and pool and would deffo stay again. felt very safe and secure and eady to walk out to groceries or restaurants and bsrs
  • Familie
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We waren met twee groot ouders, ouders en twee kleintjes van 1 en 3 jaar op reis in Zuidafrika . Het huis had alle comfort, was schoon en practisch ingericht met veel kastruimte en was van alle gemakken voorzien. De prijs kwaliteitverhouding was...
  • Daphne
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Prachtig huis op prettige locatie om Kaapstad en omgeving te verkennen. Vriendelijke ontvangst.
  • Elize
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Een heerlijk compleet huis waar we verbleven met onze twee kleine kinderen. Alles was aanwezig om dit tot een succes te maken. Ook de communicatie met Myrthe was erg fijn. Wij komen graag weer terug!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Myrthe Buijs

9.8
Host review score
Myrthe Buijs
Perfect Location! Walk to the beach, restaurants, shops and Hout Bay Harbour. Beautiful peaceful private garden with generous lawn, sun loungers, large private pool. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Sleeps 6. Child friendly. Two baby cots, highchair, toys etc. available. Pool fence for toddlers safety can be set up. South Africa is experiencing electricity shortages which may cause power supply interruptions thoughout the country. Good news, we have installed a 3000w inverter which provides back up power during electricity load shedding: all indoor and outdoor lights stay on, Fibre WIFI stays on, SMART TV's remain working during power outages and plugs available to charge cellphones and laptops, plus more! Bedroom 1: KING BED Bedroom 2: QUEEN BED EXTRA LENGTH Bedroom 3: TWIN BEDS EXTRA LENGTH Quality beds and pure cotton bedlinen. Towels provided. Bathroom 1: En-suite with shower, basin, toilet Bathroom 2: Family bathroom with bath, shower, basin, toilet in hallway Fast unlimited fibre WIFI, all through the house and also on patio. Five minutes to Llandudno's pristine beach and Constantia Wine Route. Many restaurants and super markets around the corner. 25 km from Table Mountain Cable Car, Cape Town City Centre and V&A Waterfront. Excellent security. Cleaning service twice a week, more available on request. Weekly pool service included in rates. Lovely indoor fire place, wall heaters in rooms and electric blankets for cooler evenings. Weber BBQ. Unique happy ambiance, uncluttered, clean. Guests often tell us it is a real 'home from home'. Friendly welcome and personal service. Quick response rate.
Dutch lady living in Cape Town Passionate photographer and singer songwriter, with a flair for interior design and a love for gardening. Mom of two beautiful adult daughters. With twenty plus years experience in hospitality, rest assured you will find everything you'll need in the house, plus more! Personal touches throughout.
Vibrant market on weekends at the harbour, lovely restaurants within easy range. Constantia Winelands nearby as well as Camps Bay boulevard. Hout Bay is a great community - very popular with families, close to Cape Town City Center
Languages spoken: English,Dutch

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00
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Check-out
Until 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
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Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Hout Bay Beach Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.