Cottage with Sea Views

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Sea view

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Simon's Town, Cape Town, WC

Boulders Beach
‪13 min walk‬
Fish Hoek Beach
‪24 min drive‬
Muizenberg Beach
‪32 min drive‬
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
‪60 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

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!

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Elspeth Campbell

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Languages

English, French

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Sea view

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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

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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

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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. Noorul Islam Heritage Museum and Just Nuisance Statue are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Boulders Penguin Colony and Simon's Town Country Club. South African Naval Museum and Scratch Patch Mineral World and Cave Golf are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

Simon's Town, Cape Town, WC

What's nearby

Boulders Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Simon's Town Museum - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
US Consulate General - 21 min drive - 20.8 km
Fish Hoek Beach - 24 min drive - 8.9 km
Muizenberg Beach - 32 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

Simonstown Station - 2 min drive
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

‪Seaforth Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
‪Cafe Penguino - ‬6 min walk
‪Harbour View Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
‪Blue Door Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min drive
‪Saveur Restaurant - ‬18 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?

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.

Exceptional

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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!

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie S., Addlestone, Surrey UK

11 Jun 2019

Breathtaking views from a peaceful oasis

We had a fantastic stay. We felt immediately at home. The cottage is located on a small quiet residential road. It has magnificent views, especially from its sun terrace - a perfect place to relax and read a book. Bookshelves filled with a good selection of books were much appreciated. WIFI and Netflix were just the icing on the cake for our screen dependent teenager but the WiFi was also very helpful for the adults to connect on WhatsApp. Barry, who welcomed us at the property was very friendly and chatty. We truly loved the property and we would definitely love to stay there again on our next trip to Cape Town.

8/10 Good

Andrew S.

28 Feb 2018

Lovely cottage in Simons Town

Enjoyed our stay in this peaceful location with lovely views over False Bay and easy walking distance to Boulders Beach and into Simon’s Town.

Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

5 Mar 2017

Our stay at Mermaid Cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mermaid Cottage. Everything was just right and the only complaint was the constantly strong southerlies which were a bit of a surprise! We had lovely walks around Simon's Town and visits to explore the Cape Point national park. We would very happily book again. Also to mention we found the letting agency to be most helpful with everything.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maria F., Jönköping

7 Apr 2016

Very well kept cottage with perfect location

We are a swedish family of five that spent 3,5 weeks at this lovely place. Simon's Town and Mermaid Rock Cottage was a perfect "base-camp" for us. The Cottage is so well kept. Everything was clean and nicely in order when we arrived, it felt very welcoming. The service from Barry and Karon at Engel & Voelkers has also been very good, they always answered e-mails and phone calls immediately. We hope to come back soon again!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

11 Aug 2015

Excellent property with a fantastic sea-view

This is a beautiful property with a fantastic sea-view and overlooking much of Simonstown. The location is excellent, 40 min from Cape Town and about the same to Cape of Good Hope. You find beautiful beaches after a 10-15 minutes nice walk and only 3 min away by car. The Town Centre is 5 min away by foot with a number of good restaurants and shops. The Tourist office is on the way. The best location you may find south of CT and with a very comfortable water temp. You find Boulders Beach very close. Public services such as a health centre within walking distance. Tennis and horse-riding 7 km away. The propoerty is in a very good condition and very well maintained. The veranda is the best in the neighbourhood, spacy and overlooking the Sea. Good TV connections/channels so may follow developments in SA and internationally. Service by the Agent/Owner is very good.WE WILL GO BACK TWO WEEKS IN NOVEMBER 2015 !!! We have strongly recommended this property to our Swedish friends and colleauges. / Staffan and Birgitta

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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20 Apr 2014

perfect

Perfect holiday cottage to explore Cape Peninsula from. Light, clean, stunning views over Simonstown, excellent safe yet secluded characterful location close to shops and amenities, fully equipped with everything working. Luxurious for two, comfortable for four. Sip Cape wines on the sun terrace watching whales or stay warm inside listening to the wild winds off the mountain. I'd go again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

amanda b., Yorkshire

20 Jan 2014

Perfect location

We had just under a week at Mermaid Cottage & it wasn't long enough. It's a great location for sightseeing and relaxing by the beach. Handy train links into Cape Town, close to Cape Point & Table Mountain and convenient for the airport. Simon's Town is a lovely historical town with some good local restaurants. The cottage was perfect. The children (and adults) loved it, relaxing on the sun terrace was a great end to the day. Beautifully & tastefully decorated and very well equipt and just a short walk to the beach. Would definitely go back.

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

2 Nov 2024

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

Wonderful house with great views!

Nothing bad at all to say about this house! We met Janene, the property manager, upon arriving at Mermaid Rock Cottage. She provided fruit for our stay, and showed us around the cottage, which is lovely. The views of False Bay are simply out of this world! Would stay again!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H.

1 Nov 2024

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

Great place with great views

Lovely place right near the heart of Simon’s Town. Good price and easy check-in/check-out. Lovely views of False Bay from the deck where we saw tons of breaching whales. Bring binoculars. No issues.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy C.

24 Oct 2024

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

Perfect

The house was just what we needed! Location was great. Short walk to the Boulders Beach and town. A le to view whales in the bay. Janene was very helpful and responsive.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KarenBeth B.

12 Sept 2024

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

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.

8 Jul 2024

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

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.

6 Jun 2024

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

Great stay!

Beautiful property. Great host!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik-Jan B.

22 Feb 2024

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

Really great house with a fantastic terrace

We booked this house for the view and we really loved in. The street where the house is located is very calm, so every evening we feeled like we're the only ones out there. The barbecue ofcourse also made the outside place feel like home. The garden was maintained well. Inside the house we loved the space and the double bathroom. The contact with the host was really good.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cris d.

29 Jul 2023

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

Een heerlijke week Simons town

Het was in een woord TOP. Jenni was een super tussen persoon. Heel behulpzaam en zeer enthousiast vertekend over de omgeving. Het huis voldeed aan al onze wensen en had een prachtig uitzicht op de oceaan en heel dicht bij de pinguïns

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Avinash K.

1 Jul 2023

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

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.

30 Jun 2023

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

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.

24 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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.

29 May 2023

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

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.

22 May 2023

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

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

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!

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English, French

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