Cottage with Sea Views
Cottage in Cape Town
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this cottage rental
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!
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Cape Town
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved everything about our stay! Thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful property. Great host!
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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. ❤️
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved this place! It was bright, clean and a great location (but you’ll need a rental car). Everything we needed and great communication with host/manager. Can’t recommend highly enough!
5.0 / 5.0
Simply cannot fault anything - from the time of booking until checkout. Excellent service including, updates on load shedding schedules and alternative lighting and cooking options, sharing of local knowledge and responsive contact throughout our stay. Will most certainly place this property at the top of our return holiday accommodation options in the Western Cape. Thank you for delivering as advertised and adding to making this a memorable break.
5.0 / 5.0
The checkin process is unlike anything I have ever experienced, but I totally get it now. The house needs to be secured from baboons so there is a process that needs to be explained in person. It’s not hard, just too much to explain in text. Jenni the property manager is an absolute delight. The location of the property couldn’t be any better. It’s walkable to boulders beach. The porch/patio is gorgeous, sadly it was too cold to really get to enjoy it for our stay but in warmer months it’s perfect for sunrise or moonrise (not facing the right direction for sunset, but still gorgeous). The property is older so it doesn’t have a lot of outlets in convenient places and the sinks are the old school double faucet, but it’s very clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
This place was wonderful in every way. It was extremely clean and well appointed, the location was excellent and it has beautiful ocean views. I would recommend it to anyone staying in the area!
5.0 / 5.0
Stunning home with a beautiful view of the ocean! Literally up the road from the famous penguin colony. The deck was fantastic for barbecuing and sunsets. We cannot wait to come next year. Thank you Elspeth! Also thank you to lovely Jenni for being so readily available for any questions we had and advice on restaurants and things to do in the area!
5.0 / 5.0
Penguin town
Lovely view and loved Simon’s Town. Very close to the penguins. Very nice home and well taken care of by the manager.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing and more amazing! Views to dream for!
We had a wonderful stay! The sunset and sunrise views over the bay was absolutely amazing from almost every window and porch of the home. My family loved the home so much that we want to buy it if it one day comes up for sale. Please let me know! The house was very well equipped with everything a guest could need. The property manager went out of her way to make our stay pleasant. Thank you so much!
5.0 / 5.0
Great Stay
Property was wonderfully maintained and near tourist attractions, and the beach. Highly recommend to anyone staying in the area.
5.0 / 5.0
Great house!
We were very pleased with the property and would use again if we ever go back to South Africa
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful stay
Everything was peaceful and beautiful, from booking through arrival, stay and departure. The location in Simon's Town was perfect for our stay with children, as were the accommodations. The property managers made everything easy. I can't say enough about how beautiful and peaceful the house and town were to stay for our vacation. Definitely would stay here again next time. The Property manager was great he let me use USD for the deposit and gave it back on departure.
5.0 / 5.0
All good
Was a nice temporary place to stay
5.0 / 5.0
Stunning View
What a pleasant stay, amazing view and just the peace and quite I needed.
The home has everything you need.
5.0 / 5.0
Charming cottage with stunning views and a great location
The cottage was lovely and welcoming. Our host was most accommodating in every way The patio has views of the ocean and the mountains and a beach frequented by a colony of penguins is just a few blocks away. Everything about our stay was restful and hassle free - we hated to leave!
2.0 / 5.0
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.
4.0 / 5.0
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.
3.0 / 5.0
Mermaid Cove Cottage
Well equipped - dishwasher , washing machine and drying yard were a plus. Only Netflix available no DSTV/Satellite TV.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Definitely recommend this beautiful apartment!!
Lovely apartment with spectacular views. Very much enjoyed our stay! The hosts were friendly and reliable.
Can definitely recommend it!
5.0 / 5.0
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
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
Great stay
We had a great stay. Thanks to all involved.
4.0 / 5.0
Great Location
Great Location. Quiet in the Wintertime. Short walk to view the penguins at Boulders Beach. Beautiful sunrise over the bay. We enjoyed breakfast at the Lighthouse Cafe. We used the clothes washing machine and hung our clothes outside on the line to dry. Two bathrooms with bathtubs and no standup shower. I haven’t taken a bath sitting in the tub since I was a child. The electric wall heater in one bedroom did not work. We enjoyed meeting Barry at arrival but I have never before had to pay a security deposit in cash. Using a credit card was not available. We didn’t have water one day because of a water main break in town. We experienced load shedding in Johannesburg and decided that no water was worse than no electricity. This is Africa was our reaction. Our 3 night stay here was part of a 3 week vacation across Southern Africa visiting family.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing views !!!
Elspeth, thank you so much for such a memorable stay at your home. This home is in a great location. Bolder beach is literally a 5 min walk away. The views from the porch are perfect for sunrise coffee. The home itself is great. Very clean and again good views from the living room windows. Berry was amazing as well. Answered any questions we had. He went above and beyond to make sure we knew where good restaurants were and a small grocery down the street for snacks to keep at the house. Berry even helped us unload our luggage. He is amazing and an A+. Elspeth Thank you for keeping in touch making sure we made it and that check in and out went smooth. Hope to see you again soon !!!
5.0 / 5.0
Great Location in Simon's Town
We had a great stay at the cottage! It was within walking distance to Boulder's Beach and the little shops. The views are spectacular! And Barry made our stay even better with great recommendations and hospitality. We would definitely love to stay here again if we ever get the chance to return :)
5.0 / 5.0
Mermaid Cottage.
We stayed at this lovely home for a week while visiting my daughter, an exchange student at UCT. The home is everything the photos suggest: simple, elegant, comfortable, and impeccably maintained. It has wonderful views of False Bay and is a comfortable walk to downtown Simon's Town.
5.0 / 5.0
Quaint, cosy house!
The house was very nice. Great views and it had everything we needed. We made our own breakfasts and the kitchen was perfect. Barry, the caretaker, responded to any queries we had and provided us with good restaurants. Will recommend!
4.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Cape Town?
The average price for a rental in Cape Town is $129 per night. This rental is $62 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cottage with Sea Views. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Cottage with Sea Views pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Cottage with Sea Views?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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