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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Cape Town, WC
  • Fish Hoek Beach
    16 min walk
  • Kalk Bay Harbour
    5 min drive
  • Kalk Bay Beach
    13 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    54 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

With a stay at this cottage in Cape Town (Fish Hoek), you'll be steps from Table Mountain National Park and a 5-minute drive from Woolley's Tidal Pool. .This cottage is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Boulders Beach and 14.6 mi (23.6 km) from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens.
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What's nearby

  • Fish Hoek Beach - 16 min walk
  • Kalk Bay Beach - 13 min drive
  • US Consulate General - 16 min drive
  • Muizenberg Beach - 21 min drive
  • Boulders Beach - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Sunny Cove Station - 12 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 31 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbour House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kalk Bay Harbour - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blue Door Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dixie's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fish Hoek Fisheries - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Whale Cove Cottage - Watch the ocean from your bed

Nestled on the coastal cliffs of Fish Hoek and surrounded by a natural garden the cottage offers breath-taking views across the bay and often you see dolphins and whales frolicking in the waves just below the house.
Fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves and feel completely away from it all in nature while still being in easy reach of all that Cape Town has to offer.
The cottage is within an easy walk to Fish Hoek beach with its crystal clear and warmest water in Cape Town, you can reach central Cape Town in 30 min by car or a picturesque ride in the local train, passing the other coastal towns.

The main bedroom with sea views opens with French doors onto the deck and has a queen-sized bed. The second bedroom, with two single beds, is located in the loft of the living room and is reached via a ladder. There is one bathroom with a shower.
There are BBQ (Braai) facilities in the garden for those summer nights and a cast iron stove for those cuddle up winter nights.
Parking is just outside the property in a secure cul-de-sac.

Your host Uta is happy to help with any advice on the many choices of restaurants, local markets and events in the area or practicalities such as bicycle rent and outdoor activities.

Beach: Fish Hoek Beach – 1 km
Golf: Clovelly Golf Course 2 km
Outdoor: Stand-up paddle, surfski and surfboard rental all in Fish Hoek 1km
We do generally only accommodate 4 people, but if you are staying longer than five days we can provide an extra mattress. Also, just next to this cottage there is a smaller cottage of the same style that can accommodate another two people.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Uta Hesterberg

Languages

English, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Whale Cove Cottage - Watch the ocean from your bed Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stephanie B.

A lovely cottage with amazing view
We spent 10 very enjoyable days in this lovely cottage suspended above the ocean. We could even see a few whales from the balcony! And thanks again to Uta who was both kind and helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

marc d.

Wonderful cliffside accomodation
We had a great stay in Fish Hoek in August 2018 in this unforgettable cliffside cottage. The accommodation itself is well-equipped and very comfortable, and beautifully presented and clean, with good beds. The views across False Bay are breathtaking and change by the minute - sunshine, storms (we had hail!), rainbows. We enjoyed watching seals playing in the kelp below. The kids loved just sitting on the window bench reading, or looking out to sea. To get such an incredible view you have to be fit enough to manage the 60 steepish steps to reach the front door and, inside the house, the staircase to the upper bedroom needs care with small children. We were able to walk easily to Fish Hoek for a great dinner in Barracudas, and Kalk Bay was a short drive away (a bit more modish with a few more restaurants - recommend Satori for pizza). We reached Cape Town centre by car in about 40 mins, and Cape Point was a similar sort of time (with a stop for the penguins in Simon's Town). The area is also good for running, I enjoyed joining several other joggers on an early morning run to Simon's Town and back (c. 7 miles) along the sea footpath. We also appreciated the strong efforts being made here to encourage water management during the drought. Thanks for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B., Northern Ireland

Quaint Chalet with breathtaking views
We had a wonderful week long stay at this quaint chalet built 65 steps down from the access road and suspended over the cliff face. It had phenomenal views over the ocean. It is well designed to maximise the scenery, well equipped and comfortable with recently added Wi-Fi being a big bonus. It provides a good base for touring whether it be to Cape Town or Cape Point or further afield with good road access. Uta is very responsive to queries and was most helpful during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Frank R., Stralsund, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
Charmantes Ferienhaus mit fantastischem Ausblick
Wir hatten 5 sehr schöne Tage im Ferienhaus in Fishoek. Das Haus ist liebevoll eingerichtet und mit allem ausgestattet, was man für einen Aufenthalt mit Selbstverpflegung braucht. Die gestreifte Couch und der Ausblick auf die Bucht haben es uns angetan. Auf der Terasse lässt sich wunderbar das Meer beobachten, wir hatten das Glück Robben beim Spielen zuschauen zu können. Es ist ein sehr sicherer Ort, Kapstadt ist schnell erreichbar, ebenso Cape Point oder Simons Town. Die Kommunikation war sehr angenehm und herzlich. Ein Ort, den wir unbedingt weiter empfehlen können. Danke Uta!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019