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Whale Cove Cottage - Watch the ocean from your bed

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Interior
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Cape Town, WC
  • Fish Hoek Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Kalk Bay Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Boulders Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony
Garden

About this property

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.

Property manager

Uta Hesterberg

Languages

English, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Cape Town

Fish Hoek, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, is home to this cottage. Peers' Cave and Rhodes Cottage Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Scratch Patch Mineral World and Cave Golf and South African Naval Museum. Learn 2 Surf Cape Town and Arderne Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Cape Town, WC

What's nearby

  • Fish Hoek Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kalk Bay Harbour - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Kalk Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 4.4 km
  • US Consulate General - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Boulders Beach - 17 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Whale Cove Cottage - Watch the ocean from your bed pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whale Cove Cottage - Watch the ocean from your bed?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whale Cove Cottage - Watch the ocean from your bed?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whale Cove Cottage - Watch the ocean from your bed located?

Located in Fish Hoek, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Table Mountain National Park and Fish Hoek Beach. Woolley's Tidal Pool and Main Road are also within 3 miles (5 km). Sunny Cove Station is 12 minutes by foot and Fish Hoek Station is 23 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank R., Stralsund, Germany

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Uta Hesterberg

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Languages:

English, German, Italian, Spanish