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Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
Marina
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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Simon's Town, Cape Town, WC
  • Place, Table Mountain National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Boulders Penguin Colony
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Boulders Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Cottage with Sea Views

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!
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Table Mountain National Park. Laundry facilities are available. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Table Mountain National Park and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas
As a guest of Cottage with Sea Views, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Cape Town cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Cottage with Sea Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay with my Mum who flew from Durban and my son and husband from London. We had the most stunning view of Kalk Bay from our veranda. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAULA H., SPRINGBROOK

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Met on arrival and the place is wonderful. Any minor issues during our stay were addressed by the property agent straight away. It’s a great location with loads to do on your doorstep. Just perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Penguins and Pinotage!

This house was a wonderful find. Equipped with everything you’d need for a short or medium stay. It was quiet, clean, and conveniently located to all the southern coast has to offer. Our property manager, Janine, was informative, responsive, friendly, and always helpful. Highly recommend this rental property.For those not familiar with it, Simon’s Town is a great little seaside town outside of Capetown - accessible to all the area attractions including the African penguin colony (must see) and the nearby Constanta vineyards and wineries. Really recommend this location to those seeking to avoid the larger urban setting of Capetown.
Constantia Glen tasting…
Constantia Glen Estate - great place for lunch!
African penguin colony
African penguin colony
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard Ashley

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, amazing views, and proximity to Boulders beach. Janene was great with communication and very personable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kevin Kieschnick

Gorgeous property, great views, close to restaurants and attractions! Hope to be back soon!! Host was attentive and communication was excellent. They coordinated a late arrival and it was seamless. Highly recommended this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely spot!

A cozy cottage in a lovely location with beautiful ocean views. Wehad a very relaxing stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Views

The mermaid cottage was quaint and perfectly situated for sunrise views of False Bay with all the amenities we needed! Janene was on hand to make check in easy and answer all of our questions. We highly recommend the cottage and plan to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Beautiful property. Great host!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Avinash K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay

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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ilonka D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Future first option

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location and amazing property manager

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022